Blutop

Water

The BLUTOP® range

As the final link in the water cycle before consumption in our homes, distribution pipes play a crucial role in ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality water. BLUTOP® is a dependable, proven solution for small-diameter pipes, eliminating the need to choose between flexibility and corrosion resistance, between competitiveness and durability, and between innovation and tradition.

Product Specification

100% compatible with plastic pipes

	SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The BLUTOP® solution was developed in keeping with the principles of sustainable development and delivers outstanding environmental performance.
EXTENDED SERVICE LIFE As investment in renewing water supply infrastructure is declining in relative terms, water network managers are demanding longer service lives. Ductile iron components are not prone to ageing. Their mechanical properties remain constant over time.
	LEAKTIGHTNESS Reducing the amount of water lost in leaks from pipe systems is a major issue. BLUTOP® delivers a two-pronged solution, as ductile iron components (including pipes, fittings, valves and accessories) have an excellent reputation for both leaktightness and pressure resistance.
LESS ENERGY REQUIRED FOR PUMPING Improving leaktightness reduces head losses, which in turn saves energy.
	INSTALLATION BLUTOP® revolutionises pipe installation and use. Pipe-laying operations are quicker because pipes and fittings can be transported by hand and inserted using a crowbar.
OPERATION The BLUTOP® pipe range is compatible with existing plastic pipe networks and their related connection and maintenance accessories
	WATER QUALITY In accordance with the major European regulatory requirements, drinking water Certificates have been obtained for all materials used in the BLUTOP® range (DUCTAN® coating, epoxy, elastomers, lubricating paste and repair products).

Technical Details	Features & Benefits
Diameter range: OD 75, 90, 110, 125 and 160 Manual push-fit joint: Non restrained (Blutop) Self-restrained (Blutop Vi) Coatings: Pipes: BioZinalium, Zn-AL (Cu) alloy 400g/m2 + Aquacoat (single component water-based paint) Fittings: Blue Epoxy 250μm Linings: Pipes: Ductan thermoplastic 300 μm, nominal adhesion 8MPa Fittings: Blue Epoxy 250μm 6 degrees of angular deflection The new BioZinalium coating system will progressively replace our current Zinalium (ZnAl alloy) + epoxy coating system as stocks are replenished.	Lighter pipe system, no cement mortar lining Manual handling Ductile iron mechanical properties intact Compatible with plastic pipes Easy to assemble Use of excavated material as backfill Eco friendly Recycled and infinitely recyclable Less energy consumption linked to transport Self-anchoring gasket available for restrained pipes application Better hydraulic capacity than same OD plastics

Technical Details

Features & Benefits

Diameter range: OD 75, 90, 110, 125 and 160
Manual push-fit joint:
Non restrained (Blutop)
Self-restrained (Blutop Vi)
Coatings:
Pipes: BioZinalium*, Zn-AL (Cu) alloy 400g/m2 + Aquacoat (single component water-based paint)
Fittings: Blue Epoxy 250μm
Linings:
Pipes: Ductan thermoplastic 300 μm, nominal adhesion 8MPa
Fittings: Blue Epoxy 250μm
6 degrees of angular deflection

*The new BioZinalium coating system will progressively replace our current Zinalium (ZnAl alloy) + epoxy coating system as stocks are replenished.

Lighter pipe system, no cement mortar lining
Manual handling
Ductile iron mechanical properties intact
Compatible with plastic pipes
Easy to assemble
Use of excavated material as backfill
Eco friendly
Recycled and infinitely recyclable
Less energy consumption linked to transport
Self-anchoring gasket available for restrained pipes application
Better hydraulic capacity than same OD plastics

Standards & Approvals

Contact

Commercial Enquiries

Technical Enquiries:
+44 (0)115 930 0700
technical.pipes.uk.pam@saint-gobain.com

Customer Services:
+44 (0)115 930 5000
sales.uk.pam@saint-gobain.com

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How to assemble a Blutop pipe

The ductile cast iron pipes and fittings of the BLUTOP® range are available with diameters between 75 and 160 mm. The BLUTOP® range is ideal for drinking water distribution networks in urban, semi-urban and rural areas. It has been designed to facilitate the extension or renewal of existing networks.

How to assemble a bend on a BLUTOP ductile iron pipe? Saint-Gobain PAM

How to realize a connection with BLUDRILL on pipe BLUTOP? Saint-Gobain PAM

How to fit a tee on BLUTOP pipe with a crowbar ? Saint-Gobain PAM

How to realize a cutting of a pipe in ductile iron BLUTOP? Saint-Gobain PAM

Cutting a BluTop cast iron pipe- Saint-Gobain PAM UK

lubricating the spigot end of a BLUTOP ductile iron pipe

How to lubricate the spigot end of a BluTop ductile iron pipe- Saint-Gobain PAM UK

Cutting and chamfering BLUTOP ductile iron pipe with BluCut machine - Saint-Gobain PAM

A perfectly clean cut: the BluCut machine allows you to make a perfectly clean and regular cut - thanks to his integrated guide and its rotary support for pipes. A regular chamfer: no more need to care about the chamfer, the new bluCut solution takes care of all in a single step. Can be used with many ductile iron pipe ranges: NATURAL, BLUTOP