SAINT GOBAIN PAM UK
LOWS LANE
STANTON BY DALE
ILKESTON
DERBY
DERBYSHIRE DE7 4QU
Tel: 0115 930 5000
Fax: 0115 932 9513
Suppliers of: cast iron pipes road gully cast iron manhole covers drainage pipes ductile iron pipes sewage pipe steel access cover heavy duty road duct cover iron rainwater goods
Saint-Gobain PAM UK is the leading UK supplier of a range of ductile iron pipes, fittings, valves, manhole covers, gullies and grates as well as being the leading producer of cast iron above and below ground drainage systems. Its markets include water and sewerage, telecommunications, highways, civil engineering, construction and housing.
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Soil and Drain Cast Iron Drainage.
We specialise in the manufacture of cast iron above and below ground drainage systems and rainwater and gutter systems. Its products includes EPAMS siphonic cast iron rainwater drainage system, Classical cast iron rainwater and gutter systems, the Ensign complete above and below system and the new EEZI-FIT cast iron push-fit sanitary drainage system.
PAM VortX is our range of floor drainage products. Consisting of cast iron floor gullies and shower gullies, gratings and rodding eyes in nickel bronze and stainless steel, and associated inserts, extension pieces, adaptors and connectors. Designed in accordance wirh BS EN 1253 the VortX range extends the Ensign and Timesaver product offer, but will connect to any drainage pipe materials.
We offer a comprehensive range of ductile pipeline products for both clean & dirty water. Our offer covers pipes and fittings from 80mm to 2000mm, as well as a range of valves and couplings and adapters. Our extensive range of Couplings & Adapters offer a sustainable solution to pipeline flow and control, with high strength to low weight ratio, adaptability and increasingly sophisticated design.
Civil engineering Infrastructure.
Saint Gobain PAM UK is the leading supplier of ductile iron access covers and gratings in the UK and uniquely positioned to provide targeted solutions for the key civil engineering infrastructure sectors. Our high performance PAM highway drainage meets the increasing demands of traffic density on today’s road network.
The comprehensive PAM range of internal and external products is also designed to the most arduous heavy duty industrial applications and the most prestigious commercial office development. A purpose designed Estate range is available for low traffic intensity applications. The PAM range of Telecom access covers provides security but does not compromise quick and safe cover removal. We also offer a wide portfolio of utility manhole covers and surface boxes.
These files are provided by the manufacturer. While Building Products Index takes every care to ensure the information is correct and up to date, we cannot be held liable for any out of date or incorrect information in them. Please check with the supplier before specifying or purchasing products.
1. Product Guide Access Covers
Saint Gobain PAM Access Covers
Published [30/10/17]File size [4270 KB]
2. Product Guide Gully Gratings
Saint Gobain PAM Gully Gratings
Published [30/10/17]File size [2494 KB]
3. Product Guide Channel Gratings
Saint Gobain PAM Channel Gratings
Published [30/10/17]File size [419 KB]
4. Product Guide Kerb Drainage
Saint Gobain PAM Kerb Drainage
Published [30/10/17]File size [1449 KB]
5. Product Guide Surface Boxes
Saint Gobain Pam Surface Boxes
Published [30/10/17]File size [532 KB]
6. Product Guide Installation Guide
Saint Gobain PAM Cover, grating & surface box Installation guide
Published [30/10/17]File size [352 KB]
7. Product Guide Accessories Glossary
Saint Gobain PAM seal plates and safety grids
Published [30/10/17]File size [179 KB]
8. Product Guide Selection Overview
Saint Gobain Pam channel gratings, kerb drainage
Published [30/10/17]File size [931 KB]
Saint Gobain Access Cover Gratings Overview
Ductile Iron access cover gratings
Published [03/04/18]File size [2234 KB]
Saint Gobain APM Access Covers OptEmax Flyer
Access Covers OptEmax
Published [30/11/17]File size [522 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Access Covers and Gratings Product Guide
Ductile iron access covers and gratings
Published [30/11/17]File size [15216 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Access Covers Ult-Emax
access covers
Published [15/12/16]File size [529 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Acoustic Drainage
BS EN 14366:2004 proves there’s nothing quiet like cast iron
Published [27/11/17]File size [297 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Blutop Brochure
BLUTOP® is a dependable, proven solution for
small-diameter pipes,
Published [27/11/17]File size [3415 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Classical Manual
Cast Iron Rainwater Pipe & Gutter Systems
Published [27/11/17]File size [2007 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Classical Trade Price List May 2017
cast iron rainwater pipes and gutters
Published [27/11/17]File size [5471 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Cyclone Brochure
CYCLONE Steel gutters and rainwater system
Published [30/11/17]File size [3034 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Direxional Brochure
Trenchless pipe laying
Published [27/11/17]File size [5961 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM ENSIGN Brochure
Ensign is a range of cast iron pipes for above and below ground use. This technical range guide also includes VortX Floor Shower and Roof Drains. A wide range of fittings, couplings, brackets are also included.
