How long has there been collaboration between TechnoAlpin and ALPINAL, and where do ALPINAL pipes actually come from?

The pipes and fittings for the ALPINAL system come from the German plant in Saarbrücken Brebach of the European market leader, Saint-Gobain PAM. Saint-Gobain PAM manufactures more than 700,000 tonnes of ductile cast-iron pipes in Europe. They are absolutely top-class and the best partner for us. Our collaboration began in 1998 and the range has expanded continuously since then. The U-pieces and clamping rings have been completely redesigned along with other products in this year alone. 

What are the advantages of the ALPINAL system?

There are quite a few that make the system especially suitable for snow-making facilities:

• Simple and cost-effective installation
• Very robust and long-lasting
• Pipe-connection technique
• Maximum flexibility thanks to the angular offset in the sleeves
• No concrete abutment is required thanks to the friction-locking connection
• Transport loads up to 60 tonnes and embankments up to 50 m are possible.
• The 360° flexible, friction-locking connection makes the ALPINAL system the only one on the market to withstand very high pressures: DN 300 to PFA 100, DN 400 to PFA 85, DN 500 to PFA 75 and DN 600 to 50 bar. That’s a world record for ductile cast-iron systems!