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Vinidex the Company 3

Quality Policy 3

Product Background 4

Worldwide Use 4

Australian Use 4

Pipe Extrusion 5

Fittings 6

End Treatments 6

Product Standards 7

Relevant Australian Standards 7

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Vinidexthe CompanyVinidex Pty Limited is Australia’s leadingmanufacturer of thermoplastic pipe andfittings systems.

Vinidex manufactures and distributesplastic piping systems used in thetransportation of fluids, energy and datafor infrastructure development,agriculture, mining and building.

From its modest beginnings in Sydney in1960, the company has experienceddynamic growth. The company now hasfactories and distribution centres locatedin Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,Townsville, Launceston, Perth, Adelaide,Darwin and Mildura and a significantpresence in the Asia-Pacific Rim, withoperations in China and Hong Kong.

The first 15 years saw Vinidex establishtechnical and market leadership in themanufacture and supply of PVC pipingsystems. Regular evaluations of markettrends, customer requirements andoverseas developments provided theinsight into the potential for polyethylenepipe, particularly in the rural and miningindustries. Strategic companyacquisitions from 1988 to 1990 broughttechnical expertise and the capacity tomanufacture polyethylene pipes to1 metre diameter.

Quality Policy“Vinidex manufactures anddistributes plastic piping systemsused in the transportation of fluids,energy and data for infrastructuredevelopment, agriculture, mining andbuilding.

Vinidex is committed to ensuring itsproducts and services always meetits customer’s expectations andneeds, and when relevant alwaysconform to Australian andInternational Standards.

Vinidex will maintain strong tradingpartnerships with its customers andsuppliers and help them meet futureneeds in order to develop commonbusiness.

Vinidex is committed to ISO 9000Quality Management Systems andcontinuous improvement throughoutthe company.”

The 1990s saw a consolidation ofVinidex’s position as a leading supplierof pipeline systems. This was largely dueto the performance and acceptance ofPVC and polyethylene pipes for a widevariety of uses enabling the company tosuccessfully challenge other pipingmaterials such as metals, earthenware,concrete and fibre cement.

Vinidex pipe and fitting systems are usedin a broad cross-section of markets infields which include:

• Mining and industrial

• Water, wastewater and drainage

• Irrigation

• Plumbing

• Gas

• Communications

• Electrical

• Power


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ProductBackground

Worldwide Use

Polyethylene (PE) materials wereinitially introduced in the UK in 1933and have progressively been used inthe pipeline industry since the late1930s.

The physical properties of the PEmaterials have been continuallyupgraded with improvements incrack propagation resistance,increased hydrostatic pressureresistance, ductility and elevatedtemperature resistance resultingfrom developments in the methodsof polymerisation. Thesedevelopments have resulted inincreased applications of PE in thepipeline industry in such areas asgas reticulation, water supply,mining slurries, irrigation, sewerand general industrial applications.

The engineering application basisfor the use of PE pipes in Europe wasprovided by the German Standard DIN8074 developed in 1960, and in the UKby the British Standards Institution BS3284 for cold water service applicationsdeveloped in 1967. Progressivedevelopments have followed Europeanstandards throughout Europe, NorthAmerica and Asia, with the developmentof International Standards Organisationand National Specifications.

The well recognised attributes of highimpact resistance, ease of installation,flexibility, smooth hydraulic flowcharacteristics, high abrasion resistance,

potable water and natural gasreticulation by gas and water utilitiesthroughout Australia.

Subsequent developments at StandardsAustralia resulted in the progressivedevelopment of Standard Specificationsfor PE compounds, PE gas pipes, PEfittings, irrigation systems, drainage,sewer and PE pipeline systeminstallation guidelines.

Recently, significant PE polymerdevelopments have led to review ofthese specifications, culminating in thepublication of the 1997 PE StandardsAS/NZS 4130 PE Pipes and AS/NZS4131 PE Compounds.

These Standards have introduced thelatest International developments andterminologies, and also provideduniform specifications throughoutAustralasia.

Polymer developments have resulted inPE80B materials, which have improvedductility and thermal stability, plusPE100 materials for use in largediameter and high pressure applicationsfor gas and water distribution.

Large diameter PE pipelines have nowbecome the preferred solution in manyapplications where the unique propertiesof PE provides the most cost effectivesolution.

Vinidex provide Australia widemanufacturing and supply services forPE pipeline systems in a wide range ofend use applications for pipes up to1000 mm diameter.

and excellent chemical reagentresistance have resulted in PE pipelinesystems being routinely specified andused in a wide range of applications inpipe sizes up to 1600 mm diameter.

Australian Use

PE pipe extrusion commenced inAustralia in the mid 1950s where smalldiameter pipes were used in irrigation,rural and industrial applications.

The Australian Standards for PE pressurepipes were initially developed as ASK119in 1962, and progressively improved andmetricated as AS1159 PE Pipes forPressure Applications in 1972 to include1000mm diameter. These specificationsprovided the engineering basis for theapproval and use of PE as approvedpipeline materials in such applications as


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Pipe ExtrusionVinidex PE pipes are extruded usingsophisticated, highly controlledmanufacturing processes andtechnologies.

The PE raw materials used in extrusionare compounded into pelletised formcontaining precise amounts of polymer,lubricants, stabilisers, antioxidants andpigments for the specific end productapplication.

The PE compound (1) is preheated toremove moisture and volatiles and isconveyed into the extruder by acontrolled rate feeder (2).

The extruder (3), consists of a singlescrew configuration which melts andconveys the PE material along the lengthof the extruder barrel. The design of theextruder barrel/screw is complex andtakes into account the properties of thevarious types of PE material grades usedin pipe applications. Various zones existalong the length of the screw and act tomelt, mix, de-gas and compress the PEcompound. External electrical heaterbands along the barrel, together with thefrictional heat generated as the PEmaterial passes through the gapsbetween barrel and screw provide theenergy needed to fully melt the PEcompound materials. The total heat inputis carefully controlled to ensure fullmelting of the PE without thermaldegradation.

After passing through a mixing zone atthe tip of the extruder, the PE melt thenfeeds into a head and die combination(4), where the melt is formed into thesize of pipe required. The correct designof the head and die is essential to permitthe production of pipe to AustralianStandards requirements and to ensure

retention of the physical properties of thePE materials.

Once the molten PE pipe form leaves thedie, it enters the sizing system (5), whereit is initially cooled to the requireddimensions. This is performed using anexternal vacuum pressure system wherethe pipe surfaces are cooled withrefrigerated water sprays whilst incontact with precision machined sizingsleeves. The initially cooled pipe is thenprogressively passed through a series ofwater spray cooling tanks (6) to reducethe PE material to ambient temperature,and to finalise the pipe dimensions.

As the pipe passes along the extrusionline, it is pulled along at a constant speedusing a caterpillar track haul off (7). Thishaul off speed is closely co-ordinated

with the speed of the extruder outputusing closed loop process controllers, tominimise built in stress in the pipe.

The pipe information of size, material,class, and batch data required byAustralian Standards, or by specificclient specification, is then marked onthe pipe by an in-line printer (8) toprovide continuous branding at specifiedintervals.

The completed pipe is then cut tostandard or required length by an in-linesaw (9), and then packed into stillages,or for large diameter pipes stored (10).Small diameter pipes are either cut tostandard length, or coiled (11), and thefinished coils are strapped in standardcoil sizes.

Raw Material Batching Extruder

Head & Die Sizing Haul Off

Print Station Saw Storage/Coiling Dispatch

1 2 3

4 5 6

8 9 10 11 12

Cooling

7

Figure 1.1 Typical Pipe Extrusion Line


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FittingsFittings used with Vinidex PE pipesystems depend on the diameter and theend use application of the pipes. Smalldiameter pipes may use compressionjointing systems made from metal orplastics materials, socket fusion orelectrofusion systems made from PEmaterials.

Large diameter fittings are injectionmoulded or fabricated from PE pipe andjoined to the pipe by butt welding andelectrofusion.

Details of the specific Vinidex fittingsystems are contained in the ProductData section.

End TreatmentsVinidex PE pipes are supplied in anumber of alternative end treatmentconfigurations.

Small diameter pipes are supplied withplain ends to allow jointing by buttwelding, socket fusion, electrofusion, orcompression fittings.

Large diameter pipes are supplied withplain ends to allow jointing byelectrofusion, butt welding, ormechanical couplings. Alternatively,flanges can be welded on to the ends ofthe pipes under factory conditions.


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Product StandardsThe raw materials used in Vinidex PEpipeline systems are required to meetstringent specifications and supplies aremade against the latest Australian andInternational Standards.

The production of PE pipe within Vinidexfactories is subject to detailed processcontrol procedures, continuouslymonitored by trained staff.

Finished goods are inspected and testedto ensure compliance with the relevantAustralian or International Standard forthe particular field application. Themonitoring and recording system usedallows for full tracing of production.

Relevant AustralianStandards

AS 1460-1989

Fittings for use with polyethylene pipesPart 1: Mechanical Jointing FittingsPart 2: Electrofusion Fittings

AS 2033-1980

Installation of Polyethylene Pipe Systems

AS/NZS 2566.1-1998

Buried Flexible Pipelines

AS/NZS 2698-1984

Plastics Pipes and Fittings for Irrigationand Rural Applications

Part 1: Polyethylene Micro-IrrigationPipePart 2: Polyethylene Rural PipePart 3: Mechanical joint fittings foruse with micro-irrigation pipes

AS 3723-1989

Installation and maintenance of plasticspipe systems for gas

AS/NZS 4129(Int)-1997

Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes forpressure applications

AS/NZS 4130-1997

Polyethylene pipes for pressureapplications

AS/NZS 4131-1997

Polyethylene compounds for pipes andfittings applications

The quality assurance schemes adoptedby Vinidex have been accepted byappropriate government purchasingauthorities and have led to Vinidex beingregarded as a preferred supplier.

This commitment to total qualitymanagement is further evidenced byaccreditation under the SupplierAssessment Scheme as a QualityEndorsed Company to AS 3902/ISO 9002.

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Corporate

NATIONAL OFFICE

Vinidex Pty Limited

15 Merriwa St, Gordon NSW 2072

PO Box 229, Gordon NSW 2072

Australia

Tel (61-2) 9499 2211

Fax (61-2) 9498 2810

Email [email protected]

Internet

www.vinidex.com.au

Australia

SYDNEY

254 Woodpark Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164

Tel (02) 9604 2422, Fax (02) 9604 4435

MELBOURNE

86 Whiteside Rd, Clayton VIC 3168

Tel (03) 9543 2311, Fax (03) 9543 7420

BRISBANE & EXPORT

224 Musgrave Rd, Coopers Plains QLD 4816

Tel (07) 3277 2822, Fax (07) 3277 3696

TOWNSVILLE

49 Enterprise Ave, Bohle QLD 4816

Tel (07) 4774 5044, Fax (07) 4774 5728

ADELAIDE

550 Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA 5084

Tel (08) 8260 2077, Fax (08) 8349 6931

PERTH

Sainsbury Rd, O’Connor WA 6163

Tel (08) 9337 4344, Fax (08) 9331 3383

DARWIN

3846 Marjorie St, Berrimah NT 0828

Tel (08) 8932 8200, Fax (08) 8932 8211

LAUNCESTON

15 Thistle St, Sth Launceston TAS 7249

Tel (03) 6344 2521, Fax (03) 6343 1100

Asia

HONG KONG

Vinidex Hong Kong Pty Ltd

Cindic Tower, Units D E & F, 13th Floor

128 Gloucester Rd,

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Tel (852) 2511 0990

Fax (852) 2507 2076

SHENZHEN

Shenzhen Better Polymers Co. Ltd (SBP)

Shangmeiling Industrial Zone

Shenzhen, PRC China

Tel (86) (755) 331 1080

Fax (86) (755) 331 0862

Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Vinidex Plastic Co. Ltd (SCACVX)

4747 Long Wu Rd,

Shanghai, PRC China

Tel (86) (21) 6434 5560

Fax (86) (21) 6434 5560

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Polyethylene as a Material 3

Low Density PE 3

Linear Low Density PE 3

Medium Density PE 3

High Density PE 3

Properties of PE 4

Stress Regression Curves 5

Material Classification and Stress Regression 5Hydrostatic Design Stress 5

Chemical Resistance Classification 6

Introduction 6

Important Information 6

Classes of Chemical Resistance 6

Abbreviations 6

Chemical Attack on Thermoplastics & Elastomers 7

Factors Affecting Chemical Resistance 7

Chemical Resistance of Polyethylene 7

General Effect of Chemicals on Polyethylene Pipe 7

Chemical Resistance of Joints 8

General Guide for Chemical Resistance of Various Elastomers (Rubber Rings) 8

Chemical Resistance Tables 9-25

Material Performance Aspects 26

Abrasion Resistance 26

Weathering 27

Permeation 27

Food Contact Applications 27

Biological Resistance 27

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Polyethylene asa MaterialPolyethylene materials are manufacturedfrom natural gas derived feedstocks bytwo basic polymerisation processes.

The low pressure polymerisation processresults in linear polymer chains withshort side branches. Densitymodifications to the resultant polymerare made by varying the amount ofcomonomer used with the ethyleneduring the polymerisation process.

The high pressure polymerisationprocess results in polymer chains withmore highly developed side branches.Density modifications to the resultantpolymer are made by varying thetemperatures and pressures used duringthe polymerisation process.

The physical properties of PE materialsare specific to each grade or type, andcan be modified by both variations indensity, and in the molecular weightdistribution. General physical propertiesare listed in Table 2.1.

A large number of grades of PE materialsare used in pipe and fittings systems andthe specific properties are tailored for theparticular application. Advice can beobtained from Vinidex as to the mosteffective choice for each installation.

The most general types of PE materialsare as follows:

Low Density PE (LDPE)

LDPE has a highly branched chainstructure with a combination of smalland large side chains.

The density of LDPE ranges between910-940 kg/m3 and LDPE exhibits highflexibility and retention of properties atlow temperatures.

The main use for LDPE in piping is in themicro irrigation or dripper tubeapplications with sizes up to 32 mmdiameter.

LDPE materials may be modified withelastomers (rubber modified) to improveEnvironmental Stress Crack Resistance(ESCR) values in micro irrigationapplications where pipes operate inexposed environments whilst carryingagricultural chemicals.

Linear Low Density PE(LLDPE)

LLDPE has a chain structure with littleside branching and the resultantnarrower molecular weight distributionresults in improved ESCR and tensileproperties when compared to LDPEmaterials.

LLDPE materials may be used either as asingle polymer or as a blend with LDPE,in micro irrigation applications to takeadvantage of the material flexibility.

Medium Density PE(MDPE)

MDPE base resin is manufactured usinga low pressure polymerisation process,and the limited side branch chainstructure results in a material densityrange of 930-940 kg/m3.

MDPE materials qualify as PE63 andPE80B in accordance with AS/NZS 4131.

MDPE materials provide improved pipeproperties when compared to the earlierhigh density materials used in pipes.These properties include life, flexibility,ductility, slow crack growth resistanceand crack propagation resistance.

These properties of the MDPE materialsare utilised in gas reticulation, smalldiameter pipe coils, travelling irrigatorcoils and water reticulation applications.

High Density PE (HDPE)

HDPE base resins are manufactured by alow pressure process, resulting in achain structure with small side branchesand a material density range of930-960 kg/m3.

HDPE materials qualify as PE80C andPE100 in accordance with AS/NZS 4131.

HDPE materials are widely used in bothpressure and non pressure applicationssuch as water supply, liners, drains,outfalls, and sewers in pipe sizes up to1000 mm diameter. The increasedstiffness of HDPE is used to advantage insuch applications as electrical andcommunications conduits, sub-soildrainage, sewer and stormwater.


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Table 2.1 Properties of Polyethylene

Typical values of the most commonly used properties

Property Test Method PE80B PE80C PE100

Density kg/m3 ISO1183D, ISO1872-2B 950 960 960

Tensile Yield Strength MPa ISO527 20 21 23

Elongation at Yield % ISO527 10 8 8

Tensile Break Strength MPa ISO527 27 33 37

Elongation at Break % ISO527 > 800 > 600 > 600

Tensile Modulus MPa Short term ref. AS/NZS 2566 700 750 950

Long term ref. AS/NZS 2566 200 210 260

Hardness Shore D DIN 53505 59 60 64

Notched Impact Strength kJ/m2 (23°C) ISO179/1 e A 35 24 26

Melt Flow Rate 190/5, g/10min ISO1133 0.7 - 1.0 0.4 - 0.5 0.3 - 0.5

Thermal Expansion x 10-4/C DIN 53752 2.4 1.8 2.4

Thermal Conductivity W/m.k (20°C) DIN 52612 0.43 0.43 0.40

Crystalline Melt Point °C DIN 53736 125 130 132

Dielectric Strength kV/mm DIN 53481 70 53 53

Surface Resistivity Ohm DIN 53482 > 1015 > 1015 > 1015

Volume Resistivity Ohm.cm DIN 53482 > 1015 > 1015 > 1015

Poissons Ratio µ .4 .4 .4


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Stress RegressionCurvesTo design a pipe with the requiredthickness for a given pressure anddiameter, for example, the followingformula applies:

σ = MRS/C

σ = p(D-e)/2e

where

σ = wall tension, dimension stress

MRS= Minimum Required Strength

C = safety factor, typically 1.25 forwater

p = internal pipe pressure

D = external pipe diameter

e = pipe thickness

Figure 2.1 Typical Stress Regression Curves

MaterialClassification andStress Regression

Hydrostatic Design Stress

The allowable hydrostatic design stressis based on the Minimum RequiredStrength (MRS) which is in turn obtainedfrom stress regression curves.

Stress regression curves are developedfrom short and long term pressuretesting of pipe specimens.

As there is a linear relationship betweenthe logarithm of the applied stress andthe logarithm of time to failure, the testpoints are plotted and extrapolated to anarbitrarily chosen 50 year point.

0.10 1.0 10 102 103

1 month 1 year 10 years 50 years

104 105 106 hours

20°C

80°C

1

2

3

4

5

10

15

20MPa

Time to Failure

Hoop

Stre

ss

PE 100PE 80BPE 80C

In some cases, especially at highertemperatures, there is a sudden changein slope of the regression curve, knownas the ‘knee’. The knee, as illustrated inFigure 2.1 represents the transition fromductile failure mode to brittle failuremode.

The relationship between the curves fordifferent test temperatures enablesprediction of the position of the knee at20°C, based on a known position atelevated temperature – see Figure 2.1.This in turn enables prediction of ductilelife at 20°C.

The value of the predicted hoop stress(97.5% lower confidence limit) at the 50year point, is used to determine the MRSof the material, i.e. 6.3, 8.0 or 10.0 MPa.

The hydrostatic design stress is obtainedby application of a factor, not less than1.25, to the MRS value.

It is emphasised that stress regressioncurves form a design basis only, and donot predict system life.


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ChemicalResistanceClassification

Introduction

The following section tabulates theclasses of chemical resistance ofthermoplastic and elastomeric materialsmost commonly used in pipe and fittingssystems for the conveyance of liquidsand gases.

It is generally known that pipes andfittings in thermoplastic material arewidely used in industries whereconveyance of highly corrosive liquidsand gases requires high-qualityconstruction materials, featuringexcellent corrosion resistance.

Stainless steel, coated steel, glass andceramic materials can often beadvantageously replaced bythermoplastic materials, ensuring safety,reliability and economic benefits undersimilar operating conditions.

Important Information

The listed data are based on results ofimmersion tests on specimens, in theabsence of any applied stress. In certaincircumstances, where the preliminaryclassification indicates high or limitedresistance, it may be necessary toconduct further tests to assess thebehaviour of pipes and fittings underinternal pressure or other stresses.

Variations in the analysis of the chemicalcompounds as well as in the operatingconditions (pressure and temperature)can significantly modify the actualchemical resistance of the materials incomparison with this chart’s indicatedvalue.

It should be stressed that these ratingsare intended only as a guide to be usedfor initial information on the material tobe selected. They may not cover theparticular application underconsideration and the effects of alteredtemperatures or concentrations mayneed to be evaluated by testing underspecific conditions. No guarantee can begiven in respect of the listed data.Vinidex reserves the right to make anymodification whatsoever, based uponfurther research and experiences.

Three Different Classes ofChemical Resistance areConventionally Used inthis Guide.

Class 1: High Resistance

(Corrosion proof)

All materials belonging to this class arecompletely or almost completelycorrosion proof against the conveyedfluid according to the specified operatingconditions.

Class 2: Limited Resistance

The materials belonging to this class arepartially attacked by the conveyedchemical compound. The average life ofthe material is therefore shorter, and it isadvisable to use a higher safety factorthan the one adopted for Class 1materials.

Class 3: No Resistance

All materials belonging to this class aresubject to corrosion by the conveyedfluid and they should therefore not beused.

The absence of any class indicationmeans that no data is availableconcerning the chemical resistance ofthe material in respect of the conveyedfluid.

Abbreviations

Code Denomination

uPVC unplasticized polyvinyl chloride

PE polyethylene PE63 PE80 PE100

PP polypropylene

PVDF polyvinylidene fluoride

PVC-C chlorinated polyvinyl chloride

NBR butadiene-acrylnitrile rubber

EPM ethylene-propylene copolymer

FPM vinylidene fluoride copolymer

Notes

nd undefined concentration

deb weak concentration

comm commercial solution

dil diluted solution


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Chemical Attack onThermoplastics &ElastomersChemicals that attack polymers do so atdiffering rates and in differing ways.There are two general types of chemicalattack on polymer:

1. Swelling of the polymer occurs butthe polymer returns to its originalcondition if the chemical is removed.However, if the polymer has acompounding ingredient that issoluble in the chemical, theproperties of the polymer may bechanged because of the removal ofthis ingredient and the chemical itselfwill be contaminated.

2 The base resin or polymer moleculesare changed by crosslinking,oxidation, substitution reactions orchain scission. In these situations thepolymer cannot be restored by theremoval of the chemical. Examples ofthis type of attack on PVC are aquaregia at 20O°C and wet chlorine gas.

Factors AffectingChemical Resistance

A number of factors can affect the rateand type of chemical attack that mayoccur. These are:

Concentration:

In general, the rate of attack increaseswith concentration, but in many casesthere are threshold levels below whichno significant chemical effect will benoted.

Temperature:

As with all processes, rate of attackincreases as temperature rises. Again,threshold temperatures may exist.

Period of Contact:

In many cases rates of attack are slowand of significance only with sustainedcontact.

Stress:

Some polymers under stress canundergo higher rates of attack. In generalPVC is considered relatively insensitiveto “stress corrosion”.