Published [27/11/17]File size [9519 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM EPAMS Manual
Syphonic Cast Iron Rainwater Drainage System
Published [24/11/17]File size [955 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM EZIFIT Manual
cast iron above ground drainage
Published [15/12/16]File size [1109 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Griptop Brochure
Saint Gobain PAM UK Cast Iron traffic load bearing Manhole Covers, lids and frames for Highways, Roads, Streets
Published [27/11/17]File size [2238 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM GripTop Flyer
Saint Gobain PAM UK Cast Iron traffic load bearing Manhole Covers, lids and frames for Highways, Roads, Streets
Published [15/12/16]File size [738 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Hydropam Brochure
saint gobain pam ductile iron pipe for renewable energy.
Published [27/11/17]File size [1934 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Installation Guide Pipes and Fittings
supplier of ductile iron pipe systems for
potable water and sewerage applications.
Published [15/12/16]File size [8479 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Kameleo Brochure
Saint Gobain PAM UK modular and variable angle couplings for ductile cast iron drainage pipes
Published [27/11/17]File size [841 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Performance Collection
Innovative Ductile Iron Access Cover and Grating Solutions
Published [15/12/16]File size [2299 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Timesaver Manual
drain pipes and fittings, A COMPLETE PUSH FIT CAST IRON DRAINAGE SYSTEMS FOR ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND INCLUDING ROOF OUTLETS AND FLOOR DRAINS
Published [30/10/17]File size [4717 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM TT PE TT PUX Brochure
Saint Gobain Pam Ductile iron pipe solutions
for highly aggressive soils
Published [15/12/16]File size [4228 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Vortx Floor, Roof, Shower Drains
Vortx is a range of cast iron floor drainage for showers and plant rooms.
Published [30/10/17]File size [14047 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Water & Sewer Product Code Guide
WATER AND SEWER PIPELINES
Published [15/12/16]File size [2535 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM Water Sewer Design Guide
supplier of ductile iron pipe systems for
potable water and sewerage applications.
Published [15/12/16]File size [3966 KB]
Saint Gobain Pipes Fittings Product Guide
sewage pipe fittings
Published [24/11/17]File size [3974 KB]
Saint Gobain Zinalium Ductile Iron Pipe Brochure
Saint Gobain Pam Ductile Iron pipe systems
Published [15/12/16]File size [1604 KB]
Saint Gobain PAM - Carriageway ironwork should be seen and not heard
Carriageway ironwork should be seen and not heard
The sight and sound of failed ironwork installations is all too common within our busy road network. It’s an issue that plagues local authorities and contractors alike and stems from how the installation of each access cover is planned.
In my experience there are four key steps that should be considered for each individual access cover and built into the overall road maintenance planning.
The first step is to focus on the road type, frequency and speed of vehicles using it, whilst also understanding the traffic based issues the road will have to contend with. For example, it may be a heavily trafficked route with a lot of HGV use. Consideration should then be given to the location of each access cover in relation to the wheel track and how forces from different vehicle types act upon it.
