VIP-Polymers Ltd is taking its latest innovation in tunnel
segment gaskets - a major step forward in cast-in gasket design - to the
ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress in Dubai.
The patented compliant compressible corner technology has
already impressed clients on tunnelling projects. Now VIP will explain its
benefits to delegates at the World Tunnel Congress (WTC), 21-26 April 2018.
VIP's natural rubber cast-in tunnel segment gasket (TSG),
delivers consistent load performance along the entire perimeter of the gasket,
greatly reducing risk of segment cracking during installation.
Matthew Levitt, VIP Technical Business Development Manager,
said: "Our innovative cast-in gasket represents a step change in
performance in terms of reducing segment cracking caused by corner point
loading, which is one of risks tunnellers are most keen to eliminate during the
installation process.
"We are looking forward to showing visitors to our
stand at WTC how the technology works, and the advantage it delivers in terms
of greatly reducing the need for post-installation repairs and associated
costs."
The gasket, created with a unique joining process that
maintains the TSG profile right to the corner edge, has most recently been used
in the construction of Scottish Water's Shieldhall Tunnel under Glasgow.
Sam Simons, Tunnel Lining Supply Manager for Shieldhall
joint venture construction partner Costain, said: "VIP gaskets contributed
to an exceptionally well-built tunnel, with no reported segment cracking
arising from high corner contact pressure, or segment ram loading transfer,
cracks or leakage, meeting the tunnel lining specification without
compromise."
VIP can also point to recent contract success with two major
tunnelling projects. It will provide its cast-in TSG for the 12.7km Thames
Tideway Central wastewater tunnel in London. VIP is also supplying glued-in
tunnel segment gaskets for the Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Packages 5 and 6), a 4.5km
twin tunnel.
VIP is driving the development of innovative tunnelling
products that deliver greater customer value. The compressible corner cast-in
TSG is an example of how, by combining its in-house expertise in compounding
rubber, product development and testing, and using enhanced manufacturing
processes, VIP is supporting Contractors and Clients to achieve defect free
construction.
Matthew Levitt said: "These are exciting times for VIP.
There are always new challenges ahead. We're attending WTC to talk to
representatives from tunnelling companies and organisations across the world,
to see how we can help them build better tunnels."
- To
see the latest innovation in cast-in tunnel segment gaskets, visit please
VIP-Polymers on stand 135 at WTC 2018.
Press Enquiries
For all press enquiries and interview requests, please
contact:
Andy Comber
ac@matm.co.uk
+44 (0)1952 883526
+44 (0)7889 630440
About VIP Polymers
Established in 1923, VIP Polymers Ltd is a UK-based, World
Class manufacturer of globally approved sealing solutions for a range of
applications including:
- Pipelines
- for the transportation of pressurised and non-pressurised drinking and
dirty water;
- Tunnels
- sealing gaskets that ensure tunnel segments remain watertight;
- Rail
- including noise suppression and anti-vibration components.
VIP Polymers utilises the latest rubber injection,
compression and extrusion technology. It is a preferred seal supplier to
leading global pipe manufacturers operating in the ductile iron, clay, plastic,
GRP, and concrete pipeline market sectors.
VIP Polymers manufactures more than 3,000 products and has
introduced many new proprietary products for pipeline applications, notably
VIP-Weco, VIPSeal®, and TYTON-SIT EXTRA®. It has an
extensive international distribution network with products approved for use in
markets around the world.
VIP Polymers Marketing Manager
Craig Burkitt
craig.burkitt@vip-polymers.com
+44 (0)1480 442533
+44 (0)7932 573727