ChemicalResistance OfPolyethyleneThe outstanding resistance of Vinidexpolyethylene systems to a variety ofchemical reagents, allows their use in awide range of chemical processes.

Chemical resistance of polyethylene isdue to the non polar or paraffinic natureof the material and is a function ofreagent concentration and temperature.Some attack may occur under specificconditions however, use of Vinidexpolyethylene systems provides a costeffective solution when the behaviour ofpolyethylene is compared to that ofalternative materials.

Where rubber modified LDPE blends areused for improved ESCR properties inirrigation applications, the effect ofspeciality chemicals may requireevaluation eg. micro-irrigation tube/dripper tube.

General Effect ofChemicals onPolyethylene Pipe:

Resistant:

Water, solutions of inorganic salts, weakacids, strong organic acids, strongalkaline solutions, aliphatichydrocarbons.

Has adequate resistance:

Strong acids, hydrofluoric acids, fats andoils.

Has limited resistance:

Lower alcohols, esters, ketones, ethers,aromatic hydrocarbons, mineral oil.

In most cases non-resistant:

Light naphtha, fuel mixture.

Completely non-resistant:

Unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbons,turpentine.


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ChemicalResistance of Joints

Fusion Joints (PE)

Fusion joints include those made by buttfusion, electrofusion and socket fusionand these types will have the samechemical resistance as listed for PE.

Rubber Ring Joints (Elastomers)

Chemical resistance of Rubber RingJoints may be assessed by reference tothe accompanying Table 2.2 GeneralGuide for Chemical Resistance ofVarious Elastomers as well as the pipematerial guide.

Other Fittings

PE pipe systems often employ fittingsand accessories manufactured frommaterials dissimilar to the pipe material,such as brass, aluminium, iron andpolypropylene. In such cases, thedesigner should refer to the appropriatemanufacturer for advice on the chemicalresistance of these materials.

Material & Generally GenerallyDesignation resistant to not resistant to

Natural Most Moderate Ozone, StrongRubber Chemicals Wet or Dry, Acids, Fats, Oils,

NR Organic Acids, Alcohols, Greases, MostKetones, Aldehydes Hydrocarbons

Styrene As for As forButadiene Natural Rubber Natural Rubber

RubberSBR

Polychloropene Moderate Chemicals Strong Oxidising(Neoprene) & Acids, Ozone, Fats, Acids, Esters,

CR Greases, Many Oils Ketones,and Solvents Chlorinated,

Aromatic andNitro Hydrocarbons

Ethylene Animal & Vegetable Mineral OilsPropylene Oils, Ozone, & Solvents,

Diene Strong & Oxidising AromaticMonomer Chemicals Hydrocarbons

EPDM

Nitrile Many Hydrocarbons, Ozone, Ketones,Rubber Fats, Oils, Greases, Esters, Aldehydes,NBR Hydraulic Fluids, Chlorinated &

Chemicals Nitro Hydrocarbons

Source: Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association - Handbook of PVC Pipe 1982

Table 2.2 General Guide for Chemical Resistance ofVarious Elastomers (Rubber Rings)

Note:

The chemical performance of elastomersis influenced by a number of factorsincluding:

• temperature of service

• conditions of service

• grade of polymer

• the compound specified

Contact the Vinidex technical departmentfor further information, if required.


Class 1: High Resistance Class 2: Limited Resistance Class 3: No Resistance. Refer page 2.5 for explanation of classes

Chemical Formula Conc. (%) Temp. (°C) uPVC PE PP PVDF PVC/C NBR EPM FPM

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ACETALDEHYDE CH3CHO 100 25 3 1 2 3 3 3 1 260 3 2 3100 3

- AQUEOUS SOLUTION 40 25 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 3 2 2 1 3100 1 2

ACETIC ACID CH3COOH ≤25 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 2 1 1 1 1 3 3100 1 1 1

30 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 160 2 1 1 1 2 3100 1 1 2

60 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 160 2 1 1 1 3100 2 2 2 3

80 25 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 160 2 3 3 1 3 3100 3 2 2 3 3 2

- GLACIAL 100 25 2 1 1 1 2 3 3 260 3 2 2 2 3 2 1 3100 3 3 3 3 3

ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (CH3CO)2O 100 25 3 2 1 3 3 2 160 3 2 2 3 3100 3 3 3

ACETONE CH3COCH3 10 25 3 1 1 1 3 3 1 360 3 3 1 3 3 3100 3 1 3 3 3

100 25 3 2 1 2 3 3 1 360 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3100 3 3 3 3 3

ACETOPHENONE CH3COC6H5 nd 25 1 1 3 160 3 1100

ACRYLONITRILE CH2CHCN technically pure 25 1 1 2 3 260 3 1 1 3 2100 3

ADIPIC ACID (CH2CH2CO2H)2 sat. 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - AQUEOUS SOLUTION 60 2 1 1 1

100ALLYL ALCOHOL CH2CHCH2OH 96 25 2 1 1 1 1 2

60 3 2 1100 1 3

ALUM AI2(SO4)3.K2SO4

.nH2O dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 - AQUEOUS SOLUTION 60 2 1 1

100AI2(SO4)3

.K2SO4.nH2O sat 25 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1100

ALUMINIUM AICI3 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CHLORIDE 60 1 1 1 1 2

100 - FLUORIDE AIF3 100 25 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

- HYDROXIDE AI(OH4)3 all 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1100

- NITRATE AI(NO2)3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1100

- SULPHATE AI(SO4)3 deb 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1100

sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1 1 1100 2 1 1 1


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AMMONIA NH3 deb 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - AQUEOUS SOLUTION 60 2 1 1

100sat 25 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1100

- DRY GAS 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

100 - LIQUID 100 25 2 1 1 1 1 1 3

60 3 1 1 1 3100

AMMONIUM CH3COONH4 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 - ACETATE 60 2 1 1 1 2 1

100 1 1 - CARBONATE (NH4)2CO3 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1

60 2 1 1 1100

- CHLORIDE NH4CI sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

100 2 1 1 1 - FLUORIDE NH4F 25 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1100 3 3

- HYDROXIDE NH4OH 28 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1

100 - NITRATE NH4NO3 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 2 1100 1 1 1 1

- PHOSPHATE DIBASIC NH4(HPO4)2 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 2

100 1 2 - PHOSPHATE META (NH4)4P4O12 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

- PHOSPHATE TRI (NH4)2HPO4 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 2

100 - PERSULPHATE (NH4)2S2O8 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1100

- SULPHIDE (NH4)2S deb 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1 1

100sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100

- SULPHYDRATE NH4OHSO4 dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1 1

100sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100

AMYLACETATE CH3CO2CH2(CH2)3CH3 100 25 3 1 2 1 3 3 3 360 3 2 2 3 3 3

100 2 3 3 3AMYLALCOHOL CH3(CH2)3CH2OH nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1 2 1100 1 1 1 1

ANILINE C6H5NH2 all 25 3 2 1 1 3 3 1 160 3 2 1 2 3 3

100 3 3 1 - CHLORHYDRATE C6H5NH2HCI nd 25 2 2 2 1 3 1

60 3 2 2 3100 3 2 3 2




m a t e r i a l s

ANTIMONY SbCI3 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 - TRICHLORIDE 60 1 1 1

100ANTHRAQUINONE suspension 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1SULPHONIC ACID 60 2 1

100AQUA REGIA HC+HNO3 100 25 2 3 3 2 2 2

60 2 3 3 2100 3 2

ARSENIC ACID H3AsO4 deb 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 2 1 180 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1100 2 1 2 3 1 1

BARIUM all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CARBONATE BaCO3 60 1 1 1 1

100 - CHLORIDE BaCl2 10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100

- HYDROXIDE Ba(OH)2 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 2 1

100 - SULPHATE BaSO4 nb 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1100

- SULPHIDE BaS sat 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1

100BEER comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

BENZALDEHYDE C6H5CHO nd 25 3 2 3 1 3 1 360 3 2 3 2 3 1 3

100BENZENE C6H6 100 25 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 1

60 3 3 3 2 3 3 3100 3 3 3 2

- + LIGROIN 20/80 25 3 3 3 360 3 3 3 3

100- MONOCHLORINE C6H5Cl technically pure 25 3 2 1 1

60100

BENZOIC ACID C6H5COOH sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 2 1 1 1 2 1

100 3 1 3 1BENZYL ALCOHOL C6H5CH2OH 100 25 1 1 1 1 3 1 2

60 2 2 1100

BLEACHING LYE NaOCl+NaCl 12.50% 25 1 2 2 1 1 2 1Cl 60 2 2 1

100BORIC ACID H3BO3 deb 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1 1

sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 1BRINE comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

BROMIC ACID HBrO3 10 25 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1

100 1 1


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BROMINE Br2 100 25 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 1 - LIQUID 60 3 3 3 1 3 3 1

100 3 1 3 3 1 - VAPOURS low 25 2 3 3 1 2 3 1

60 3 3 1 1100

BUTADIENE C4H6 100 25 1 1 1 1 3 2 160 1 3 3 1 3

100BUTANEDIOL CH3CH2CHOHCH2OH 10 25 1 1 1 1 1AQUEOUS 60 3 1 1

100concentrated 25 2 2 2 1 1

60 3 3 2 1100

BUTANE C4H10 10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1GAS 60 1 1

100BUTYL CH3CO2CH2CH2CH2CH3 100 25 3 3 2 1 3 3 3 2 - ACETATE 60 3 3 3 1 3 3

100 3 2 3 3 3 - ALCOHOL C4H9OH 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1100 2 2 1 2

- PHENOL C4H9C6H4OH 100 25 2 3 3 1 1 3 260 2 3 3 1

100BUTYLENE GLYCOL C4H6(OH)2 100 25 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1100

BUTYRIC ACID C2H5CH2COOH 20 25 1 1 3 1 1 1 160 2 2 3

100 3 3concentrated 25 3 3 3 1 3 2 2

60 3 3 3 3100 3 3

CALCIUM Ca(HSO3)2 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - BISULPHITE 60 1 1 1 1

100 - CARBONATE CaCO3 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100

- CHLORATE CaHCl nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1

100 - CHLORIDE CaCl2 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1 1100 2 1 1

- HYDROXIDE Ca(OH)2 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 2 2

100 2 - HYPOCHLORITE Ca(OCl)2 sat 25 1 1 1 2 1 1

60 2 1 1 1100 2

- NITRATE Ca(NO3)2 50 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1

100 - SULPHATE CaSO4 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

- SULPHIDE CaS sat 25 1 2 1 1 1 160 1 2 1

100CAMPHOR OIL nd 25 1 3 3 1 1

60 3 3 1100




m a t e r i a l s

CARBON CO2 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - DIOXIDE 60 2 1 1 1 1 1 AQUEOUS SOLUTION 100 - GAS 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100

- DISULPHIDE CS2 100 25 2 2 1 1 3 3 3 160 3 3 1 3 3 3100 3 1 3 3 3

- MONOXIDE CO 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1100

- TETRACHLORIDE CCl4 100 25 2 2 3 1 1 2 3 160 3 3 3 1100

CARBONIC ACID H2CO3 sat 25 1 1 1 - AQUEOUS SOLUTION 60 1 1

100 - DRY 100 25 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

- WET all 25 1 1 160 2 1100

CARBON OIL comm 25 1 3 1 1 2 1 160 1 1 1100

CHLORAMINE dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160100

CHLORIC ACID HClO3 20 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 2 3 3 1 1100 3 1 1 3

CHLORINE Cl2 sat 25 2 1 2 3 160 3 1100

- DRY GAS 10 25 1 3 1 1 3 160 2 3 1 1100

100 25 2 3 1 1 3 160 3 3 1 1 1100

- WET GAS 5g/m3 25 1 3 360 3 3100

10 g/m3 25 2 3 1 360 2 3 1100

66 g/m3 25 2 3 1 360 2 3 1100

- LIQUID 100 25 3 3 3 1 3 3 160 3 1100

CHLOROACETIC ACID ClCH2COH 85 25 1 2 1 1 3 2 160 2 3 3 1 3100 3 1 3 3

100 25 1 3 1 3 360 2 3 3 3 3100 3 3 3 3 3

CHLOROBENZENE C6H5Cl all 25 3 3 1 3 3 3 160 3 3 2 3 3 3100

CHLOROFORM CHCl3 all 25 3 2 2 1 3 3 3 260 3 3 1 3 3100 3 1 3 3


m a t e r i a l s



CHLOROSULPHONIC ClHSO3 100 25 2 3 3 2 1 3 3 2ACID 60 3 3 3 3 3

100 3 3 3CHROME ALUM KCr(SO4)2 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1100 2 1 1

CHROMIC ACID CrO3+H2O 10 25 1 2 1 1 1 1 160 2 3 2 1 1

100 3 3 130 25 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 1

60 2 3 3 1 1 3 3100 3 2 1 3 3

50 25 1 2 2 1 1 3 2 160 2 3 3 1

100 3 2 2CHROMIC SOLUTION CrO3+H2O+H2SO4 50/35/15 25 1 3 3 1

60 2 3 3 1100

CITRIC ACID C3H4(OH)(CO2H)3 50 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1AQ. SOL. min 60 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 2COPPER CuCl2 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CHLORIDE 60 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 - CYANIDE CuCN2 all 25 3 1 1 1

60 3 1 1100

- FLUORIDE CuF2 all 25 1 1 3 1 1 160 1 1 3 1

100 - NITRATE Cu(NO3)2 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1100

- SULPHATE CuSO4 dil 25 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 160 1 1 3 1

100sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100

COTTONSEED OIL comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 160 1 1 1 1

100CRESOL CH3C6H4OH ≤90 25 2 1 1 1 2 3 3 1

60 3 1 3 3100

>90 25 3 2 1 3 3 3 260 3 1 3 3

100CRESYLIC ACID CH3C6H4COOH 50 25 2 1 1 1

60 3 2 3 2 1100

CYCLOHEXANE C6H12 all 25 3 1 1 1 3 1 3 160 3 2 1 3 3

100 2CYCLOHEXANONE C6H10O all 25 3 1 1 3 2 3

60 3 3 2 3 3100 3 3 3 3

DECAHYDRONAFTALENE C10H18 nd 25 1 1 3 1 3 160 1 2 3 1 3

100DEMINERALIZED WATER 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1 1 1

DEXTRINE C6H12OCH2O nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1 1

100




m a t e r i a l s

DIBUTYLPHTALATE C6H4(CO2C4H9)2 100 25 3 3 3 1 3 3 1 260 3 3 3

100DICHLOROACETIC Cl2CHCOOH 100 25 1 1 1 1 2ACID 60 2 2 2 3

100DICHLOROETHANE CH2ClCH2Cl 100 25 3 3 1 1 3 3

60 3 3 1100

DICHLOROETHYLENE ClCH2Cl 100 25 3 3 2 1 3 1 160 3 3 1

100DIETHYL ETHER C2H5OC2H5 100 25 3 3 1 1 3 2 3

60 3 3 1 3 3 3100

DIGLYCOLIC ACID (CH2)2O(CO2H)2 18 25 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1

100DIMETHYLAMINE (CH3)2NH 100 25 2 1 2 2 3 2

60 3 2 2 3 3100

DIOCTYLPHTHALATE all 25 3 1 2 1 3 2 2 360 3 2 2 3 3

100DISTILLED WATER 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1 1 1 1

DRINKING WATER 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 1 1 1ETHERS all 25 3 3 3 2 2

60 3 3 3 3100

ETHYL CH3CO2C2H5 100 25 3 1 2 2 3 3 1 3 - ACETATE 60 3 3 3 2 3 3 3

100 3 3 3 3 3 - ALCOHOL CH3CH2OH nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 2 1 1 2 1100 1 1 1

- CHLORIDE CH3CH2Cl all 25 3 2 3 1 3 2 1 260 3 3 1 3

100 - ETHER CH3CH2OCH2CH3 all 25 3 3 1 3 2 2 3

60 3 3 3 3 3100

ETHYLENE ClCH2CH2OH 100 25 3 1 3 3 3 - CHLOROHYDRIN 60 3 2 3 3

100 3 - GLYCOL HOCH2CH2OH comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 3 1 1 2 1100

FATTY ACIDS nd 25 1 1 1 160 1 1 1

100FERRIC FeCl3 10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CHLORIDE 60 2 1 1 1

100sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1 1

- NITRATE Fe(NO3)3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1

100 - SULPHATE Fe(SO4)3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100


m a t e r i a l s



FERROUS FeCl2 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CHLORIDE 60 1 1 1 1

100 - SULPHATE FeSO4 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

FERTILIZER ≤10 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1

100sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

FLUORINE GAS - DRY F2 100 25 2 2 3 1 360 3 3 3

100FLUOROSILICIC ACID H2SiF6 32 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 3100 1 1

FORMALDEHYDE HCOH 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 2 1 1 1 3

100 1 2 3FORMIC ACID HCOOH 50 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 3 2100 1 2 3

100 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 360 3 1 1 1 2 2 3

100 1 3 3FRUIT PULP AND JUICE comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

FUEL OIL 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 160 1 2 1 1

100comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1

60 1 2 2 1 1100

FURFUROLE ALCOHOL C5H3OCH2OH nd 25 3 2 2 3 160 3 2 2

100GAS EXHAUST all 25 1 1 1 1 - ACID 60 1 1

100 - WITH NITROUS VAPOURS traces 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1100

GAS PHOSGENE ClCOCl 100 25 1 2 2 1 160 2 2 2 3

100GELATINE 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

GLUCOSE C6H12O6 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1 1 1

100GLYCERINE HOCH2CHOHCH2OH all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1AQ.SOL 60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 1 1GLYCOGLUE 10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1AQUEOUS 60 1 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 1GLYCOLIC ACID HOCH2COOH 37 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

HEPTANE C7H16 100 25 1 1 3 1 1 1 160 2 3 3 3 1 1

100




m a t e r i a l s

HEXANE C6H14 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 360 2 2 2 1

100HYDROBROMIC ACID HBr ≤10 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1

60 2 1 1 1100 3 1 2 3

48 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 2 1 1 1

100 3 1 2 3 3HYDROCHLORIC ACID HCl ≤25 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1100 1 1 1 3 3 1

≤37 25 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 160 1 2 1 1 1 2 2

100 2 1 1 3 2HYDROCYANIC ACID HCN deb 25 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 3 3100

HYDROFLUORIC ACID HF 10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1

100 3 1 2 260 25 2 1 1 1 1 3 2 1

60 3 3 1 3100 3 1 2 2

HYDROGEN H2 all 25 160 1

100HYDROGEN H2O2 30 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - PEROXIDE 60 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 150 25 1 2 1 1 1 1

60 1 2 1100 1

90 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 160 1 2 2 1

100 1 3 - SULPHIDE DRY sat 25 1 1 1 1 3 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 3100

- SULPHIDE WET sat 25 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 2 1 1 1 3

100HYDROSULPHITE ≤10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1100

HYDROXYLAMINE (H2NOH)2H2SO4 12 25 1 1 1 1 1SULPHATE 60 1 1 1 2

100ILLUMINATING GAS 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60100

IODINE I2 3 25 2 1 1 - DRY AND WET 60 3 1

100 - TINCTURE >3 25 2 2 1 1 1 1

60 3 3 3 1100

ISOCTANE C8H18 100 25 1 2 2 1 1 360 3 1 3

100ISOPROPYL (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2 100 25 2 2 2 1 3 3 - ETHER 60 3 3 3 3

100 - ALCOHOL (CH3)2CHOH 100 25 1 1 1

60 2 1 1100


m a t e r i a l s



LACTIC ACID CH3CHOHCOOH ≤28 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 2 1

100 1 2 1LANOLINE nd 25 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 2 1100

LEAD ACETATE Pb(CH3COO)2 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 2 1 1 1 1

100 2 1 1 1LINSEED OIL comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 2 1 1 1 1100

LUBRICATING OILS comm 25 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 160 1 2 1 1

100MAGNESIUM MgCO3 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CARBONATE 60 1 1 1

100 - CHLORIDE MgCl2 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100 2 1 1

- HYDROXIDE Mg(OH)2 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1

100 - NITRATE MgNO3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1100

- SULPHATE MgSO4 dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1

100sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100

MALEIC ACID COOHCHCHCOOH nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 160 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 2 1MALIC ACID CH2CHOH(COOH)2 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1

60 1 1100

MERCURIC HgCl2 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CHLORIDE 60 1 1 1 1

100 - CYANIDE HgCN2 all 25 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

MERCUROUS NITRATE HgNO3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1

100MERCURY Hg 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1100

METHYL CH3COOCH3 100 25 1 1 3 2 - ACETATE 60 1 3

100 - ALCOHOL CH3OH nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

60 1 1 2 1 2100 2 1 2

- BROMIDE CH3Br 100 25 3 3 3 1 160 3 1

100 - CHLORIDE CH3Cl 100 25 3 1 3 1 2 3 2 2

60 3 3 1100 3 1 3

- ETHYLKETONE CH3COCH2CH3 all 25 3 1 1 2 3 1 360 3 2 2 3 3 3

100




m a t e r i a l s

METHYLAMINE CH3NH2 32 25 2 1 1 2 160 3 2100

METHYLENE CH2Cl2 100 25 3 3 3 1 3 2CHLORIDE 60 3 3 2 3

100 3 3 3METHYL CH3COOSO4 50 25 1 2 2 1 1 1 1SULPHORIC ACID 60 2 2 2 1

100 3 2 3 3100 25 1 3 3 1 1 2

60 2 3 3100 3 3 3

MILK 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1

MINERAL ACIDOULOUS nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1WATER 60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 1 1 1MOLASSES comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 2 1 1100 2 1 2 2

NAPHTA 100 25 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 160 3 3 3 1 1100

NAPHTALINE 100 25 1 1 3 1 2 3 3 160 2 3 1100 3 1 3

NICKEL NiCl3 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CHLORIDE 60 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 1 - NITRATE Ni(NO3)2 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1100 2 1

- SULPHATE NiSO4 dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 2 1 1100

sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1100

NITRIC ACID HNO3 anhydrous 25 3 3 2 3 160 3 3 3 3100 3 3 3 3

20 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 2 2 1 1 1100 3 1 1 2 1

40 25 1 2 1 1 1 160 1 2 3 1 1100 3 1 1 3 3

60 25 1 3 2 1 1 3 260 2 3 3 1 1 3 3100 3 1 1 3 3

98 25 3 3 3 1 3 3 360 3 3 3 1 3 3 3100 3 2 3 3 3

NITROBENZENE C6H5NO2 all 25 3 1 1 3 2 3 260 3 2 2 1 3 3 3100

OLEIC ACID C8H17CHCH(CH2)7CO2H comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 160 1 2 2 1100


m a t e r i a l s



OLEUM nd 25 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 160 3 3 3 3 3 3

