Bulletin : PP-001

Dec 2005

F.R.P
GRAHA

SHIPPING, HANDLING, STORAGE, AND REPAIR

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The following procedures are intended to help customers in handling, storage and repair of
FRP Pipes properly and efficiently.

This procedures is only recommendations. They do not relieve the customer from full
responsibility for proper inspection, handling and storage. Improper handling or storage,
which results in damages, is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

2.0 RECEIVING

Inspect the pipes upon receipt at the job site for loss or damage sustained in transit, prior to
installation such as follows ;

- Check the quantity of each item against the bill of lading.

- Exterior inspection is usually sufficient to detect any damage, but when pipe size
permits, an interior inspection of pipe surface at the location of an exterior scrape may be
helpful to determine if the pipe is damaged.

- If the load has shifted or exhibits broken packaging, inspect each piece both internally
and externally.

- Note on the bill of lading any loss, imperfections or damage and have the carrier
representative sign your copy of the receipt. Notify to the manufacturer for
recommendations concerning repair and replacement.

3.0 LOADING & UNLOADING.

In lifting or transport of pipes, do not use steel cable or chain, but use pliable straps or belts
to prevent damages. And use the control rope to easier in handling the pipe.

Single Pipe

- Single pipe can usually be lifted with a single pliable strap such as per fig. 1, but two
pliable strap as shown in fig. 2 is more safe and easier to control.

Figure 1 : Single strap/sling handling

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Figure 2 : Double strap/sling handling

- Do not lift pipe with hooks or rope inserted through the pipe ends.

- Pipe should never be thrown or dropped to the ground or set on sharp objects, to prevent
damages by impact.

Unitized load handling

- Unitized loads may be handled using a pair of belt or strap as shown in fig. 3.

Figure 3 : Unitized load handling

- Do not lift a non-unitized stack of pipe as a single bundle. Non-unitized pipes must be
unloaded and handled separately (one at a time).

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Nested Pipe

- Nesting smaller pipes inside larger pipe is acceptable, but should be ensured that the
pipes are protected and secured properly to prevent relative motion or damage during
shipment.

- Never lift nested pipe with a single strap ; always use two or more straps as shown in
fig.4.

Figure 4 : Handling nested pipes

4.0 REPAIR

- Normally, pipe with minor damage can be repaired quickly and easily at the job site by a
qualified personnel.

- The field engineer or technician can help you determine whether repair is required and
whether it is possible and practical.

- Repair design can vary greatly due to pipe thickness, wall composition, application, and
the type and extent of the damage. Therefore do not attempt to repair a damaged pipe
without consulting the manufacturer first.

- Repairs must be made by a trained personnel. Improperly repaired pipes may not
perform as intended.

5.0 STORAGE

- Pipe is generally stored on flat timbers to facilitate placement and removal of lifting
slings.

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- If it is necessary to stack pipes, it is best to stack on flat timber support (minimum width
of 4 in (100 mm) at the quarter points with chock (see fig. 5). If it is available, use the
original shipping dunnage

- Insure the stack will be stable for conditions such as high winds, uneven storage surface
or other horizontal loads. If strong wind are anticipated consider using ropes or sling to
tie pipes down. Maximum stack height is approximately 3 m.

- But when storing pipe directly on the ground, be sure that the area is relatively flat and
free of rocks and other potentially damaging debris. Placing the pipe on mounds of
backfill has been found to be an effective way of site storing the pipe. All pipes should be
chocked to prevent rolling in high winds.

Figure 5 : Pipe Stacking

6.0 TRANSPORTING PIPES

- Transport pipes on flatbed trucks supported on flat timber or cradles, spaced at

maximum 4 m with a maximum overhang 2 m. chock the pipes to maintain stability and
separation. Avoid abrasion.

- Maximum stack height is approximately 2.5 m. Strap pipe to the vehicle over the support
points using pliable straps or rope (see fig. 6). Never use steel cables or chains without
adequate padding to protect the pipe from abrasion. Bulges, flat areas or other abrupt
change in pipe curvature are not permitted.

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Figure 6 : Transport Pipes on truck

7.0 HANDLING PIPES IN INSTALLATION

- For single pipe the handling of piping shall be following to clause 3.0

- During installation both aboveground or underground application, if possible the pipes

shall be jointed at ground ( for faster & easier jointing process) until 36 meter maximum
long. Then the pipes shall be lifted to the pipe supports position (for aboveground ) or
lowered to the trench (for underground).

- The pipes & joints are a restrained piping system, so, the pipes is allowed to lifting with
or without spreader bar such as fig. 7 & fig. 8

Figure 7 : Handling Installation pipe with spreader bar

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Figure 8 : Handling Installation pipe without spreader bar