SMU Zn range

Face efficiently climatic stress

PIPELINE SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE

 PROJECT
1 Conrad Hong Kong
2 Grand Promenade
3 Landmark Central
4 Tai Koo Shing
5 The Pacific Place
6 Festival Walk
7 New World Millenium Hong Kong Hotel
8 New World Centre H2
9 Whampoa Garden
10 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
11 Headland Hotel
1 8
5 6
2 4
Sustainability
The construction sector being energy consuming, Plastic waste water drainage systems are mostly
new policies all over the world aim at protecting sensitive to heat variation and are ageing under U.V
properties and delay demolition. Mostly retro-fit effects whilst cast iron pipeworks are not. But being
and sustainable systems with easy maintenance will metallic systems, if not suitably protected, they
be favoured. suffer from atmospheric corrosion.
Many buildings in Hong Kong have their drainage
systems exposed to climatic stresses a way or
another: U.V, heat and damp.
3 In the East Pacific rim region, including Hong Kong,
the climatic stress is increased by atmospheric
pollution, similarly observed in the China mainland
area, which enhances acidic aerosols.
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For itself, SO2 is responsible for acid rains because
when reacting with water it produces sulfurous acid
metal, at ambient temperature, when moisture and H2SO3.
9 11 pollutants combine to create an electrolyte film on Saline particles in marine atmospheres also
its surface. accelerate metallic corrosion processes; marine
It could be compared with corrosion in liquid chlorides dissolved in the layer of moisture
medium except that the corrosion products can considerably raise the conductivity of the electrolyte
evaporate completely during the drying phases to layer on the metal.
recompose during the wet phases.
The corrosivity classification is defined by three
parameters: pollution, airborne salinity, and relative
10 humidity. Anode
The atmospheric corrosion phenomenon is closely current
related to the pollutants encountered in the Electrolytic
atmosphere and the moisture percentage. CORROSION medium
AN
OD (soil or water)
In Hong Kong area, the main pollutants contained E
in the atmosphere are sulfur dioxide SO2, various e-
nitrogen oxides Nox, the chlorides Cl and dust,
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mostly coming from the mainland.
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Cathode
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From the corrosion point of view, chlorides current
E
(especially present in coastal areas) and SO2 (coming
Metal REDUCTION
from the combustion of coal and oil) are the most structure of oxidising species
important species.
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 PROJECT
1 Conrad Hong Kong
2 Grand Promenade
3 Landmark Central
4 Tai Koo Shing
5 The Pacific Place
6 Festival Walk
7 New World Millenium Hong Kong Hotel
8 New World Centre H2
9 Whampoa Garden
10 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
11 Headland Hotel
1 8
5 6
2 4
Sustainability
The construction sector being energy consuming, Plastic waste water drainage systems are mostly
new policies all over the world aim at protecting sensitive to heat variation and are ageing under U.V
properties and delay demolition. Mostly retro-fit effects whilst cast iron pipeworks are not. But being
and sustainable systems with easy maintenance will metallic systems, if not suitably protected, they
be favoured. suffer from atmospheric corrosion.
Many buildings in Hong Kong have their drainage
systems exposed to climatic stresses a way or
another: U.V, heat and damp.
3 In the East Pacific rim region, including Hong Kong,
the climatic stress is increased by atmospheric
pollution, similarly observed in the China mainland
area, which enhances acidic aerosols.
7
Atmospheric corrosion in coastal regions
As its name well indicates, atmospheric corrosion For itself, SO2 is responsible for acid rains because
describes the reaction of the air oxygen with a when reacting with water it produces sulfurous acid
metal, at ambient temperature, when moisture and H2SO3.
9 11 pollutants combine to create an electrolyte film on Saline particles in marine atmospheres also
its surface. accelerate metallic corrosion processes; marine
It could be compared with corrosion in liquid chlorides dissolved in the layer of moisture
medium except that the corrosion products can considerably raise the conductivity of the electrolyte
evaporate completely during the drying phases to layer on the metal.
recompose during the wet phases.
The corrosivity classification is defined by three
parameters: pollution, airborne salinity, and relative
10 humidity. Anode
The atmospheric corrosion phenomenon is closely current
related to the pollutants encountered in the Electrolytic
atmosphere and the moisture percentage. CORROSION medium
AN
OD (soil or water)
In Hong Kong area, the main pollutants contained E
in the atmosphere are sulfur dioxide SO2, various e-
nitrogen oxides Nox, the chlorides Cl and dust,
CA
TH
mostly coming from the mainland.
Cathode
OD
From the corrosion point of view, chlorides current
E
(especially present in coastal areas) and SO2 (coming
Metal REDUCTION
from the combustion of coal and oil) are the most structure of oxidising species
important species.
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3
 Protect your pipes through galvanic effect.
PAM cast iron drainage pipe systems are worldly
recognized for their outstanding properties and
reliability in operation: strength, mechanical
stability, accidental pressure resistance, long lasting
water tightness
Cast iron being a metallic alloy is though sensitive
to corrosion. The benefit of more than 100 years of
experience in pipe systems, substantiated by numerous
tests, conducted in labs and on the field under
operating conditions has resulted in the design of
effective coatings, fitted for specific purposes.
Waste water or rainwater drainage systems must fit
their purpose over time despite adverse exposures.
The pipe systems shall be suitably coated to resist
corrosion and protect their service life.
PAM pipe systems
To protect pipes from external corrosion, Saint- PAM cast iron pipe systems are tough
Gobain PAM has developed flame applied zinc and the quality of their zinc coating
coating. will still extend their lifespan. In
normal operating condition, they
need minimal maintenance during
The zinc metal coating is an active protection their service life.
provided by the galvanic action of a zinc-iron cell.
This action is twofold:
Should new appliances be added,
- Formation of a stable protective layer of insoluble cast iron pipe systems are flexible and
zinc salts allow possible extensions or retro-
fit. Removable mechanical couplings
- Self-healing of any accidental damage.
make them easier and cheaper,
Zinc metal coating is an excellent corrosion inhibitor
without cutting into the stack.
and is extremely effective in extending the lifespan
of products adversely exposed to climatic stress.

