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Santos, Reinier Roman A. 09 / 24 / 19

2013105404 / CE – 4 SN: 32

CAST IRON PIPES

Cast-iron soil pipe and fittings are composed of gray, cast

iron that is made of compact, close-grained pig iron, scrap
iron and steel, metallurgical coke, and limestone. Cast-iron
soil pipe is used in and under buildings, protruding from 2
to 10 feet from the building.

Here it connects into a concrete, plastic, or clay house

sewer line. Cast-iron soil pipe is also used under roads or
other places of heavy traffic. When the soil is unstable, it is
better to use cast- iron soil pipe; however, cast-iron soil
pipe should not be used in soil containing cinders or ashes;
the reason is that the soil may contain sulfuric acids,
which cause the pipe to corrode and to deteriorate rapidly.
Varieties of Cast Iron Pipes:

1.) Standard Type – is the

most common type of cast
iron pipe which has had
historic use as a pressure
pipe for transmission of
water, gas and sewage, and as
a water drainage pipe during the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th
centuries. It comprises predominantly a gray cast iron tube
and was frequently used uncoated, although later coatings
and linings reduced corrosion and improved hydraulics. In
cast iron pipe, the graphite forms flakes during the casting
process, when examined under a microscope.

2.) Double Hub Type - The

double- hub pipe has a hub at
both ends. Hubs, or bells, of cast-
iron soil pipe are enlarged sleeve-
like fittings. They are cast as a
part of the pipe and are used to
make a water- and pressure-tight
joint with oakum and lead.
3.) Single Hub Type - has a hub at
one end and a spigot at the other.

4.) Hubless Type - Hubless cast

iron soil pipe and fittings are
simply pipe and fittings
manufactured without a hub, in
accordance with ASTM A888 or
CISPI 301. The method of joining
the pipe and fittings utilizes a
hubless coupling that slips over
the plain ends of the pipe and fittings and is tightened to
seal the joint. Hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings are
made in only one class or thickness
Types of Cast Iron Pipes

1.) SV Type – The service type

cast iron pipe is generally
used for building installations
such as drainage, water
supply, etc.. This type of cast
iron pipes is a lot thinner
than XV type.

2.) XV Type – This is an extra

heavy duty pipe used for
underground installations.
This type of cast iron pipes is
much thicker than the SV
Type.