TPT November 2020

T E CHNOLOG Y

GF Piping Systems launches paint-free SeaDrain ® White piping system

GF PIPING Systems has launched SeaDrain White marine drainage pipe system, which offers the marine industry a paint-free, corrosion-free drainage solution. SeaDrain White is used for black and gray water drainage, and according to GF Piping Systems, is lighter in weight, lighter on maintenance requirements, lighter on installation time and labour and lighter in lifetime system costs than competing metal systems. “SeaDrain White is the first purpose- built thermoplastic piping system specifically engineered for marine drainage applications,” said Roberto Chiesa, global business development manager,marine. “Withapplications from service lockers, open decks, balconies, class A0 and class A60 fire-protected decks to customer-facing areas you can see the difference throughout its lifetime versus metal.”

ferries and luxury yacht installations, in both new-build and retrofit construction projects. SeaDrain White is also said to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination of the ship, with factory tests over 100 psi (6 bar) conducted, it features a push- fit and lock mechanism, the SeaDrain Fast-Lock ® jointing system, which makes installation up to five times faster than alternative metal solutions and the bright white external colouring includes additives for UV resistance against discoloration, negating the need for external paint. Made entirely from a non-corroding thermoplastic, SeaDrain White is engineered for a minimum of 25 years life compared to 5 to 10 years for metal alternatives. GF Piping Systems www.gfps.com

The paint-free, corrosion-free drainage solution

Made of polypropylene plastic, SeaDrain White is reported to take less CO 2 to manufacture, making it an eco- friendly alternative to metals, and it is suitable for cruise ships, passenger

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