Corrugated Metal Pipes Coatings, Profiles, and Specifications

Corrugated Metal Pipes (CMP) are essential for road, rail bridge construction, and various infrastructure projects. Known for their superior resistance to acid and alkali corrosion, CMPs ensure long-lasting durability and reliable performance. Their watertight design prevents seepage or leakage, while high ring stiffness and excellent load-bearing capacity make them suitable for demanding environments. With outstanding impermeability, pressure resistance, and structural strength, CMPs are also highly flexible, allowing them to adapt to diverse applications. Lightweight and easy to transport, they simplify installation, reduce construction time, and are ideal for bridges, dams, nuclear power plants, and other large-scale engineering projects.

Corrugated Metal Pipes (CMP) have been the preferred choice for drainage solutions among engineers and project planners for over a century. Offering unmatched strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness, CMP is the ideal material for projects demanding reliable performance under challenging conditions. With various coatings, corrugation profiles, and steel thickness options, CMP delivers long-lasting solutions for modern infrastructure requirements.

Corrugated Metal Culvert Pipe — Galvanized Steel Corrugated Pipe

Product Specifications

Construction Types: Available in Riveted and Spiral (Helical) constructions.
Sizes: Diameters range from 6” to 144”.
Coatings: Options include Galvanized, Aluminized Type 2, and Polymer Coatings.
Corrugation Patterns: Choose from 2 2/3” x 1/2” (Standard), 3 x 1, and 5 x 1 corrugations.
Shapes: Available in Round and Arched profiles.
Material Thickness: Ranges from 18 to 8 gage.

Durability

Corrugated Metal Pipes offers exceptional durability and predictable service life, tailored to meet specific environmental and project demands:

Galvanized Corrugated Metal Pipes: Made from hot-rolled steel coated with 2 oz/sq. ft. of zinc, galvanized pipes provide economical protection with a service life of up to 50 years.
Aluminized Type 2 Corrugated Metal Pipes: Featuring a 1 oz/sq. ft. aluminum coating, this option enhances resistance to corrosion and ensures a service life of up to 75 years.
Polymer-Coated Corrugated Metal Pipes: The ultimate protection for CMP, featuring a 10-mil polymeric film laminated on both sides of galvanized steel. This coating offers exceptional abrasion resistance, multi-layered protection, and the ability to withstand diverse soil and water conditions, achieving a service life of up to 100 years.

Versatility

Corrugated Metal Pipes are renowned for their adaptability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Culverts and Stormwater Detention/Retention Systems
Storm Sewers and Small Bridge Replacements
Caissons and Foundation Structures
Aeration Pipes and Material Conduits
Pedestrian and Animal Passages

Whether your project demands specialty fabrications, long pipe runs, or rapid delivery under tight deadlines, CMP offers versatile solutions engineered to perform reliably in diverse environments. With its proven strength, fire resistance, and cost-effective value, CMP remains an essential choice for durable and sustainable infrastructure development.