100 - VAPOURS low 25 3 3 3 3 3 3 1

60 3 3 3 3 3100

hight 25 3 3 3 3 3 3 160 3 3 3 3 3

100OLIVE OIL comm 25 1 1 1 2 1

60 2 3 1 1 1100

OXALIC ACID HO2CCO2H 10 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 160 2 1 2 1 1 1

100 2 2 1 1sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

60 1 1 2 1 1 1100 3 3 1 1

OXYGEN O2 all 25 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 160 1 2 3 1 1

100OZONE O3 nd 25 1 2 3 1 1 3 1 1

60 2 3 3 2 3100

PALMITIC ACID CH3(CH2)14COOH 10 25 1 1 1 1 2 160 1 3 1 1

10070 25 1 1 1 2

60 1 3 3 1 3 1100

PARAFFIN nd 25 1 3 160 2 2 1 1

100 - EMULSION comm 25 1 2 3 1 1 1

60 1 2 3 1100

- OIL nd 25 1 1 160 1 3 1

100PERCHLORIC ACID HClO4 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1

60 2 1 1 1 3 1100

70 25 1 1 1 1 3 2 160 2 2 1 3 1

100PETROL 100 25 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 - REFINED 60 1 3 1

100 - UNREFINED 100 25 1 1 1 1 2 3 1

60 1 3 1100

PHENOL C6H5OH 1 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 - AQUEOUS SOLUTION 60 1 1 1

100 3 1 1≤90 25 2 1 1 1 1 3 1

60 3 3 1 1100 3 1 1

PHENYL HYDRAZINE C6H5NHNH2 all 25 3 2 2 1 3 3 160 3 2 2 1 3 2

100 - CHLORHYDRATE C6H5NHNH3Cl sat 25 1 1 1 1

60 3 3 3 2100




m a t e r i a l s

PHOSPHORIC H3PO4 ≤25 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 - ACID 60 2 1 1 1 3 1 1

100 1 1 2 1 1≤50 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 3 1 1100 1 1 2 2 1

≤85 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 1 2 1 1

100 1 1 2 - ANHYDRIDE P2O5 nd 25 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

60 2 1 1 3100

PHOSPHORUS PCl3 100 25 3 1 1 1 3 1TRICHLORIDE 60 3 1 3

100PHOTOGRAPHIC comm 25 1 1 1 1 - DEVELOPER 60 1 1 1

100 - EMULSION comm 25 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

PHTHALIC ACID C6H4(CO2H)2 50 25 1 1 1 1 160 3 1 1 1 1

100PICRIC ACID HOC6H2(NO2)3 1 25 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

60 1 1 3 1100

>1 25 3 1 3 1 1 1 160 3 1 3 1 2 2 1

100POTASSIUM K2CrO7 40 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - BICHROMATE 60 1 1 3

100 - BORATE K3BO3 sat 25 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1100

- BROMATE KBrO3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1

100 2 1 1 - BROMIDE KBr sat 25 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1100

- CARBONATE K2CO3 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 2 1

100 - CHLORIDE KCl sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 1100 2 1 1

- CHROMATE KCrO4 40 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1

100 - CYANIDE KCN sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 2 1100

- FERROCYANIDE K4Fe(CN)6.3H2O 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1

100 2 1 1 - FLUORIDE KF sat 25 1 1 1

60 1 1 1100

- HYDROXIDE KOH ≤60 25 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 160 2 1 1 2 1 3

100 1 3 1 - NITRATE KNO3 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1


m a t e r i a l s



- PERBORATE KBO3 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1

100 - PERMANGANATE KMnO4 10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 2 1100

- PERSULPHATE K2S2O8 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1

100 - SULPHATE K2SO4 sat 25 1 1 1 2 1

60 1 1 1 1 3100

PROPANE C3H8 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - GAS 60 1

100 - LIQUID 100 25 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 1

60 1100

PROPYL ALCOHOL C3H7OH 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 160 2 1 1 1 1

100PYRIDINE CH(CHCH)2N nd 25 3 1 2 1 3 3 3 3

60 3 2 2 3 3 3 3100

RAIN WATER 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 1 1 1SEA WATER 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1 1 1

SILICIC ACID H2SiO3 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1

100SILICONE OIL nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 3 2 1100

SILVER AgCN all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CYANIDE 60 1 1 1

100 - NITRATE AgNO9 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1100 2 1 1 2

- PLATING SOLUTION comm 25 1 1 1 160 1

100SOAP high 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - AQUEOUS SOLUTION 60 2 1

100SODIC LYE ≤60 25 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1100

SODIUM CH3COONa 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 - ACETATE 60 1 1 1 1 1

100 1 1 1 - BICARBONATE NaHCO3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1 1

- BISULPHITE NaHSO3 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 160 1 1 1 1 1 3

100 2 1 1 - BROMIDE NaBr sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 3100

- CARBONATE Na2CO3 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 2

100 2




m a t e r i a l s

- CHLORATE NaClO3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 2 1100

- CHLORIDE NaCl dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1 1100

sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1 1100 3 1 1

- CYANIDE NaCN all 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1100

- FERROCYANIDE Na4Fe(CN)6 sat 25 1 1 1 3 360 1 1100

- FLUORIDE NaF all 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 2 2100 3

- HYDROXIDE NaOH 60 25 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 2 1 3100 1 3 1 3

- HYPOCHLORITE NaOCl deb 25 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 160 2 2 1100

- HYPOSULPHITE Na2S3O3 nd 25 1 1 1 160 1 1100

- NITRATE NaNO3 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1100

- PERBORATE NaBO3H2O all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1100

- PHOSPHATE di Na2HPO4 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1

- PHOSPHATE tri Na3PO4 all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1 1

- SULPHATE Na2SO4 dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1100

sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1100

- SULPHIDE Na2S dil 25 1 1 1 2 1 1 160 2 1 1 2100

sat 25 1 1 1 2 1 1 160 1 1 1 2 1100

- SULPHITE NaSO3 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 2 1100

STANNIC CHLORIDE SnCl4 sat 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1100

STANNOUS CHLORIDE SnCl2 dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1100

STEARIC ACID CH3(CH2)16CO2H 100 25 1 2 1 1 1 160 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1100

SUGAR SYRUP high 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1100


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SULPHUR S 100 25 1 1 1 1 3 160 2 1 1

100 - DIOXIDE AQUEOUS SO2 sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1

60 2 3100

- DIOXIDE DRY all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1

100 3 1 1 - DIOXIDE LIQUID 100 25 2 1 3 1

60 3 2 3100

- TRIOXIDE SO3 100 25 2 3 3 1 260 2 3 3

100SULPHURIC ACID H2SO4 ≤10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1 2 1 1

≤75 25 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 160 2 2 2 1 3 1

100 2 1 2 3 2 1≤90 25 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 2 2 1 1100 3 1 3 1

≤96 25 2 2 3 1 1 2 160 3 2 3 2 3 3

100 3 3 3 3 - FUMING all 25 2 3 3 3 1

60 3 3 3 3100 3 3 3

- NITRIC AQUEOUS H2SO4+HNO3+H20 48/49/3 25 1 3 3 1 SOLUTION 60 2 3 3 1

100 3 150/50/0 25 2 3 3 1 1

60 3 3 3 1 1100 3 1

10/20/70 25 1 2 260 1 2 2

100TALLOW EMULSION comm 25 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 2 2100

TANNIC ACID C14H10O9 10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1

100TARTARIC ACID HOOC(CHOH)2COOH all 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1 1 2100

TETRACHLORO CHCl2CHCl2 nd 25 3 2 2 1 3 2 - ETHANE 60 3 3 3 2

100 - ETHYLENE CCl2CCl2 nd 25 3 2 2 1

60 3 3 3100

TETRAETHYLLEAD Pb(C2H5)4 100 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 2

100TETRAHYDROFURAN C4H8O all 25 3 2 2 1 3 3 3 2

60 3 3 3 2 3 3100 3 3 3 3

THIONYL CHLORIDE SOCl3 25 3 3 3 3 3 160

100THIOPHENE C4H4S 100 25 3 2 2 3 3

60 3 2 3 3100




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TOLUENE C6H5CH3 100 25 3 2 2 1 3 3 3 260 3 3 3 1 3 3 3100 3 1 3 3 3

TRANSFORMER OIL nd 25 1 1 1 3 160 2 2 2100

TRICHLOROACETIC CCl3COOH ≤50 25 1 1 1 2 2 2 3ACID 60 3 2 1 2 3

100TRICHLOROETHYLENE Cl2CCHCl 100 25 3 2 3 1 3 3 3 1

60 3 2 3 1 3 3100

TRIETHANOLAMINE N(CH2CH2OH)2 100 25 2 1 1 3 2 2 2 160 3 3100

TURPENTINE 100 25 2 2 3 1 160 2 3 3100

UREA CO(NH2)2 ≤10 25 1 1 1 1 1 1AQUEOUS SOLUTION 60 2 1 1 1 2

10033 25 1 1 1 1 1

60 2 1 1 1100

URINE nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1100

URIC ACID C5H4N4O3 10 25 1 160 2 2100

VASELINE OIL 100 25 1 1 1 1 3 160 3 2 2 1 3100

VINYL ACETATE CH3CO2CHCH2 100 25 3 1 3 2 160 3 3 3100 3 3

WHISKY comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1100

WINES comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1100 1

WINE VINEGAR comm 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 2 1 1 1 1 1100 1 1 1

ZINC ZnCl2 dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - CHLORIDE 60 1 1 1 1

100sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

60 1 1 1 1 1100 2 1 1

- CHROMATE ZnCrO4 nd 25 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1100

- CYANIDE Zn(CN)2 all 25 1 1 1 160 1 1100

- NITRATE Zn(NO3)2 nd 25 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1100

- SULPHATE ZnSO4 dil 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1100

sat 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 160 1 1 1 1 1100


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MaterialPerformanceAspects

Abrasion Resistance

The transmission of solids in eitherliquid or gaseous carriers in PE pipelinesresults in abrasion of the internal pipewalls, especially at points of highturbulence such as bends or junctions.

The high resistance to abrasion,flexibility, light weight, and robustness ofVinidex PE pipes, have led to theirwidespread use in applications such astransportation of slurries and minetailings.

Abrasion occurs as a result of frictionbetween the pipe wall and thetransported particles.

The actual amount and rate of abrasionof the pipe wall is determined by acombination of:

• the specific gravity of the solids

• the solids content in the slurry

• solid particle shape, hardness andsize

• fluid velocity

• PE pipe material grade

The interaction of these parametersmeans that any prediction of the rate ofabrasion wear can only proceed wheretesting of wear rates has been performedon the specific slurry under the proposedoperational conditions.

Under varying test conditions the relativeranking of different pipe materials maychange, and where possible testingshould be performed.

A comprehensive collection of casehistory data has been assembled byVinidex design engineers for particularapplications, and this information isavailable on request.

In general terms, PE pipes have superiorabrasion resistance to steel, ductile iron,FRP, asbestos and fibre reinforcedcement pipes, providing a more costeffective solution for abrasive slurryinstallations.

Laboratory test programs have beenperformed in the UK, Germany and USAto obtain relative wear comparisons forvarious materials using sliding androtating pipe surfaces.

The results of test programs using theDarmstadt (Germany) method ofKirschmer and reported by Meldt(Hoechst AG) for a slurry of quartz sand/gravel water with a solids content 46%by volume and a flow velocity of 0.36m/sare shown in Figure 2.2.

These were performed across a range ofmaterials and show the excellentabrasion resistance of PE pipe materials.

Similarly, Boothroyde and Jacobs (BHRAPR 1448) performed closed loop testsusing iron ore slurry in a concentrationrange of 5 to 10% and ranked PE aheadof mild steel and asbestos cement inabrasion resistance.

For most grades, the difference inabrasion resistance between MDPE(PE80B) and HDPE (PE80C and PE100)is not significant. However, Vinidexoffers grades which are specificallyselected to maximise abrasionresistance, whilst also maximisingpressure rating and crack growthresistance.

The design of fittings involving change offlow direction is critical in slurry lines.The lower the rate of change of direction,the lower the abrasion rate. For bends, alarge centreline radius must be used.Where possible, a radius of at least 20times the pipe diameter should be used,along with a long straight lead-in lengthcontaining no joints.

In practice, the effective lifetime of thePE pipeline can be increased by usingdemountable joints to periodically rotatethe PE pipe sections to distribute theabrasion wear evenly around thecircumference of the pipe.

Figure 2.2Comparative AbrasionRates of Pipe Materials

AsbestosCement

200 400 600

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

Abra

sion

(mm

)

Number of Load Cycles (000)

Fibreglass

Concrete

PVCVit Clay

HDPE

00


WeatheringWeathering of plastics occurs by aprocess of surface degradation, oroxidation, due to a combined effect ofultra violet radiation, increasedtemperature, and moisture when pipesare stored in exposed locations.

All Vinidex PE pipe systems containantioxidants, stabilisers and pigments toprovide protection under Australianconstruction conditions.

Black PE pipes contain carbon blackwhich act as both a pigment and an ultraviolet stabiliser, and these pipes requireno additional protection for externalstorage and use.

Other colours such as white, blue, yellowor lilac do not possess the same stabilityas the black pigmented systems and theperiod of exposure should be limited toone year for optimum retention ofproperties. With these colour systemsthe external surface oxidation layersdevelop at a faster rate than those incarbon black stabilised PE pipes.

For exposure periods longer than oneyear, additional protection such ascovering should be adopted.

PermeationPermeation of PE pipe systems fromexternal sources may occur when thesurrounding soils are contaminated.

Organic compounds of the non polar,low molecular type are those whichpermeate most rapidly through the PEpipe walls. Accordingly, where materialssuch as aliphatic hydrocarbons,chlorinated hydrocarbons and alkylatedbenzenes are encountered, considerationto impermeable ducting should be given.

Where contamination is suspected, soilsampling should be performed and in thecase of potable water transmission lines,protection to the PE pipes should beprovided where contamination is found.

Food Contact ApplicationsWhere the pipeline system is used forfood processing or transport purposes,Vinidex PE pipes can be supplied usingPE materials complying with AS 2070 -Plastics for Use in Food ContactApplications. In these applications theadvice of Vinidex engineers should beobtained as to the effect of the systemon food quality, and the most appropriatejointing systems to prevent detention ofthe food materials through the pipesystem.

Biological Resistance PE pipes may be subject to damagefrom biological sources such as ants orrodents. The resistance to attack isdetermined by the hardness of the PEused, the geometry of the PE surfaces,and the conditions of the installation.

Small diameter irrigation applicationsusing LDPE materials may be attackedby ants or termites due to the relativelythin wall sections and the hardness ofthe LDPE. In these instances the sourceof the ants should be treated by normalinsecticide techniques.

Both MDPE and HDPE material typeshave a higher hardness value than LDPE,and together with the thicker pipe wallsections used in PE63, PE80, and PE100applications provide a generally resistantsolution. In small diameter pipes, thethin wall sections may be damaged bytermites in extreme cases.

However damage often ascribed totermite attack in PE has subsequentlybeen found to be due to other sources ofmechanical damage.

PE pipe systems are generally unaffectedby biological organisms in both land, andmarine applications, and the paraffinicnature of the PE pipe surfaces retardsthe build up of marine growths inservice.

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contents

Summary 3

Typical Applications 4

Water Supply 4

Mine Tailings and Slurry Lines 4

Above Ground Pipelines 4

Gas Distribution 5

Submarine Pipelines 5

Relining & Rehabilitation 5

Industrial and Chemical Pipelines 6

Compressed Air 6

DWV Drainage and Trade Waste 6

Stormwater Drainage 7

Communications 7

Protective Conduits for Cables 7

Rural and Irrigation 8

Driplines 8

Aquaculture – Fish Cages 8

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applications

SummaryThe success and the continued high levelof growth in the application ofpolyethylene for piping systems has notcome about by chance. Polyethyenesystems offer significant advantagesover ‘traditional’ iron, steel and cementsystems.

Primarily, the material is free fromcorrosion in all ground conditions and itsflexibility allows it to withstand groundmovement. Corrosion and joint leakageare prevalent in iron and cementsystems, usually within desired lifetimes.Polyethylene offers the solution toavoiding the premature failure ofpipelines in such materials.

Polyethylene is basically chemically inertand therefore, unlike iron or cement, willbe unaffected by acidic soil conditions orother corrosion inducing conditions. Noprotective layers or finishing processesare required, thus avoiding additionalexpense and further potential risk offailure.

The flexibility of polyethylene is a keyproperty which has greatly enhanced thevalue of the material to the pipelineengineer. Apart from the value inallowing substantial cost savings duringinstallation, a polyethylene system hasan inherent resistance to the effects ofground movement from temperaturefluctuation or instability. Polyethylenegas and water systems have been theonly systems to survive majorearthquakes such as those whichoccurred in Kobe, Japan in 1995.Polyethylene systems can be fusionwelded, so unlike rubber ring type jointsor other mechanical systems, there is norisk of leakage as a result of jointdistortion. Systems are fully end loadbearing and costly anchorage is notrequired at junctions and bends. Rootpenetration is not a problem.

The flexibility of PE pipe allows it to becoiled and supplied in long lengths,avoiding frequent joints and fittings. Thisflexibility and low weight has alsoresulted in the development of costsaving installation techniques reducingdisturbance to the public and theenvironment. Long lengths can be pulledthrough holes below the ground boredby mechanical moles, avoiding the needfor open cut trenches. The material lendsitself readily to renovation by insertion asa lining into old, leaking pipelines,offering further cost saving solutions tothe water and gas engineer.

The low friction bores are not subject toscale buildup. The material is biologicallyinert. Polyethylene can be colour codedto suit the end application. Typically bluefor water and yellow for gas, or by colourstripes on black pipe.

The polyethylene pipeline system hasbeen developed as an integrated pipeand fitting system. It has a track recordof high reliability over a period nowapproaching 50 years. There is no costpenalty in obtaining these advantages,indeed the PE system is cost effectivewith a long maintenance free lifetime andlow wholelife costs, and the installedsystem costs are often less than fortraditional materials.

To summarise, the principal advantagesof polyethylene piping systems are:

• Flexibility

• Chemical resistance

• Fusion welded jointing

• Resistance to ground movementand end load

• Cost effective installation techniques

• High impact strength

• Abrasion resistance

• High flow capacity

• Weathering resistance

• Low whole life costs

• Long lengths


applications

Above GroundPipelines

• Ultra-violet (UV) resistance


PE pipe is widely used in above groundapplications, particularly in demandingconditions typical of mining and ruralregions.

Water Supply

• Long life, corrosion resistant

• High water quality

10kms of 450mm PE100 pipe deliverswater to Stratford Power Station, NewZealand.

Mine Tailings &Slurry Lines

• Abrasion and UV resistance


PE pipes are an ideal solution for slurrysystems, pit dewatering and chemicaltreatment applications in miningoperations.


applications

Gas Distribution

• Long life

• Corrosion resistance

A new 250mm gas main installed inMelbourne’s CBD did not greatlyinterfere with traffic or pedestrians, asinstallation time was reduced by 40%.

Relining & Rehabilitation

• Long lengths and minimal disruption


Sliplining and pipe bursting with longlengths of PE pipes provide minimaldisruption to existing water and sewersystems and the local community.

Submarine Pipelines

• Lightweight , corrosion resistance

• Superior flow characteristics

A 1000mm seamless effluent PE pipelinewas floated and then sunk into place onthis Gold Coast river bed.


applications

Compressed Air

• Easy, clean, quick & safe installation


Vinidexair high strength PE pipingsystem is a proven performer inindustries requiring compressed airlines.

Industrial &Chemical Pipelines

• A range of fittings solutions

• Excellent chemical resistance

PE pipe systems are installed in difficultto access industrial situations.

DWV Drainage& Trade Waste

• Smooth bore

• Excellent chemical and abrasionresistance

PE pipe is increasingly used fortransporting industrial, laboratory andtrade waste.


applications

Protective Conduitsfor Cables

• Flexibility

• Durability

Nearly 14kms of PE pipe was specifiedas Cable Sheathing in the landmarkAnzac Bridge, Sydney.

Stormwater Drainage

• Resistance to ground movement

• Ease of on-site jointing of largediameter pipe

1000mm PE pipes were joined aboveground and hands-free lowered into an 8metre trench in unstable ground withheavy gases present.

Communications

• Flexibility

• Long coil lengths

Cablecon conduit is a value-addedducting solution supplied pre-lubricatedand with a pre-installed draw rope.


Rural and Irrigation

• High resistance to impact andweathering

• Flexibility and ease of jointing

PE pipes are widely used for stockwatering, watermains, irrigation systemsand reticulation of elevated temperatureartesian bore water.

Aquaculture – Fish Cages

• Flexibility and ease of fabrication


Salmon farming cages in Tasmaniautilise the flotation properties of PE pipe.

Dripline

• Water efficient

• Cost effective long term irrigation

Ecodrip regular and pressurecompensated (PC) dripline: available in avariety of wall thicknesses for cropsincluding grapes, olives, vegetables,orchards, flowers, sugar cane, cotton etc.

applications

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contents

Pipe Selection 3

Pipe Dimensions 4

Allowable Operating Pressure 5

Temperature Influences 7

Service Lifetimes 7

Pipe Design for Variable Operating Conditions 8

E Modulus 10

Selection of Wall Thickness for Special Applications 10

Hydraulic Design 11

Flow Chart Worked Examples 13

Part Full Flow 15

Resistance Coefficients 16

Flow Charts 17-26

Surge and Fatigue 27

Celerity 28

Slurry Flow 29

Pipe Wear 30

Maintenance and Operation 31

Fittings 31

Pneumatic Flow 32

System Design Guidelines for the Selection of Vinidexair Compressed Air Pipelines 33

Expansion And Contraction 35

External Pressure Resistance 36

Trench Design 37

Allowable Bending Radius 38

Deflection Questionnaire – FAX BACK 39

Deflection Questionnaire – Vinidex locations 40

Thrust Block Supports 41

Electrical Conductivity 43

Vibration 43

Heat Sources 43

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Pipe SelectionVinidex PE pipes are available in acomprehensive range of sizes up to1000mm diameter, and pressure classesin accordance with the requirements ofAS/NZS 4130 - Polyethylene (PE) pipesfor pressure applications.

Additional sizes and pressure classes toAS/NZS 4130 requirements are addedfrom time to time and subject tominimum quantity requirements, pipesmade to specific sizes, lengths orpressure classes are available.

