HOPKINS TECHNICAL
PRODUCTS, INC.
Exclusive West Coast Representative for

CASING SPACERS & INSULATORS FOR CENTERING OR
CUSTOM POSITIONING CARRIER PIPES WITHIN A CASING

  • APS Casing Spacers are used to center water and sewer pipes in casings with ease of installation.
  • They are virtually corrosion proof and provide insulating protection from a possible electrical shorting between the carrier pipe and casing.
    • No special tools are needed, no grease is used and they are easily bolted on by a single worker.
  • APS Casing Spacers eliminate the need to fill the casing annulus with sand which is extremely labor intensive.
    • With no need for this fill, APS Casing Spacers are your answer to lower installation costs with continued access for maintenance.
  • Casing insulators are used to support and electrically insulate a pipeline from a casing pipe through which it must pass and are used in river crossings, canal crossings and bridge crossings as well as highway and railroad crossings.
  • FACTS & ADVANTAGES:

    • Field-adjustable.
  • Used for easy grade and elevation adjustment of gravity sewer lines.
    • Lend the ability to stock in-house decreasing inventory up to 75%.
  • Stock-able spacers will include 10-12 bands up to 24".
    • Runner sizes from 1" to 6" in 1/2" increments.


    We offer three types of spacers and insulators:

     

    STAINLESS STEEL (Model SSI)  and
    CARBON STEEL (Model SI) SPACERS

    Heavy duty two piece stainless steel or carbon steel bands by APS serve virtually every piping application and should be utilized inside casing that is 2 or 3 pipe sizes larger than the carrier pipe. APS steel band casing is available in two widths. 8" width is recommended for carrier pipe 4" to 24". 12" width for carrier pipes 26" to 120" and larger. The band is constructed of 14 gauge steel with a 90 mil EPDM liner. Stainless steel spacers are available in grade 304L. Carbon steel spacers are available with a thermoplastic powder coating for extra corrosion protection.

    INJECTION-MOLDED POLYETHYLENE SPACERS
    Advance casing insulators are manufactured from injection molded high density virgin polyethylene. Benefits of polyethylene include high impact strength as well as abrasion resistance. Once installed, the low friction of polyethylene facilitates easy installation into the casing. Molded into the inner surface are grooves which prevent slippage of any carrier pipe coating. The Advance casing insulators have excellent dielectric resistance and low moisture absorption which yields minimal electric current loss and no impairment of cathodic protection. Sizes are available from 1" through 48" with a standard runner height of 1". Casing insulators from 1" through 12" comprise two halves; two pi and four pi sections make up 14" and above. Advance casing insulators are lightweight, economical and easy to install. Only a screwdriver is required for installation.

    CUSTOM FABRICATION
    APS is capable of manufacturing spacers and end seals for specific customer requirements. Our engineering staff has experience in the following:

    • multiple carriers within one casing
    • Positioning thermally insulated pipe without damage to insulation
    • Centering small carriers within large casings
    • Positioning gravity sewer to on-grade requirements
    • Casing spacers for all types and sizes of pipe above 2"

    APS CASING SPACERS: THE RIGHT CHOICE
    Advantages: With proven dependability and ease of installation, Advance Products and Systems' casing spacers easily outperform the labor intensive, inefficient and unreliable wood skids. Just check the comparison below.

    • Easily and efficient to install requiring no grease and no special tools
    • Installation by one person
    • Slides into place with ease. Coefficient of friction = .1
    • Requires no backfill
    • Decades of proven reliability
    • Insulating and long term corrosion protection

    CASING SPACERS WITH ROLLERS

    CASING SPACERS CLUSTERS
    • Multiple Pipe Clusters
    • For ConDuit Pipes
    • For Cables

    APS have supplied spacers for as many
    as 24 carrier pipies in one casing.

      
    For additional information, call
    HOPKINS TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    1-800-732-6704

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