We continue to add more ranges to the website to offer our customer more choice. This month we’ve added the Mech 416 Cast Iron Soil range from Hargreaves’ to the website so you can now place your order and pay securely online and get delivery in 5 days.
We know that some people will still always prefer to talk to a real person when ordering cast iron drain and soil products – and we can talk to you more about your Mech416 requirement if you call or email our friendly, knowledgeable team on 0800 644 44 26 or [email protected].
But for those who don’t need that support, and know exactly what they want to order, you can now serve yourself by ordering online from the Rainclear Systems website at: https://www.rainclear.co.uk/drainage/hargreaves-soil-and-drain/mech416.html
The technical brochures are available to download, if you need to look anything up, although you can still call the office for technical advice.
Why choose Mech416 Cast Iron Soil?
Hargreaves’ Mech 416 system is a mechanically jointed socketless cast iron system for above ground soil drainage. It is finished in a matt black epoxy coating.
The system is particularly suited to refurbishment of buildings such as apartment blocks and multi-storey car parks.
Mech 416 provides all the benefits of a traditional BS 416 socket and spigot cast iron soil system, but also offers significant labour saving due to the more efficient jointing techniques.
The installation uses 2-piece ductile iron couplings (similar to our BS EN 877 Halifax Soil & Drain systems). It can be fitted both horizontally & vertically as required.
The Benefits of Cast Iron for Soil Systems
Cast iron is suited to rainwater and soil drainage systems. It offers many benefits to the customer and the contractor which include:
- Strength and durability – cast iron is able to withstand the rigours of on-site handling, mechanical de-blocking and vandalism.
- Long life – when correctly installed cast iron drainage systems will last the life of the building, whether domestic, public, industrial or commercial.
- Low maintenance – cast iron requires little ongoing maintenance; annual inspections are recommended but remedial action is rarely required.
- Design capability – cast iron can meet the needs of restoration, refurbishment, conservation and heritage work as well as new, bespoke and unique designs.
- Sustainability – in addition to lasting the life of a building and requiring minimal maintenance cast iron is 100% recyclable.
- Cost effective – owing to its longevity, low maintenance, fire resistance, and low noise operation the cost benefits of cast iron are significant.
- Fire resistance & Safety – the melting point of cast iron is considerably higher than PVCu or PE and in the event of a fire will not emit toxic fumes or drop burning globules of material from one compartment to another.
- In multi occupancy buildings intumescent fire collars need to be fitted to PVCu pipework, cast iron has no such requirement.
- 100% recyclable and sustainable – Cast iron will not only last the life of the building but is strong enough to withstand on site handling, mechanical unblocking and vandalism. It also reduces the use of natural resources by utilising almost 100% scrap and recycled metal in the manufacturing process. Finally, when a building reaches the end of its lifespan, all the cast iron can be recycled to make new products.
- Low noise operation – A factor often overlooked is the excessive noise created by waste water running through pipework manufactured from materials with a much lower density than cast iron. Whilst never welcome, this is especially inappropriate for hospitals, hotels and apartment blocks.
The Benefits of the Mech 416 Range
- Comprehensive range –Mech 416 complies with BS 416 part 2 except 70mm diameter* and provides a complete system of pipes and fittings for the conveyance of wastewater and rainwater through a building as far as the drain connection.
- Couplings – The Mech 416 ductile cast iron two-piece coupling provides a quick and efficient jointing method and is supplied in a matt black colour to match the pipework.
- Lightweight – Compared to traditional BS 416 socket and spigot soil products the Mech 416 system is lighter and easier to handle but still
- retains all the inherent qualities of cast iron including strength and longevity.
- Value for money – The Mech 416 system compares favourably with other materials, including PVCu solvent weld systems, on labour rates. It can also provide cost savings when intumescent fire collars, sound insulation, expansion joints and extra brackets are required for PVCu to satisfy the building requirements. Also, in normal circumstances, cast iron will last the life of the building.
- Low maintenance – The combination of great strength and improved surface coatings on the Mech 416 system delivers a fit and forget solution in most installations. This is especially important when pipework is concealed and inaccessible and where maintenance would be disruptive to occupants of the building.
- Improved pipe coating – The Mech 416 system pipes are lined internally with a two part epoxy finish which provides improved performance when exposed to aggressive substances. Fittings are also epoxy coated and provide a similar level of performance.
*The 70mm size complies with BS416 part 2 material specification but differs slightly to traditional 75mm (3”) with a marginally reduced pipe diameter. Where there is a requirement for connection of 70mm to existing 75mm pipework please get in touch to discuss the best method and solution.
These products are manufactured to BS416 part 2 standards to meet the needs of specifiers and contractors.
Additional top coating is required for exterior use.
Please call the friendly, knowledgeable team FREE on 0800 644 44 26, email [email protected] if you have any questions. We’re here to support and advise on any of our metal rainwater, roofline, drainage and architectural ranges.