Cast iron
DIN EN 877DIN EN 545
Cast iron pipes are extremely robust pipes mainly found in older buildings and for wastewater lines. Ductile cast iron (GGG) is also used for drinking water and gas lines in the supply network.
- Extremely pressure-resistant and robust
- Very durable (100+ years)
- High load-bearing capacity
- Susceptible to corrosion without coating
- Heavy and brittle
- Dark gray to black
- Very heavy
- Rough surface
- Magnetic
- Common in old buildings and basements
- Wastewater lines (old buildings)
- Supply lines
- Industrial plants
- Basement installations