Water main pipes
SSAB's welded steel pipes can be used in water mains, where the normal maximum operating pressure is 16 bar. Water main pipe size fittings are delivered for diameters ≥ DN 400.
Joining methods
Pipe joints connect pipes and fittings into an integrated pipeline.
Joints can be divided into two main types: tension resistant and non-tension resistant. Joints may also be divided by application.
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Internally and externally coated pipe fittings can be easily joined to each other.
Besides standard fittings, SSAB also delivers fittings for water main pipe sizes tailored to customer specifications, considerably improving the modifiability of the system.
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External and internal coatings ensure the long life of steel water main pipes.
SSAB delivers water main pipe materials with external polyethylene coating and an internal concrete or epoxy layer suitable for use with drinking water. There are also suitable inside coatings for sewage and rainwater.
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Availability and weights per metre of water mains
Water mains
*) The dimensions recommended by SSAB
Steel grades
Most common steel grades of SSAB’s pressure pipes. Against special order, the piles may also be delivered in other steel grades.
Order & delivery
Contact our sales to order spirally welded pipes and water mains from SSAB's stock or straight from the mill.
SSAB applies the General Conditions, ALBIF 2000, for deliveries with the addition that the parties will comply with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements and refrain from participating in any corrupt business practices.
The technical terms of delivery for pressure pipes manufactured by SSAB are in accordance with the EN 10217-5.
Pressure pipes are delivered with bundle tags and SSAB's pile markings to enable full traceability and identification.
Type 3.1 material certificate according to the standard EN 10204 and PED certificate according to 97/23-EC will be provided.
Environmental responsibility and sustainability
SSAB develops new products and services in order to improve our customers’ performance in sustainability and overall efficiency.
Life cycle assessment data for SSAB’s products are available in the form of Environmental product declarations (EPDs). Manufacturing chain from raw material to finished product is carefully managed.
SSAB has introduced CE marking for infrastructure products. Declarations of Performance (DoP) indicate the technical characteristics of CE-marked products.
Read moreCustomer cases
Successful HDPE coated pile -project in tight time frame and demanding soil conditions
Turku University Hospital (TYKS) is building a massive new building, named T3 Hospital, on top of existing E18 freeway and a rail road. New building will have total area of 54 000 m2 in eight stories. Total budget for the project is 158 M€.
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RD® pile wall in Tallinn Old City Harbour, Estonia
SSAB delivered RD® pile wall to Tallinn Old City Harbour, Estonia. The project was set up in order to build a supporting wall to a new cruise terminal. The solution used was easy to install in demanding conditions while saving time.
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Helen decreased carbon footprint in Vuosaari power plant by using SSAB’s higher strength steel tubes
LOGSTOR Finland delivered to Helen Vuosaari power plant district heating pipe line that were produced with thinner steel core pipelines made of higher strength steel. This was the first large size project for Helen to use higher strength steel in district heating pipeline. Higher steel grade enables customer to use lower material thickness tubes in steel core of pipelines which not only reduce weight of the pipes during the transportation but also prolongs lifetime of the pipelines. Power plant is benefiting of the longer lifetime compared with traditional solution and at the same time environment aspect with lower carbon footprint are enabled.
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