A COMPLETE RANGE OF DUCTI LE &

CAST I RO N P I P E SYSTE MS FO R TH E
WAT E R & S E W E R A G E I N D U S T R Y

PAM Directional
DUCTILE IRON:

BREAKING NEW GROUND

IN DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

& P I P E B U RSTI N G

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 Ductile Iron: breaking
in directional
Innovation without limits
Offering innovative solutions to the utility, construction and housing
sectors, Saint-Gobain Pipelines forms a part of the global Saint-Gobain
Group. Saint-Gobain Pipelines is able to draw on the vast R&D and
world wide production capabilities of the group to provide innovative
and cost-effective solutions to the market. At Saint-Gobain Pipelines
investment in innovative technology is paramount, without this the
company would be unable to offer the new and improved products
and services which are at the very foundations of its business.

PAM Directional is one such product brought to market thanks to the

extensive experience and expertise of the worldwide Saint-Gobain
Pipelines team. A simple and effective ductile iron solution to situations
where open cut trenches are not suitable or possible.

Range overview & technical detail

Application PAM Directional – Saint-Gobain Pipelines ductile

iron directional drilling and pipe bursting pipes – can
be used for both water and sewer applications.
Diameter range DN100 – 700
Joint Self-anchored pushfit. Double chambered socket.
(See also section on Joints.)
Gasket Tyton or Rapid gasket
Coating 200g/m2 zinc plus 5mm cement (ZM-U).
A highly robust & rigorously tested protective
coating, suitable for all drilling & soil conditions
(e.g. rocks, aggressive soil, etc). In no circumstances
is further protection required.
Lining Sewer (EN 598) – Alumina cement
Water (EN 545) – Blast furnace cement
The water pipe is approved for use with potable
water by the Secretary of State for the
Environment, Transport and the Regions in
accordance with Regulation 31 of the Water Supply
(Water Quality) Regulations 2000.
See Saint-Gobain Pipelines website for Instructions
For Use.
www.saint-gobain-pipelines.co.uk/alldownload.cfm

For further details on the dimensions of the pipes see the Product
information section.

Experience
These pipes have been used in numerous projects across Europe over
the last 10 years. There have been no experiences of joint or pipeline
failure. The maximum length carried out to date has been 1,500m using
a DN150. The longest project in a larger bore currently stands at 1,100m
of DN600 PAM Directional pipe. Further details about the projects
carried out are available, including some case studies.

Saint-Gobain Pipelines is a member of UKSTT

new ground
drilling & pipe bursting
Joints
PAM Directional is assembled by way of a simple anchored push fit
jointing system. The double chambered socket allows for use of a locking
ring which acts as both an anchorage point to enable the pipe to be
pulled through the required drilling channel and a thrust restraint for the
pipeline. This joint is protected from abrasive conditions with the use of a
rubber protective collar and a metal sheet cone.

To joint a PAM Directional pipe:

1 Ensure that the rubber protective collar is on the spigot end of pipe
to be jointed (pulled back slightly from the joint) and that the metal
sheet is fitted via the spigot end of the jointing pipe and pulled
adjacent to the socket.

2 Place the rubber gasket into the receiving socket (as per normal
ductile iron pipe installation).

3 Place the locking ring in 2nd chamber (nearest to socket face) of the
receiving socket using the insertion tool.

4 Hold the locking ring open using the spacer and push the spigot end
of pipe into the socket.

5 Cover the joint with the rubber protective collar.

6 Position the metal sheet over the rubber protective collar.

7 Hammer the metal sheet at the edges to ensure it remains in place.

8 The pipe is ready to be pulled into the drilling channel.

Rubber
protective
collar Metal
sheet

Gasket
Weld bead
on pipe

Locking
ring

Tooling required for completing the joint includes jointing tackle as per
normal ductile iron pipe, a locking ring insertion tool, spacer, and a hammer
for securing the metal sheet.

