The International company for Stoneware Pipes and Ceramics (CIPAC) was established in 1981, to produce glazed Vitrified clay pipes and fittings from 100 mm up to 1000 mm with flexible joints for drains And sewers to contribute with this production in the sewers operating on gravity in Municipal and industrial applications as CIPAC is a leading company in this industry in the Middle East. Compliance with the requirements is monitored and recorded by the internal quality management system to quality certificate ISO 9001:2008, Environmental Friendly Certificate ISO 14001:2004 and Safety and Occupational Health Certificate OHSAS 18001:2007.

Cipac pipes are manufactured according to the Egyptian standard 56 -2005,European standard EN 295,which specifies requirements for vitrified clay pipes and fittings with flexible (rubber and polyurethane ) joints for drains and sewers.

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Clay pipes resists the Biological induced H2S-corrosion, resist the chemical attack in a pH-range for special circumstances or application, the Mechanical resistance has developed enormously during the last decades, resistance the high-pressure cleaning considerably is better than many other types of material, have and hold a smooth inner surface, Especially in the case of limited slopes, this offers quite some advantages. Because of the high erosion resistance, can even be used for slopes up to 10 m/sec., without any danger of material deterioration, Vitrified clay is the only material that resists regular rinsing and unclogging by means of high water pressure techniques. This means that vitrified clay pipe canals can be written down (off) over a longer period and that maintenance, renovation and replacement costs can be limited to a much lower level, Vitrified clay has high abrasion resistance, which is equally true for the glaze and the rest of the wall and resistant to all types of chemicals over the entire wall thickness, also has a low heat expansion coefficient, and Environmental friendly.

CIPAC annual capacity is around 35 thousandth tons, pipes length from 1.5 to 2 meters, pipes diameters from 100 mm up to 1000 mm, produced according the project specifications.

Vitrified clay pipes and fittings are produced from the raw materials clay, grog and water. The glaze applied to the products before firing consists of mainly the same basic components plus metallic oxides for color. During drying most of the water necessary for shaping is extracted. The subsequent firing at very high temperatures creates a completely new material by sintering.

This vitrified clay has exceptional properties in respect to chemical resistance, mechanical strength, impermeability and hardness. Highly developed manufacturing and preparation techniques have made it possible to upgrade an already proven product, the consistency is guaranteed by quality control system according to Quality Certificate ISO 9001:2008, Environmental Friendly Certificate ISO 14001:2004 and Safety and Occupational Health Certificate OHSAS 18001:2007.

Vitrified clay pipes are designed for sewers operating on gravity in Municipal and industrial applications.

Cipac pipes are manufactured to a harmonized all standards which specifies requirements for vitrified clay pipes and fittings with flexible  joints for drains and sewers.

The formation of H2S in sewage is a consequence of the natural biological decomposition of sulphur containing organic and inorganic matter.H2S mainly forms under anaerobic conditions by sulphate reducing bacteria in the slime of a matured sewer and to a lesser extent by bacteriological processes in the sewage. In gravity sewers the formation of H2S commences after the oxygen originally present in the sewage has been consumed by manifold biological processes. This is followed by the anaerobic decomposition with an ever increasing formation of H2S, which slowly escapes into the sewer atmosphere. Turbulence in the sewage stream increases the escape of the gaseous H2S. The formation of H2S is supported by long sewage flows, low flow velocities and high sewage temperatures.

The specification of vitrified clay pipes and fittings are resistant to chemical attack in a pH-range for special circumstances or application.

The mechanical resistance of vitrified clay has developed enormously during the last decades.

Hydraulic capacity

Vitrified clay pipes have and hold a smooth inner surface (wall roughness between 0, 02 and 0, 05 mm). Especially in the case of limited slopes, this offers quite some advantages. Because of the high erosion resistance, vitrified clay can even be used for slopes up to 10 m/sec., without any danger of material deterioration (for concrete e.g. the maximum slope is only 3m/sec.).

Durability

The vitrified life cycle is calculated to be 80 up to 100 years, even in the hardest conditions. Furthermore, vitrified clay is the only material that resists regular rinsing and unclogging by means of high water pressure techniques. This means that vitrified clay pipe canals can be written down over a longer period and that maintenance, renovation and replacement costs can be limited to a much lower level.

High abrasion resistance

Vitrified clay has high abrasion resistance, which is equally true for the glaze and the rest of the wall.  

Corrosion resistance

Vitrified clay material is resistant to all types of chemicals over the entire wall thickness. The resistance of the vitrified clay material and seals is tested using chemicals.

Temperature resistance

Vitrified clay has a low heat expansion coefficient. Compensating measures are super fluous. In case of sudden temperature shocks, it can be necessary to take protective measures (such as a cold water Buffer).

The raw materials for manufacturing vitrified clay pipe are clay and recycled materials from the ceramic industry and subsequent restoration of a natural environment take place in an environmentally friendly manner.

 In addition, the environmental impact of manufacturing of vitrified clay is relatively small compared with most other types of sewer materials. The long service life of vitrified clay is an additional decisive factor in this regard. No polluting products are generated at the end of the life cycle.

Economic consideration

The management of domestic and industrial waste water transport, infrastructure and treatment is most often a local government issue. The authority is obliged to pay particular attention to the economic aspects .These includes the one-off cost for construction of the sewer line and the operation and maintenance cost (subsequent cost).The cost for construction of a sewer line is determined largely by the location and the type of construction. A line laid through a green field will cost less than a sewer along a major street. In both cases, however, the cost of the pipe material is only a fraction of the entire cost of the project.

The operating and maintenance cost are the basis of the charges levied for use of the sewer. These costs represent a constant expense. The calculation of the anticipated magnitude of these expenses is therefore even more important than that of the construction cost.

CIPAC is a global leader in the Vitrified clay pipes manufacturing field. We deliver superior quality services to customers locally and globally providing them with pipe systems for waste water for municipal and industrial application. Our success is the fruit of our total commitment to standards and performance, effective team work, responsible behavior, continues learning and innovation.

Finally, CIPAC cares for humanity by providing solutions to people’s need in waste water transport.