Products features and compliance to Standards

The SMU Zn range fully complies with EN 877 requirements. This compliance is third party validated.

Pipe range DN 50-600 Pipes product codes

Zinc spray Non-zinc coated: the damage worsened Zinc coated: a white line of zinc salts
and the corrosion (red marks) extends shows that the damage is perfectly
beyond the notch plugged.
• Internal coating:
DN 50 : 241706
one layer of epoxy coating ocher 130 μm
Pipes SMU Zn range • External coating: DN 75/80 : 241708
To address the corrosivity level of the Hong Kong area After lab tests, substantiated by a report from DN 50 – DN 300 Zn 260 g/m²
Saint-Gobain PAM carried out test to select the most the Swiss PEAk Laboratory, and full scale tests, + 40 μm of red brown acrylic DN 100 : 241709
Thick zinc coating
adequate pipe external coating to withstand SAINT-GOBAIN PAM retained for the new • Specific marking :
3 000 hours of salt spray tests acc to the test method PAM SMU Zn range a zinc metal coating applied SMU S Zn in italic, blue colour DN 125 : 253994
of ISO 9772 : 2012*, and comply with EN 877 on the pipes in thick layer, fully adapted for climatic
requirements as for blistering and rusting criteria. stresses. DN 150 : 241710
• Internal coating:
Pipe SMU S range one layer of epoxy coating ocher 130 μm DN 200 : 253915
DN 400-600 • External coating:
Zinc-aluminium coating ZnAl(Cu) 400 g/m² DN 250 : 253916
+ 40 μm of red brown acrylic
1 Two-part epoxy resin
inner lining
DN 300 : 253917
(130µm in average).
The zinc aluminium alloy enriched with copper has outstanding DN 400 : 3,00 m 260554
2 Cast iron De Lavaud anti-corrosion properties. The compared tests showed they 2,80 m 261111
process were at least equivalent to Zn applied in thick layer.
DN 500 : 3,00 m 185194
3 Anti corrosion layer :
flame applied zinc 2,80 m 222513
metal coating 260g/m2 Fittings S Range • Coating: red brown epoxy
in average DN 600 : 3,00 m 185195
2,80 m 222514
4 Primer coating acrylic
paint, red brown colour Where climatic stresses are to be feared, SAINT-GOBAIN PAM
Dry film average recommends that PAM Rapid all stainless steel W5 couplings
thickness: 40µm be used.

* supersedes former ISO 7253 (canceled)

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 Protect your pipes through galvanic effect.
PAM cast iron drainage pipe systems are worldly
recognized for their outstanding properties and
reliability in operation: strength, mechanical
stability, accidental pressure resistance, long lasting
water tightness
Cast iron being a metallic alloy is though sensitive
to corrosion. The benefit of more than 100 years of
experience in pipe systems, substantiated by numerous
tests, conducted in labs and on the field under
operating conditions has resulted in the design of
effective coatings, fitted for specific purposes.
Waste water or rainwater drainage systems must fit
their purpose over time despite adverse exposures.
The pipe systems shall be suitably coated to resist
corrosion and protect their service life.
PAM pipe systems
To protect pipes from external corrosion, Saint- PAM cast iron pipe systems are tough
Gobain PAM has developed flame applied zinc and the quality of their zinc coating
coating. will still extend their lifespan. In
normal operating condition, they
need minimal maintenance during
The zinc metal coating is an active protection their service life.
provided by the galvanic action of a zinc-iron cell.
This action is twofold:
Should new appliances be added,
- Formation of a stable protective layer of insoluble cast iron pipe systems are flexible and
zinc salts allow possible extensions or retro-
fit. Removable mechanical couplings
- Self-healing of any accidental damage.
make them easier and cheaper,
Zinc metal coating is an excellent corrosion inhibitor
without cutting into the stack.
and is extremely effective in extending the lifespan
of products adversely exposed to climatic stress.

