Ametek/Haveg Industries — Asbestos Chemical-Resistant Components in Navy Applications
By Rights Watch Media Group LLC
•June 22, 2026
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2 min read
Haveg Industries, based in Wilmington, Delaware (later acquired by Ametek, Inc.), manufactured asbestos-reinforced chemical-resistant pipe, fittings, valves, and ductwork for industrial applications where corrosion resistance was required. Haveg products used asbestos fiber as the structural reinforcement material in a phenolic resin matrix — a composite material that provided chemical resistance combined with structural strength for handling corrosive chemicals. Haveg asbestos-reinforced pipe and fittings appeared in Navy shipboard chemical treatment systems and in shore-based chemical handling applications at naval installations.
Asbestos-Reinforced Chemical-Resistant Products
Haveg manufactured asbestos-reinforced composites used in chemical-resistant applications:
- Asbestos-reinforced phenolic pipe — Haveg chemical-resistant pipe used asbestos fiber as the reinforcement in a phenolic resin matrix to create pipe with resistance to corrosive chemicals that would rapidly corrode standard metal pipe. The asbestos fiber was distributed throughout the pipe wall in the composite construction
- Chemical feed system piping — Navy ships and shore facilities using chemical treatment systems — boiler feedwater chemical treatment, potable water chemical treatment, cooling water biocide systems — used Haveg and similar asbestos-reinforced chemical-resistant pipe in the chemical feed piping runs where corrosive chemical solutions would rapidly corrode standard steel or copper piping
- Vent and exhaust ductwork — asbestos-reinforced chemical-resistant ductwork from Haveg was used in chemical storage areas and chemical processing spaces where corrosive vapors would attack standard metal ductwork
Maintenance and Installation Asbestos Exposure
Engineering personnel working with Haveg asbestos-reinforced pipe encountered asbestos during maintenance:
- Pipe cutting and fitting — cutting Haveg asbestos-reinforced pipe to length for installation or replacement generated asbestos dust from the cut face of the composite material. The sawing or abrasive cutting of the pipe released the asbestos fiber reinforcement into the air at the cut location
- Damaged pipe repair — repairing damaged Haveg pipe or dismantling Haveg pipe systems for equipment modifications disturbed the asbestos-reinforced composite structure, releasing asbestos fiber from the composite material
VA Claims for Veterans Exposed to Ametek/Haveg Industries Products
VA evaluates asbestos-related disability claims on a case-by-case basis. Veterans generally need evidence of in-service asbestos exposure, a current asbestos-related diagnosis, and a medical link between them. Engineering ratings who performed maintenance on Haveg and other asbestos-reinforced chemical-resistant pipe systems and have since been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer may qualify for VA disability benefits.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by reading this site. References to ships, shipyards, companies, products, and asbestos-containing materials are drawn from public VA records, NARA archives, EPA/OSHA databases, and public litigation records. All references reflect what has been documented or alleged in publicly filed records. Consult a licensed physician for medical guidance and a qualified attorney for legal advice regarding your specific situation.
Connect With a Navy Asbestos & Mesothelioma Attorney
Navy veterans and civilian shipyard workers diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer may have grounds for a civil claim against the asbestos product manufacturers whose materials were installed aboard. O'Brien Law Firm represents veterans and their families in the civil track at no upfront cost — separate from any VA disability benefits you may be eligible for.
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VA disability benefits are a separate government process. To file a VA disability claim for asbestos exposure, visit VA.gov › Hazardous Materials Exposure, call 1‑800‑827‑1000, or contact a Veterans Service Organization (DAV, VFW, American Legion) for free claim assistance.
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