Northwest Pipe Company Receives U.S. Patent for Innovative InfraShield® Joint System
Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq: NWPX) has received U.S. Patent No. 12215817 for its InfraShield® Joint System, an innovative Geohazard Resistant Steel Pipe solution. The system enhances steel pipeline resilience in geologically vulnerable areas without requiring gasketed joints.
The technology features a strain-based design incorporating a small projection in the steel pipe wall that absorbs deformation from differential settlement or seismic activity without over-stressing the lap-welded joint. This USA-manufactured system is specifically designed for C200 steel pipe, offering a fully welded, easy-to-install solution that provides leak-free reliability and cost savings.
InfraShield® is engineered to withstand challenging geological conditions, including seismic activity, landslides, and soil movement, making it particularly valuable for critical water infrastructure projects.
Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq: NWPX) ha ricevuto il Brevetto Statunitense n. 12215817 per il suo InfraShield® Joint System, una soluzione innovativa in acciaio resistente ai geohazard. Il sistema migliora la resilienza delle condotte in acciaio in aree geologicamente vulnerabili senza richiedere giunti con guarnizioni.
La tecnologia presenta un design basato sulla deformazione che incorpora una piccola protrusione nella parete del tubo in acciaio, assorbendo la deformazione causata da assestamenti differenziali o attività sismica senza sovraccaricare il giunto saldato a sovrapposizione. Questo sistema, prodotto negli Stati Uniti, è specificamente progettato per tubi in acciaio C200, offrendo una soluzione completamente saldata, facile da installare, che garantisce affidabilità senza perdite e risparmi sui costi.
InfraShield® è progettato per resistere a condizioni geologiche difficili, inclusa l'attività sismica, frane e movimento del suolo, rendendolo particolarmente prezioso per progetti infrastrutturali idrici critici.
Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq: NWPX) ha recibido la Patente de EE. UU. n. 12215817 para su InfraShield® Joint System, una solución innovadora de tubería de acero resistente a geohazards. El sistema mejora la resiliencia de las tuberías de acero en áreas geológicamente vulnerables sin requerir juntas con juntas de goma.
La tecnología presenta un diseño basado en deformaciones que incorpora una pequeña proyección en la pared del tubo de acero, que absorbe la deformación causada por asentamientos diferenciales o actividad sísmica sin sobrecargar la junta soldada a solape. Este sistema fabricado en EE. UU. está diseñado específicamente para tuberías de acero C200, ofreciendo una solución completamente soldada, fácil de instalar, que proporciona fiabilidad sin fugas y ahorros en costos.
InfraShield® está diseñado para resistir condiciones geológicas desafiantes, incluyendo actividad sísmica, deslizamientos de tierra y movimiento del suelo, lo que lo hace especialmente valioso para proyectos de infraestructura hídrica críticos.
Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq: NWPX)는 InfraShield® Joint System에 대한 미국 특허 번호 12215817을 받았습니다. 이는 지질 재해에 강한 혁신적인 강철 파이프 솔루션입니다. 이 시스템은 가스켓이 필요 없이 지질적으로 취약한 지역에서 강철 파이프라인의 회복력을 향상시킵니다.
이 기술은 변형 기반 디자인을 특징으로 하며, 강철 파이프 벽에 작은 돌출부를 포함하여 차등 침하 또는 지진 활동으로 인한 변형을 흡수하면서 겹쳐서 용접된 조인트에 과도한 스트레스를 주지 않습니다. 이 미국 제조 시스템은 C200 강철 파이프에 맞게 특별히 설계되어 완전 용접되고 설치가 용이하며 누수 없는 신뢰성과 비용 절감을 제공합니다.
InfraShield®는 지진 활동, 산사태 및 토양 이동과 같은 도전적인 지질 조건을 견딜 수 있도록 설계되어 있으며, 이는 중요한 수자원 인프라 프로젝트에 특히 가치가 있습니다.
Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq: NWPX) a reçu le brevet américain n° 12215817 pour son InfraShield® Joint System, une solution en acier innovante résistante aux géorisques. Ce système améliore la résilience des pipelines en acier dans des zones géologiquement vulnérables sans nécessiter de joints avec joints d'étanchéité.
