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Very Large Diameter

Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) pipe
 Very Large Diameter FRP pipe from Future Pipe Industries

Future Pipe Industries produces large diameter FRP pipe in sizes up to 158” (13 ft) in
diameter. Our Fiberstrong™ FRP pipe are the largest commercially produced pipe
system in the United States; no other FRP pipe manufacturer comes even close to the
large diameters produced by FPI.

Manufacture

Fiberstrong pipe are produced on our own state of art computer-controlled Continuous
filament winding machines that allow pipe of any transportable length to be produced.
Pipe produced with this process and equipment are consistently uniform in wall
thickness, composition and physical properties, insuring compliance with applicable
specifications that include AWWA C950, ATSM D 3517 and ASTM D3262. They are
available in sizes from 16” all the way through 158”; all in standard 40’ lengths (other
lengths are available). Pressure classes range from 250 to 100 psig depending on
diameter.
Applications

Fiberstrong large diameter FRP pipes find many uses in infrastructure projects such as:

• Large potable water transmission pipeline ( NSF® listed )

• Slip lining of corroded large concrete sewer pipe & tunnels
• Large gravity sewer and storm water drains
• Large siphons and culverts
• River & Seawater intakes & outfalls
• Power plant circulating & cooling water lines
• Large Power plant penstocks
• Large Irrigation pipelines
• Large Pump station headers

Joints

For standard buried applications, pipe is provided with FRP Reka couplings featuring
two elastomeric rubber seals as shown below. These joints allow for angular
deflections ranging from 3.0 degrees up to 0.5 degree depending on pipe diameter.
They are easy to assemble and provide a water-tight joint under all normal operating
conditions for all diameters. Internal joint testers are available to eliminate the need for
expensive sectional pressure tests on large diameter pipelines.
Pipes can be provided with plain ends for butt-wrap joints. High axial strength
pipes can also be supplied for installations where restrained joints are required and
thrust blocks cannot be utilized as shown below.

Advantages of Fiberstrong large diameter FRP pipe

Excellent corrosion resistance

FRP pipe is inert and will not corrode from all known and naturally occurring soil and
ground water conditions. Because the pipe is inherently corrosion resistant, it is
maintenance free; requiring no periodic coating or lining. For sanitary sewer service,
Fiberstrong pipe meets the stringent chemical resistance requirements of ASTM D3262.

Electrically inert
Because FRP pipe are non-metallic, they do not require any cathodic protection
systems nor are they affected by stray electrical currents and can be safely installed in
the vicinity of cathodically protected steel pipelines.

Long life and low life-cycle cost

Fiberstrong FRP pipe have a minimum 50 year design life. Invariably FRP pipe provide
owners with the lowest life-cycle costs when compared to conventional large diameter
pipe such as steel or concrete pipe, due to its long life, and maintenance-free and
corrosion-free service.
Light weight
Fiberstrong FRP pipe are light weight and easy to handle. They weigh ¼th the weight of
steel pipe and 1/10th the weight of concrete pipe per foot. Most pipe sections can be
handled on-site with a small excavator or small crane. When used off-shore, it is
common to pre-assemble 3 x 40’ pipe sections as shown below to allow 120’ of pipe to
be installed underwater in one underwater operation, significantly reducing installing
costs.

Excellent hydraulic characteristics

The smooth inner bore of Fiberstrong FRP pipe (Hazen Williams ‘C’ factor = 150) results
in very low friction losses and reduced pumping costs. In most projects, a smaller FRP
pipe diameter will provide the same flow as a larger Concrete or cement lined steel pipe.
Unlike conventional pipes, the flow characteristics of FRP pipe remain the same year
after year.

Long lengths & fast installation

Large diameter Fiberstrong FRP pipe is available in standard 40 foot (12 m) laying
lengths. In open areas, installation rates of more than 1000 ft (300 m) per day with one
crew are typical with the standard Reka couplings. Unlike steel pipe, Fiberstrong FRP
pipe does not require expensive and time consuming welding.

ISO 9001 accreditation

FPI’s Gulfport, MS plant is certified to operate a quality management system meeting
the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. It’s your assurance of a reliable, dependable and
quality product.
Complete piping system

Our large diameter product line is complete; including fittings such as elbows, tees,
reducers and flanges in pipe sizes and pressure classes produced.
Experience

The Future Pipe group is the undisputed global leader in very large diameter FRP pipe
production, with tens of thousands of feet of pipe from 100” to 158” installed in mostly
pressure service. Some of the world’s largest power plants rely on FPI’s FRP pipe for
their sea water intakes and cooling water requirements.
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Gulfport, Mississippi factory

12450 Glascock Drive
Bernard Bayou Industrial Estate
Gulfport, MS 39503
Tel : (228) 604-0060
Fax : (228) 604-0051
e-mail : gulfport@future-pipe.com

Houston, Texas factory & US central Sales office

11811 Proctor Road
Houston, TX 77038
Tel : (+1-281) 847-2987
Fax : (+1-281) 847-1931
e-mail : sales-houston@future-pipe.com

In Europe contact
Future Pipe Industries BV
J.C. Kellerlaan 3
7770 AG Hardenberg
The Netherdlands
Tel : (+31) 52-288-811
Fax: (+31) 52-288-441
e-mail : info@futurepipe.nl

Future Pipe Group factory locations

USA, Holland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, Egypt,

Future Pipe sales office locations

Houston, London, Madrid, Paris, Hardenberg, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Cairo, Dammam, Doha, Dubai
Muscat, Bangkok, Singapore,

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