Specialty Construction Blog
ASME Section IX: Fusion Quality Control Best Practices
In industries where the integrity of piping systems is critical, plastic pipe fusion has become a go-to joining method. But with its growing adoption comes a heightened need for consistency, durability, and safety. That’s where quality control steps in. At the heart...
A Guide To Erosion Control Installation
Erosion is one of the most persistent challenges facing construction sites, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. If left unmanaged, it can compromise soil stability, degrade environmental quality, and threaten the integrity of everything from pipelines...
The Pipeline Hydrotesting Procedure Explained
Hydrotesting of pipelines is a critical process for ensuring the integrity and safety of pipelines. This plays a vital role in preventing leaks, failures, and costly disruptions. Hydrotesting verifies a pipeline’s ability to withstand the stress it will face during...
Trenchless Pipe Installation: Popular Techniques & Benefits
Traditional pipeline installation and repair often present significant challenges. Extensive excavation disrupts surfaces, inflates costs, and has a considerable environmental impact. Trenchless pipe installation offers a game-changing solution. By eliminating the...
Innovations in Underground Pipe Repairs: A Look at Trenchless Technologies
Underground pipe repairs have long been a challenge for industrial facilities, municipalities, and utilities. Fixing damaged pipelines involved significant excavation, disruption to the surrounding area, and lengthy project timelines. Fortunately, innovations in...
What Are the Benefits of Polyurea Coatings?
Protecting infrastructure and assets from wear and tear is crucial. That’s where polyurea coatings come in, offering a powerful solution for various industrial equipment. From exceptional durability to rapid curing times, polyurea coatings offer several advantages...
Beautifying Landscapes: Enhancing Aesthetics with HydroTurf Vegetation
How Construction Sites Impact Soil Erosion Erosion, or the dismantling of natural materials, can be caused by both nature and human activity. Construction sites have increasingly been attributed to acceleration erosion and nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Erosion can...
Choosing the Right HDPE Pipe Size: Factors, Considerations, and Applications
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes are a cornerstone in modern piping systems, known for their durability, flexibility,leak free joints and resistance to corrosion. As you embark on your next project, the intricacies of selecting the correct HDPE pipe size can be...
The Advantages of Double Wall HDPE Pipe Systems
Understanding the Advantages of HDPE Double Wall Pipes When it comes to industrial and construction applications, pipe selection is critical for ensuring long-term performance and reliability. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) has emerged as a material of choice due to...
Pipe Fusion Series: What is Electrofusion?
In the dynamic landscape of pipe fusion, a transformative force has emerged – electrofusion. This innovative technique introduces a distinctive approach, steering away from conventional methods to usher in a new era of precision and efficiency in joining pipes. What...
Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Saddle Fusion?
What Is Saddle Fusion? Saddle fusion is a specialized form of heat fusion, a process used to join two pipes or fittings made from thermoplastic materials like polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This technique involves creating a saddle-shaped...
Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Socket Fusion?
Socket fusion is a popular pipe fusion method known for its versatility, flexibility, and effectiveness in a range of settings. This article explores the details of socket fusion, points of differentiation from other fusion techniques, preferred applications, as well...
Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Butt Fusion?
Butt fusion is a widely used welding technique in the field of thermoplastic piping systems. This method plays a crucial role in joining pipes and fittings, ensuring leak-proof connections, and maintaining the integrity of fluid transportation networks. This article...
What Is Geogrid?
Soil reinforcement and stabilization are important considerations for construction applications across a variety of industries, and geogrid is a valuable tool for improving soil-bearing capacity and stability. But what is geogrid? Read on for a synthesis of what...
Benefits of Concrete Protective Liners
Concrete protective liners are generally formed plastic sheets or inserts that cover concrete surfaces to protect them from damage. They can be made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), Ethylene...
What’s the Best Pipe for Underground Water Supply?
One of the most prevalent — and important — uses of piping in our construction and infrastructure is for water supply, an application that requires a piping material that can perform in hot and cold temperatures, resists corrosion and leaking, and is free of harmful...
What Is Dewatering in Construction?
Water and construction generally don’t mix. Just like a rainy day can halt work on your site, so can the standing water it leaves behind once the sun is shining — along with other surface and groundwater in areas slated for construction or excavation. If this is a...
Hydro Testing: What Is It, and Why Is It Important?
Once a plastic pipe system is installed, you may think a pipe specialist’s job is done. It’s not. Before plastic pipes can be considered safe and ready for use, hydro testing must be completed. Below, we’ll define what hydro testing is, why it’s important, and how...
What Is PVDF?
Pipe can be manufactured from all sorts of materials, sizes, and configurations. At US FUSION, we work most often with various types of plastic piping, including HDPE, PolyPro, and PVDF. In this article, we’re discussing PVDF. We talk about what PVDF is, how it’s...
De-Beading the Interior of HDPE Pipes: What is it, and Why is it Important?
As experts in on-site HDPE pipe fusion, we know what it takes to install a pipe system that functions effectively, efficiently, and safely. One part of the process that often slips people's minds is de-beading. But remembering to complete this step is critical if you...
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