The Standard AS/NZS 4130 includes arange of PE material designations basedon the Minimum Required Stress (MRS),and classified as PE63, PE80, andPE100. When pipes are made to thesame dimensions, but from differentrated PE materials, then the pipes willhave different pressure ratings.

The relationship between the dimensionsof the pipes, the PE materialclassification and the working pressurerating are as shown in Table 4.1.

For simplicity, the dimensions of the pipehave been referred in terms of theStandard Dimension Ratio (SDR) where:

Outside DiameterSDR =

Wall Thickness

Table 4.1 Comparison of SDR & Pressure Ratings (PN)

SDR 41 33 26 21 17 13.6 11 9 7.4

PE80 PN3.2 PN4 - PN6.3 PN8 PN10 PN12.5 PN16 PN20

PE100 PN4 - PN6.3 PN8 PN10 PN12.5 PN16 PN20 PN25

Notes:

PE Long term rupture stress at 20°C (MPa x 10) to which a minimum design factoris applied to obtain the 20°C hydrostatic design hoop stress.

PN Pipe pressure rating at 20°C (MPa x10).

SDR Nominal ratio of outside diameter to wall thickness.


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Pipe DimensionsTable 4.2 PE Pipe Dimensions AS/NZS 4130

Nom

inal

Size DN

SDR

41SD

R 33

SDR

26SD

R 21

SDR

17SD

R 13

.6SD

R 11

SDR

9SD

R 7.

4M

in. W

allTh

ickne

ss(m

m)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

Min

. Wall

Thick

ness

(mm

)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

Min

. Wall

Thick

ness

(mm

)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

Min

. Wall

Thick

ness

(mm

)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

Min

. Wall

Thick

ness

(mm

)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

Min

. Wall

Thick

ness

(mm

)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

Min

. Wall

Thick

ness

(mm

)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

Min

. Wall

Thick

ness

(mm

)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

Min

. Wall

Thick

ness

(mm

)

Mea

nI.D

.(m

m)

161.

613

1.6

131.

613

1.6

131.

613

1.6

131.

613

1.8

122.

211

201.

617

1.6

171.

617

1.6

171.

617

1.6

171.

916

2.3

152.

814

251.

622

1.6

221.

622

1.6

221.

622

1.9

212.

320

2.8

193.

518

321.

629

1.6

291.

629

1.6

291.

928

2.4

272.

926

3.6

244.

423

401.

637

1.6

371.

637

1.9

362.

435

3.0

343.

732

4.5

315.

528

501.

647

1.6

472.

046

2.4

453.

044

3.7

424.

640

5.6

386.

935

631.

660

2.0

592.

458

3.0

573.

855

4.7

535.

851

7.1

488.

645

751.

971

2.3

702.

969

3.6

674.

566

5.5

636.

861

8.4

5810

.353

902.

286

2.8

843.

583

4.3

815.

478

6.6

768.

273

10.1

6912

.365

110

2.7

105

3.4

103

4.3

101

5.3

996.

696

8.1

9310

.089

12.3

8415

.178

125

3.1

119

3.9

117

4.8

115

6.0

113

7.4

110

9.2

106

11.4

101

14.0

9617

.189

140

3.5

133

4.3

131

5.4

129

6.7

126

8.3

123

10.3

118

12.7

114

15.7

108

19.2

99

160

4.0

152

4.9

150

6.2

148

7.7

144

9.5

140

11.8

136

14.6

130

17.9

123

21.9

114

180

4.4

171

5.5

169

6.9

166

8.6

163

10.7

158

13.3

153

16.4

145

20.1

138

24.6

128

200

4.9

190

6.2

188

7.7

184

9.6

180

11.9

175

14.7

170

18.2

162

22.4

154

27.3

143

225

5.5

215

6.9

211

8.6

207

10.8

203

13.4

198

16.6

191

20.5

183

25.1

173

30.8

161

250

6.2

238

7.7

235

9.6

230

11.9

225

14.8

219

18.4

212

22.7

203

27.9

192

34.2

179

280

6.9

267

8.6

263

10.7

258

13.4

253

16.6

246

20.6

238

25.4

228

31.3

215

38.3

200

315

7.7

300

9.7

296

12.1

290

15.0

285

18.7

278

23.2

268

28.6

256

35.2

242

43.0

226

355

8.7

338

10.9

333

13.6

328

16.9

320

21.1

311

26.1

301

32.2

289

39.6

273

48.5

255

400

9.8

380

12.3

376

15.3

370

19.1

362

23.7

351

29.4

340

36.3

326

44.7

307

54.6

287

450

11.0

429

13.8

422

17.2

415

21.5

406

26.7

395

33.1

382

40.9

366

50.2

347

61.5

322

500

12.3

476

15.3

470

19.1

462

23.9

452

29.6

440

36.8

424

45.4

407

55.8

384

--

560

13.7

534

17.2

526

21.4

518

26.7

506

33.2

494

41.2

475

50.8

455

--

--

630

15.4

600

19.3

592

24.1

582

30.0

570

37.3

554

46.3

535

57.2

512

--

--

710

17.4

676

21.8

667

27.2

656

33.9

641

42.1

624

52.2

603

--

--

--

800

19.6

762

24.5

752

30.6

739

38.1

723

47.4

704

58.8

679

--

--

--

900

22.0

858

27.6

846

34.4

831

42.9

814

53.5

791

--

--

--

--

1000

24.5

953

30.6

940

38.2

924

47.7

904

59.3

880

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AllowableOperating Pressure

Hydrostatic Design Basis

Vinidex pipes manufactured to AS/NZS4130, Series 1 have wall thickness andpressure ratings determined by theBarlow formula as follows:

T = minimum wall thickness (mm)P = normal working pressure

of pipe (MPa)D = minimum mean OD (mm)S = hydrostatic design stress

at 20°C (MPa)See Table 4.2.

Hydrostatic Design Stress

The design of AS/NZS 4130 pipes hasbeen based on the static workingpressure operating continuously at themaximum value for the entire lifetime ofthe pipeline.

The value of maximum hoop stress usedin the selection of the pipe wall thicknessis known as the Hydrostatic DesignStress (S). This value is dependent uponthe type of PE material being used andthe pipe material service temperature. InAS/NZS 4131, materials are classified forlong term strength by the designationMinimum Required Strength (MRS).

The MRS is the value resulting fromextrapolation of short and long termtests to a 50 year point at 20°C.

Note: See Figure 2.1 for typical stressregression curves.

Table 4.3 Hydrostatic Design Stress andMinimum Required Strength – Values

Material Designation Minimum Required Strength Hydrostatic Design Stress(MRS) MPa (S) MPa

PE63 5.0 6.3

PE80 6.3 8.0

PE100 8.0 10.0

These standard values are polymerdependent and long term properties foreach pipe grade material are establishedby long term testing to the requirementsof ISO/DIS 9080 by the polymerproducers. Individual PE grades mayexhibit different characteristics and PEmaterials can be provided with enhancedspecific properties. In these cases theadvice of Vinidex engineers should beobtained.

Maximum AllowableOperating Pressure

where

MAOP is the maximum allowableoperating pressure in MPa.

PN is the pipe classification inaccordance with AS/NZS 4130.

F is the Design Factor.

For example, if the minimum value of F ischosen (F = 1.25), a PN10 pipe will havea MAOP of 1.0 MPa at 20°C.

T =PD

2S + P

S =MRS

F

MAOP =PN x 0.125

F

The Hydrostatic Design Stress (S) isobtained by application of a Design orSafety Factor (F) to the MRS.

See Table 4.3.

The specific value selected for theDesign Factor depends on a number ofvariables, including the nature of thetransmitted fluid, the location of thepipeline, and the risk of third partydamage.

The wall thickness values for Series 1pipes to AS/NZS 4130 were derivedusing a value of 1.25 for F, this being theminimum value applicable.

AS/NZS 4131 specifics MRS values of6.3 MPa, 8.0 MPa and 10.0 MPa for thegrades designated as PE63, PE80 andPE100 respectively.

The relationship between the S and MRSstandard values in AS/NZS 4131 is asshown in Table 4.3.


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Table 4.6 Design Factors – Gas Pipes

Installation Conditions Design Factor Value

Fluid type Natural Gas f0 2.0

LPG 2.2

Pipe Form Straight length f1 1.0

Coils 1.2

Soil Temperature (Av. °C) -10 < t < 0 f2 1.2

0 < t < 20 1.0

20 < t < 30 1.1

30 < t < 35 1.3

Designation Distribution f3 1.0

Transport 0.9

Rapid Crack Resistance f4 1.0

Population density & area loading

Open field f5 0.9

Less trafficed roads in inbuilt areas 1.05

Heavy trafficed roads in inbuilt areas 1.15

Roads in populated area 1.20

Roads in industrial area 1.25

Private area habitation 1.05

Private area industry 1.20

Note: Where factor values are not listed, consult with Vinidex engineers forrecommendations.

Where installation applications are usedto carry fluids other than water, thenanother value of the Design Factor mayneed to be selected. The value selectedwill depend on both the nature of thefluid being carried and the location of thepipeline installation. For specificinstallations, the advice of Vinidexengineers should be obtained.

In the case of gas pipes in AS/NZS 4130,both Series 2 and Series 3, a DesignFactor ranging between F = 2.0 andF = 4.0 applies depending on the specificinstallation conditions; see Table 4.6.

Table 4.4Typical Design Factors

Pipeline Application Design Factor

20°C F

Water Supply 1.25

Natural Gas 2.0

Compressed Air 2.0

LPG 2.2

Where the Design Factor is varied, thenthe MAOP for the particular Series 1 pipePN rating can be calculated as follows:

In the particular case of gas distribution,then the type of gas, and the pipelineinstallation conditions need to beconsidered. In this case the DesignFactor is a combination of a number ofsub factors (fx) which must be factoredtogether to give the final value for F suchthat:

F = f0 x f1 x f2 x f3 x f4 x f5

MAOP =PN x 0.125

F

Table 4.5 PE Pipe Pressure Ratings

PN Rating Number Nominal Working Pressure

MPa Head MetresPN 3.2 0.32 32

PN 4 0.40 40PN 6.3 0.63 63PN 8 0.80 80PN 10 1.00 100PN 12.5 1.25 125PN 16 1.60 160PN 20 2.00 200PN 25 2.50 250


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TemperatureInfluencesThe physical properties of Vinidex PEpipes are related to a standard referencetemperature of 20°C. Where physicalproperty values are quoted to ISO andDIN Standard test methods, these are forthe 20°C condition, unless otherwisequoted. Wherever PE pipelines operate atelevated temperatures, the pressureratings (PN) must be revised.

The temperature to be considered for there rating is the pipe material servicetemperature, and the actual operatingconditions for each specific installationmust be evaluated.

For long length installations atemperature gradient will exist along thelength of the pipe line. This gradient willbe dependent upon site conditions, andthe fluid being carried will approach theambient temperature of the surrounds.

The rate of temperature loss will bedetermined by inlet temperature, fluidflow rate, soil conductivity, ambienttemperature and depth of burial. Asthese factors are specific to eachinstallation, the temperature gradientcalculations are complex and in order toassist the designer, Vinidex havedeveloped computer software to predictthe temperature gradient along thepipeline.

This is available on request to Vinidexdesign engineers.

Service LifetimesThe design basis used in AS/NZS 4130for PN rating of PE pipes to determinethe minimum wall thickness for eachdiameter and PN rating provides for thesteady and continuous application of themaximum allowable working pressureover an arbitrary period of 50 years.

The selection of the long termhydrostatic design stress value (HDS) isdependent on the specific grade of PEand the pipe material servicetemperature. For the grades of PEmaterials contained in AS/NZS 4131the specific values are contained inTable 4.3.

As these values are polymer dependent,individual grades may exhibit differentcharacteristics and materials can beprovided with enhanced properties forcrack resistance or elevated temperatureperformance. In these cases the adviceof Vinidex design engineers should beobtained.

Vinidex PE pipes are continually tested incombinations of elevated temperature(80°C water conditions) and pressure toensure compliance with specificationrequirements.

The adoption of a 50 year design life inAS/NZS 4130 to establish a value of theHDS is arbitrary, and does not relate tothe actual service lifetime of the pipeline.

Where pipelines are used for applicationssuch as water supply, where economicevaluations such as present valuecalculations are performed, the lifetimesof PE lines designed and operated withinthe AS guidelines may be regarded as70–100 years for the purpose of thecalculations. Any lifetime values beyondthese figures are meaningless, as theassumptions made in other parts of theeconomic evaluations outweigh theeffect of pipe lifetime.

The grades of PE specified in AS/NZS4131 are produced by differentpolymerisation methods, and as suchhave different responses to temperaturevariations.

Pipe Classification (PN) is based oncontinuous operation at 20°C and thepressure rating will be reduced forhigher temperatures. In addition, as PEis an oxidising material, the lifetime ofsome grades will be limited by elevatedtemperature operation. Table 4.7 givestemperature rerating data for Vinidexpipes made to AS/NZS 4130.

In these tables, allowable workingpressures are derived from ISO 13761*and assume continuous operation at thetemperatures listed.

Extrapolation limit is maximum allowableextrapolation time in years, based ondata analysis in accordance with ISO/DIS9080**, and at least two years of test at80°C for PE80B and PE100. Actualproduct life may well be in excess ofthese values.

The performance of compounds used inthe manufacture of Vinidex pipes toAS/NZS 4130 has been verified byappropriate data analysis.

In addition, Vinidex offers pipes madefrom specialised compounds forparticular applications, such as elevatedtemperature use.

Contact Vinidex engineers for specialrequirements.

Note:

* Plastics pipes and fittings – pressurereduction factors for polyethylenepipeline systems for use attemperatures above 20°C.

** Plastics piping and ducting systems –determination of long-termhydrostatic strength ofthermoplastics materials in pipe formby extrapolation.


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Pipe Design forVariableOperationalConditionsThe following examples assist in thedesign and selection of polyethylenepipes for variable operating conditions

Given Operating Conditions

Pressure/Temperature/Time Relationship

Determine

Material

Class of pipe

Life

Steps

1. Assume a material

2. Determine Class from

Temperature Rating Table 4.7

Note: For brief periods at elevatedtemperature it may be appropriate todecrease the safety factor to a value of x,i.e. multiply the working pressure by:

3. By the following process,

assess whether life is ‘used up’

For each combination of time andtemperature, estimate the proportion oflife ‘used up’ by using the time/temperature relationships in the table.

If the proportion is less than unity, thematerial is satisfactory.

1 25.x

The data in the tables are obtained fromthe use of ISO 13761 and ISO/DIS 9080,and are appropriate for compoundstypically used by Vinidex.

Example

Pumped system normally working at amaximum head, including surge of 60m.At startup, the mean pipe walltemperature is 55°C, dropping to 35°Cafter 1 hour. Pump operation is for 10hours per day, with a system life of 15years.

1. Assume PE 80B

2. Determine Pipe Class

The worst situation is operation at 55°C.

From Table 4.7, PN10 pipe at 55°C hasan allowable working head of 60m.

PN10 pipe is therefore satisfactory.

3. Determine Life

Total time at 55°C

= 1 x 365 x 15 = 5475h = 0.625y.

From Table 4.7, Lmin for 55°C is 24 years,therefore proportion of time used is:

Total time at 35°C

= 9 x 365 x 15 = 49275h = 5.625y.

From the table, Lmin for 35°C is 100 years,therefore proportion of time used is:

Total proportion is 8.2% of life used in15 years (6.25 years actual operation).

0.62524

= 0.026 = 2.6%

5.625100

= 0.056 = 5.6%


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PE80B

Extrapolation Permissible System Operating Head (m)Temp Limit PN 3.2 PN 4 PN 6.3 PN 8 PN 10 PN 12.5 PN 16 PN20

°C Years20 200 32 40 63 80 100 125 160 20025 100 30 38 59 75 94 117 150 18830 100 28 35 55 70 88 109 140 17535 100 26 32 50 64 80 100 128 16040 100 24 30 47 60 75 94 120 15045 60 22 28 44 56 70 88 112 14050 36 21 26 41 52 65 81 104 13055 24 19 24 38 48 60 75 96 12060 12 18 23 35 45 56 70 90 11365 8 17 21 33 42 53 66 84 10570 5 16 20 31 39 49 61 78 9875 2 14 18 28 36 45 56 72 9080 2 13 17 26 33 41 52 66 83

PE80C

Extrapolation Permissible System Operating Head (m)Temp Limit PN 3.2 PN 4 PN 6.3 PN 8 PN 10 PN 12.5 PN 16 PN20

°C Years20 50 32 40 63 80 100 125 160 20025 50 29 36 57 72 90 113 144 18030 30 26 33 51 65 81 102 130 16335 18 23 29 46 58 73 91 116 14540 12 20 25 39 50 63 78 100 12545 6 18 23 35 45 56 70 90 113

PE100

Extrapolation Permissible System Operating Head (m)Temp Limit PN 3.2 PN 4 PN 6.3 PN 8 PN 10 PN 12.5 PN 16 PN20 PN25

°C Years20 200 32 40 63 80 100 125 160 200 25025 100 30 38 59 75 94 117 150 188 23330 100 28 35 55 70 88 109 140 175 21835 100 26 32 50 64 80 100 128 160 20040 100 24 30 47 60 75 94 120 150 18545 60 22 28 44 56 70 88 112 140 17550 36 21 26 41 52 65 81 104 130 16355 24 19 24 38 48 60 75 96 120 15060 12 18 23 35 45 56 70 90 113 14065 8 17 21 33 42 53 66 84 105 13070 5 16 20 31 39 49 61 78 98 12075 2 14 18 28 36 45 56 72 90 11380 2 13 17 26 33 41 52 66 83 105

Table 4.7 Temperature Rating Tables


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E ModulusThe E modulus of polyethylene varieswith temperature, duration of loading,stress, and the particular grade ofmaterial.

However, in order to facilitateengineering calculations, it is generallyappropriate to group materials intocategories and adopt ‘typical’ values of E.

Table 4.8 lists E values in MPa forPE80B (MDPE), PE80C (HDPE), andPE100 (HDPE).

PE 80B

Temp °C 3 min 1h 5h 24h 1y 20y 50y0 1050 830 740 650 410 320 300

20 700 550 490 430 270 215 20040 530 410 370 320 200 160 15060 400 300 280 250 160 - -

PE 80C

Temp °C 3 min 1h 5h 24h 1y 20y 50y0 1080 850 740 660 400 320 300

20 750 590 520 460 280 220 20540 470 370 320 290 180 140 13060 210 170 150 130 80 - -

PE 100

Temp °C 3 min 1h 5h 24h 1y 20y 50y0 1380 1080 950 830 520 410 380

20 950 750 660 580 360 280 26040 700 550 490 430 270 210 19060 530 420 370 320 200 - -

Table 4.8 E Values (MPa)

Selection of WallThickness forSpecialApplicationsFor a required nominal diameter (DN)and working pressure, the necessarywall thickness for special applicationsmay be calculated using the Barlowformula:

where

t = minimum wall thickness (mm)

P = maximum working pressure (MPa)

DN = nominal outside diameter (mm)

S = design hoop stress (MPa)

where

F = design factor,typically 1.25 for water

Example

P = 900kPa = 0.9MPa

DN = 630

MRS = 10 (PE100)

F = 1.25

tP DNS P

=+

..2

SMRS

F= S MPa= =10

1 258 0

..

tx

mm=+

=0 9 63016 0 9

33 6.

..


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Hydraulic Design

Design Basis

Vinidex Polyethylene (PE) pipes offeradvantages to the designer due to thesmooth internal bores which aremaintained over the working lifetime ofthe pipelines. The surface energycharacteristics of PE inhibit the build upof deposits on the internal pipe surfacesthereby retaining the maximum boredimensions and flow capacities.

The flow charts presented in this sectionrelate the combinations of pipediameters, flow velocities and head losswith discharge of water in PE pipelines.These charts have been developed forthe flow of water through the pipes.Where fluids other than water are beingconsidered, the charts may not beapplicable due to the flow properties ofthese different fluids. In these cases theadvice of Vinidex engineers should beobtained.

There are a number of flow formulae incommon use which have either atheoretical or empirical background.However, only the Hazen-Williams andColebrook-White formulae areconsidered in this section.

Hazen - Williams

The original Hazen-Williams formula waspublished in 1920 in the form:

v = C1 r0.63 s0.54 0.001-0.04

where

C1 = Hazen-Williams roughnesscoefficient

r = hydraulic radius (ft)

s = hydraulic gradient

Colebrook - White

The development from first principles ofthe Darcy-Weisbach formula results inthe expression

where

and

f = Darcy friction factor

H = head loss due to friction (m)

D = pipe internal diameter (m)

L = pipe length (metres)

v = flow velocity (m/s)

g = gravitational acceleration(9.81 m/s2)

R = Reynolds Number

This is valid for the laminar flow region(R 2000), however, as most pipeapplications are likely to operate in thetransition zone between smooth and fullturbulence, the transition functiondeveloped by Colebrook-White isnecessary to establish the relationshipbetween f and R.

where

k = Colebrook-White roughnesscoefficient (m)

The appropriate value for PE pipes is:

k = 0.007 x 10 -3 m

= 0.007 mm

This value provides for the range ofpipe diameters, and water flowvelocities encountered in normalpipeline installations.

HfLvD g

=2

2

fR

= 64

12

3 72 51

1 2 10 1 2f

kD Rf/ /

log.

.= − +

The variations inherent with diameterchanges are accounted for by theintroduction of the coefficient C2 so that

C2 = C1 r0.02

Adoption of a Hazen-Williams roughnesscoefficient of 155 results in the followingrelationship for discharge in Vinidex PEpipes

Q = 4.03 x 10-5 D2.65 H0.54

where

Q = discharge (litres/second)

D = internal diameter (mm)

H = head loss (metres/100 metreslength of pipe)

Flow charts for pipe systems using theHazen - Williams formula have been inoperation in Australia for over 30 years.The charts calculate the volumes ofwater transmitted through pipelines ofvarious materials, and have been provenin practical installations.


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Head Loss in Fittings

Wherever a change to pipe cross section,or a change in the direction of flowoccurs in a pipeline, energy is lost andthis must be accounted for in thehydraulic design.

Under normal circumstances involvinglong pipelines these head losses aresmall in relation to the head losses dueto pipe wall friction.

However, geometry and inlet/exitcondition head losses may be significantin short pipe runs or in complexinstallations where a large number offittings are included in the design.

The general relationship for head lossesin fittings may be expressed as:

where

H = head loss (m)

V = velocity of flow (m/s)

K = head loss coefficient

g = gravitational acceleration(9.81 m/s2)

The value of the head loss coefficient Kis dependent on the particular geometryof each fitting, and values for specificcases are listed in Table 4.9.

