Relining & Repair Couplers

Relining and Rehabilitation Overview

Using Polyethylene to rehabilitate existing Ductile Iron and Steel pipelines that have reached the end of their operational life, is commonplace around the world.  Approximately 50% of the Hong Kong Water Supplies Department's 5700km drinking and flushing water supply network was either rehabilitated or replaced between Years 2000 to 2015, the majority repaired or replaced using Polyethylene pipes. 

Rehabilitation using PE typically involves the insertion of a custom size (non-standard pipe OD) PE pipe inside an existing host pipe, from point to point without excavation in-between.  There are many techniques and methods available to perform this kind of rehabilitation in sizes from DN50 to DN2000 and larger

For more information on rehabilitation methods and polyethylene products, request our presentation on rehabilitation 

The jointing of special non-standard size PE pipes can be challenging where there is no space for custom butt fusion equipment. Below is a wide range of specialty PE electrofusion couplers designed to accommodate a range of non-standard PE pipe sizes.  In addition, specific custom size couplers can be manufactured to order where there is sufficient quantity.  Contact us for more information about rehabilitation products.

Couplers / KM / XL / SDR17

The conical ring coupler KM XL features a unique flexible technology that is designed to accommodate changes in the size (OD) and shape (Ovality) of existing large diameter PE pipes when repairing or connecting to existing mains. 

It is not uncommon for large-bore PE pipes that have been in service for some time, to grow 1-2% in diameter due to the constant hoop stress applied by the internal pressure. This increase in diameter is normal, however, it can make repair and connections using traditional slide over electrofusion couplers impossible.

Another common problem is uneven backfilling, this can force a pipe into an oval shape during installation and the pipe has been held in this oval position by the backfill since its initial burial. This ovality can also prevent repair couplers from being slid over the existing pipe.

The diameter range tolerance found in the KM XL overcomes this problem, installation can proceed after a single mechanical peeling, without the need for any retaining devices or re-rounding clamps.  The KM XL can accommodate in-ground pipe ovality of up to 6% of OD.

The preparations (removing the oxide layer/cleaning) and the assembly work (conical ring activation/fusion) are described in the general assembly instructions for the FRIALEN conical ring coupler KM XL. The conical ring coupler KM XL must be fused exclusively with the powerful fusion unit FRIAMAT XL fitted with a Y plug with an input voltage of 400 V and output voltage of max 80 V. The conical ring coupler KM XL d 1200 must be fused twice, on both sides of the coupler.

Note: There are separate fusions required for both the inside and outside conical ring.

Product Code

dn

D

L

Availibility in Hong Kong

P3314.11.355

355

497

705

12 weeks

P3314.11.400

400

550

730

12 weeks

P3314.11.450

450

602

750

12 weeks

P3314.11.560

560

730

850

12 weeks

P3314.11.630

630

805

940

12 weeks

P3314.11.800

800

1005

1065

12 weeks

P3314.11.1000

1000

1245

1145

12 weeks

P3314.11.1200

1200

1450

1290

12 weeks

Coupler / REM / SDR17

Relining couplers are designed for connecting custom size relining PE pipes (manufactured to non-standard OD's in order to fit inside existing DI or steel host pipes) to standard PE OD sizes.  Featuring all the same technical benefits that UB couplers have, these couplers are used to make small step transitions.  Friatec can custom manufacture relining couplers to accommodate most small steps found between custom relining pipe sizes and standard PE OD’s. Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) will apply, contact Mill-Pro for your custom coupler requirements.

Product Code

dn1

dn2

D

L

Availability in Hong Kong

P3314.10.110100

110

100

127

150

12 weeks

P3314.10.160150

160

150

180

180

12 weeks

P3314.10.315300

315

300

355

285

12 weeks