La technologie présente un design basé sur la déformation intégrant une petite saillie dans la paroi du tuyau en acier qui absorbe la déformation due à des tassements différentiels ou à une activité sismique sans surcharger le joint soudé à recouvrement. Ce système fabriqué aux États-Unis est spécifiquement conçu pour les tuyaux en acier C200, offrant une solution entièrement soudée, facile à installer, qui garantit une fiabilité sans fuite et des économies de coûts.
InfraShield® est conçu pour résister à des conditions géologiques difficiles, y compris l'activité sismique, les glissements de terrain et le mouvement des sols, ce qui le rend particulièrement précieux pour les projets d'infrastructure hydrique critiques.
Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq: NWPX) hat das US-Patent Nr. 12215817 für sein InfraShield® Joint System erhalten, eine innovative, geohazard-resistente Stahlrohrlösung. Das System verbessert die Widerstandsfähigkeit von Stahlpipelines in geologisch anfälligen Gebieten, ohne dass Dichtungsfugen erforderlich sind.
Die Technologie verfügt über ein deformationsbasiertes Design, das eine kleine Ausstülpung in der Stahlrohrwand integriert, die Deformationen durch unterschiedliche Setzungen oder seismische Aktivitäten absorbiert, ohne die überlappende Schweißnaht zu überlasten. Dieses in den USA hergestellte System ist speziell für C200-Stahlrohre entwickelt und bietet eine vollständig geschweißte, einfach zu installierende Lösung, die leckagefreien Betrieb und Kosteneinsparungen gewährleistet.
InfraShield® ist darauf ausgelegt, herausfordernden geologischen Bedingungen standzuhalten, einschließlich seismischer Aktivitäten, Erdrutschen und Bodenbewegungen, was es besonders wertvoll für kritische Wasserinfrastrukturprojekte macht.
- Secured U.S. Patent No. 12215817 for InfraShield® technology
- System provides cost savings while maintaining reliability
- Technology addresses critical infrastructure needs in geologically vulnerable areas
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The newly patented InfraShield® Joint System represents a significant technological breakthrough in the water infrastructure sector, particularly for high-risk geological areas. The innovation's key differentiator lies in its strain-based design that eliminates the need for gasketed joints - a feature that traditionally represents a weak point in pipeline systems.
The technology's market implications are substantial. By removing the requirement for gasketed joints while maintaining a fully welded system, the InfraShield® system likely reduces both installation costs and long-term maintenance expenses. This dual benefit positions Northwest Pipe Company to capture increased market share in regions with strict seismic requirements, such as California, Pacific Northwest, and other tectonically active areas.
The patent's timing is particularly strategic given the increasing focus on infrastructure resilience and the growing need to upgrade aging water systems. With many municipalities facing pressure to modernize their water infrastructure while managing budget constraints, a solution that offers both enhanced durability and cost savings could drive significant adoption.
From a competitive standpoint, this patent creates a defensible market position in the geohazard-resistant pipeline segment. The technology's ability to absorb deformation without compromising joint integrity addresses a critical pain point in water infrastructure projects, potentially making it a preferred solution for engineers and utilities operating in geologically challenging environments.
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"This patent underscores our commitment to engineering excellence and infrastructure resilience," said Scott Montross, President and CEO of Northwest Pipe Company. "Our in-house engineering team has worked on InfraShield® for several years, resulting in a groundbreaking advancement in steel pipeline technology. This patented solution offers unmatched protection against settlement and geohazards while maintaining the long-term reliability that water utilities and municipalities depend on."
InfraShield® is designed to withstand challenging geological conditions, including seismic activity, landslides, and soil movement, making it an essential solution for critical water infrastructure projects. This patented technology reinforces Northwest Pipe Company's leadership in developing advanced water transmission solutions that deliver lasting performance and value. For more information about the InfraShield® Joint System, visit www.nwpipe.com.
About Northwest Pipe Company – Founded in 1966, Northwest Pipe Company is a leading manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products. In addition to being the largest manufacturer of engineered steel water pipeline systems in
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Aaron Wilkins
Chief Financial Officer
Northwest Pipe Company
360-397-6294 • awilkins@nwpipe.com
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