The jointing process can be carried out in a confined area during the pulling
of the pipe through the drilling channel, if space is available it is also
possible to lay out and joint the whole pipeline before pulling into the • Easy to install
drilling channel.
• Robust and durable
PAM Directional pipes can be jointed as normal with PAM Natural and
PAM Integral pipes and fittings. • Safe and secure
For details on the angular deflection of the joints and the radius of the • Effective in all conditions
drilling channel, see the Product information section.
 Installation calculations & technical support
Saint-Gobain have developed a tool that will calculate the exact pulling
forces required on a specific project and will also make weight and lift
calculations to ensure that the pipe is correctly balanced in the drilling
channel. This tool will ensure optimal installation.
Project information required for these calculations:
• Diameter of pipe intended for use
• Length of project
• Application
The calculation tool assumes the use of 1.3kg/L density of bentonite
as standard.
The drilling channel is required to be 1.3 times the outside diameter
of the socket of the pipe. The minimum drilling channel required for
each diameter is shown in the product information tables at the back
of this leaflet.
On a 6m long pipe with a deflection of 3 degrees, the maximum joint
offset of each pipe can be 314mm. Therefore the minimum radius
achievable on 3 degrees of deflection will be 115m.
On a 6m long pipe with a deflection of 2 degrees, the maximum joint
offset of each pipe can be 209mm. Therefore the minimum radius
achievable on 2 degrees of deflection will be 172m.
In comparison with other materials no additional site equipment
(drilling rig etc) is required for directionally drilling with ductile iron pipe.
Ductile iron specific pulling heads are available to order with the pipe.
Full technical support is available from an experienced team of
engineers, either by telephone or where required, through visits to site.

Benefits of ductile iron for directional drilling

& pipe bursting
The table below highlights the advantages using ductile iron in a directional
drilling application over the current industry-preferred material, PE.

Ductile Iron PE Comments

Safety factors High (2.5) As low as 1.2 Low safety factors in plastics mean that expensive and additional
external support or protection may be needed to minimise
risk of failure.
Pressure rating Up to 40 bar Lower For high pressure pipelines rating ductile iron has proven capability.
& testing Easy Complex Ductile iron allows a contractor to install, test and forget.
Joints Anchored Coil for small Ductile iron can be jointed during the pulling of the pipe,
push-fit diameters and welded reducing stop/start strain on both pipe and machinery and
for larger diameters allowing the contractor to work in a small amount of space.
Flotation Small Significant Simple calculation tool and summary reports available for
consideration Saint-Gobain Pipelines ductile iron. The maximum length of
Planning One process, One process, High variety of plastic products available, with varying quality a ductile iron project that
complexity one product many products – adds complexity to design.
Unpredictable No / little May have a Ductile iron offers one solution to cover a wide variety of conditions
has been carried out by
ground problem negative effect – easy to specify, more difficult to get wrong. Saint-Gobain Pipelines
conditions on performance
to date is 1,500m using
Soil conditions Effective even Requirement for Plastics may need upgrading or barrier layers / additional steel
in very additional external cover. DN150. The longest project
aggressive protection
soils in a larger bore currently
Pulling forces Can withstand Variable across Many new machines have ability to pull with very high forces stands at 1,100m of DN600
high forces different products – in certain cases, could be more than material can withstand.
PAM Directional pipe.
Product information

Water pipes

Product Allowable Max op Max pulling Min drilling Pipe Socket* Weight Pipes per Pipe
DN code Gasket deflection Lining Coating Length pressure force (KN) diameter O/D (mm) O/D (mm) (KG) truck class

100 177976 Tyton 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 100 283 128 220 134 216 K9
150 173680 Tyton 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 165 340 180 260 195 144 K9
200 172994 Tyton 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 230 420 232 320 268 100 K9
250 177980 Tyton 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 308 500 284 380 356 80 K9
300 173701 Tyton 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 380 570 336 440 443 56 K9
350 On enquiry Rapid 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 430 640 388 495 498 48 K9
400 177969 Tyton 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 558 710 439 540 676 40 K9
450 On enquiry Rapid 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 700 780 490 600 699 30 K9
500 177973 Tyton 3° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 860 860 542 655 911 24 K9
600 177989 Tyton 2° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 1200 1000 645 770 1177 18 K9
700 177766 Stantyte 2° Blast Furnace Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 1400 1150 748 885 1527 12 K9

*including rubber collar and metal sheet

Sewer pipes

Product Allowable Max op Max pulling Min drilling Pipe Socket* Weight Pipes per Pipe
DN code Gasket deflection Lining Coating Length pressure force (KN) diameter O/D (mm) O/D (mm) (KG) truck class

100 177804 Tyton 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 100 283 128 220 134 216 K9
150 177767 Tyton 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 165 340 180 260 195 144 K9
200 177788 Tyton 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 230 420 232 320 268 100 K9
250 177753 Tyton 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 308 500 284 380 356 80 K9
300 177756 Tyton 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 40 bar 380 570 336 440 443 56 K9
350 On enquiry Rapid 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 430 640 388 495 498 48 K9
400 177813 Tyton 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 558 710 439 540 676 40 K9
450 On enquiry Rapid 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 700 780 490 600 699 30 K9
500 179116 Tyton 3° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 860 860 542 655 911 24 K9
600 179117 Tyton 2° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 1200 1000 645 770 1177 18 K9
700 179118 Stantyte 2° Alumina Cement ZM-U 6m 25 bar 1400 1150 748 885 1527 12 K9

*including rubber collar and metal sheet

Additional notes on pipe & joint performance

• The joint has a high factor of safety and has been tested beyond its 3º service limit without failure.
• If it is necessary, the pipe can be pulled back out without the joints failing. It is possible that additional
force will be needed to pull the pipe.

