Geneva Polymer Products® is the Polymer Division of Geneva Pipe of Orem, Utah. As a leading producer of concrete products in the inter-mountain west, Geneva Pipe Company has been providing complete solutions for pipe and manhole systems for the last 56 years. Catering to the sewer and storm water markets we have supplied cutting edge materials meeting the strictest performance and quality standards. With experience in five states we are a veteran of the unique and unusual problems encountered in underground systems. Using state of the art facilities Geneva Pipe has continuously strived to provide the best cost effective answers to our industry’s most complex problems.
Dealing with the anaerobic environment inherent in some of today’s sanitary sewer systems is one of our industry’s most challenging problems. The resulting corrosion from sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is causing infrastructure concerns across the country.
Geneva Polymer Products is addressing these concerns with corrosion resistant polymer manholes built to withstand the intense corrosion found in the sanitary sewer environment.
Why a Polymer Product?
The Geneva Polymer Product is a cost effective manhole system that provides a high quality, high strength corrosive resistant manhole. The polymer product is made from polyester resin, sand and aggregate. With no cement in the product, the corrosion commonly found in precast concrete manholes isn’t a factor. The old limitations that existed in coated and lined manholes are eliminated by using a polymer product. The issues of cracking, damage, delaminated welding or lining containment are no longer a concern.
Corrosion Resistance:
Polymer products are extremely resistant to sewer gases and hot soil conditions.
Polymers can be modified to address specific corrosive materials.
Should chipping or cracking occur, the element remains intact as the material is non-porous and is consistent throughout the wall thickness.
Installation Benefits:
Installation is similar to that of a traditional concrete manhole.
Polymer products allow for easy handling and reduced labor because high strength material allows for a thin wall design and consequently less weight.
No need for the welding of linings or coating of product.
Product Strength:
The material properties of the Geneva polymer manhole adhere to the material properties specified in ASTM D6783 (Standard for Polymer Pipe)
Due to high compressive and flexural strengths and the Geneva polymer manhole can be made with thinner walls.
High tensile strengths of polymers negate the need for reinforcing steel.
Cost Benefits:
Thin walls equate to a lighter product with less freight and installation costs.
Extended service life
For more information, visit the Geneva Polymer Products website here.
