Natural

Water

The NATURAL range

The reference pipe for water distribution

Marquage tuyau fonte NATURAL Saint-Gobain PAM

The small/medium diameter pipe system dedicated to potable water applications available with diameters between 80 and 1000 mm. They are suitable for both transport and distribution of water in urban, semi-urban and rural areas.

Over time, the NATURAL range has imposed itself all over the UK and Europe, and it is at the heart of the networks heritage. Appreciated by pipe-laying contractors, they make installation easy. Identifiable by its blue colour, the NATURAL pipe benefits from BioZinalium® external protection technology. BioZinalium® ensures very long durability in underground conditions.

The internal lining of the NATURAL range is composed of centrifuged cement mortar. It offers excellent hydraulic conditionsas well as aneffective protectionagainst the aggressiveness of the water, NATURAL fittings are delivered with a blue epoxy coating, applied by cataphoresis or by powder coating.

Technical Details

Diameter range: DN80– DN800 (DN900–DN1200 on consultation
Push-fit joint:
- Non restrained (Rapid)
- Self-restrained (Rapid Vi)

More information on all jointing systems available

Coatings

Pipes (2 options):
- DN80-DN300: BioZinalium, Zn-AL (Cu) alloy 400g/m2 + water-based paint (Aquacoat)
- DN350-1200: Zn-AL alloy 400g/m2 (Zinalium) + blue epoxy
Fittings: Blue epoxy 250μm

More information on Special Coatings here

Linings

Pipes (2 options):
- System CL: Blast furnace cement
- System XL (DN80-DN700 only): Cement mortar + epoxy seal coat (for soft water areas only)
Fittings: Blue Epoxy 250μm

Key Features & Benefits

Ductile iron material
Mechanically robust
Highly resistant to damage
High safety margin to operate at up-rated pressures
Long term reliability
Coating suitable for more than 90% of UK soils
Eco friendly: recycled and infinitely recyclable
Self-anchoring gasket available for restrained pipes application
Up to 5 degrees angular deflection

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

E-Catalogue

Videos

How to install NATURAL ductile iron pipe ? (with pull-lift)

Installation tutorial for assembling a NATURAL ductile iron pipe with a push-on joint (pull-lift method). NATURAL pipe, the reference for water distribution.