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A UNIQUE
TECHNOLOGY

Our unique KUSTOMFLO technology advances the inherent practical and environmental advantages of HDPE pipes to an efficient level of customization. Optimizing energy and costs with a high strength-to-weight ratio, all while designing a homogenous watertight network and a reliable pipe system, KustomFlo solves a wide range of water management challenges for future generations.

KUSTOM DESIGN - Soleno

KUSTOM DESIGN

Over 100 profile types available for a single pipe

Our KUSTOMFLO pipe is made using world-renowned KRAH technology, resulting from an ADAPTIVE process that allows the optimization of the pipe profile to meet the specific needs of any project or applicable standard.

The helical extrusion manufacturing process, where a profile is wound around a collapsible steel mandrel, allows us to design profiled pipes for a vast range of applications such as gravity applications, solid wall pressure pipes, storage systems, special structures, manholes, and accessories.

 

Over 100 profile types available for a single pipe

KUSTOMFLO Profile Types

This custom manufacturing approach, drawing on over 100 different profiles, lets you build to your unique specifications today to help connect communities for generations to come.

Our fully adaptive process allows us to customize and optimize any profile according to the specific characteristics of your site, all while satisfying any requirements.

 

Discover KUSTOMFLO

Profile Types

  • Four primary profiles, each available in either an open (profiled OD) or closed (smooth OD) configuration.
  • Hundreds of ways to customize each profile type.
  • Every profile utilizes an internal diameter-controlled pipe which means consistent manufacturing, regardless of style or size.
  • Solid walls can be produced from 0.15 inches up to several inches thick with multiple layers.

Core Tube Types

  • KustomFlo can produce core tubes in multiple diameters with several wall thickness options each
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Closed Olympic Profile:

This profile pipe has a smooth interior and exterior, including dual-internal profiles (core tubes). This profile has a very high long-term stiffness, making it very suitable for extremely high loads and large diameters.
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Solid Wall Profile:

This profile has a homogeneous solid pipe with smooth interior and exterior surfaces. These pipes can be used for internal working pressure.
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Open Single Profile:

The main properties of the Open Single Profile include the smooth interior and profiled exterior. The low weight and high stiffness are significant. The fields of application for these kinds of profiles are water conveyance systems, such as sewers, drains, storm drains, and ventilation.
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Open Olympic Profile:

The main properties of the Open Olympic Profile include the smooth interior and dual-profiled exterior. The low weight and high stiffness are significant. The fields of application for these kinds of profiles are water conveyance systems, such as sewers, drains, storm drains, and ventilation.
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Closed Single Profile:

This profile pipe has a smooth interior and exterior, including internal profiles (core tubes). This profile has a very high long-term stiffness, making it very suitable for extremely high loads and large diameters.
One-of-a-kind customization technology - Soleno

TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES

One-of-a-kind customization technology

  • Our pipes are produced using an extrusion process, where a profile is wound around a collapsible steel mandrel, allowing us to produce pipes with a solid or profiled wall.
    This technology allows for precise strength and stiffness, resulting in a particular pipe diameter. This means that you no longer need to purchase a more expensive pipe due to manufacturing limitations.
  • Our fabrication department works in conjunction with our manufacturing department to deliver you a final product with all the attachments, risers, and/or accessories you might need, all of which are homogenously welded at our manufacturing facility.
  • Smooth outer walls are possible in small sections of KustomFlo pipes, even if the majority of the length is corrugated. This is particularly useful when you have sections that require stubs or other attachments to be added onsite.
  • Our product is capable of pipe-by-pipe customization. If a project has variable depths, soil conditions, or other such factors, then KustomFlo will meet the individual requirements without excessive cost, waste, or worry about localized failure.
  • Customizable lengths are available on a pipe-by-pipe basis.  A single project may have pipes from several feet up to 40 feet, and both with proper male/female ends attached.
  • Brightly colored interior walls make inspection a breeze.

QUALITY
CONTROL

Driven by Krah advanced software, our process and quality control ensures traceability for each product. 

From the raw material used to the final product, all tests are carried out in order to adhere to current standards and meet your requirements.

 

Krah advanced software - Soleno

Specifications and standards:

  • KustomFlo pipes abide by the testing standards listed in ASTM F894 and are marked in accordance

Pre-manufacturing:

  • Certified-ASTM D3350 material is always used, ensuring the perfect raw materials
  • All systems are monitored by active heat sensors to ensure proper manufacturing when the target temperature is reached

Manufacturing process:

  • All pipe designs and diameters are pre-programmed for their needed conditions to reduce user error
  • Temperature monitoring is used throughout the extrusion/winding process
  • Cooling stations are used and monitored with infrared thermometers at multiple locations

Post-manufacturing process:

  • Station doubles to detect pipe weight, which ensures a properly produced product without any internal defects or porosity
  • Station doubles to inspect the entire length of the pipe to ensure quality control on wall thickness, bell and spigot thickness, rib spacing, and pipe length
Over 100 profile types available for a single pipe
Electro fusion
Flange
Gasket

JOINING METHODS

Custom joining technologies for a complete range of connections 

For a homogenous, watertight network and a reliable pipe system, several types of connections are available, including plain end, bell spigot with gasket, gasket bell, flange, and electro-fused joints.

Electrofusion

Our unique electrofusion joining technology ensures watertight and permanent joints, as the whole piping system becomes a seamless unit.

  • 125 mm nesting interlocking
  • High-strength bell
  • Electrofusion wire protected by a plastic film and integrated into the pipe walls prior to shipping
  • Waterproofing up to 30 psi (higher value upon request)

Bell and spigot

  • Watertight gasket
  • Redundant gaskets to ensure a watertight seal
  • Double or single gasket
  • 5” (125 mm) spigot insertion depth
  • Waterproofing up to 15psi
  • Soil-tight gasket
  • Cost-efficient joint for when watertightness is not needed

Heat (butt) fusion

The pipes and fittings are jointed with the help of a butt welding machine featuring a heating element. The ends of the pipes and fittings are butt-welded.

  • Very high-performance joint
  • Often used for pressure applications

Flange connection

The ends of the pipes and fittings are jointed with the help of a steel flange and a rubber gasket. Depending on the type of pipe, the flange adapters are completely manufactured with the pipe, or the flanges are available as a separate fitting. This kind of jointing method is mostly used for open-sea discharge applications and for tank connections. The greatest advantage of this connection is the facility of disjointing the pipe.

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HDPE KUSTOMFLO PIPE BENEFITS

HDPE KUSTOMFLO PIPE BENEFITS

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is not only cost effective, but also the most environmentally friendly option for water management.

Thanks to its life-cycle cost and reduced environmental footprint, HDPE has emerged as an improved choice over concrete.

WHY CHOOSE HDPE?

Extremely performant and durable, with a lifespan that can exceed 100 years

Resistant to corrosion, abrasion, de-icing salts, and vibration, for a long infrastructure life

Soft and flexible for excellent impact resistance at temperatures ranging from -20°F to 190°F 

Easy to handle in any situation and less brittle than PVC or concrete

Approximately 30x lighter than a concrete pipe of the same diameter, lowering transport costs and requiring no specialized equipment for an easier installation

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