During the 2022 construction holiday, the Schaerbeek station was equipped with brand-new infrastructure piping around the railway at a rapid pace. The drainage system was installed in a very short period of time. Deschacht nv provided the contractor with all the necessary materials for the installation of the drainage. “We regularly supply materials to railway builders. Our PP pipes in particular are extremely suitable for this type of project.”
At the Schaerbeek station, railway construction company Dewitte-Vandecaveye installed a completely new infrastructure pipeline around the railway line. The tracks were in need of renewal and the switches had to be replaced. On the outside, the contractor installed a brand-new drainage system. “We did all of this during the 2022 construction holiday, so that we would inconvenience travelers as little as possible with the work,” says Matthias Broucke of Dewitte-Vandecaveye.
Supply to railway builders
Deschacht was no newcomer to the construction site in Schaerbeek. The company regularly supplies all the necessary materials for railway infrastructure works. “We supply materials for the total project. From infiltration pipes and inspection chambers to finishing products such as prefabricated edges and cast-iron covers,” says Francis Van Coppenolle of Deschacht. “Particularly for the drainage system alongside the railroad, we offer the best materials.”.
The PP pipes from Deschacht
What requirements must PP pipes meet to be suitable for railway construction? An SN 16 load class. Deschacht's PP Ribwall pipes meet this requirement and were therefore used for the drainage system. “The pipes have a high chemical resistance, making them resistant to water with a high acidity and temperature; the smooth inner wall prevents sedimentation and deposits; and despite their low pipe weight, they have a high impact strength. Last but not least, they are 100% recyclable.”
Smooth collaboration
Dewitte-Vandecaveye will complete the project at the end of October. Matthias is already looking back with satisfaction on the collaboration with Deschacht: “We usually order our materials from Deschacht, especially the pipes. The products are of good quality and the service is fine, shortages are replenished very quickly. For large projects, we also rely on their advisory function. So we like working with Deschacht.”
Dewitte-Vandecaveye
Around 60 employees
De Witte-Vandecaveye has been active in the electricity sector for several decades. The company operates in various fields such as general electrical works with VCA certification, lighting installations, charging stations, railway engineering, general earthworks, land surveying, underground cabling, and no-dig solutions. The company strives to offer as many services as possible in a single package, with a specialization in railway engineering. All transport is handled in-house. In short: Turnkey projects from A to Z managed entirely in-house!
