TATA Metaliks Superior Quality DI Pipes
The name 'Ductura' is derived from - 'duct' from Ductile Iron and 'tura' from Ventura which means 'happiness and contentment'. The Brand's superior quality products assure not just reliability but also peace of mind for a range of solutions.
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From consultation services to providing turnkey solutions, Tata Ductura offers a 360-degree solution to its customers across the world, helping them transform possibilities into business.
Ductile Iron Pipe (DI Pipe)
Ductile iron’s superiority
Ductile iron's superiority lies in its spheroid graphite microstructure. Since the graphite structure of grey cast iron is linear, under severe loading, stress builds up unevenly around the ends of particles and weakens the metal. However, in ductile iron, since the graphite structure is spherical, similar stress distributes evenly, thereby maintaining strength.
Yet, the basic chemical composition of ductile iron is similar to that of grey cast iron, giving it the same excellent anticorrosive properties. Together, these features give ductile iron, excellent resistance to impact, pressure and corrosion.
WHY CHOOSE DI PIPES
ADVANTAGES OF TATA DUCTURA
High Tensile Strength
Ductile iron has very high tensile strength due to its spheroidal graphite micro-structure. Therefore, it can handle much higher pressure and stress compared to cast iron. Ductile Iron Pipes also ensure better beam strength, greater resistance to impact and traffic load.
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Corrosion Resistant
Ductile iron has excellent anti-corrosive properties. The table below clearly shows that corrosion is much less in case of Ductile Iron Pipes as compared to other pipes.
Flexible and Leak Resistant
Ductile Iron Pipes have flexible push-on joints which do not leak at high or low pressure, even when deflected. Thus, these pipes are flexible, easy and quick to join.
Durable Cement Mortar Lining
Ductile Iron Pipes are lined with cement mortar using large centrifugal force. The advantages of Cement Mortar Lining (CML) are the following:
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Provides higher Hazen William's 'C' value. CML for Ductile Iron Pipes has a C value of 140 compared to 100 for bare metallic pipes. Higher C value reduces pumping costs​​
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Increases carrying capacity
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Pipe wall becomes passive by the alkaline reaction of cement
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Prevents pitting and tuberculation of metallic pipes and prevents production of red water
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Smooth inner surface improves flow capability
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Prevents abrasion of pipe wall and increases pipe life
Excellent Workability
Ductile Iron Pipes are extremely workable - flexible, easy and quick to install. Installation is less expensive and requires no special tool or high skilled workforce.
About TATA Metaliks
Manufacturing Excellence
A subsidiary of Tata Steel, Tata Metaliks has its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Kharagpur, West Bengal, India which produces the finest quality of pig iron and ductile iron pipes in India. The plant's annual hot metal production capacity is 500,000 tons out of which 200,000 tons is converted into Ductile Iron (DI) pipes and 300,000 tons into pig iron.