WAVISTRONG

Installation
Guide

Table of contents
Section Page

1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. References ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Notification ........................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Product introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Systems ............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2. Pipe fabrication process ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Advantages and disadvantages of GRE compared with steel .................................................................... 4
2.3.1. Advantages .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.3.2. Disadvantages .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.4. Product identification ........................................................................................................................... 4
3. Material handling, storage and transportation ............................................................................................... 5
3.1. Handling ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.1. Loading ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2. Unloading ................................................................................................................................ 6
3.2. Storage ............................................................................................................................................. 6
4. Joining systems and preparation methods ..................................................................................................... 8
4.1. Conical-Cylindrical adhesive bonded joint ............................................................................................. 8
4.2. Taper-Taper adhesive bonded joint ........................................................................................................ 8
4.3. Laminate Joint ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4. Flange Joint ........................................................................................................................................ 9
4.5. Mechanical O-ring Lock Joint .............................................................................................................. 10
4.6. Mechanical O-ring Joint ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.7. Mechanical Coupler .......................................................................................................................... 10
5. Tools and materials .................................................................................................................................. 11
5.1. Tools .............................................................................................................................................. 11
5.1.1. Non-consumables .................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1.1. Shaver ...................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1.2. Heating blanket ......................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1.3. Pullers and band clamps ............................................................................................. 12
5.1.1.4. Others ...................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.2. Consumables .......................................................................................................................... 12
5.2. Materials ......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.1. Adhesive ................................................................................................................................ 13
5.2.2. O-ring .................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.3. Locking key ............................................................................................................................ 13
5.3. Check of incoming material ................................................................................................................ 14
5.3.1. Quality check ......................................................................................................................... 14
5.3.2. Quantity check ........................................................................................................................ 14

Wavistrong Installation Guide for GRE Pipe Systems