• The maximum external pressure that these pipes can operate under is 6 bar.
Other components
Pulling heads Gaskets Locking ring Rubber protection Metal sheet
collar
Water Sewer
DN Product code DN Product code Product code DN Product code DN Product code DN Product code
100 173371 100 JCB10BA JCB10BB 100 110259 100 110823 100 110326
150 177686 150 JCB15BA JCB15BB 150 110255 150 110821 150 110325
200 177685 200 JCB20BA JCB20BB 200 110260 200 110822 200 110324
250 177684 250 JCB25BA JCB25BB 250 110261 250 110828 250 110323
300 177683 300 JCB30BA JCB30BB 300 110262 300 110834 300 110322
350 177689 350 JSB35BA JSB35BB 350 JKB35E 350 110789 350 On enquiry
400 177283 400 JCB40BA JCB40BB 400 110711 400 110750 400 110321
450 On enquiry 450 JSB45BA JSB45BB 450 JKB45E 450 On enquiry 450 On enquiry
500 177682 500 JCB50BA JCB50BB 500 110721 500 110773 500 110320
600 177681 600 JCB60BA JCB60BB 600 110664 600 110776 600 110327
700 176974 700 JCB70BA JCB70BB 700 110671 700 110026 700 110328
 Products and services available from Saint-Gobain Pipelines:

Integral & Integral Plus

A complete range of sewerage pipeline products available from DN80 to DN1800,
fully compliant with the requirements of BS EN 598.
Brochure Hotline

Tel: 0800 028 2134

Fax: 0115 932 9513 Natural

brochures.uk.pipelines@saint-gobain.com A new generation of potable water pipeline products available DN80 to DN800 with a new
revolutionary system of external protection, fully compliant with the requirements of BS EN 545.
Technical Enquiries

Tel: 0115 930 0700

Large Diameter Water Pipes
Fax: 0115 930 0731 Large diameter water pipeline products available DN900 to DN1600, fully compliant with the
Technical.pipes.uk.pipelines@saint-gobain.com requirements of BS EN 545.

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Accommodating a wide range of external diameters and pipe materials in accordance with
Derbyshire, DE7 4QU
British, European Standards and ISO 9001 requirements. A diversified range from wide tolerance
Tel: 0115 930 5000 fittings to dedicated products.
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Valves
A comprehensive range of valves and accessories suitable for water and sewerage applications.
All valves are supplied in compliance with WRAS requirements where applicable, and
manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001.
General Enquiries • Gate valves, resilient and metal faced DN50 to DN300
• Non return valves DN80 to DN300
Tel: +44 (0)115 930 0630
• Tidal Flap valves DN80 to DN600
• Air valves
Scotland, Northern Ireland • Fire Hydrants
and Northern England

Tel: +44 (0)115 930 0645

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A business unit dedicated to offering fast and flexible service to M&E and pump market sectors;
Wales, Central and Southern England
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Tel: +44 (0)115 930 0662
response. www.rapidflange.com

Distributor Sales Enquiries

Tel: +44 (0)115 930 0681 Induct Plus

An installation accreditation scheme, designed to give peace of mind and confidence to water
utilities and contractors in the knowledge that the ductile iron pipeline that they have purchased
Overseas Customers
will be installed effectively and in its optimum condition.
Tel: +44 (0)115 930 0766

www.saint-gobain-pipelines.co.uk Access Covers and Gratings

A comprehensive range of ductile iron and fabricated steel access covers and gratings. For high
performance products which meet the increasing demands from traffic to a purpose designed
range for low density applications, Saint-Gobain Pipelines access cover products provide targeted
solutions for the key civil engineering, utility and infrastructure sectors.

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constantly looking at ways of improving their products and services and therefore reserve the right to change, without prior notice, any of the
data contained in this publication. Any orders placed will be subject to our Standard Conditions of Sale, available on request.

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