The total head loss in the pipelinenetwork is then obtained by addingtogether the calculations performed foreach fitting in the system, the head lossin the pipes, and any other design headlosses.

Worked Example

What is the head loss occurring in a250mm equal tee with the flow in themain pipeline at a flow velocity of 2 m/s?

where

K = 0.35 (Table 4.9)

V = 2 m/s

g = 9.81 m/s

If the total system contains 15 teesunder the same conditions, then the totalhead loss in the fittings is 15 x 0.07 =1.05 metres.

Flow Variations

The flow charts presented for PE pipesare based on a number of assumptions,and variations to these standardconditions may require evaluation as tothe effect on discharge.

Water Temperature

The charts are based on a watertemperature of 20°C. A watertemperature increase above this value,results in a decrease in viscosity of thewater, with a corresponding increase indischarge ( or reduced head loss )through the pipeline.

An allowance of approximately 1%increase in the water discharge must bemade for each 3°C increase intemperature above 20°C. Similarly, adecrease of approximately 1% indischarge occurs for each 3°C stepbelow 20°C water temperature.

Pipe Dimensions

The flow charts presented in this sectionare based on mean pipe dimensions ofSeries 1 pipes made to AS/NZS 4130 PEpipes for Pressure applications.

Surface Roughness

The roughness coefficients adopted forVinidex PE pipes result fromexperimental programs performed inEurope and the USA, and follow therecommendations laid down inAustralian Standard AS2200 - DesignCharts for Water Supply and Sewerage.

H KVg

=

2

2

H KVg

=

2

2

H = ××

0 35 22 9 81

2..


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Flow ChartWorked Examples

Example 1 - Gravity Main(refer Figure 4.1)

A flow of water of 32 litres/second isrequired to flow from a storage tanklocated on a hill 50 metres above anoutlet. The tank is located 4.5 km awayfrom the outlet.

Hence the information available is :

Q = 32 l/s

Head available = 50 metres

Length of pipeline = 4500 metres

Minimum PN rating of pipe available towithstand the 50 m static head is PN6.3.

Head loss per 100 m length of pipe is :

Use Table 4.1 to select the SDR rating ofPN6.3 class pipes in both PE80, andPE100 materials.

504500

100 1 11 100x m m= . /

Figure 4.1 Gravity Flow Example

Maximum differencein water level

50m

Discharge4,500m of

Vinidex PE Pipe

Storagetank

PE80 Material Option

PE80 PN6.3 pipe is SDR 21.

Use the SDR 21 flow chart, readintersection of discharge line at 32 l/sand head loss line at 1.11m/100m ofpipe. Select the next largest pipe size.

This results in a DN200 mm pipediameter.

PE100 Material Option

PE100 PN6.3 pipe is SDR 26.

Use the SDR26 flow chart, read theintersection of discharge line at 32 l/sand head loss line at 1.11m/100m ofpipe. Select the next largest pipe size.

This results in a DN180 mm pipediameter.

Hence for this application, there are twooptions available, either :

1. DN 200 PE80 PN6.3 or2. DN 180 PE100 PN6.3


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3. Fittings head losses

From Figure 4.2, identify the type andnumber of different fittings used in thepipeline. Select the appropriate formfactor value K for each fitting type fromTable 4.9. Then:

Fitting Form Head Loss mFactor K

Foot valve 15.0 15 x 0.05 = 0.75

Gate valve 0.2 2 x 0.2 x 0.05 = 0.02

Reflux valve 2.5 2.5 x 0.05 = 0.125

90° elbow 1.1 4 x 1.1 x 0.05 = 0.220

45° elbow 0.35 2 x 0.35 x 0.05 = 0.035

Square outlet 1.0 1.0 x 0.05 = 0.050

Total fittings head loss = 1.2

Velocity Headvg

=2

2

= =1 02 9 81

0 052..

.x

0 5100

5000 25.

x m=

Example 2 - Pumped Main(refer Figure 4.2)

A line is required to provide 20 litres/second of water from a dam to a highlevel storage tank located 5000 metresaway. The tank has a maximum waterelevation of 100 m and the minimumwater elevation in the dam is 70 m.

The maximum flow velocity is required tobe limited to 1.0 metres/second tominimise water hammer effects.

The maximum head required at the pump= static head + pipe friction head+ fittings form loss

1. Static head

= 100 - 70 = 30 m

2. Pipe friction head

Considering the data available, start witha PN6.3 class pipe.

PE80 Option

From Table 4.1, PE80 PN6.3 pipe isSDR21.

Use the SDR 21 flow chart, find theintersection of the discharge line at 20 l/sand the velocity line at 1 m/s. Select thecorresponding or next largest size ofpipe. Where the discharge line intersectsthe selected pipe size, trace across to findthe head loss per 100m length of pipe.

This gives a value of 0.5m/100m.

Calculate the total friction head loss in thepipe:

Figure 4.2 Pumped Flow Example

Maximum differencein water level - 30m

90°Elbow

GateValve

Pump GateValve 2x90°

Elbows

Hinged Disc Foot Valve

with Strainer

RL 100m

RL 70m

Min Level of Dam

Reflux Valve45° Elbow

5,000mof Vinidex PE Pipe

45° Elbow

SquareOutlet

90° Elbow

Storage TankMax Level of Tank

Then from the flow chart, estimate thevelocity of flow

This gives 1 m/s.

4. Total pumping head

= 30 + 25 + 1.2 = 56.2 m

allow 57 m.

Note: The example does not make anyprovision for surge allowance inpressure class selection.


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Part Full FlowNon pressure pipes are designed to runfull under anticipated peak flowconditions. However, for a considerableperiod the pipes run at less than full flowconditions and in these circumstancesthey act as open channels with a freefluid to air surface.

In these instances consideration must begiven to maintaining a minimumtransport velocity to prevent depositionof solids and blockage of the pipeline.

For pipes flowing part full, the mostusual self cleansing velocity adopted forsewers is 0.6 metres/second.

Example 3. Determineflow velocity anddischarge under part fullflow conditions

Given gravity conditions:

Pipe DN 200 PE80 PN6.3

Mean Pipe ID 180 mm ( Refer Table XXPE pipe dimensions, or AS/NZS 4130 )

Gradient 1 in 100

Depth of flow 80 mm

Problem:

Find flow and velocity

Solution:

Proportional DepthDepth of flow

Pipe ID=

= =80180

0 44.

1.0

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2

Discharge

Velocity

Proportional Discharge & Velocity

Prop

ortio

nal D

epth

Figure 4.3 Part Full Flow

From Figure 4.3 Part Full Flow, for aproportional depth of 0.44, theproportional discharge is 0.4 and theproportional velocity if 0.95.

Refer to the Vinidex PE pipe flow chartfor the SDR 21 pipe.

For a gradient of 1 in 100 full flow is39 l/s and the velocity is 1.6 m/s.

Then, for part full flow

Discharge = 0.4 x 39

= 15.6 l/s

Velocity = 0.95 x 1.6

= 1.52 m/s


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Fitting Type K

Pipe Entry Losses

Square Inlet 0.50

Re-entrant Inlet 0.80

Slightly Rounded Inlet 0.25

Bellmouth Inlet 0.05

Pipe Intermediate LossesElbows R/D < 0.6 45° 0.35

90° 1.10

Long Radius Bends (R/D > 2) 111/4° 0.05221/2° 0.1045° 0.2090° 0.50

Tees

(a) Flow in line 0.35

(b) Line to branch flow 1.00

Sudden EnlargementsRatio d/D

0.9 0.040.8 0.130.7 0.260.6 0.410.5 0.560.4 0.710.3 0.830.2 0.92

<0.2 1.00Sudden ContractionsRatio d/D

0.9 0.100.8 0.180.7 0.260.6 0.320.5 0.380.4 0.420.3 0.460.2 0.48

<0.2 0.50

Fitting Type K

Gradual EnlargementsRatio d/D q = 10° typical

0.9 0.020.7 0.130.5 0.290.3 0.42

Gradual ContractionsRatio d/D q = 10° typical

0.9 0.030.7 0.080.5 0.120.3 0.14

ValvesGate Valve (fully open) 0.20

Reflux Valve 2.50

Globe Valve 10.00

Butterfly Valve (fully open) 0.20

Angle Valve 5.00

Foot Valve with strainerhinged disc valve 15.00unhinged (poppet) disc valve 10.00

Air Valves zero

Ball Valve 0.10

Pipe Exit LossesSquare Outlet 1.00

Rounded Outlet 1.00

Resistance CoefficientsTable 4.9 Valves, Fittings and Changes in Pipe Cross-Section


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- L

itre

s p

er S

eco

nd

(L

/s)

Head Loss - Metres Head of Water per 100 metres of Pipe

NOMINAL SIZE A

ND CLASS (D

N/PN)

NOMINAL SIZE AND CLASS (DN/PN)

VE

LOC

ITY

m/s

1.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.75

1.25

1.0

0.5

0.25

16/1616/12.5

20/16 20/12.5

25/16 25/12.5 25/10 25/832/16 32/12.5

32/10

32/8

32/6.3

40/16 40/12.5 40/10

40/6.350/16

40/8 50/12.5 50/10

50/8

50/6.3

63/16 63/12.5 63/10

63/6.3

63/8 75/16

75/12.5 75/1075/8

75/6.3

Flow Chart for Small Bore Polyethylene Pipe – DN16 to DN75(PE80B, PE80C Materials)

Flo

w C

hart

fo

r Sm

all

Bo

re P

oly

eth

yle

ne P

ipe –

DN

16 t

o D

N75 (

PE8

0B

, PE8

0C

Mate

rials

)


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Flow Chart for Polyethylene Pipe – SDR 41(PE80: PN3.2 & PE100: PN4)

Dis

char

ge

- L

itre

s p

er S

eco

nd

(L

/s)


NOMINAL SIZENOMINAL SIZE

VE

LOC

ITY

m/s

90

110125

140

160180

200225

250280

315355

400450

500560

630710

800900

1000

4.0

2.0

3.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.25

Flo

w C

hart

fo

r Po

lyeth

yle

ne P

ipe –

SD

R 4

1 (

PE80:

PN

3.2

& P

E1

00

: PN

4)


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Flow Chart for Polyethylene Pipe – SDR 33(PE80: PN4)

Dis

char

ge

- L

itre

s p

er S

eco

nd

(L

/s)


NOMINAL SIZENOMINAL SIZE

VE

LOC

ITY

m/s

4.0

2.0

3.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.25

90

110125

140

160180

200225

250280

315355

400450

500560

630710

800900

1000

Flo

w C

hart

fo

r Po

lyeth

yle

ne P

ipe –

SD

R 3

3 (

PE8

0: PN

4)


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Flow Chart for Polyethylene Pipe – SDR 26(PE100: PN6.3)

Dis

char

ge

- L

itre

s p

er S

eco

nd

(L

/s)


NOMINAL SIZE

NOMINAL SIZE

VE

LOC

ITY

m/s

ec

4.0

2.0

3.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.25

90

110125

140

160180

200225

250280

315355

400450

500560

630710

800900

1000

Flo

w C

hart

fo

r Po

lyeth

yle

ne P

ipe –

SD

R 2

6 (

PE10

0: PN

6.3

)


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Dis

char

ge

- L

itre

s p

er S

eco

nd

(L

/s)


NOMINAL SIZE

NOMINAL SIZE

VE

LOC

ITY

m/s

4.0

2.0

3.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.25

90

110125

140

160180

200225

250280

315355

400450

500560

630710

800900

1000

Flo

w C

hart

fo

r Po

lyeth

yle

ne P

ipe –

SD

R 2

1 (

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Surge & FatigueSurge, or ‘water hammer’, is a temporarychange in pressure caused by a changein velocity of flow in the pipeline,whereas fatigue is the effect induced inthe pipe or fitting by repeated surgeevents.

For Vinidex PE pipes to AS/NZS 4130,operating under the following limitations,it is not necessary to make specificallowance for fatigue effects:

(a) The maximum pressure in the pipefrom all sources must be less than thepressure equivalent to the Classificationof the pipe (PN).

and

(b) The amplitude between minimum andmaximum pressure from all sourcesmust not exceed the pressure equivalentto the Classification of the pipe (PN).

Care must be taken to ensure that theminimum pressure does not reach alevel that may result in vacuum collapse(see External Pressure Resistance, pageDesign.36).

Surge may take the form of positive and/or negative pressure pulses resultingfrom change of flow velocity, such asarising from valve or pump operation.Such changes of flow velocity lead toinduced pressure waves in the pipeline.

Ptt

Pc

2 1=

tL

C= 2

C = W1K

+SDR

E

−03

.5

mx 10 / sec

P C V1 = .

This represents the case of a singlepipeline with the flow being completelyclosed off. The pressure rises generatedby flow changes in PE pipelines are thelowest generated in major pipelinematerials due to the relatively lowmodulus values.

Further, as medium density materialshave lower modulus values than highdensity materials, the pressure rise inPE80B materials will be lower than thatin PE80C and PE100 materials.

Water hammer (surge) analysis ofpipeline networks is complex and beyondthe scope of this Manual. Whererequired, detailed analysis should beundertaken by experts.

The velocity of the pressure wave,referred to as celerity (C), depends onthe pipe material, pipe dimensions, andthe liquid properties in accordance withthe following relationship:

where

W = liquid density (1000 kg/m3

for water)

SDR = Standard Dimension Ratioof the pipe

K = liquid bulk modulus (2150 MPa)

E = pipe material short termmodulus (MPa) refer Table 4.8

The time taken for the pressure wave totravel the length of the pipeline andreturn is

where:

t = time in seconds

L = length of pipeline

If the valve closure time tc is less than t,the pressure rise due to the valve closureis given by:

where:

P1 = pressure rise in kPa

v = liquid velocity in m/sec

If the valve closure time tc is greater thant, then the pressure rise is approximatedby:


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CelerityThe surge celerity in a polyethylenepipeline filled with liquid can bedetermined by:

where

W = liquid density (1000 kg/m3

for water)

SDR = Standard Dimension Ratioof the pipe

K = liquid bulk modulus (2150MPa)

E = pipe material ‘instantaneous’modulus (taken as 1000MPa forPE80B, 1200MPa for PE80C,1500MPa for PE100)

Table 4.10 Surge Celerity

Celerity m/sSDR MDPE (PE 80B) HDPE (PE 80C) HDPE (PE 100)

41 160 170 19033 170 190 21026 190 210 24021 220 240 26017 240 260 290

13.6 270 290 32011 300 320 3609 330 350 390

7.4 360 390 430

C WK

SDRE

x m= +

−1

100 5

3.

/ sec


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Slurry Flow

General DesignConsiderations

The abrasion resistance characteristicsand flexibility of Vinidex PE pipes makeslurry flow lines, such as mine tailings,ideal applications for the material andsuch installations are in widespread usethroughout Australia.

The transportation of Non Newtonianfluids such as liquids or liquid/liquid,liquid/solid mixtures or slurries is ahighly complex process and requires adetailed knowledge of the specific fluidbefore flow rate calculations can beperformed.

As distinct from water, many fluidsregarded as slurries have propertieswhich are either time or shear ratedependent or a combination of bothcharacteristics. Hence it is essential forthe properties of the specific fluid to beestablished under the operatingconditions being considered for eachdesign installation.

In addition to water flow, slurry flowdesign needs to take into account thepotential for abrasion of the pipe walls,especially at changes of direction orzones of turbulence.

The most usual applications of VinidexPE pipes involve liquid/solid mixturesand these must first be categorisedaccording to flow type:

• Homogeneous Suspensions

• Heterogeneous Suspensions

Homogeneous Suspensions

Homogeneous suspensions are thoseshowing no appreciable density gradientacross the cross section of the pipe.These slurries consist of materialparticles uniformly suspended in thetransport fluid.

Generally, the particle size can be used todetermine the flow type and suspensionswith particle sizes up to 20 microns canbe regarded as homogeneous across therange of flow velocities experienced.

Heterogeneous Suspensions

Heterogeneous suspensions are thoseshowing appreciable density gradientsacross the cross section of the pipe, andare those containing large particleswithin the fluid.

Suspensions containing particle sizes of40 microns and above may be regardedas heterogeneous.

In addition to the fluid characterisationsfor both types, the tendency for solids tosettle out of the flow means that aminimum flow velocity must bemaintained.

This velocity, the Minimum TransportVelocity, is defined as the velocity atwhich particles are just starting toappear on the bottom of the pipe.

The flow in short length pipelines differsin that these lines may be flushed outwith water before shut down ofoperations. Long length pipelines cannotbe flushed out in the same way and theselection of operating velocities and pipediameter needs to address this aspect.

The design of slurry pipelines is aniterative process requiring designassumptions to be made initially, andthen repeatedly being checked and testedfor suitability. The specific fluid underconsideration requires full scale flowtesting to be conducted to establish theaccurate flow properties for the liquid/particle combinations to be used in theinstalled pipeline.

Without this specific data, theassumptions made as to the fluid flowbehaviour may result in the operationalpipeline being at a variance to theassumed behaviour. The principles ofslurry pipeline design as outlined in themethods of Durand, Wasp, and Govierand Aziz are recommended in theselection of Vinidex PE pipes for theseapplications.

Note:

The published Vinidex PE pipe flowcharts relate ONLY to water or otherliquids which behave as Newtonianfluids.

They are not suitable for calculating theflow discharges of other fluids, includingslurries.

For further information on slurry pipelinedesign, the designer is referred to suchpublications as Govier G.W. and Aziz K,The Flow of Complex Mixtures in Pipes.Rheinhold, 1972. and Wasp E.J. SolidLiquid Flow - Slurry PipelineTransportation. Trans Tech Publications.1977.


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Pipe WearPolyethylene pipe has been a provenperformer over many decades inresisting internal abrasion due to slurry.It is particularly resistant to abrasionfrom particles less than 500 microns insize depending on particle shape.

The abrasive wear of any slurry handlingsystem is heavily dependent on thephysical characteristics of the solidsbeing transported. These characteristicsinclude angularity, degree of particleattrition, angle of attack, velocity, and theconcentration of solids in thetransporting fluid.

With metal pipes, corrosive wearinteracts synergistically with abrasivewear, producing rates of wear that can bemany times greater than a simplecombination of the two modes of wear.Corrosive attack on a piping material canlead to increasing roughness of thesurface, loss of pressure and localisededdying, and hence increase the abrasiveattack.

Factors Affecting Ratesof Wear

The wall of polyethylene pipes are wornby contact with the solids particles. Theprincipal causes of wear are as follows:

• Particle Size

• Particle Specific Gravity

• Velocity

• Angle of Attack

Particle Size

The size of the particle combined withthe requisite velocity is one of theprincipal factors which contribute towear. The rate of wear increases withparticle size with very little wearoccurring on polyethylene systemsbelow 300 microns. Above this size therate of wear will increase proportionallywith particle size with the maximumpractical D50 size around 1mm. Manyresearchers have attempted to developrelationships between particle size andrates of wear, however, these have notproven to be accurate due to the widevariation of slurry characteristics. Thewear mechanism involved is notthoroughly understood, however, it isbelieved the higher impact energyresulting from a combination of particlemass and the high velocity required totransport this larger particle are theprincipal contributing factors.

Particle Specific Gravity

Similarly, the specific gravity willincrease the mass of the particleresulting in increased wear. This is aresult of the increased impact energyfrom the mass of the particle combinedwith the faster carrier velocity.

Velocity

A minimum velocity is required toprovide the necessary uplift forces tokeep a solid particle in suspension. Thisvelocity also increases the impact energyof the particle against the wall of thepipe.

Angle of Attack

There are essentially two modes of wear,impingement and cutting. Cutting wearis considered to be caused by the lowangle impingement of particles. Inpractice, cutting wear comprises acutting action, and the accommodationof some of the energy of impact withinthe matrix of the material being worn.Hence, cutting wear also incorporates acomponent of deformation wear. Therequirement for wear is that some of thesolid particles must have sufficientenergy to penetrate and shear a material,perhaps gouging fragments loose. As aresult, a low modulus material such aspolyethylene has very good resistance tocutting wear due to the resultingdeformation upon impact. In the case ofangular particles the cutting action isincreased resulting in increased pipewear.

The simple theory of abrasive wearsuggests that specific wear (wear perunit mass transported) is proportional tonormal force at the pipe wall. Thereforethe wear rate will increase as the angle ofattack to the pipe wall increases. Theincrease in angle will also increase theamount of energy with which the particlestrikes the pipe wall. It is for this reasonthat accelerated wear is caused by:

i) Fittings which effect a change in theangle of flow such as tees and bends

ii) Butt weld joints. Butt weld internalbeads will cause eddying which willresult in increases in angle of attackof the particle to the pipe wall. As aresult accelerated wear generallyoccurs immediately downstream ofthe bead. This is usually prominent inD50 particle sizes over 300 microns.For coarse particle slurries theinternal bead should be removed.


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Maintenance andOperationTo reduce the cost of wear on a pipelineasset it is general practice to rotate thepipes at the appropriate intervals, this isparticularly important when transportingsand slurries. In this respect mechanicaljoints are useful, although re-welding ofpipes over 500mm has been preferred insome cases to reduce capital costs.These mechanical joints are usuallyinstalled at every 20m pipe length toassist the pipe rotation process and alsopermit clearance of blockages.

Slurry pipelines are usually operated asclose to the critical settling velocity aspractical to reduce operating costs.Unfortunately, if an increase in particlesize occurs, then saltation willcommence increasing friction losseventually resulting in a blockage. Otherfactors that cause blockages areincreases in solids concentration, loss ofpump pressure due to power failure, orpump impellor wear. Polyethylenepipelines may be cleared of blockages byclear water pumping provided they havebeen installed on flat even ground.Sudden vertical ‘V’ bends with anglesover 10° may cause an accumulation ofsolids in the bore, preventing clearing byclear water pumping. If vertical bendsare unavoidable then they should beinstalled with mechanical joints to permittheir easy removal for clearing.

FittingsA range of mechanical joints areavailable for polyethylene slurrypipelines. They include stub flanges andbacking rings, Hugger couplings,shouldered end/Victaulic couplings,compression couplings and rubber ringjoint fittings.