Products features and compliance to Standards

The SMU Zn range fully complies with EN 877 requirements. This compliance is third party validated.

Pipe range DN 50-600 Pipes product codes

Zinc spray Non-zinc coated: the damage worsened Zinc coated: a white line of zinc salts
and the corrosion (red marks) extends shows that the damage is perfectly
beyond the notch plugged.
• Internal coating:
DN 50 : 241706
one layer of epoxy coating ocher 130 μm
Pipes SMU Zn range • External coating: DN 75/80 : 241708
To address the corrosivity level of the Hong Kong area After lab tests, substantiated by a report from DN 50 – DN 300 Zn 260 g/m²
Saint-Gobain PAM carried out test to select the most the Swiss PEAk Laboratory, and full scale tests, + 40 μm of red brown acrylic DN 100 : 241709
Thick zinc coating
adequate pipe external coating to withstand SAINT-GOBAIN PAM retained for the new • Specific marking :
3 000 hours of salt spray tests acc to the test method PAM SMU Zn range a zinc metal coating applied SMU S Zn in italic, blue colour DN 125 : 253994
of ISO 9772 : 2012*, and comply with EN 877 on the pipes in thick layer, fully adapted for climatic
requirements as for blistering and rusting criteria. stresses. DN 150 : 241710
• Internal coating:
Pipe SMU S range one layer of epoxy coating ocher 130 μm DN 200 : 253915
DN 400-600 • External coating:
Zinc-aluminium coating ZnAl(Cu) 400 g/m² DN 250 : 253916
+ 40 μm of red brown acrylic
1 Two-part epoxy resin
inner lining
DN 300 : 253917
(130µm in average).
The zinc aluminium alloy enriched with copper has outstanding DN 400 : 3,00 m 260554
2 Cast iron De Lavaud anti-corrosion properties. The compared tests showed they 2,80 m 261111
process were at least equivalent to Zn applied in thick layer.
DN 500 : 3,00 m 185194
3 Anti corrosion layer :
flame applied zinc 2,80 m 222513
metal coating 260g/m2 Fittings S Range • Coating: red brown epoxy
in average DN 600 : 3,00 m 185195
2,80 m 222514
4 Primer coating acrylic
paint, red brown colour Where climatic stresses are to be feared, SAINT-GOBAIN PAM
Dry film average recommends that PAM Rapid all stainless steel W5 couplings
thickness: 40µm be used.

* supersedes former ISO 7253 (canceled)

4 5
 Durability of the PAM pipe systems:
lifespan proven by history
Care means operation safety Watertightness, now and later.
To avoid premature and costly repairs causing significant Cast iron mechanical stability, the excellent properties of
disturbance in buildings operation, it is accepted that the mechanical couplings such as pressure resistance, the
drainage pipe systems should be long lasting. careful selection of the elastomers and their long lasting
In Hong Kong, the pipe systems installed outdoor are over characteristics ensure the PAM pipe systems keep watertight
painted with an anti-rust paint prior to their installation. over time.
The acrylic paint on the pipes is a primer which for outdoor Owing to conventional installation with simple tools, instant
exposures had to be over painted. It has been selected so that water tightness is also easily reached.
any alkyd resin, or glycerophtalic paint dedicated to metal care
and complying with specific local requirements can be used.
Prior to over painting, the pipes should be gently rubbed
down with a suitable abrasive paper, in order to provide a
good adhesion and to gently remove possible zinc salts. This The PAM ranges, being assembled and anchored, have
successfully passed a high-pressure jetting test: cleaning pressure
action enhances the quality of finish coating. of 120 bar from the pump, which means 100 bar at the nozzle
outlet, without leakage or misalignment.
Reminder: To efficiently fight corrosion, where pipes are cut on
site, ends shall be cut clean and square with burrs removed and
then re-coated with the adequate touch-up paints EXTREM 1,
or other repair products recommended by Saint-Gobain PAM.

EXTREM 1 is a one component product, red mat colour.

