Revisions to ASTM A53 and A795 now require galvanized sprinkler pipe to be free of debris, both inside and out. Wheatland Tube’s Schedule 40 pipe has always exceeded these specifications, and is also UL® and C-UL Listed, and FM approved. Our superior galvanization process makes our sprinkler pipe smoother than our competitors’, ensuring you’re always up to code.
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| Debris-free |
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| No bumps |
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| No bare spots |
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Wheatland Tube is the only domestic steel pipe manufacturer with in-house hot-dip galvanization capabilities, and we continue to invest in them. We’re installing a fully automated hot-dip galvanization line to increase consistency, safety and efficiency. And because we have complete control over the process, you can be sure Wheatland products are completely free from debris, inside and out.
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Every Wheatland Tube Schedule 40 pipe is:
Wheatland Tube’s Schedule 40 outperforms and outlasts standard lacquer-coated pipe, and it’s manufactured with our MIC Shield™ antimicrobial coating to limit corrosion from microbes. Schedule 40 pipe is available in hot-dip or galvanized black, and is easily painted without special preparation.
Trade sizes: 1−8
Lengths: 21′, 24′ and 25′
If you design and install fire protection systems, you may face new risks. That’s why Wheatland has published the CPVC Issue Briefing. This free report has the information you need to understand the situation. And rest assured that Wheatland guarantees its steel pipe is 100% compatible with systems that use only 100% steel pipe in the fire protection system.
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