References

The Transportation of Flyash and BottomAsh in Slurry Form, C G Verkerk

Relative Wear Rate Determinations forSlurry Pipelines, C A Shook, D B Haas,W H W Husband and M Small

Warman Slurry Pumping Handbook,Warman International Ltd.

iii) Fittings joints. At connections ofmechanical fittings somemisalignment of the mating facesmay occur resulting in increasedangles of attack of the particles.

iv) Change in velocity. Somecompression fittings cause areduction in the internal diameter ofthe pipe under the fitting resulting inturbulence. A mismatching valvebore will also cause turbulence. It isfor this reason that the use of clearbore valves such as knife gate valvesis preferred for slurry pipelines.

v) Increased velocity. High velocitiesare required to create sufficientturbulence for the suspension ofheavy particles. This turbulenceincreases the angle of attack to thepipe wall, resulting in increased wearfor large particles.

vi) Insufficient velocity. When a systemis operated near its settling velocity,the heavier particles migrate towardsthe lower half of the pipe crosssection. This will cause a generalincrease in pipe wear in this area. Ifsaltation/moving bed occurs, thenthe heavy particles will impactagainst the pipe bottom, causing anaccelerated wave profile wear. Shoulddeposition occur on the floor of thepipe, then the particles above thisdeposition will cause the maximumamount of wear as they interact withthe flow. This is characterised by theformation of wave marks on the 5and 7 o’clock position of the pipe.


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Pneumatic FlowVinidex PE pipe systems are ideal for thetransmission of gases both in the highand low pressure range.

The use of compressible liquids in PEpipes requires a number of specificdesign considerations as distinct fromthe techniques adopted in the calculationof discharge rates for fluids such aswater.

In particular:

• Compressed air may be at a highertemperature than the surroundingambient air temperature, especiallyclose to compressor line inlets, andthe pressure rating of the PE pipesrequire temperature re ratingaccordingly.

For air cooled compressors, thedelivered compressed airtemperature averages 15°C above thesurrounding air temperature. Forwater cooled compressors, thedelivered compressed airtemperature averages 10°C above thecooling water temperature.

• For underground applications wherethe PE pipes are exposed to ambientconditions, the surrounding airtemperature may reach 30°C, and thepipe physical properties requireadjustment accordingly.

• High pressure lines must bemechanically protected from damageespecially in exposed installations.

• Valve closing speed must be reducedto prevent a build up of pressurewaves in the compressible gas flow.

• Where gaseous fuels such aspropane, natural gas, or mixtures arecarried, the gas must be dry and freefrom liquid contamination which maycause stress cracking of the PE pipewalls.

• Vinidex PE pipes should not beconnected directly to compressoroutlets or air receivers. A 21 metrelength of metal pipe should beinserted between the air receiver andthe start of the PE pipe to allow forcooling of the compressed air.

• Dry gases, and gas/solids mixturesmay generate static electrical chargesand these may need to be dissipatedto prevent the possibility ofexplosion. PE pipes will not conductelectrical charges, and conductinginserts or plugs must be inserted intothe pipe to complete an earthingcircuit.

• Compressed air must be dry, andfilters installed in the pipeline toprevent condensation of lubricantswhich can lead to stress cracking inthe PE pipe material.


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System DesignGuidelines for theSelection ofVinidexairCompressed AirPipelinesIt is customary to find the InsideDiameter of the pipe by using formulassuch as shown below. The formulas usedare generally for approximation purposesonly, surmising that the temperature ofthe compressed air corresponds roughlyto the induction temperature. Anacceptable approximation is obtainedthrough the following equation:

4 Using point (3) draw a diagonalline to the separation line.

5 Go to top of nomogram and usethe point indicating the Length ofPipe and draw a line down tomeet horizontal line from point(4).

6 Move to the Pressure Decrease inthe Pipe (∆p) at the bottom ofnomogram and draw a verticalline up to meet the diagonaldrawn from point (5).

7 The Nominal Diameter of Pipe cannow be found by reading frompoint (6) across to the left handside of the nomogram. From thisexample DN63 pipe should beselected. If the completednomogram falls between twosizes of pipe, always use thelarger size.

Correction factors forfittings

Table 4.11 indicates the approximatepressure loss for fittings in terms of anequivalent length of straight pipe inmetres. For each pipeline fitting, add theequivalent length of pipe to the originallength of pipeline. This length is used forthe calculation of the equation above orfor the nomogram, Figure 4.4.

The advantage of using the nomogram isthat no further conversion factors arerequired for pipe sizing. Also, when fourof the parameters are known the fifth canbe determined by reading directly fromthe nomogram.

Example for the use ofthe air-line nomogram(Figure 4.4) to determinethe required pipe size

Working Pressure 7 bar

Volumetric Flowrate 30 L/s

Nominal length 200 m

Pressure Decrease 0.05 bar

1 Utilising the above operatingfigures, proceed to mark thosepositions around the perimeter ofthe nomogram.

2 Locate the separation linebetween (∆p) & (p). (See base ofnomogram.)

3 Commencing at the lower righthand side of the nomogram drawa line up from the WorkingPressure (p) to the line indicatingthe Volumetric Flowrate (Q).

where

d = Pipe Internal Diameter in mm

LE = Pipe Length in m

Q = Volumetric Flowrate in L/s

Dp = Pressure Decrease in bar

p = Working Pressure in bar

Table 4.11 Pressure Loss for Fittings

Fitting equivalent pipe length in m

DN 20 DN 25 DN 32 DN 40 DN 50 DN 63 DN 90

socket welding joint 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 1.1

45° bend 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.2 2.3

90° bend 0.4 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.8 2.3 4.5

tees 0.8 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.8 3.8 7.5

reducer 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 2.1

The use of a nomogram is a quicker andeasier method to source information (seeFigure 4.4). In this nomogram thePressure Decrease (∆p) is indicated inbar, the Working Pressure (p) in bar, theVolumetric Flowrate (Q) in L/s, the PipeLength (LE) in m, and the Pipe NominalDiameter DN.

dL Qp pE= 450 185

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Figure 4.4Compressed AirFlow Nomogram

0.002 0.01 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 4 6 10 15500

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Sources:

Feldmann, K.H.:Druckluftverteilung in der Praxis(Munchen 1985)

Atlas Copco :information sheets


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Expansion andContractionExpansion and contraction of PE pipesoccurs with changes in the pipe materialservice temperature.

This is in common with all pipe materialsand in order to determine the actualamount of expansion or contraction, theactual temperature change, and thedegree of restraint of the installedpipeline need to be known.

For design purposes, an average value of2.0 x 10-4/°C for Vinidex PE pipes may beused.

The relationship between temperaturechange and length change for differentPE grades is as shown in Figure 4.5.

Worked Example

A 100 metre long PE80C pipelineoperates during the day at a steadytemperature of 48°C and when closeddown at night cools to an ambienttemperature of 18°C. What allowance forexpansion/contraction must be made?

1. The temperature change experienced= 48 - 18 = 30°C.

2. The thermal movement rate(Figure 4.5) in mm/m for 30°C= 6.0 mm/m.

3. The total thermal movement is then6.0 x 100 = 600 mm.

Where pipes are buried, the changes intemperature are small and slow acting,and the amount of expansion/contractionof the PE pipe is relatively small. Inaddition, the frictional support of thebackfill against the outside of the piperestrains the movement and any thermaleffects are translated into stress in thewall of the pipe.

Accordingly, in buried pipelines the mainconsideration of thermal movement isduring installation in high ambienttemperatures.

Under these conditions the PE pipe willbe at it’s maximum surface temperaturewhen placed into a shaded trench, andwhen backfilled will undergo themaximum temperature change, andhence thermal movement.

In these cases the effects of temperaturechange can be minimised by snaking thepipe in the trench for small sizes (up toDN110) and allowing the temperature tostabilise prior to backfilling.

For large sizes, the final connectionshould be left until the pipe temperaturehas stabilised.

Above ground pipes require noexpansion/contraction considerations forfree ended pipe or where lateralmovement is of no concern on site.Alternatively, pipes may be anchored atintervals to allow lateral movement to bespread evenly along the length of thepipeline.

Where above ground pipes are installedin confined conditions such as industrialor chemical process plants theexpansion/contraction movement can betaken up with sliding expansion joints.Where these cannot be used due to thefluid type being carried ( such as slurriescontaining solid particles ) the advice ofVinidex design engineers should besought for each particular installation.

Figure 4.5 Thermal Expansion and Contraction for PE

0

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External PressureResistanceThe possibility of external pressure(buckling) being the controlling designcondition must be evaluated in thedesign of PE pipelines.

All flexible pipe materials can be subjectto buckling due to external pressure andPE pipes behave in a similar fashion toPVC and steel pipes.

For pipe of uniform cross-section, thecritical buckling pressure (Pc) can becalculated as follows:

where

Pc = critical buckling pressure, kPa

E = modulus, MPa from Table 4.8

SDR = pipe SDR from Table 4.1

As the modulus is temperature and timedependent, the advice of Vinidexengineers should be sought forappropriate values.

Where ovality exists in the PE pipes, theeffective value of the critical bucklingpressure will be reduced.

The reduction in Pc for various levels ofinitial ovality are as follows:

Ovality % 0 1 2 5 10

Reduction 1.0 0.99 0.97 0.93 0.86

Where pipes are buried and supportedby backfill soil, the additional support(Pb) may be calculated from:

Pb = 1.15 (Pc E´) 0.5

Where E´ = soil modulus fromAS/NZS2566 - Buried Flexible Pipelines.

Pc =2380 • E

SDR − 1( )3

Tabulations of the value of E´ for variouscombinations of soil types and compac-tions are contained in AS/NZS2566.

The value of Pc calculated requires afactor of safety to be applied and a factorof 1.5 may be applied for thoseconditions where the negative pressureconditions can be accurately assessed.

Where soil support is taken into accountthen a factor of 3 is more appropriatedue to the uneven nature of soil support.

In general terms, PN10 PE pipe shouldbe used as a minimum for pump suctionline installations.

Where installation conditions potentiallylead to negative pressures, considerationmay need to be given to modification ofconstruction technique. For example,ducting pipes may need to be sealed andfilled with water during concreteencasement.

In operation, fluid may be removed fromthe pipeline faster than it is suppliedfrom the source. This can arise fromvalve operation, draining of the line orrupture of the line in service. Air valvesmust be provided at high points in theline and downstream from control valvesto allow the entry of air into the line andprevent the creation of vacuumconditions. On long rising grades or flatruns where there are no significant highpoints or grade changes, air valvesshould be placed at least every 500-1000metres at the engineer’s discretion.

Soil Description E´ MPa

Gravel – graded 20

Gravel – single size 14

Sand and coarse-grained soilwith less than 12% fines 14

Coarse-grained soilwith more than 12% fines 10

Fine-grained soil (LL<50%)with medium to no plasticity andcontaining more than 25%coarse-grained particles 10

Fine-grained soil (LL<50%)with medium to no plasticity andcontaining less than 25%coarse-grained particles 10

Fine-grained soil (LL<50%)with medium to high plasticity NR


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Trench Design

Minimum Cover

The recommended minimum coverdepths for Vinidex PE pipes are listed inTable 4.12.

These cover depths are indicative only,and specific installations should beevaluated in accordance with AS/NZS2566 - Buried Flexible Pipelines.

The minimum cover depths listed maybe reduced where load reductiontechniques are used, such as loadbearing beams, concrete slabs, conduitsleeves, or increased backfillcompaction.

Trench WidthsIn general practice, the trench widthshould be kept to the minimum thatenables construction to readily proceed.Refer to Figures 4.6 and 4.7.

The trench width used with PE pipe maybe reduced from those used with otherpipe types by buttwelding, orelectrofusion jointing above ground, andthen feeding the jointed pipe into thetrench. Similarly, small diameter pipe incoil form can be welded or mechanicallyjointed above ground and then fed intothe trench.

The minimum trench width should allowfor adequate tamping of side supportmaterial and should be not less than200mm greater than the diameter of thepipe. In very small diameter pipes thismay be reduced to a trench width oftwice the pipe diameter.

Installation Condition Cover over Pipe Crown (mm)

Open country 300

Traffic Loading No pavement 450

Sealed pavement 600

Unsealed pavement 750

Construction equipment 750

Embankment 750

Table 4.12 Minimum Cover

Side SupportMaterial used for side support shouldcomply with the requirements of thebedding materials.

The side support material should beevenly tamped in layers of 75 mm forpipes up to 250mm diameter, and 150mm for pipes of diameters 315mm andabove.

Compaction should be brought evenly tothe design value required by AS/NZS2566 for the specific installation.

BackfillOnce the sidefill has been placed andcompacted as required over the top ofthe pipe, backfill material may be placedusing excavated material.

Trench backfills should not be used as adump for large rocks, builders debris, orother unwanted site materials.

The maximum trench width should berestricted as much as possible,depending on the soil conditions. This isnecessary to reduce the cost ofexcavation, and to develop adequate sidesupport.

Where wide trenches or embankmentsare encountered, then the pipe should beinstalled on a 75 mm layer of tamped orcompacted bedding material as shownon the cross section diagrams. Wherepossible a sub trench should beconstructed at the base of the maintrench to reduce the soil loadsdeveloped. AS/NZS 2566 provides fulldetails for evaluating the loads developedunder wide trench conditions.

BeddingPE Pipes should be bedded on acontinuous layer, 75 mm thick, ofmaterials complying with the followingrequirements:

• Sand, free from rocks or other hardor sharp objects retained on a13.2mm sieve.

• Gravel or crushed rock of suitablegrading up to a max. size of 15mm.

•. The excavated material, free fromrocks and broken up such that itcontains no clay lumps greater than75mm which would prevent adequatecompaction.


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Figure 4.7Narrow Trench Condition

Figure 4.6Wide Trench Condition

Allowable BendingRadiusVinidex PE pipes are flexible inbehaviour, and can be readily bent in thefield.

In general terms, a minimum bendingradius of 33 x outside diameter of thepipe (33D) can be adopted for PE80C,and PE100 material pipes, whilst a radiusof 20 x outside diameter of the pipe(20D) can be adopted for PE63, andPE80B material pipes during installation.

This flexibility enables PE pipes toaccommodate uneven site conditions,and, by reducing the number of bendsrequired, cuts down total job costs.

For certain situations, the designer maywish to evaluate the resistance to kinkingor the minimum bending radius arisingfrom strain limitation. The long termstrain from all sources should not exceed0.04 (4%).

Rk = SDR (SDR-1)1.12

100mm min

100mm minD

Bedding75mm min

100mmmin

100mmmin

Bedding75mm min

When bending pipes there are twocontrol conditions:

1. Kinking in pipes with high SDRratios.

2. High outer fibre strain in highpressure class pipes with low SDRratios.

For condition 1

The minimum radius to prevent kinking(Rk) may be calculated by:

For condition 2

The minimum radius to prevent excessstrain (Re) may be calculated by:

where

ε = outer fibre strain(maximum allowable = 0.04)

D = mean Di (mm)

RD

e =2

ε


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DeflectionQuestionnaire

AS/NZS 2566 DeflectionCalculation for BuriedFlexible Pipes

The following questionnaire is to assistdesigners in the calculation of deflectionfor buried flexible pipe.

Company _______________________________________________________________________________

Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ______________________ Fax ________________________ Email ________________________

PIPE DETAILS

Pipe Size and SDR or Class _________________________________________________________________

Pipe Material (ie. PE80/PE100) ______________________________________________________________

TRENCH DETAILS

Depth of Cover (from crown) _________________________________________________________________

Width (at pipe) ___________________________________________________________________________

Depth to Water Table (if above pipe) __________________________________________________________

LOADS

Live Load _______________________________________________________________________________

Dead Load ______________________________________________________________________________

SOIL TYPE

Native Soil ______________________________________________________________________________

Embedment Material ______________________________________________________________________

Degree of Compaction _____________________________________________________________________

Please photocopy before completing this form.Retain this master for future use.Complete all information and forward to yournearest Vinidex office – refer over leaf.


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Vinidex Locations

Sydney254 Woodpark Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164

Tel (02) 9604 2422, Fax (02) 9604 4435

Melbourne86 Whiteside Road, Clayton VIC 3168

Tel (03) 9543 2311, Fax (03) 9543 7420

Mildura5 Corbould Court, Mildura VIC 3500

Tel (03) 5022 2616, Fax (03) 5022 1938

Brisbane & Export224 Musgrave Rd, Coopers Plains QLD 4108

Tel (07) 3277 2822, Fax (07) 3277 3696

Townsville49 Enterprise Avenue, Bohle QLD 4816

Tel (07) 4774 5044, Fax (07) 4774 5728

Adelaide550 Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084

Tel (08) 8260 2077, Fax (08) 8349 6931

PerthSainsbury Road, O’Connor WA 6163

Tel (08) 9337 4344, Fax (08) 9331 3383

Darwin3846 Marjorie Street, Berrimah NT 0828

Tel (08) 8932 8200, Fax (08) 8932 8211

Launceston15 Thistle St, Sth Launceston TAS 7249

Tel (03) 6344 2521, Fax (03) 6343 1100


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Thrust BlockSupportsPE pipes and fittings joined by buttwelding, electrofusion, or other end loadbearing joint system do not normallyrequire anchorage to withstand loadsarising from internal pressure and flow.

For joint types which do not resist endloads, plus fabricated fittings whichincorporate welded PE pipe segments,anchorage support must be provided inorder to prevent joint or fitting failure. Inaddition, appurtenances such as valves,should be independently supported inorder to prevent excessive shear loadsbeing transferred to the PE pipe.

Static Pressure Thrust

where

R = resultant thrust (kN)

P = pressure (MPa)

A = area of pipe cross section (mm2)

φ = angle of fitting (degrees)

For blank ends, tees and valves

R = PA 10-3

For reducers

R = P(A1 - A2) 10-3

R = 2PA . sin φ .10-3

2

R = 2 w a V2. sin φ.10-9

2

Soil Type Safe Bearing Capacity

(N/m2)

Rock and sandstone (hard thick layers) 100 x 105

Rock- solid shale and hard medium layers 90 x 104

Rock- poor shale, limestone 24 x 104

Gravel and coarse sand 20 x 104

Sand- compacted, firm, dry 15 x 104

Clay- hard, dry 15 x 104

Clay- readily indented 12 x 104

Clay/Sandy loam 9 x 104

Peat, wet alluvial soils, silt Nil

Velocity (Kinetic) Thrust

The velocity or kinetic thrust applies onlyat changes of direction.

where

w = fluid density (kg/m3)

a = inside pipe cross section area(mm2)

V = flow velocity (m/s)

The velocity thrust is generally small incomparison to the pressure thrust.

The pressure used in the calculationsshould be the maximum working, or testpressure, applied to the line.

Bearing Loads of Soils

The thrust developed must be resistedby the surrounding soil. The indicativebearing capacities of various soil typesare tabulated below:

The figures in the table below are forhorizontal thrusts, and may be doubledfor downward acting vertical thrusts. Forupward acting vertical thrusts, theweight of the thrust block mustcounteract the developed loads.

In shallow (<600mm) cover installationsor in unstable conditions of fill, the soil

support may be considerably reducedfrom the values tabulated, and acomplete soil analysis may be needed.


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Thrust BlockSize Calculations

1. Establish the maximum pressure tobe applied to the line

2. Calculate the thrust developed at thefitting being considered

3. Divide (2) by the safe bearingcapacity of the soil type againstwhich the thrust block must bear.

Worked Example

What bearing area of thrust block isrequired for a 160 mm PN12.5 90° bendin hard, dry clay?

1. Maximum working pressure ofPN12.5 pipe is 1.25 MPa.

Test pressure is 1.25 x WP

= 1.56 MPa.

2.

3. Bearing capacity of hard, dry clay is15x104 N/m2

Thrust blocks may be concrete or timber.Where cast insitu concrete is used, anadequate curing period must be providedto allow strength development in theconcrete before pressure is introduced tothe pipeline. Where timber blocks areused, test pressures may be introducedimmediately, but care needs to be takento ensure that the blocks will not rot andwill not be attacked by termites or ants.

=4

Bearing area of thrust block 3.8 x 104

2

15 x 10

= 0.25m

Figure 4.8 Thrust Blocks

Closed end and hydrant anchorage

Valve anchorage

Bend in vertical plane anchorage

Bend in horizontal plane anchorage

Tee anchorage

R = 2 PA .sin φ.102

= 3.8 x 10-4

-3

N


ElectricalConductivityVinidex PE pipes are non conductive andcannot be used for electrical earthingpurposes or dissipating static electricitycharges.

Where PE pipes are used to replaceexisting metal water pipes, the designermust consider any existing systems usedfor earthing or corrosion controlpurposes. In these cases the appropriateelectrical supply authority must beconsulted to determine theirrequirements.

In dry, dusty, or explosive atmospheres,potential generation of electricity mustbe evaluated and static dissipationmeasures adopted to prevent anypossibility of explosion.

Heat SourcesPE pipes and fittings should be protectedfrom external heat sources which wouldbring the continuous pipe materialservice temperature above 80°C.

Where the PE pipes are installed aboveground, the protection system usedmust be resistant to ultra violet radiationand the effects of weathering, PE pipesrunning across roofing should besupported above the roof sheeting inorder to prevent temperature build up.

See Table 4.7 Temperature Rating Table.

VibrationDirect connection to sources of highfrequency such as pump outlet flangesshould be avoided. All fabricated fittingsmanufactured by cutting and weldingtechniques must be isolated fromvibration.

Where high frequency vibration sourcesexist in the pipeline, the PE sectionsshould be connected using a flexiblejoint such as a repair coupling,expansion joint, or wire reinforcedrubber bellows joint. When used aboveground such joints may need to berestrained to prevent pipe end pullout.

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contents

Handling & Storage 3

Site Preparation 5

Thrust Blocks & Pipe Restraint 7

Pipeline Curvature 7

Relining & Sliplining 8

Pipeline Detection 10

Above Ground Installation 11

Accommodation of Thermal Movement by Deflection Legs 13

Service Connections 14

Concrete Encasement 14

Fire Rating 14

Testing & Commissioning 15

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Handling & StorageVinidex PE pipes are available in a rangeof sizes ranging from 16mm to 1000mmin configurations complying withAS/NZS4130. Pipes may be supplied tocustomer requirements in either smalldiameter pipe in coil lengths up to9500m, or in straight lengths up to 25m.

Vinidex PE pipes are robust, flexible, andoffer the installer many cost savingadvantages. Whilst they are resistant tosite damage, normal care and goodhousekeeping practices are necessary toensure trouble free operations.

Handling

Handling of Vinidex PE pipes is madeeasier due to the light weights of bothcoiled and straight length pipe. Caremust be exercised however, to avoiddamage to the pipe walls, pre-assembledend fittings, or sub assemblies.

Safety aspects need to be addressed, asthe nature of PE pipes is such that incold and wet weather the pipes becomeslippery and difficult to handle. In thesecircumstances, additional care should beexercised when handling coils or bundlesof pipe. In hot weather, especially withblack pipes, the pipe surface may reach70°C, when the ambient temperaturesreach 40°C. Handling PE pipes at thesetemperatures requires gloves, or otherprotection, to prevent the possibility ofskin burns.

