How Does GatorShield Perform Vs. Schedule 40 Pipe?
Allied’s 50/55 significantly outperforms galvanized Schedule 40 pipe, gauge for gauge, in every way…and weighs at least 31% less (OD/OD) in popular pipe sizes. Allied guarantees minimum yield strength of 50,000psi…55,000 tensile strength (fracture point). Yet the test results show that Allied’s 50/50 with GatorShield yield point was 17% greater than the guaranteed minimum. The galvanized Schedule 40 pipe, however, fractured at 56,200 psi pulling force. And when compared with aluminum pipe, 50/55’s superior strength characteristics are even more dramatic, with an average 60% greater load carrying capacity in tension. Plus, GatorShield offers the added benefits of easier, more reliable welding, increased structural rigidity, greater impact resistance and substantially lower material cost than with aluminum Schedule 40 pipe.
