3rd Industrial City, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Aramco Vendor #10116102
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GRAVITY DRAINAGE

Certified Soil, Waste & Gravity Sewer Piping (DIN 19531 & DIN 19534)

Inside-building DWV stacks (32mm - 160mm) and underground municipal gravity sewer mains (110mm - 500mm SN 4 & SN 8) for heavy infrastructure.

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CATEGORY OVERVIEW

Engineering Value & Standards Compliance

ALFA drainage and sewer systems provide superior fluid flow dynamics with Manning roughness coefficient n=0.009, eliminating scale buildup, biological slime adhesion, and root intrusion. Available with solvent cement push-fit joints for above-ground plumbing and elastomeric EPDM rubber ring joints for underground municipal sewer trunks.

Governing Standards: DIN 19531, DIN 19534, EN 1401, BS 4514, SASO 14/1517
Size Range: 32 mm to 500 mm | Ratings: Gravity Flow / Ring Stiffness SN 4 (4 kN/m²) & SN 8 (8 kN/m²)
Key Applications: Soil & Waste Drainage Gravity Sewer Networks
Key Industries: Commercial MEP Healthcare Facilities Civil Infrastructure
AVAILABLE SERIES

Verified Products in this Category

VERIFIED STANDARD

uPVC Inside-Building Drainage DIN 19531

Soil & Waste DWV Stacks (32mm - 160mm)

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VERIFIED STANDARD

uPVC Underground Sewer DIN 19534

Heavy Municipal Gravity Sewer SN 4 / SN 8 (110mm - 500mm)

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DIN 19534 / EN 1401 Ring Stiffness & Hydraulic Capacities

Nominal Size (DN) Outside Diameter (mm) SN 4 Wall Thickness (mm) SN 8 Wall Thickness (mm) Flow Capacity (L/s @ 1% slope) Max Traffic Burial Depth
DN 110 110.0 mm 3.2 mm 3.2 mm (Solid Wall) 9.4 L/s Up to 4.0 meters
DN 160 160.0 mm 4.0 mm 4.7 mm 26.8 L/s Up to 6.0 meters
DN 200 200.0 mm 4.9 mm 5.9 mm 51.2 L/s Up to 6.0 meters
DN 315 315.0 mm 7.7 mm 9.2 mm 174.5 L/s Up to 7.0 meters
CATEGORY FAQS

Technical & Procurement FAQs

1. What makes ALFA's uPVC Soil, Waste & Sewer Pipes superior for Saudi projects?

Our uPVC Soil, Waste & Sewer Pipes are manufactured using 100% virgin lead-free resin under strict ISO 9001 and Saudi Aramco Vendor #10116102 quality standards, delivering superior burst strength, thermal stability, and corrosion immunity.

2. What standards govern uPVC Soil, Waste & Sewer Pipes?

Depending on the exact specification, systems comply with DIN 19531, DIN 19534, EN 1401, BS 4514, SASO 14/1517.

3. What diameter ranges and pressure classes are available?

Available in sizes from 32 mm to 500 mm, supporting Gravity Flow / Ring Stiffness SN 4 (4 kN/m²) & SN 8 (8 kN/m²).

4. How do these pipes perform in harsh saline soil conditions?

Thermoplastic piping provides 100% galvanic corrosion immunity, making it impervious to high sulfate and chloride sabkha soils found in coastal Saudi regions.

5. What certifications accompany shipments?

Every order is accompanied by factory mill test certificates (MTC), dimensional compliance sheets, and third-party laboratory burst test reports.

6. Can ALFA supply matching fittings and fabricated bends?

Yes, our Jeddah fabrication plant manufactures matching sweep bends, tees, and flange adaptors fully rated for system working pressures.

7. What is the transit lead time from the Jeddah plant?

Western Province: 24h; Central/Riyadh: 24-48h; Eastern/Northern/Southern: 48-72h.

8. How do I submit an itemized BOQ for tender quotation?

Upload your tender BOQ schedule using the upload modal on this page or email sales@alfaalarabia.co for immediate factory-direct pricing.

9. How does uPVC resist hydrogen sulfide (H2S) biogenic sulfuric acid corrosion in Saudi sewers?

In hot desert sewer networks, septic conditions generate gaseous H2S which bacteria oxidize into 5–10% sulfuric acid on the pipe crown. Concrete and ductile iron suffer rapid corrosion, whereas uPVC is 100% impervious to acid attack.

10. What is the difference between ring stiffness SN 4 and SN 8?

Ring stiffness (ISO 9969) measures resistance to vertical soil and traffic loading. SN 4 (≥ 4 kN/m²) is suitable for general burial depths up to 3m; SN 8 (≥ 8 kN/m²) is mandated for deep trenches (> 3m) and heavy highway traffic crossings.

11. What sealing rings are supplied with ALFA gravity sewer pipes?

Pipes feature factory-fitted elastomeric EPDM rubber sealing lip rings conforming to EN 681-1, providing durable flexibility, chemical resistance, and root-penetration resistance under cyclic ground settlement.

12. What slope gradients are recommended to maintain self-cleansing velocity?

Due to the ultra-smooth hydraulic bore (Manning's n = 0.009), uPVC pipes achieve self-cleansing velocity (≥ 0.7 m/s) at shallower slopes than concrete, saving substantial deep excavation and dewatering costs.

13. How are manhole drop connections and transitions executed?

ALFA manufactures custom fabricated puddle-flange wall pass-through spools and flexible rocker pipe assemblies (0.5m to 1.0m length) that absorb differential settlement between rigid concrete manholes and flexible pipeline trenches.

14. What deflection testing is performed after trench backfilling?

Post-installation deflection testing using a 95% proving mandrel or electronic laser profilometer confirms pipe diametral deflection remains well within the international standard limit of ≤ 5% after full backfill compaction.