Fabric slings are recommended for liftingand handling PE pipe in order to preventdamage.

Where wire ropes or chains are used,then all of the contact points between theslings and the pipe must be protected bysuitable padding. Where pipes are incoils, the slings must be placed evenlyaround the entire coil. Similarly, wherecoils or straight lengths are lifted by forklift the contact points must be protected.When lifting coils, the lifting must beperformed on the entire coil, and the forklift tynes not inserted into the coilwinding. When lifting packs of pipes, thetynes must be placed under the entirepack, and the tynes not pushed into thepack. Pipes must not be lifted by placingmetal hooks into the ends of straightlengths.

In conditions approaching freezing, theimpact resistance of PE reduces, andcare must be exercised to preventdamage during handling.

Pipe lengths greater than 6 metresshould be lifted using a spreader bar, andwide band slings. PE pipes will flexduring lifting, and care needs to beexercised to prevent damage to pipes orend fittings arising from contact with theground. Care needs to be taken to centrethe pipe in the slings.

A reduction in the pipe wall thickness ofup to 10% may be tolerated. However,sections with sharp notches should berejected, or the damaged area buffed outto remove the sharp edges.

Transport

PE pipes stacked for transport must beevenly supported in order to preventdistortion. All bearing surfaces must befree from contact with sharp objects. Anyprojecting sections such as stub flangesmust be supported to prevent damage.

For straight lengths of pipe, suitablesupport beneath the pipes is provided bybeams of minimum width 75 mm,spaced horizontally at 1.5 m centres. Forrectangular stacks, additional verticalsupports at 3 metre spacing should beused. For pyramid stacks, the bottompipe layers also need to be chocked toprevent stack collapse.

For large diameter pipes (DN 630 andabove) it may be necessary to tom, orinternally support the ends of the pipe inorder to prevent distortion.

Where end treatments such as flangesare applied in the factory, thesetreatments must be protected fromdamage.

Where coils are stacked vertically thestacks may need to be restrained inorder to prevent the bottom section ofthe coil being flattened or distorted.


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Table 5.1 Storage Height

Straight Lengths

PE Material Height (m) Height (m)

up to SDR 21 above SDR 21

MDPE (PE63, PE80B) 2.0 2.25

HDPE (PE80C, PE100) 2.0 2.50

Coils

Pipe diameter mm Coil stacks (number)

up to 32 5

50, 63 4

90, 110 2

Note: Coils must be stacked flat, and even.

Storage

Straight length pipes must be supportedby timber spacers of minimum width75mm placed at 1.5 metre centres. Therecommended maximum height of longterm stacks is as listed in Table 5.1.Where pipes are crated, the crates maybe stacked on timber to timber, in stacksup to 3 metres high.

PE pipes are capable of supportingcombustion, and need to be isolatedfrom ignition sources. PE pipes must bekept away from high temperaturesources, and not be in contact withobjects of temperature higher than 70°C.Storage of PE pipes in field locationsmay be subject to fire regulations, andthe requirements of the local authoritiesmust be observed.

Black pipes do not need protection fromthe effects of UV exposure, but colouredpipes, if potentially exposed for longerthan 6 months, may need protection.

In selecting the method of protectionconsideration may need to be given totemperature effects, as elevatedtemperatures may lead to pipe distortion.


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Site Preparation

Trench Preparation

All other services must be located (suchas telephone conduits, gas, water mains,sewers, electrical conduits, and cable TVconduits) in the area of the PE pipelinebefore any work commences. This mayrequire some localised excavation, andall safety requirements must beobserved.

When pipes are installed on the naturalsurface, the pipeline route must be clearof obstructions and where required,sufficient space must be allowed forexpansion/contraction movement.

PE pipes may be joined outside thetrench, allowing narrower trenches andconsequent reduced excavation cost.

PE pipes have a density less than that ofwater, and may float if water is present inthe trench, and the pipes are notrestrained. Trench excavations need tobe kept free of water, and if necessary,dewatering equipment installed.

Trench Widths

Table 5.2 lists recommended trenchwidths. These values are consistent withthe principles that trench width shouldbe as narrow as possible in order tominimise external loads and installationcosts, whilst also affording sufficientspace to provide the specifiedcompaction.

The actual trench width adopted will beinfluenced by the soil conditions, thejointing systems, and whether joints aremade in the trench.

Table 5.2 Recommended Trench Widths

Pipe Diameter ( mm ) Minimum Trench Width (mm)

16 to 63 15075 to 110 250125 to 315 500355 to 500 700630 to 710 910800 to 1000 1200

Table 5.3 Minimum Cover

Installation Condition Cover over pipe crown (mm)Open Country 300Traffic Loading No pavement 450

Sealed pavement 600Unsealed pavement 750Construction equipment 750Embankment 750

Poor soil conditions may necessitate awider trench to accommodate supportstructures or dewatering equipment, andthe ready removal of this equipment afterthe pipes have been laid. Where suchsupports are used, they must beremoved with care, in order to preventdisturbance of pipe, bedding or trenchwalls.

Pressure pipes, especially in rural areas,may be installed in narrow trenches withsufficient space to allow the backfill ofthe trench. No additional compactionmay be necessary, and the natural soilconsolidation allowed to occur with time.

Where PE pipes are installed with otherservices in common trench situations,the trench width may be specified byLocal Authority regulations in order topermit later maintenance activities.

Trench Depths

Where the PE pipe grade line is notspecified, the cover over the top of thePE pipes needs to be set so thatadequate protection from external loads,third party damage, and constructiontraffic is provided.

Where possible, pipes should beinstalled under minimum depthconditions and, as a guide, the valueslisted in Table 5.3 above should beadopted.

Trench walls in poor soil conditions mayneed to be excavated in steps, or bebattered, to prevent collapse of thetrench wall materials.

For embankment installations, a subtrench may be excavated once theembankment has been partly built up, inorder to help protect the PE pipes fromconstruction vehicles, and also lessenthe external loads acting on the pipe.


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Side Support & Overlay

PE pipes act as flexible pipes to resistexternal loading, and the side supportmaterials must be evenly added to thesame compaction standards as thebedding materials so that the installedPE pipe is not disturbed.

Sidefill materials should be built upequally on both sides of the pipes inlayers of 150mm, and compacted evenlyto the AS/NZS 2566 design level. Thesidefill materials must be carefully placedaround the haunches of the pipes toensure that the PE pipes are evenlysupported.

Vibrating plate compactors must not beused until there is a 300mm layer ofoverlay soil over the crown of the PEpipe.

Detector tapes, or marker strips, shouldbe laid on top of the overlay once a layerof 150mm soil has been compacted.

The overlay materials should be built upin compacted layers until the overlaymaterial is to a level of a minimum of150 mm above the top of the PE pipes.(See Figure 5.1). Large diameter (450mm and above) PE pipes require theoverlay materials to be carried to a coverof 300mm above the top of the PE pipes.

Backfill

The remainder of the trench, orembankment fill may be made with thepreviously excavated native materials.These must be free from large rocks,vegetable matter, and contaminatedmaterials, and all materials must have amaximum particle size less than 75 mm.

Where PE pipelines are installed in areaswith high external loads, then the backfillmaterials must be of the same standardas the bedding and overlay materials.

Figure 5.1Trench Installations

Figure 5.2Embankment Installations

Bedding Material

The excavated trench floors must betrimmed even, and be free from all rocks,and hard objects.

In poor soil conditions, an additionallayer of imported bedding material mayneed to be introduced, and a geofabricrestraint of bedding/backfill material maybe required.

The bedding materials used in bothtrenchs and embankments shall followthe guidelines of AS2033, and should beone of the following:

1. Sand or soil, free from rocks greaterthan 15 mm, and any hard claylumps greater than 75 mm in size.

2. Crushed rock, gravel, or gradedmaterials of even grading with amaximum size of 15 mm.

3. Excavated material free from rocks orvegetable matter.

4. Clay lumps which can be reduced toless than 75 mm in size.

Excavated materials in accordance with3. and 4. above are often used forpressure pipelines and in rural areas.

However, in areas of high loading, suchas under roads, imported materials mayneed to be used.

In the majority of PE pipe applications, aminimum of 75 mm of bedding materialis used in both trenches andembankments in soil excavations. Forexcavations in rock, 150 mm beddingdepth may be required.

Where fittings or mechanical joints areused, the bedding material may need tobe excavated to prevent point loading. Allpegs and markers used in aligning andlevelling the pipes must be removedfrom the trench floor prior to beddingmaterials being placed.

Compaction Standards

It is essential that the AS/NZS 2566compaction levels are attained, as PEpipes behave as flexible structures.Large diameter PE pipe installations mayrequire the compaction at each stage ofthe installation to be confirmed by test.

Where high external loads areencountered, or where it is not possibleto attain the required level of compactionin the sidefill materials, a mixture ofsand/cement in the ratio of 14:1 may beused in the sidefill zones.

The selection of compaction standardused in the sidefill materials needs to betaken from AS/NZS 2566 for the sidefillmaterials available on the particular site.

D

80mm min.

300mmmin

Compactedbedding material

Fill material

BackfillMaterial

150mmminimum

Compact.side support

75mmminimumbedding


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Thrust Blocks &Pipe RestraintThrust blocks are required for Vinidex PEpipes in pressure applications where thejoints do not resist longitudinal loads.The thrust blocks must be provided at allchanges in direction. The standardmethods of calculating the size of thrustblocks for all pipeline materials are thoseused with PE pipes and are contained inthe Design section of this manual.

Where concrete blocks are used, thecontact points between the PE pipe, orfitting and the thrust block must beprotected to prevent abrasion of the PE.Rubber or malthoid sheeting may beused for this purpose.

All fittings and heavy items such as castiron valves must be supported in orderto prevent point loading on the PEmaterials. In addition, where valves areused, the torque loads arising from theopening/closing operations must beresisted with block supports.

Pipeline CurvatureAll PE pipes installed on a curvedalignment must be drawn evenly over theentire curve length, and not over a shortsection. This can lead to kinking in smalldiameter, and/or thin wall pipes.

Large diameter PE pipes (450mm andabove) must be joined together, and thendrawn evenly to the desired radius.

Care must be exercised duringconstruction to prevent over stressing ofjoints and fittings. Where mechanicaljoints are used, any joint deflectionlimitations must be observed. Duringinstallation, minimum radii of 20 x DNfor MDPE (PE63 and PE80B) and 33 xDN for HDPE (PE80C and PE100) may beused.

In addition, evaluation of bucklingresistance of thin wall pipes may benecessary. This should be done asshown in the Design Section of thisManual.


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Relining &SlipliningVinidex PE pipes have the chemicalresistance properties and longitudinalflexibility to provide an ideal solution forrelining existing corroded or damagedpipelines in water supply, sewers, anddrain applications.

Existing pipelines used to transportaggressive and dangerous fluids may berestored by relining techniques, and costeffective solutions are provided byeliminating the need for open cuttrenches in urban and heavily built upareas. Installations can be plannedaround off peak traffic periods tominimise disruption and reduceinstallation times.

Existing pipelines can be renovated byinserting Vinidex PE pipes into the oldpipes. Insertion pipes can be pulled intoposition by mechanical winches.

Although insertion of the PE pipes willreduce the internal diameter of thepipeline, the effective flow capacity of therenovated line may in fact be greaterthan the existing installation due to theimproved pipe wall friction factors of PEas compared to the existing pipe withheavily corroded or damaged internalsurfaces. Inspection of the existing lineshould be performed by CCTV to providedata as to the actual likely flow frictionfactors.

Relining with PE pipes provides astructural element that is capable ofwithstanding either internal pressure orexternal loading without relying on theresidual strength of the original degradedpipe elements.


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The PE pipes require short length inletand exit trenches to accommodate thePE pipe radius to lead into the existingpipeline, and the winch assembly used topull the PE liner along the pipeline. Theminimum bending radius of the PE linercan be calculated as described underPipeline Curvature in this section of themanual.

LG H R H1 4= −( )

LG H R H2 2= −( )

The dimensions (Refer to Figure 5.3) ofexcavations required for slip lining are:

1. Where the PE insert pipe is on thenatural surface level

2. Where the PE insert pipe is at aheight H above the natural surfacelevel

where

H = depth to invert of existing pipeline

R = radius of liner pipe

Grouting

Grouting of the gap between the outsidediameter of the PE liner, and the inside ofthe existing pipe is necessary only whenthe original pipe has been damaged tothe extent that there is no residualexternal load capacity, or where manholeconnections cannot be sealed off toprevent groundwater infiltration.

Where grouting is applied, the pressureshould not exceed 50 kPa, anddepending on the PN rating of the PEliner pipe, external collapse calculationsshould be carried out. Where cementbased grouts are used, the temperaturerise in the PE liner due to the heat ofhydration must be taken into account.

The PE liner pipes may be filled withwater prior to grouting to increase theexternal pressure resistance, and toprovide additional line weight to preventthe PE liner pipe floating during grouting,and losing the final grade line.

Figure 5.3 PE Sliplining Trench Opening

2

2H

H

1

R

LGLG

2LG 2

1

2

NS


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Pipeline DetectionVinidex PE pipes are electrically nonconductive and cannot be detected bymetallic detection devices inunderground installations.

Several techniques are available to detectburied PE pipelines.

Metal Detector TapesFoil based tapes may be located in thetrench on top of the PE pipe overlaymaterial ( 150 - 300 mm above the PEpipe crown ), and these tapes can bedetected at depths up to 600 mm bymetal detection equipment operating inthe 4 - 20 MHz frequency range.

The tape backs may also be colour codedand printed in order to provide earlywarning of the presence of the PEpipeline during later excavation.

Tracer WiresPE pipes installed deeper than 600 mmmay be detected by the use of tracerwires placed on, or taped to, the top ofthe PE pipes.

Application of a suppressed currentallows the detection of pipes up to adepth of 3 metres. However, both endsof the tracer wire must be accessible,and a complete electrical circuit presentover the entire length of the pipeline.

Audio DetectionAcoustic, or ultra sonic, noise detectiondevices are available which use either thenoise from water flowing in the pipes, oran introduced noise signal, to detect thepresence of buried PE pipelines.

Excavation

Sliplining existing pipes using Vinidex PEpipes allows for a reduction ofexcavation in built up areas.

Only the excavation necessary to feedthe PE liner pipe into the existing line isrequired and depending on the totallength of the line and the location ofexisting manholes, a liner length ofapproximately 100 metres may be drawnalong the line in each section. For smalldiameter pipes, the PE can be supplied inVinidex pipe reels. This allows for asingle run of PE to be inserted intoexisting pipe without the need forintermediate jointing.

Where the existing service cannot betaken out of service, or temporarilyblocked off during the relining process,extra excavation may be required toallow for the installation of a temporarydiversion line.

Jointing the Liner

Depending on the diameter of the pipe, asingle length of PE pipe can be installedto provide a single length of seamlessliner.

For larger (160mm and above) PE pipescan be butt welded above ground on siteto provide a continuous length pipewhich can be inspected for joint integritybefore installation.

The butt weld process provides a jointwhich resists longitudinal load and hasthe same chemical resistance propertiesas the pipe. The external diameter weldbead sections may be mechanicallyremoved prior to insertion to prevent anypossibility of snagging on damagedsections, or protrusions, in the bore ofthe existing pipe to be relined. Whereweld beads are removed, care must betaken not to notch the PE pipe wall. Buttwelded joints must be allowed to cool toambient temperature prior to drawinginto the final position so as to preventany damage to the joint section.


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Supports

Pipe hangers, or supports, should belocated evenly along the length of the PEpipeline, and additionally at localisedpoints with heavy items such as valves,and fittings.

The supports should provide a bearingsurface of 120° under the base of thepipes. The PE pipes may need to beprotected from damage at the supports.This protection may be provided by amembrane of PE, PVC or rubber.

Location and type of support must takeinto account provision for thermalmovement, if required. If the supportsare to resist thermal movement, anassessment of the stress induced inpipes, fittings and supports may need tobe made.

Support Spans

Support spans depend on the pipematerial and dimensions, nature of flowmedium, operating temperature, andarrangement of the pipes.

In calculating support spans, amaximum deflection of spans/500between supports has been adopted asthe basis.

The spans in Table 5.4 are based on theuse of PE80B (MDPE), full of water,support over multiple spans, andoperating at 20°C for 50 years.

For other service temperatures, thespans should be reduced as follows:

30°C 5%40°C 9%50°C 13%

For fluids with density between 1000kg/m3 and 1250 kg/m3, decrease spansby 4%.

For Vinidexair systems, the spans maybe increased by up to 30%.

Above GroundInstallationVinidex PE pipes may be installed aboveground for pressure and non pressureapplications in both direct exposure andprotected conditions.

Black PE pipes made to AS/NZS 4130requirements may be used in directsunlight exposure conditions without anyadditional protection. Where PE pipes ofcolours other than black are used inexposed conditions, then the pipes mayneed to be protected from sunlight.

Where PE pipes are installed in directexposure conditions, then the increasedPE material temperature due to exposuremust be taken into account inestablishing the operational pressurerating of the PE pipes. Localisedtemperature build up conditions such asproximity to steam lines, radiators, orexhaust stacks must be avoided unlessthe PE pipes are suitably protected.Where lagging materials are used, thesemust be suitable for external exposureapplications.

For Vinidex Geberit waste systems, thepipes are manufactured specifically forthe application and reference should bemade to Vinidex engineers forcomprehensive installation details.


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Table 5.4 Support Spans (metres)

SDR (Standard Dimension Ratio)DN 41 33 26 21 17 13.6 11 9 7.416 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.5520 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.65 0.6525 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.70 0.70 0.75 0.7532 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.9040 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.90 0.90 1.00 1.00 1.1050 0.85 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.2563 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 1.20 1.25 1.30 1.40 1.4575 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.25 1.35 1.40 1.50 1.55 1.6090 1.15 1.25 1.35 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.65 1.75 1.80

110 1.35 1.40 1.55 1.60 1.70 1.80 1.90 2.00 2.10125 1.45 1.55 1.65 1.75 1.85 2.00 2.10 2.20 2.30140 1.55 1.65 1.80 1.90 2.00 2.10 2.25 2.35 2.45160 1.70 1.80 1.95 2.10 2.20 2.30 2.45 2.55 2.65180 1.85 1.95 2.10 2.25 2.35 2.50 2.65 2.80 2.90200 1.95 2.10 2.25 2.40 2.55 2.70 2.85 3.00 3.10225 2.15 2.30 2.45 2.60 2.75 2.90 3.05 3.20 3.35250 2.30 2.45 2.60 2.75 2.95 3.10 3.30 3.45 3.60280 2.45 2.65 2.80 3.00 3.20 3.35 3.55 3.70 3.90315 2.65 2.85 3.05 3.25 3.45 3.65 3.85 4.05 4.20355 2.90 3.10 3.30 3.50 3.75 3.95 4.15 4.35 4.55400 3.10 3.35 3.55 3.80 4.05 4.25 4.50 4.70 4.90450 3.40 3.60 3.85 4.10 4.35 4.60 4.85 5.10 5.35500 3.60 3.85 4.15 4.40 4.70 4.95 5.20 5.50560 3.90 4.15 4.50 4.75 5.05 5.35630 4.20 4.50 4.85 5.15 5.45 5.80710 4.60 4.90 5.25 5.60 5.95 6.30800 4.95 5.30 5.70 6.05 6.45 6.85900 5.35 5.70 6.10 6.55 6.95

1000 5.80 6.15 6.55 7.00 7.35

Expansion & Contraction

For above ground pipelines, expansionand contraction movements should betaken up by the pipeline where possiblewithout expansion joints.

This may be achieved in lines laiddirectly on the natural surface by snakingthe pipe during installation and allowingthe pipe to move freely in service. Wherethe final joint connections are made inhigh ambient temperature, sufficient pipelength must be allowed to permit thepipe to cool, and hence contract, withoutpulling out of non end load bearingjoints.


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Accommodation ofThermal Movementby Deflection LegsChanges in length are caused bychanges in operating temperatures. Oninstallation of piping systems aboveground, attention must be paid tocompensate for axial movements.

In most cases, changes in direction inthe run of piping may be used to absorblength change, given that appropriatedeflection legs are provided. Otherwise,compensation loops or special fittingsmay need to be installed.

Table 5.5 lists minimum deflection leglengths for given run length changes.See Figures 5.4 and 5.5.

For non-pressure applications, thesevalues may be reduced by 30%, or forVinidex Geberit systems, up to 60%. Forspecific data, reference should be madeto Vinidex engineers.

The deflection leg is expressed by:

where

Ls = deflection leg (mm)

∆L = change in length (mm)

DN = pipe outside diameter (mm)

k = material specific proportionalityfactor (average value for PE of 26)

L k L DN mmS = ⋅ ⋅ [ ]∆

Table 5.5 Minimum Deflection Leg Lengths (m)

Change in Run length ∆∆∆∆∆L (mm)DN 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 40mm 450mm16 0.75 1.05 1.30 1.50 1.65 1.85 1.95 2.10 2.3520 0.85 1.15 1.45 1.65 1.85 2.05 2.20 2.35 2.6025 0.95 1.30 1.60 1.85 2.10 2.25 2.45 2.60 2.9032 1.05 1.50 1.85 2.10 2.35 2.55 2.80 2.95 3.3040 1.15 1.65 2.05 2.35 2.60 2.85 3.10 3.30 3.7050 1.30 1.85 2.25 2.60 2.90 3.20 3.50 3.70 4.1563 1.50 2.10 2.55 2.95 3.30 3.60 3.85 4.20 4.6575 1.60 2.25 2.80 3.20 3.60 3.90 4.25 4.50 5.0590 1.80 2.50 3.05 3.50 3.90 4.30 4.65 4.95 5.55

110 1.95 2.75 3.40 3.85 4.35 4.75 5.15 5.50 6.15125 2.10 2.90 3.55 4.15 4.60 5.05 5.50 5.85 6.55140 2.20 3.10 3.80 4.40 4.90 5.35 5.80 6.20 6.90160 2.35 3.30 4.05 4.70 5.20 5.75 6.20 6.60 7.40180 2.50 3.50 4.30 4.95 5.55 6.10 6.55 7.00 7.80200 2.60 3.70 4.50 5.20 5.85 6.35 6.90 7.40 8.25225 2.80 3.90 4.85 5.55 6.20 6.80 7.35 7.85 8.80250 2.90 4.15 5.05 5.85 6.55 7.20 7.75 8.25 9.20280 3.10 4.35 5.35 6.20 6.90 7.55 8.20 8.70 9.80315 3.30 4.65 5.70 6.55 7.35 8.05 8.70 9.25 10.35355 3.50 4.90 6.05 6.95 7.80 8.55 9.20 9.85 11.00400 3.70 5.20 6.40 7.40 8.25 9.05 9.80 10.45 11.70450 3.90 5.55 6.80 7.85 8.80 9.60 10.40 11.10 12.40500 4.15 5.85 7.20 8.25 9.25 10.15 10.90 11.70 -560 4.40 6.20 7.55 8.75 9.80 10.70 - - -630 4.65 6.55 8.05 9.25 10.40 11.35 - - -710 4.90 6.95 8.55 9.80 11.00 12.05 - - -800 5.25 7.40 9.10 10.50 11.75 12.80 - - -900 5.60 7.90 9.65 11.10 12.50 - - - -

1000 5.85 8.30 10.15 11.70 13.10 - - - -

Figure 5.4Absorption of change in lengthby deflection leg

Figure 5.5Absorption of change in lengthby a compensation elbow

F = Fixed PointLs = Deflection Leg

F = Fixed PointLP = Loose Point (eg. pipe clips)Ls = Deflection Leg


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ConcreteEncasementAt entry and exit points of concrete slabsor walls, a flexible joint must be providedin the PE pipeline to cater for movementsdue to soil settlement, or seasonalexpansion/contraction of the soil.

