LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pipeline regulation must start with the production process in order to reduce the risk of pipe networks requiring ad-hoc maintenance and repairs, according to FT Pipeline Systems, leading supplier of steel pipes to the UK construction industry.
Pipelines must be constructed using the correct materials and to the correct specifications to meet industry standards. Pipelines often come under numerous forms of stress, whether from the materials flowing through the pipes or the ground and surrounding area in which the pipelines are constructed. Given this, it’s vital that pipe networks and accessories are produced to strict standards, ensuring that their longevity is secured and eliminating the requirement for constant maintenance and repair once installed.
It is essential that pipeline manufacturers are aware of any piping restrictions that must be implemented to meet industry and government standards, whilst also remaining vigilant of any regulation changes. Pipeline networks constructed incorrectly, whether through negligence in the manufacturing process or the use of inappropriate materials, could result in a poor performing pipeline. This is likely to lead to unnecessary costs for repair or even reconstruction in the future.
Duncan Frazer, CEO of FT Pipeline Systems, said: “All pipe products must be produced to meet industry specifications. Poor production may lead to a pipeline that is unfit for use, which is likely to require regular repair or even replacement in the long term. By meeting industry specifications during the production process a company can avoid these problems and ensure its pipeline will remain secure for a longer period of time, ensuring maintenance costs moving forward are reduced.”
FT Pipeline Systems is a leading provider of steel water pipes and pipe accessories to the UK construction market. For more information, or to enquire about FT Pipeline System’s latest line of slurry pipe products, please visit www.ftpipelinesystems.co.uk or call 01543 416024.