Speciality Waste and Wastewater Treatment

Engineered polymer piping systems for hazardous fluid handling and treatment.

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Engineered for chemical resistance, reliability, and compliance

In semiconductor manufacturing and industrial wastewater treatment, fluid handling systems must safely manage a wide range of aggressive and hazardous media. These include mineral and organic acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents, metal-laden solutions, solvents like isopropyl alcohol (IPA), as well as fine particulates and suspended solids. Contamination-free conveyance is critical, not only to protect downstream treatment technologies such as neutralization, filtration, and reclaim systems but also to ensure environmental compliance, enable material recovery, and minimize operational risk. Any leakage or material degradation could compromise worker safety, equipment performance, or discharge quality.

GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions offers fully engineered polymer piping solutions for safe, contamination-free transport and integration of hazardous media. Designed for durability, chemical resistance, and system compatibility, our solutions ensure long-term performance under corrosive and fluctuating process conditions, helping engineers meet environmental, operational, and regulatory targets.

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Solving complex fluid handling challenges

Process Conditions

Aggressive fluids such as acids, solvents, oxidizers, and metal-rich slurries, combined with fluctuating temperatures and pressures, place extreme demands on piping systems. GF offers chemically resistant polymers like PVDF, PROGEF (PP-H), PE 100, or PVC which provide reliable performance across a broad pH range and temperatures up to +90°C. These materials ensure structural integrity and system reliability even under harsh and changing process conditions.

System Integrity

Leakages pose serious risks to health, safety, and compliance, especially in environments requiring clean operation and reclaim water reuse. GF’s high-performance polymers combine chemical-resistant materials, high-integrity fusion welding (IR, BCF), and optional double containment to ensure long-term safety. All components are cleanroom-qualified, DVS/ISO-compliant, and supported by expert material selection for critical applications.

Downstream Integration

Speciality waste and wastewater treatment processes rely on piping that integrates seamlessly into complex layouts and treatment steps. GF supports this with modular polymer systems, digital design tools including BIM Libraries and BIM models, advanced engineering support and pre-fabrication capabilities across the globe. From planning to execution, our experts ensure smooth integration, helping OEMs and system designers reduce rework and accelerate project timelines.

Long-term maintenance

Once in operation, systems must withstand aggressive media without degrading. Traditional metal piping is prone to corrosion and buildup, increasing maintenance costs and risking system failure. GF’s polymer piping offers long-term durability with corrosion-free performance and smooth internal surfaces that prevent scaling. Our Advanced Engineering team ensures optimal material selection for maximum system uptime and reduced lifecycle costs.

How pipe stress analysis secures long-term fab performance

Download this whitepaper to learn how tailored Pipe Stress Analysis (PSA) helps engineers prevent creep, deformation, and support failures, ensuring long-term reliability in critical drain and waste applications. Includes real-world case studies and proven design strategies.

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Reference Cases

Semiconductors

Double Containment

In semiconductor and LED production at ams-OSRAM International GmbH, safe handling of wastewater is essential. To replace existing piping, the company installed modern double containment systems from GF, ensuring secure chemical transport and reliable wastewater neutralization, filtration, and disposal.

Wastewater Treatment

L-actic acid

GF powers OMZ’s ion exchange upgrade with 5,000 valves for bioplastics production. In a large-scale L-lactic acid facility in Qinggang, GF supplied 5,000 valves across 7 parallel ion exchange systems. The advanced valve design and automation enabled increased resin efficiency, 40% less wastewater, and smarter, more sustainable production of key materials for biodegradable plastics.

Semiconductors

Engineering and Prefabrication

To meet strict safety and performance requirements for a large-scale refining project, Chiyoda relied on GF’s complete system approach, including 1,000+ prefabricated spools, expert support, and reliable polypropylene components, ensuring fast installation, long-term durability, and operational safety.

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Water Industry

Lithium Extraction

Saltworks specializes in industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining. It's thermal, membrane, and chemical process skids can treat industrial wastewater, process brines for lithium refining to battery-grade solids, or extract valuable raw materials such as lithium, nickel, or cobalt.

Speciality Waste Product Catalogue

Experience limitless versatility with polypropylene (PP) welded systems for the safe fluid handling in critical industrial applications and browse our Waste Streams Product Range.

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FAQs

What types of chemicals can GF polymer piping systems handle?

GF offers a wide range of chemically resistant polymers, including PVDF, PROGEF (PP-H), PE100-RC, and PVC. These materials are suitable for aggressive acids (e.g. hydrofluoric, sulfuric), solvents (e.g. IPA, acetone), oxidizers, and metal-laden waste. You can find detailed compatibility data in our Chemical Resistance Tool.

What is the maximum operating temperature and pressure for your systems?

Operating limits depend on the material and system design. PVDF systems typically handle continuous operation up to +90°C at pressures up to PN16 (232 psi). PP and PE systems are suitable for slightly lower temperatures. For exact parameters, refer to ecoFIT and PROGEF Standard or consult our engineering team.

How do your systems ensure leak-free performance in critical areas?

GF systems use fusion-welding technologies such as infrared (IR), bead and crevice-free (BCF), and electrofusion, creating 100% leak-tight joints. These methods eliminate weak points typical of mechanical connections, reduce maintenance needs, and are compliant with DVS and ISO welding standards.
For a detailed overview, refer to our Jointing Solutions & Tools online Catalogue:

You can also download the Product Catalog PDF for comprehensive product information.

Can your piping systems be used in cleanroom or reclaim applications?

Yes. Our cleanroom-qualified welding technologies and high-purity materials such as PVDF-HP or PP-H are ideal for environments requiring contamination-free operation, including semiconductor fab subfloors, reclaim loops, and point-of-use drain systems.

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What support do you offer for system design and integration?

GF provides end-to-end engineering support, including material selection, stress analysis, BIM/CAD libraries, prefabrication planning, and on-site consultation. This ensures seamless integration into OEM skids, modular units, or full-scale plant designs.

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How do your systems compare to metal in long-term performance?

Unlike metal, GF polymer systems are corrosion-free and do not require painting, passivation, or cathodic protection. Their smooth internal surfaces reduce scaling, pressure loss, and chemical buildup, resulting in lower lifecycle costs and more stable performance over time.

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Switzerland