WATER PIPELINES
Robust steel pipeline solution provides solutions for life After more than 140 years as an Australian steel pipe manufacturer, Steel Mains is the country's premier supplier of pipeline systems, with a consistent history of involvement in large-scale major pipeline projects and a relationship with all major water authorities spanning many decades.
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ounded in 1878 in Australia, Steel Mains provides the highest quality steel pipeline systems to the most exacting and challenging specifications offering a long-life solution, since they are designed to tolerate harsh conditions. Over this time, Steel Mains and its forerunner named companies, have been a part of just about every major water infrastructure project in Australia. The company has been involved in projects such as the SEQ Water Grid, which provides a sustainable water infrastructure network for South East Queensland (334 km of DN800 – DN1400 rubber ring-joint and welded steel pipe and fittings), the Victorian Desalination Pipeline, which is one of the world’s largest Public Private Partnership projects (84 km x DN1900 welded steel pipe and fittings). The comapny was also involved in the Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline (264 km x DN750 rubber ring joint steel pipe and fittings), which is one of the most significant infrastructure initiatives undertaken by WaterNSW and the NSW Government. Steel Mains’ team has completed hundreds of infrastructure projects for regional water authorities, with its highly experienced manufacturing and engineering professionals providing the highest quality products and services that will remain part of Australian infrastructure for many generations to come. Today, Steel Mains’ products and services cover a range of industry needs both within Australia and
select export markets, delivering quality, strength, durability, and endurance. The demand for good quality water infrastructure, in conjunction with a rising population, continues to grow. Coupled with increased public awareness of potable water quality requirements, there is a need for greater conservation efforts and more stringent manufacturing and environmental regulations. Steel Mains remains at the forefront of innovation, moving ahead with these changing requirements. No matter the size or complexity of the project, the one thing Steel Mains’ clients are never concerned about is the overall long-term quality performance of Steel Mains’ SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline System, which is why the company has remained in the market for so long as a steel pipe manufacturer.
Steel Mains as a local manufacturer specialising in large-scale projects Steel Mains is the most experienced manufacturer of engineered water transmission systems in Australia with unmatched capabilities. Unlike most suppliers, Steel Mains products are not off-the-shelf, hence the company has embraced and tackled bespoke project-specific challenges for over a century, offering products made from Australian steel and custom-built to specific project requirements. Steel Mains custom manufactures each system to maximise the
specific project goals. There is no one-size or product-fits-all mentality. Steel Mains has over 70,000 tonnes of annual capacity to support project owners and contractors across the whole country through three world-class pipe production mills well positioned across Australia located in Somerton, VIC and Kwinana, WA. The company provides regional sales staff across the country who understand and provide knowledge of local conditions. “Being a local manufacturer, Steel Mains offers one of the fastest lead times possible. Using Australian steel allows the company to commence a project within four to six weeks of the placement of an order. When compared to alternative imported materials, this presents an exceptional lead time and is of major benefit to our clients as we are wellequipped to deliver pipes on time or ahead of schedule,” says Steel Mains CEO Dean Connell. “We remain highly focused on innovation and efficiency within our business. Over the years, we’ve held and continue to hold several patents enabling us to increase our manufacturing efficiency and productivity to maintain our relevance and market position. To be a market leader takes customer focus and a commitment to continuous improvement, investment, and product and process innovation. We have continued with this proud history of invention and innovation by further enhancing our unique coating and jointing processes and we remain focused on a continuous extension of this legacy.”
SINTAKOTE as the superior corrosion protection system
Melbourne Water M40 pipeline.
SINTAKOTE is a factory applied external fusion bonded polyethylene coating proven to provide superior external corrosion protection in almost all operating environments. SINTAKOTE is recognised by the water industry as the premium corrosion protection system for steel water pipelines providing leak-proof performance in all environments. It is also widely specified in marine piling applications and can be installed above or below ground. SINTAKOTE is a protective barrier coating that provides resistance to a wide range of aggressive soils, compounds and chemicals which safeguards the time independent strength of steel.
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The Australian Pipeliner | March 2022
