Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP), also known as Nodular Cast Iron Pipe, is a revolutionary piping material developed in the 1950s. By adding magnesium alloy to molten iron, the graphite within the iron matrix forms spherical nodules instead of flakes, achieving a perfect balance of ductility (like steel) and corrosion resistance (like traditional cast iron).
	
Design Life: 50–100 years, widely used in critical infrastructure.
	
Global Adoption: Over 70% of water supply networks in Europe and North America use DIP.
	
Key Features & Advantages
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				 Feature  | 
			
				 Technical Details  | 
			
				 Benefit  | 
		
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				 Ultra-High Strength  | 
			
				 Tensile strength ≥420 MPa, yield strength ≥300 MPa, 3× stronger than gray cast iron.  | 
			
				 Resists ground pressure, traffic loads, and seismic forces.  | 
		
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				 Superior Flexibility  | 
			
				 Minimum elongation rate 10%, can bend up to 3°–5° without cracking.  | 
			
				 Adapts to soil movement and installation misalignment.  | 
		
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				 Corrosion Defense  | 
			
				 
					- Exterior: Zinc spray (≥130 g/m²) + asphalt coating.  | 
			
				 Survives harsh soils and aggressive fluids (pH 5–12).  | 
		
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				 Leak-Free Joints  | 
			
				 TYTON® push-on joints or mechanical joints (M/F type), tested to 1.5× working pressure.  | 
			
				 Reduces water loss and maintenance costs.  | 
		
	
Applications
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				 Field  | 
			
				 Project Examples  | 
			
				 Regional Cases  | 
		
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				 Municipal Water  | 
			
				 Tokyo Metropolitan Water Supply (Japan), Thames Water (UK), Beijing Water Authority (China).  | 
			
				 DN1200 pipes for urban mains with 6.0 m/s flow rate.  | 
		
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				 Wastewater  | 
			
				 Singapore Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, Los Angeles Sanitation District.  | 
			
				 Epoxy-lined pipes for corrosive sewage (H₂S resistance).  | 
		
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				 Industrial  | 
			
				 Oil refinery cooling systems (Saudi Aramco), geothermal plants (Iceland).  | 
			
				 High-temperature resistance up to 80°C with special coatings.  | 
		
	
Dimensional Range
Diameter: DN80–DN2600 (3–102 inches)
Length: 6 meters (standard), customizable up to 9 meters.
Wall Thickness: Class K9/K10/K12, compliant with ISO 2531.
	
Sustainability & Certifications
Circular Economy: 100% recyclable, with 95% recycled iron content in production.
Carbon Footprint: 30% lower CO₂ emissions compared to steel pipes (ISO 14064 verified).
	
Certifications:
Water Safety: NSF/ANSI 61, WRAS, KIWA.
Quality Systems: ISO 9001, ISO 2531, GB/T 13295.
	
Ductile Iron Pipe – The Smart Choice for Sustainable Infrastructure!




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