They have teamed up with Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Inc. of the United States to market NSF/ANSI 61 certified, ready-to-install "tube-in-tube" double jacketed casing systems.
RS Technik's RS BlueLine pipe update technology includes a fiberglass composite tube made from Dow's custom formulated resin that is installed into the damaged water supply and transmission manifold. In-situ solidification (CIPP) technology creates a new pipe in the original pipe. This new method saves time and money compared to the usual excavation and replacement practices.
Jon Penrice, global business director of Dow Formulated Systems, said: "The loss of drinking water distribution is a major global problem. The infrastructure is aging, the leaks are difficult to detect, and the maintenance costs are high. With our deep expertise in materials science, and with RSTechnik. In cooperation, we have provided breakthrough and innovative solutions for this important global challenge."
RSBlueLine technology has passed NSF/ANSI 61 certification from NSF International, a global public health and safety certification organization, and meets the requirements of German DVGW regulation W270. This means that the technology can be used to update all drinking water pipes, including drinking water distribution mains and 150mm-1.2m diameter water delivery pipes. The static capabilities of the RS BlueLine system can withstand internal pressures of up to 16 bar for a long period of time without the use of existing pipelines and can replace existing pipes and retain all functions.