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Case Study: AG 585 Insulated Compact Pipe Shoes at Clyde North Honour Village

PROJECT SNAPSHOT

ItemDetail
ClientFulton Hogan
LocationClyde North Honour Village, Victoria
AssetDN450 mild-steel-cement-lined (MSCL) water main running parallel to a bridge
ScopeSupport system for 38 pipe shoes on cantilevered steel and concrete pile-caps
ManufactureSwift Metal Australia – Griffith plant
TimelineFabricated and delivered within the programme window

Here’s how these pipe shoes enhance the project:

Challenge

Fulton Hogan needed a support that could:

  • Carry a 450 mm water main across a bridge without blocking the shared walkway.
  • Allow thermal expansion and contraction along a long exposed span.
  • Limit vibration from vehicles to protect pipe integrity and the bridge deck.
  • Stand up to wet-zone corrosion and stay visually unobtrusive.

Solution – AG 585 insulated compact pipe shoe

FeatureHow it met the need
316 stainless steel, pickled and passivatedHigh chloride resistance in coastal and splash zones.
3 mm PTFE slide on 6 mm neoprene padLow-friction movement plus galvanic and coating isolation.
12 mm EPDM base padDamps traffic-induced vibration and spreads load on concrete and steel.
50–80 mm overall profileKeeps pipe centre-line tight to the deck, preserving pedestrian clearance and sight-lines.
Single detail for steel and concrete fixingsSimplifies installation and reduces part count.

A minor dimensional tweak to the standard AG 585 gave Fulton Hogan a seamless fit to both the cantilever brackets and the pile-cap saddle plates.

Delivery

  • Fabrication and QA were completed at Griffith under ISO 9001.
  • All units were packed and shipped to site inside the planned delivery window, preventing schedule slippage.
  • The Swift Metal Team coordinated directly with Fulton Hogan’s site team to confirm torque specs and pad locations before first fix.

Outcome

ObjectiveResult
Maintain walkway clearanceNo deck-level clashes reported during hand-over inspection.
Allow thermal movementPost-install survey showed free axial movement within expansion range.
Smooth installationA reliable, fit-for-purpose solution was supplied to give the installation team a problem free install.
Dampen vibrationOperator feedback noted no measurable increase in pipe noise or loosened fasteners after the first month of traffic.

Next steps

If you are planning a pipeline crossing that needs low-profile supports with high corrosion resistance, get in touch with the Swift Metal technical team for a specification review.

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