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Advantages of rubber ring joints (RRJ) over welded joints include An example of this joint application is in mine subsidence areas
faster laying rates, less field plant and maintenance, and speedier where ground strain can be high, typically in the range 3 to 7 mm/m.
backfilling as this can be done immediately the joint has been laid Laying SINTAJOINT pipe
and checked. Recommended practices for laying rubber ring joint steel pipes are
In the case of SINTAJOINT pipe, no joint corrosion protection is provided in the SINTAKOTE Steel Pipeline System “Handling and
necessary. Therefore minimal excavation at joints is required, Installation Reference Manual”.
allowing trenching to proceed without interruption. See Figure 6.1. Design engineers in particular should be familiar with these
SINTAJOINT is available from 324mm to 1626mm outside diameter practices for consideration in design.
test point
Figure 6.4 - Butt joint with collar Figure 6.5 - Plain butt joint
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