Wednesday 5th November from 11:25 - 11:45

The polymer Shift: A smarter approach from intake to outfall

"The Polymer Shift: A smarter approach from intake to outfall," advocates for an innovative polymer solution by GF for water infrastructure, particularly intake and outfall pipelines. The content critiques conventional materials, noting Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) is brittle and has questionable long-term integrity, while Solid Wall High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is bulky with a high capital expenditure and carbon footprint. The GF solution, likely using Weholite technology, provides significant advantages: it is substantially lighter and possesses a lower carbon footprint than both GRP and SW HDPE. Furthermore, its patented profile filling method eliminates the need for concrete collars for pipe sinking. GF also provides extensive engineering support for installation and hydraulic design