MATERIALS | TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION
Extruded panels deliver significant weight saving
SABIC has introduced a lightweight, extruded panel for the building and construction industry. Stadeck, which is made
from glass fibre-reinforced thermoplastic, is light and strong, says the company, and is suited to applica- tions such as scaffolding, frame works decking, fencing, floodwalls, jetties, sheathing and wheel chair ramps. The panels also have
high weather- and chemi- cal resistance, as well as good anti-slip properties and fire resistance. They are NEN-EN 12811-1 certified which makes them a good candidate for scaffolding applications. They are more sustain- able than the standard wooden planks that are commonly used in the
OIL & GAS PVDF offers benefits for flexible pipe
Solvay says that its latest grade of polyvinlylidene fluoride (PVDF) can boost the protection and performance of rigid and flexible pipes used in oil and gas recovery. Solef 90615/2002, launched
recently at the Offshore Technology Conference in the USA, combines high ductility, thermal stability up to 150°C (302F) and chemical resistance in applications including steel pipes, flexible risers and flowlines.
www.pipeandprofile.com “The material introduces a combina-
tion of high-performance properties that can help expand design options, improve the lifetime of oil and gas assets, and lower operating costs over the lifetime of the pipe,” according to Mike O’Brien, oil and gas market manager for Solvay’s speciality poly- mers division.
Its high ductility offers benefits in
flexible pipes as a pressure sheath material, particularly in high-pressure
applications. It delivers reliable performance across temperatures ranging from -30 to +150°C (-22 to +302F). This reduces the risk of rupture during installation in colder climates and expands options for use in newly drilled, hotter fields. The material can also resist blister-
ing in rapid gas decompression up to 1500 bar, says Solvay. �
www.solvayspecialtypolymers.com
October 2018 | PIPE & PROFILE EXTRUSION 49 STORM PROTECTION
Gully chute benefits from PP
UK-based Polypipe has developed a new gully chute which ensures that stormwater does not collect on road networks. Ridgichute – which is
building industry, says the company, due to their easy recyclability and weight savings – which can be as much as 60%, which helps to reduce overall construc- tion weight. On top of this, the company claims they can deliver cost savings of up to 32%. “The addition of Stadeck panels to our portfolio is testament to our commit- ment to delivering greater productivity, safety and profitability to our building
and construction custom- ers,” said Peter van den Bleek, senior product manager at the company. The panels can be
produced in different patterns such as wood and stone and come in standard dimensions (gauge 55mm, width 230mm, and lengths of 3,000 and 6,000mm) – though custom lengths can be supplied on request. The panels are quick to install and suited to tempo- rary applications. �
www.sabic.com
made from lightweight polypropylene (PP) – al- lows captured water and sediment from high-risk carriageways to pass straight through into a Ridgidrain drainage system, preventing surface flooding. The sumpless design
reduces the risk to roadside workers needing to undertake gully maintenance by prevent- ing blockages caused by silt accumulation. Cap- tured water, silt and sediment is carried down the Ridgidrain system into a chamber to the side of the carriageway, allowing safer maintenance activities to commence. �
www.polypipe.co.uk
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