It is available in 250 ml (ref 226788) and 500ml
Mechanical stability
(ref 226962).
PAM cast iron is not sensitive to climatic
For indication the 500 ml tub covers the repair or thermal stresses. Its mechanical
of 75 DN 100 cut ends in average. properties are stable; the performances
of the PAM cast iron pipe systems will
not deteriorate over time thus ensuring
long term serviceability.
Unrivalled toughness.
Spun using a «de Lavaud» process, PAM cast iron pipes show
an outstanding resistance to shocks which can arise prior or
during installation and in operation.
Pipeworks exposed outdoor or in parking lots and technical
premises could potentially be damaged, accidentally or
deliberately.
PAM cast iron is robust and durable and less liable to break or
crack than any other drainage material.

Resistance to climatic stress

The pipes Saint-Gobain PAM process Others EN 877 requirements
Exposed pipe systems can be submitted
Tensile Strength on samples to solar radiation, damp or heat. Unlike
in MPa (average value)
300 270 200 mini for plastics, cast iron’s mechanical
properties, are not sensitive to U.V
Ring Crush Strength ageing, and cannot be altered.
in MPa (average value, DN 100 pipes)
450 360 350 mini

Brinell Surface Hardness

in HB
220 245 260 maximum

These results indicate greater resistance to impacts and crushing,

easier machining and cutting. This also means the products are
easier to install on job sites.

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 Durability of the PAM pipe systems:
lifespan proven by history
Care means operation safety Watertightness, now and later.
To avoid premature and costly repairs causing significant Cast iron mechanical stability, the excellent properties of
disturbance in buildings operation, it is accepted that the mechanical couplings such as pressure resistance, the
drainage pipe systems should be long lasting. careful selection of the elastomers and their long lasting
In Hong Kong, the pipe systems installed outdoor are over characteristics ensure the PAM pipe systems keep watertight
painted with an anti-rust paint prior to their installation. over time.
The acrylic paint on the pipes is a primer which for outdoor Owing to conventional installation with simple tools, instant
exposures had to be over painted. It has been selected so that water tightness is also easily reached.
any alkyd resin, or glycerophtalic paint dedicated to metal care
and complying with specific local requirements can be used.
Prior to over painting, the pipes should be gently rubbed
down with a suitable abrasive paper, in order to provide a
good adhesion and to gently remove possible zinc salts. This The PAM ranges, being assembled and anchored, have
successfully passed a high-pressure jetting test: cleaning pressure
action enhances the quality of finish coating. of 120 bar from the pump, which means 100 bar at the nozzle
outlet, without leakage or misalignment.
Reminder: To efficiently fight corrosion, where pipes are cut on
site, ends shall be cut clean and square with burrs removed and
then re-coated with the adequate touch-up paints EXTREM 1,
or other repair products recommended by Saint-Gobain PAM.

EXTREM 1 is a one component product, red mat colour.

It is available in 250 ml (ref 226788) and 500ml
Mechanical stability
(ref 226962).
PAM cast iron is not sensitive to climatic
For indication the 500 ml tub covers the repair or thermal stresses. Its mechanical
of 75 DN 100 cut ends in average. properties are stable; the performances
of the PAM cast iron pipe systems will
not deteriorate over time thus ensuring
long term serviceability.
Unrivalled toughness.
Spun using a «de Lavaud» process, PAM cast iron pipes show
an outstanding resistance to shocks which can arise prior or
during installation and in operation.
Pipeworks exposed outdoor or in parking lots and technical
premises could potentially be damaged, accidentally or
deliberately.
PAM cast iron is robust and durable and less liable to break or
crack than any other drainage material.

Resistance to climatic stress

The pipes Saint-Gobain PAM process Others EN 877 requirements
Exposed pipe systems can be submitted
Tensile Strength on samples to solar radiation, damp or heat. Unlike
in MPa (average value)
300 270 200 mini for plastics, cast iron’s mechanical
properties, are not sensitive to U.V
Ring Crush Strength ageing, and cannot be altered.
in MPa (average value, DN 100 pipes)
450 360 350 mini

Brinell Surface Hardness

in HB
220 245 260 maximum

These results indicate greater resistance to impacts and crushing,

easier machining and cutting. This also means the products are
easier to install on job sites.

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Saint-Gobain PAM • Head office
Soil and Drain Business Unit
21, avenue Camille Cavallier
54705 Pont-à-Mousson Cedex • FRANCE
Phone : +33 (0) 383 807 350
www.pam-cast-iron.com
The information given in this catalogue, including the illustrations, is, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of going to print. Product development and improvement imply that we reserve the right to modify designs shown in this brochure without prior notice. Front cover photo credit : Fotolia
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