Having this information will then give you everything you need to determine the base specification of the product, onto which you can add any additional client or operator requirements. This then leads onto the final most critical step, which is often the one that causes the most problems and that is installation.
Why aren’t we making more noise about collaborating on product installation?
There is no point in going through a rigorous inspection and specification process without then paying equal care and attention to the selected products installation. Our experts are often called in to assist with advice on this approach, as there are numerous factors that can impact individual locations or stretches of road.
This is especially the case when it comes to heavily trafficked carriageways, as we found out from contractor Amey in 2017, when it was faced with repairing failed noisy access covers every 3 months, following numerous complaints. Working for Kent County Council, Highways, Transportation & Waste, Amey was responsible for maintaining a busy route that served as part of the dedicated Fastrack bus network.
Highlighting the issue the council faced, John Reynolds, Highways Engineer for Kent County Council, Highways, Transportation & Waste said: “We were having continual issues with access covers failing, particularly where there was heavy loading and turning in one particular location.”
Having been contacted by John, our Saint-Gobain PAM technical team investigated the issue and suggested both a new access cover, which incorporates an elastomer gasket to help absorb pressure from traffic travelling over it and addressing the actual installation of product.
Collaboration leads to cost savings
The new approach was initially trialled at the location where it had the most issues with a failing installation. The chosen product has now been in situ for 18 months and it has had no noise complaints in that time from residents. By working collaboratively in this way, not only has Kent County Council, Highways, Transportation & Waste got a new proven solution, they have also recognised the importance of trained installers.
John Reynolds: “As a result of this collaboration, we now replace any failed access cover with the Saint-Gobain PAM Pamrex cover on our A and B roads, or those carriageways which have particular issues. We also insist that we only use Amey trained contractors for its installation. To date there have been no failures on the 30 plus new covers that we have since installed on our roads.”
The payback for Kent County Council, Highways, Transportation & Waste by taking a total cost of ownership solution approach is significant, with savings of almost 60 percent over five years using the new solution, when compared to the previous installations. It is this type of saving for the tax payer that we should really all make a noise about.
Better BIM Data from Collaboration
Accurate BIM libraries will only be possible through collaboration according to Saint-Gobain PAM who has just redeveloped its own for cast iron sanitary, soil and rainwater systems following collaboration with Hoare Lea.
Says Matthew Hassall, BIM Implementation Manager for Saint-Gobain PAM, “Ultimately BIM is only as good as the data that the manufacturer or supplier provides. It is now 12 months since BIM has had to be implemented on public sector projects and as a result industry is learning exactly what it wants from a library of products and systems. And the only way of achieving this is to collaborate with the supply chain and ask it what it needs and equally as important what is not required.”
Says Bogdan Pop, Public Health Engineer from Hoare Lea who has been collaborating on the company’s BIM development, “From our point of view we need to work with a manufacturer’s data, generic libraries just do not work. This in turn means that we need to work closely with suppliers like Saint-Gobain PAM to define exactly what we need and to also remove unnecessary information.
“One very practical issue that we have come across relates to the software platform that many BIM libraries use. If a manufacturer does not put constraints on the dimensions of their products, then in theory you can design whatever you want; the problem is the design you have put together may include products that don’t exist in reality!
“Equally manufacturer’s mistakenly believe that they should include every detail in their 3D drawings, where often all we need are the dimensions. It means that the 3D drawings can be so large that it takes time to download and then input them into a design.
Continues Hassall: “BIM encourages us to share data, but the better question is defining exactly what data you need. We also recognise that these needs will evolve over time so on going dialogue with the supply chain is vital.”
Concludes Pop, “Developing a BIM library takes time and resource, sadly too many manufacturers have not invested and this only creates problems for the designer, installer and ultimately the final customer. There is a real difference between the theory and what is actually effective when it gets down to working on a project.”
