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Nu Flow Restores Protection of U.S. Army Helicopters

Nu Flow successfully completed a pipe lining project at a military base without interrupting operations. Nu Flow restored a fire-suppression deluge system using Nu Flows patented epoxy lining solution, demonstrating the range of systems where it is applicable. Project: Renovate and protect a fire-suppression deluge system using Nu Flows patented epoxy coating. Customer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Fort Drum 10th Mountain Division, the only division-sized element of the US Army to specialize in fighting under harsh terrain and weather conditions. Site: Six bays of an aircraft hangar at Fort Drum in New York, occupied by numerous attack helicopters. System: Over a mile of 1 to 6 black iron pipes in six bays, each with its own fire-suppression station. The aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) distribution system consisted of 420 open sprinkler heads on six deluge systems. Situation: Pinhole leaks, failing joints and tuberculation in the AFFF system were causing failures and false alarms. Solution: Nu Flows solution saved the customer from the cost and logistics of repairing and replacing the entire system by using existing sprinkler heads to access and reline the existing pipes. Nu Flow sandblasted the pipes to get rid of any buildup by dropping 1 hoses from each sprinkler head to the floor where the sandblaster was located. Despite the snow and freezing temperatures, Nu Flow was able to restore the piping system with their patented epoxy coatings by making sure air temperatures were high enough in the hangars rafters where most work was performed. Fire suppression systems are common in commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Whether you are experiencing problems now or are interested in preventing the inevitable failure of your plumbing system, Nu Flow is available to restore your peace of mind.

A job like this demonstrates how Nu Flows patented epoxy coating is not limited to lining copper piping systems, but can also rehabilitate large fire suppression systems without destruction.
- Steve Howe, Executive Vice President, Nu Flow

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