The Challenges Continue During the Cement-Mortar Lining and Seal Coat Process

In the cement lining process, these smaller diameters also affect cycle times, as the lance must be inserted slowly to avoid contact with the pipe, which could damage the pipe, the lining, or the lining equipment. The increased cycle times equate to slower production and increased labor costs.

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The seal coat's application also requires that the lance run slowly to prevent damage to the cement lining or the painting equipment. As with the cement lining process, the increased cycle times slows production and raises labor costs.

The same holds true when lining the Ductile iron with Protecto 401' Ceramic Epoxy lining, commonly used for sewer lines. Consequently, the epoxy lining is available in 4' only, as the 3' is simply too small.

The challenges in manufacturing 3" and 4" translates to a higher scrap rate, which drives up all cost components ' materials, energy, and labor.

Transportation Costs of the Material

Another major factor impacting the cost of our 3" and 4" Ductile iron pipe is in transportation. McWane Ductile has manufacturing facilities in Provo, UT, Coshocton, OH, and Phillipsburg, NJ; however, McWane Ductile New Jersey is the only plant producing 3" and 4" pipe, and then it is shipped throughout the United States and Canada. Freight is factored into the overall cost of 3" and 4" pipe as well.

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Ductile Iron Pipe Costs

brnt

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10 Feb 12 07:18

I am working on a cost estimate for a job the requires the installation of 100mm ductile iron pipe for a water line. In my area ductile iron pipe is very uncommon--pvc pipe is used 99.9% of the time.I have never worked on a job using ductile iron pipe and our firm has no records of jobs we have managed using it.

Are there extra costs associated with ductile iron pipe over pvc pipe? If I were to use installation costs for pvc pipe would I be very far off in my estimate?

RE: Ductile Iron Pipe Costs

btrueblood

(Mechanical)

10 Feb 12 10:30

Yes and yes.

Iron is heavier, so it's more difficult/costly to transport, unload and lay.  Also it's more difficult to cut (you will go thru more blades and time with whatever style of saw you use).  The fittings cost more, and are a bit tougher to install.  

The nice thing is, iron doesn't care (as much) what you backfill the ditch with.

RE: Ductile Iron Pipe Costs

MiketheEngineer

(Structural)

10 Feb 12 12:45

Call a local vendor!!  They are usually very helpful - if not - call another one!!

RE: Ductile Iron Pipe Costs

stanier

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11 Feb 12 05:44

AT 100mm  why not use PE and mole it into the ground it will be less costly.

Thrust blocks are required with DICL whereas with PVC you may not require same if solvent welding the material.AT 100mm why not use PE and mole it into the ground it will be less costly.

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