Installation of snowmaking pipelines in high mountains with Eiger Mönch Jungfrau

Optimum supply basis for snow production

Field pipeline construction: A strong foundation for the snowmaking system

A large part of the snow-making system is located underground. Water pipes, air lines, power and data cables are laid in trenches to the connection points at the shafts, which also serve as foundations for snow guns and anchor them firmly in the ground. In order to guarantee problem-free snowmaking operations, the field pipes and pipes must meet the most exacting standards. The ALPINAL pipe system from TechnoAlpin offers maximum flexibility as well as strength and durability thanks to high-quality materials. The TechnoAlpin shafts can be adjusted to suit individual requirements and local conditions. Their maximum stability and extreme user-friendliness are impressive.

ALPINAL pipe system

Pits

ALPINAL pipe system

Robust and durable thanks to high quality materials

The ALPINAL pipe system from TechnoAlpin includes pipes, connections and fittings and thus covers the entire pipe construction requirement for a technical snowmaking system. The ALPINAL system components are made of ductile cast iron with a potable water compatible inner coating and an outer coating to protect against corrosion. The ALPINAL system is particularly suitable for use in difficult alpine terrain due to the fact that it is extremely robust, durable and thanks to the operating pressure capacity of these materials. The special properties of the ALPINAL systems allow them to be fitted on site easily and in any weather conditions. No welding is required due to push-fit socket technology.

Installation of water pipeline for snowmaking system at ski resort

Flexible, durable and designed to withstand high pressure

The ALPINAL system offers maximum flexibility in terms of planning and implementation. The use of the friction-locking ALPINAL cast iron pipe system means concrete thrust blocks are no longer required. Boasting a high structural load capacity, it remains firmly in position and is inherently stable, capable of absorbing the longitudinal and transverse shearing forces through the moving socket joints. The ductile iron pipes can be used with very shallow coverings of 30 cm and they can also withstand heavy working loads of 60 tonnes (SLW60) and embankments of up to 50 meters. The ALPINAL system is suitable for operating pressures of up to 100 bar. The system components are available from DN 80 PFA 100 to DN 300 PFA 100 and from DN 400 PFA 85 to DN 500 PFA 63.

Pipelines with flange connection for TechnoAlpin snowmaking system

Pits

Individual solutions with optimum stability

The TechnoAlpin pits allow for the installation of all the electrical and hydraulic components for connection to the water, air, power and data network of a snowmaking system. They also serve as a foundation and provide maximum stability and a firm footing for the supports and snow guns. TechnoAlpin supplies concrete, steel and polyethylene pits. The design of TechnoAlpin shafts provides customized solutions that can be perfectly adapted to local conditions. The heating system integrated into all TechnoAlpin shafts keeps the temperature inside the shaft above freezing point at all times, thus ensuring optimum working conditions for problem-free snowmaking.

Concrete, steel or polyethylene

TechnoAlpin concrete pits offer reliable protection against ground pressure and the risk of landslides. Therefore this is the optimum foundation for fixed snow gun installations. The polyethylene shafts are made of high-quality materials. Consequently, they have a very high stability despite their low weight and are also suitable for helicopter transport. The PE pits set new standards in terms of user-friendliness thanks to their straightforward assembly and short installation time. Conversely, the steel shafts from TechnoAlpin, were developed specifically for snow lances. They facilitate on-site installation of the lance and reduce time and effort in terms of assembly.

TechnoAlpin sound protection cabin for quiet snowmaking at ski resort

Three TechnoAlpin employees discuss project plans at table with technical drawing

Turnkey snowmaking systems

If our customers prosper, we also prosper. Therefore we collaborate on the development of snowmaking systems to cater for individual requirements to achieve optimum results.