PE INSULATOR (Polyethylene)PRODUCT BRIEF
Pipeline Casing Insulator is a patented series of polyethylene insulators that are universally applicable in the installation of pipelines when the carrier pipe runs inside a casing.They are used to support the coated pipe within a tubular casing,to electrically insulate the pipe from the tubular casing and to prevent damage to the coated surface of the pipe when the pipe is installed within the casing. With excellent dielectric resistance and low moisture absorption for minimal electric current loss and no impairment of cathodic protection, polyethylene spacers and insulators are an economical choice for use on all plastic pipe, metal pipe up to 60" in diameter and smaller ductile pipe.
Polyethylene casing spacers and insulators aremanufactured by injection molding using polyethylene, which provides high impact strength and a low coefficient of friction.
Two halves are used to construct the 1" through 12" spacers while 14" and above are multi-segmented. Runner height for polyethylene spacers can be increased to provide clearance for bell and spigot connections. Ideal for most sizes of schedule 40 and schedule 80 PVC, C 900, SDR 21 & 26, Ultra-Rib and more, they are only recommended for use on 12” and smaller ductile iron pipe.
Polyethylene casing insulators are recommended for every 6 to 8 feet of pipeline. Molded into the inner surface of the casing insulators are grooves which prevent slippage of any carrier pipe coating. Lightweight, economical and easy to install, Polyethylene Casing Insulators require only a screwdriver for installation. Do not exceed 35 in-lbs of torque. Sizes are available from 1" through 60" with a standard runner height of 1". Casing Insulators from 1" through 12" are constructed of two halves, 2 PI and 4 PI sections make
up 14" and above.
SCOPE OF APPLICATION
When the pipeline is buried in the ground, for instance, at underground road, river, railway and highway crossings, the pipeline is generally further protected by being enclosed within a tubular casing. The pipeline is supported within the casing by a Pipeline Casing Insulator.
The Pipeline Casing Insulator, in addition to its supportive function, electrically insulates the pipeline from the casing. This insulative function is necessary for he cathodic protection of the pipeline, and also, for preventing electric current loss when the pipeline is used as a conduit for electrical cables. Furthermore, the Casing Insulator prevents damage to the outer coated surface of the pipeline when the pipeline is drawn through the casing during installation.
Economical,high density polyethylene casing Insulators or Spacers provide positive Insulation,high abrasion resistance and low coefficient of friction.High density (linear), injection molded virgin polyethylene casing Insulators/spacers provide positive insulation, high abrasion resistance and low coefficient of friction for a wide variety of energy industry double containment carrier/ casing pipe applications. They are extremely light in weight and easy to handle during installation. A ribbed inner surface prevents slippage and guards against carrier pipe coating damage while the outer surface may include any one of several molded runners to accommodate 2” (50.8mm) x 4” (101.6mm) or larger carrier/casing differentials.
Material Specifications
Injection molded polyethylene.
Specifications ASTM Test Value
Tensile Strength: D638, D651 3,100 - 5,500 psi, 218 - 387 kg/cm2
Compressive Strength: D693 3,200psi (225kg/cm2)
Water Absorption: D570 0.1%
Temperature: 180º F. Max. (82º C.)
Impact Strength: D256 1.5 - 2.0 ft. lb/in. (0.8 -1.07 newtonmeter/cm)
Dielectric Strength: D149 450 Volts/mil.
Color: Natural
Liner
None
Runners
Sizes and Configurations
3/4” (19mm) through 12” (305mm) = 2-piece with molded-in runners.
14” (356mm) and larger = Multiple segments with molded-in runners.
Metallic Bolts and Square Nuts = Plated Steel
Non-metallic
Bolts and Nuts = High Temp Plastic
GENERAL FEATURES
Easy Installation: Minimal coefficient of friction of the polyethylene material allows the carrier pipe to be more easily pulled through the casing thus helping in easy installation of the carrier pipe within the casing.
Cathodic Protection: Insulating properties like excellent dielectric resistance and low moisture absorption of the polyethylene material used ensures of meting with all the requirements of cathodic protection and yielding minimal electric current loss.
Coating Protection: High impact strength and excellent abrasion resistance of the polyethylene material prevents damage to the coated surface of the pipe when the pipe is installed within the casing and ensures long time resistance from chemical corrode minimizing cold flow of the coating on the carrier pipe.
Warranty
All products are warranted against failure caused by manufacturing defects for a period of one year. Any product found to be so defective and returned within one year from date of shipment will be replaced without charge. The above warranty is made in lieu of, and we disclaim, any and all other warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and buyer agrees to accept the products without any such warranties.