Where expansion joints are provided inthe concrete slab, expansion jointsshould be provided at the same point inthe pipeline. At these points a flexiblemembrane should be provided to preventshear stresses developing across thejoint.

PE pipes behave as flexible structureswhen externally loaded, and care needsto be exercised by the designer whenusing concrete encasement so that theeffective strength of the pipeline is notreduced.

Fire RatingPE pipe systems will supportcombustion and as such are not suitablefor use in fire rated zones in buildingswithout suitable protection. Theindividual fire rating indices for PEmaterials may be established by testingto the requirements of AS1530.

In multiple storey buildings PE systemspenetrating floor cavities must beenclosed in fire rated service ductsappropriate to the Class of the buildingconcerned.

Service Connections

Tapping SaddlesService connections may be provided inPE pipe systems using tapping saddleswhich are either electrofusion ormechanically connected.

Tapping saddles should not be installedcloser than 100mm to prevent reductionin pressure capacity in the pipeline.

A range of tapping saddles suitable foruse with Vinidex PE pipes are listed inthe Product Data section of this manual.

Tapping saddles may be used fortappings up to 30% of the size of themain pipe or a maximum diameter of50mm. Where larger offtake sizes arerequired, then a reducing tee sectionshould be used.

Tapping saddles of the mechanical straptype should not be used on curved pipes.Tapping saddles of the saddle fusion, orelectrofusion type should only be usedon the top of curved lines, and not becloser to the end of the pipe than500mm.

Connection may then be made withoutloss of the operating service.

Alternatively, tapping may be performedon new main lines prior topressurisation, and entry into serviceusing the same techniques.

Direct TappingThe tapping of services directly into thepipe wall by drilling and tapping a threadin the wall material is not recommendedin PE pipes.

This practice may lead to prematurefailure of the system.


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Testing &Commissioning

Pressure Installations

Pre Test PrecautionsPrior to testing, the entire PE pipelineshould be checked to ensure all debrisand construction materials are removedfrom contact with the pipes and fittings.

Where concrete anchor or thrust blocksare used no pressure testing should takeplace within 7 days of casting the blocks.

All mechanical ring seal joints must berestrained either by sand bags, or bypartial backfilling of the line leaving thejoints open for visual inspection. Allvalves must be placed in the openposition, and a valve provided at the endof the line to allow air to be vented fromthe line during filling.

Where thermal fusion jointing has beenused, no testing should take place untilthe joints have completely cooled toambient temperature.

Local authority regulations may differbetween each other in the pressuretesting routines, and individualrequirements must be followed at alltimes.

Pressure TestingTest water should be slowly introducedinto the PE pipeline until all air is purgedfrom the line and water flows freely atthe end of the line. The water shouldpreferable be introduced into the pipelineat the lowest point to assist the removalof air.

It is essential that all air is removedfrom the line prior to commencing thetest procedure. Entrapped air can resultin erroneous pressure/time recordings.

Test sections may be either the completeline, or, in large installations, in sectionssuch that the test section can be filledwith water within 5 hours to allowpressure observations.

Pressure should be built up evenly in theline without pressure shock.

A test pressure of 1.25 times themaximum working pressure should beapplied for pipelines up to 110 mm indiameter and 100 metres in length andalso for testing valve anchorages. Thetest pressure in these instances shouldbe held for a minimum period of 15minutes, and the pressure gaugesinspected for pressure drop readings.

In addition, all joints must be visuallyinspected for evidence of weeping orleakage.

For large diameter pipes, and for pipelinelengths up to 800 metres, the elasticproperties of PE are such that theintroduction of test pressures will causeexpansion in the line and require makeup pressure to restore gauge readings.This volume make up will generally be inthe order of 1%, and may be applied atthe time of initial pressurisation. The testpressure of 1.25 times the maximumworking pressure should be maintainedfor a maximum period of 24 hours, or forthe time necessary to visually inspect alljoints in the line.

A smaller drop in pressure may beobserved due to thermal expansion.However, this does not indicate leakagein the pipeline.

Where the installation consists of smalladditions to existing pipelines the testpressure period may be 15 minutes.

The maximum test pressure to beapplied must not exceed 1.25WP. Testpressure in excess of this value maystrain the pipe material and damagecontrol appliance s connected to thepipeline.

High pressure testing using air must notbe carried out.

Note:

Where the time of pressure testingexceeds 15 minutes, increases in pipetemperature above 20°C may occur. Inthese cases the test pressure must bederated.

Refer to Table 4.7 in the Design sectionof this manual.


Non Pressure Installations

1. Above Ground

All sections of the installation should besealed off and water introduced througha stand pipe to provide a static head of 3metres above the top point in the PEpipeline. All openings in the PE pipelinemust be sealed, or plugged, beforestarting testing. Either water or airtesting may be performed on nonpressure PE pipelines, depending on theavailability of test water, or the ability todrain the test water away from thepipeline alignment after the testing iscompleted.

2. Below Ground

(a) Water Testing

For PE drain lines, a riser pipe should befitted at the top point in the pipeline toallow a minimum water head of 1 metreto be applied. For waste waterapplications, a water test pressure of amaximum of 1.25 WP ( maximum headat the lowest point ) should be appliedby either a stand pipe connection, orusing a test pump.

The test water should be introducedevenly into the pipeline, and brought upto pressure after allowing all entrappedair to be purged out of the line.

All joints and connections should beinspected for leakage, and the testpressure maintained for a minimumperiod of 15 minutes after the final jointhas been inspected, or for a period of 30minutes.

No leakage or loss of pressure shouldtake place in this period.

Large diameter installations may requirea period of up to 8 hours to allow forcomplete inspection of all joints in thepipeline network.

(b) Air Testing

Where water is unavailable, orundesirable, for testing then air testingmay be performed.

All openings must be sealed prior totesting, and air pumped slowly into thePE pipeline until a test pressure of 50KPais reached.

This test pressure should be maintainedfor a minimum time of 3 minutes, and ifno leaks are detected, or pressure lossobserved on the gauge, the air supplycontrol valve should be turned off andthe test pressure held for a minimumtime of 1 minute.

If the test gauge pressure reading hasnot fallen below 35KPa after this time,then the test should be discontinued.

Should the test pressure drop below35KPa after 1 minute, then the pressureshould be returned to 50KPa andmaintained until a full inspection of thePE pipeline has been completed. Alljoints and connections need to beindividually inspected for leakage using asolution of water and detergent pouredover any suspect joint. If a leak ispresent, it will cause the detergentsolution to bubble, and foam.

Deflection TestingPE drainage pipelines are designed tosupport external loading within theacceptable limits of diameter deflectionfor structural reasons.

Where this is a critical feature of theinstallation, then a plug, or proving tool,can be pulled along the PE pipelinebetween manholes, or other entry points.

For joints without any protrusions intothe pipe bore, the proving plug can besized to the minimum internal dimensionallowed in the design. For butt weldedpipes, unless the internal beads areremoved, the plug needs to be reducedin size to allow for the weld bead.

In both cases, the plug must be able tobe pulled completely through the PEpipeline.

Flushing and DisinfectionWhere Vinidex PE pipes are used forpotable water applications, standardflushing and disinfection proceduresmust be followed.

Some pipe materials require additionalflushing or disinfection in order to purgecontamination rising from the pipematerial itself. Vinidex PE pipes,however, are made from PE grades thatcomply with water quality requirementswithout additional treatment.

For potable water applications, thefollowing procedure may be used:

1. Flush out all construction debris fromthe pipes by running water throughthe line for 15 minutes.

2. Carry out the hydrostatic pressuretesting.

3. Introduce a chlorine, or chloramine,solution into the line at aconcentration of 50 mg/l, and allowto stand for 24 hours.

4. Flush out the pipeline for 15 minutesto remove all disinfectant andbiological residues from the water.

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Butt Fusion 3

Electrofusion 5

Socket Fusion 6

Mechanical Joint Fittings 7

Flanged Ends 8

Hugger Bolted Couplings 8

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Jointing MethodsVinidex PE pipes are produced in a rangeof sizes between 16 mm to 1000 mmdiameter, and these pipes can be joinedby a variety of methods.

Methods include mechanical joints and arange of thermal fusion procedures. Thenature of the PE materials precludes theuse of adhesive based systems.

Thermal Fusion ProcessesThermal fusion proceeds by melting thePE material at the joint surfaces,bringing the molten surfaces togetherunder closely controlled pressures, andholding the surfaces together until thejoint has cooled.

In all thermal fusion processes, the fieldpipe jointing should only be performedby trained fusion operators usingproperly maintained and calibratedfusion machines.

The fusion compatibility of PE materialsmust be established before welding, andif doubts exist then the advice of Vinidexengineers should be sought.

Butt FusionButt fusion is generally applied to PEpipes within the size range 90 mm to1000 mm for joints on pipes, fittings,and end treatments. Butt fusion providesa homogeneous joint with the sameproperties as the pipe and fittingsmaterials, and ability to resistlongitudinal loads.

Butt fusion machines need to besufficiently robust to align andpressurise the pipe ends within closetolerances, and to provide heating andpressurisation of the jointing surfaceswithin required parameter tolerances.

All butt fusion should be performedunder cover, and the ends of the PEpipes blocked off to assist withtemperature control and preventcontamination of the joints.

The butt fusion process consists of thefollowing steps which are shown inprinciple in Figure 6.2.

1. The pipes must be installed in thewelding machine, and the endscleaned with non depositing alcoholto remove all dirt, dust, moisture,and greasy films from a zoneapproximately 75 mm from the endof each pipe, on both inside andoutside diameter faces.

2. The ends of the pipes are trimmedusing a rotating cutter to remove allrough ends and oxidation layers. Thetrimmed end faces must be squareand parallel.

3. The ends of the PE pipes are heatedby contact under pressure against aheater plate. The heater plates mustbe clean and free fromcontamination, and maintained withina surface temperature range of 190°Cto 225°C (depending on the size ofthe pipe). Contact is maintained untileven heating is established aroundthe pipe ends, and the contactpressure then reduced to a lowervalue called the heat soak pressure.Contact is then maintained until theappropriate heat soak time elapses.

4. The heated pipe ends are thenretracted and the heater plateremoved. The heated PE pipe endsare then brought together andpressurised evenly to the weldingpressure value. This pressure is thenmaintained for a period to allow thewelding process to take place, andthe fused joint to cool down toambient temperature and hencedevelop full joint strength. Thepressure adopted in this phaseshould be in the range 0.15MPa to0.18MPa on the ends of the pipes.During this cooling period the jointsmust remain undisturbed and undercompression. Under nocircumstances should the joints besprayed with cold water.

The combinations of times,temperatures, and pressures to beadopted depends on the PE materialgrade, the diameter and wall thickness ofthe pipes, and the brand and model offusion machine being used. Vinidexengineers can provide guidance in theseparameters.

The final weld beads should be fullyrolled over, free from pitting and voids,correctly sized, and free fromdiscolouration.

When correctly performed, the minimumlong term strength of the butt fusionjoint should be 90% of the strength ofthe parent PE pipe.


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Note: The pressure needed to bring the pipe ends together (Drag Pressure) for eachjoint must be added to the calculated pressure at each stage.

Zone 1 Initial Bead Pressure P1 kPa

Time T1 Seconds (min)

Zone 2 Heat Soak Pressure P2 kPa

Time T2 Seconds

Zone 3 Change Over Time T3 Seconds (max)

Zone 4 Weld Pressure Build Up Seconds (min)

Welding Pressure P3 kPa

Welding/Cooling Time T5 Minutes

Figure 6.1Butt Welding Parameters

Figure 6.2Schematic Sketch of the Butt Welding Process

T1

P1

Zone 1 Zone 2

Zone 3

P2

T2 T3 T4 T5

Zone 4

P3

Time

DRAG

Pressure Pd

In field applications full QA records oftimes, temperatures and pressuresachieved for all joints should berecorded, and the locations of weldsidentified on as-constructed site plans.

The most reliable methods of weldevaluation are the destructive type.

Destructive test methods require tensiletesting of welds and pipe in order toestablish the strength of the weld as apercentage of pipe strength.

Flexural testing may also be required inorder to evaluate the effect of any jointmisalignment.

Hydrostatic pressure testing will notdetermine the strength of butt welds, dueto the stress across the plane of the buttweld being only 50% of the hoop stressin the pipe section.

Weld beads are normally left in place onthe pipe section, unless required to beremoved from the outside diameter toallow slip lining, or from the insidediameter to prevent potential materialblockage in sewer rising mains.


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ElectrofusionVinidex PE electrofusion system consistsof moulded couplings, tapping saddles,and fittings with electric elementscontained in the fitting. (Figure 6.3).

When a controlled electrical current ispassed through the resistance wire,there is a temperature increase, theresulting heat being transferred to thejointing surfaces until melting occurs.The joint surfaces are held underpressure until cooled.

Vinidex electrofusion fittings require a39.5 (40) Volt power source provided bya control box from a 240 Volt 50Hz,single phase supply. Where a generatoris used, this requires a minimum powerof 3 kVA. If multiple control boxes areused on a project, then a 5 kVAgenerator may be required.

Vinidex electrofusion fittings use a singleconnection pin of 4.7 mm diameter.

Electrofusion control boxes must not beused in explosive atmospheres. In deeptrenches, tunnels, or mine workings, thepower source may require approval bythe local electricity utility.

All electrofusion joints must be carriedout under cover to preventcontamination by dust, moisture anddirt, and be clamped to preventmovement in the joint until the coolingperiod has been completed.

1. Cut the pipes square, and mark thepipes at a length equal to the socketdepth.

2. Scrape the marked section of thepipe spigot to remove all oxidised PElayers to a depth of approximately0.3mm. Use a hand scraper, or arotating peel scraper to remove thePE layers. Do not use sand paper.Leave the electrofusion fittings in thesealed plastic bag until needed forassembly. Do not scrape the inside ofthe fitting, clean with an approvedcleaner to remove all dust, dirt, andmoisture.

3. Insert the pipe into the coupling up tothe witness marks. Ensure pipes arerounded, and when using coiled PEpipes, re rounding clamps may beneeded to remove ovality. Clamp thejoint assembly.

4. Connect the electrical circuit, andfollow the instructions for theparticular power control box. Do notchange the standard fusionconditions for the particular size andtype of fitting.

5. Leave the joint in the clamp assemblyuntil the full cooling time has beencompleted.

Figure 6.3 Electrofusion

Heating element

PE Pipe

Power connection terminals

Coupling PE Pipe


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Socket FusionSocket fusion of Vinidex PE systems isavailable in the diameter range 20mm to110mm.

Socket fusion consists of jointingcouplings, and fittings with a closetolerance moulded socket section intowhich the pipe or fitting spigot isinserted.

The fusion process is achieved byheating the spigot, and socket jointingsurfaces above the crystalline melt pointtemperature of PE by insertion into aheated element tool. The heated jointsections are then assembled, and helduntil cooling to ambient temperaturetakes place. See Figure 6.4.

The heater elements are PTFE coated,and at all times must be kept clean andfree from contamination. The heatertools need to be set and calibrated tomaintain a surface temperature range of260°C +/- 5°C. All jointing must beperformed under cover to preventcontamination of the joints by dust, dirt,or moisture.

1. Cut the pipes square, clean the spigotsection with a clean cloth and a nondepositing alcohol to the full depth ofthe socket. Mark the length of thesocket. Clean the inside of the socketsection.

2. Scrape the outside of the pipe spigotto remove the oxidised layer from thepipe. Do not scrape the inside of thesockets.

3. Confirm the temperature of theheating elements, and ensure that theheating surfaces are clean.

4. Push the spigot, and socket sectionson to the heating elements to the fulllength of engagement, and allow toheat for the appropriate period.See Table 6.1.

5. Pull the spigot and socket sectionsfrom the heating elements, and pushtogether evenly to the full length ofengagement without distortion of thejoints. Clamp the joints and hold untilfully cooled. The weld flow beadshould then appear evenly around thefull circumference of the socket end.

The completed joints must be allowed tocool fully to ambient temperature beforeperforming pressure tests.

Table 6.1 Socket Fusion Times

Pipe Diameter DN Tool Heating Time Assembly Time Cooling Timemm seconds seconds minutes

16 5 4 220 5 4 225 8 4 232 10 6 440 15 6 450 20 6 463 25 8 675 30 8 690 40 8 6

110 50 10 8

Notes:

1. Heating times are for PN12.5 wall sections.

2. Cooling times are the times for the assembly to be held within the clamps.

3. Socket fusion not recommended for pipes SDR17 and below.

Figure 6.4Schematic Sketch of theFusion Welding Process


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Flanged EndsVinidex PE pipes are provided withflange connections by using PE stubends jointed to the ends of the pipes byeither electrofusion or butt welding.

These are used in conjunction with metalbacking plates, and rubber sealinggaskets in order to provide ademountable joint. Sealing gaskets aremade from natural rubber orpolychloroprene depending on the fluidbeing carried.

Where hot fluids or chemical reagentsare carried, the suitability of the sealinggasket material must be determined, andthe advice of Vinidex engineers obtained.The sealing gaskets must be clean andfree from creases when fitted to theflange assembly.

Flanges are available across the full sizerange of Vinidex PE pipes (up to1000mm diameter), and to the samepressure PN rating as the pipes.

Metal backing plates are available in hotdip galvanised form, and thickness to AS2129, and AS 4087 as required. Thethickness of the metal backing platemust be assessed for the operatingpressures in each particular pipelineusing the requirements of AS 2129 andAS 4087.

The fixing bolts must be tightened evenlyaround the flange. Bolts must not beover tightened, and a torque wrenchshould be used to prevent buckling ofthe metal backing plate.

Hugger Bolted CouplingsBolted couplings are fitted directly to theends of the PE pipes, and the serratedinside section of the coupling grips theoutside diameter of the PE pipe,providing longitudinal restraint.

The central rubber sealing ring providesa pressure seal.

The ends of the PE pipes must be cutsquare, and be free from all dirt andgrease when pushed together, without agap between the pipe ends.

The seal ring must be clean, and fittedevenly over the ends of the pipe. Thecoupling housing must be fitted evenlyover the rubber ring, and the boltstightened fully.

ThreadsThe cutting of threads is notrecommended.

Where threaded fittings are used then :

1. Only PTFE tape should be used as asealant. Hemp, paste, and petroleumcompounds must not be used.

2. The joint should be made firm byhand, or by strap wrench to preventover straining of the joint. Serratedjaw wrenches must not be used.

3. Where possible, the pipeline systemshould be designed so as to ensurethat PE/metal thread joints are suchthat the male thread is PE, and thefemale thread form is metal.

Figure 6.6Hugger Bolted Couplings

Figure 6.5Stub Flanges &Backing Plates

Size 90mm-315mm

Z

Gasket

Steel pipe

Back-up plate

Polyethelenepipe Stub flange

Steel to polyethylene

MS flange

Polyethylene to polyethyleneBack-up plates

PolyethylenepipeGasket

Stub flange

Polyethylenepipe Stub flange

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Pressure Pipe 3

Polyethylene Pipe Reels 11

Gas Pipe 12

Rural Pipe 13

Low Density Irrigation Pipe 13

Syphon Tube 14

Flood Pipe 14

Fittings for Butt Welding 15

Mechanical Couplings 35

Metal Backing Rings 36

Electrofusion Fittings 39

Metric Compression Fittings 61

Tapping Saddles 85

Polypropylene Valves 89

Rural Compression Fittings 92

Threaded Fittings 100

Compressed Air Pipe & Fittings for Socket Fusion 105

Welding Equipment 111

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SDR 41 SDR 33 SDR 26 SDR 21 SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 9 SDR 7.4PE80 PN 3.2 PN 4 - PN 6.3 PN 8 PN 10 PN 12.5 PN 16 PN 20PE100 PN 4 - PN 6.3 PN 8 PN 10 PN 12.5 PN 16 PN 20 PN 25


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AS/NZS 4130 - PE 80B BLACK - Coils

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PE Pressure Pipe

PE 80B BLACK

16 50 - - - - - - 1.8 25980 0.07 2.0 25981 0.08300 - - - - - - 1.8 25982 0.07 2.0 25983 0.08

20 50 - - - - - - 2.1 25984 0.11 2.5 25985 0.13200 - - - - - - 2.1 25986 0.11 2.5 25987 0.13

25 25 - - - - - - 2.5 25988 0.17 3.0 25989 0.2050 - - - - - - 2.5 25990 0.17 3.0 25991 0.20

200 1.7 26860 0.12 1.8 25992 0.12 2.1 25993 0.14 2.5 25994 0.17 3.0 25995 0.2032 25 - - - - - - 3.1 25996 0.27 3.9 25997 0.33

50 - - - - - 3.1 25998 0.27 3.9 25999 0.33200 1.8 26861 0.16 2.1 26000 0.18 2.6 26001 0.23 3.1 26002 0.27 3.9 26003 0.33

40 25 - - - - - - 4.0 26004 0.43 4.8 26005 0.5150 - - - - - - 4.0 26006 0.43 4.8 26007 0.51

150 2.1 26862 0.23 2.6 26008 0.29 3.2 26009 0.36 4.0 26010 0.43 4.8 26011 0.5150 50 - - - - - - 4.9 26012 0.67 6.0 26013 0.79

100 - - - - - - 4.9 26014 0.67 6.0 26015 0.79150 2.6 26863 0.37 3.2 26016 0.45 4.0 26017 0.55 4.9 26018 0.67 6.0 26019 0.79

63 100 3.2 26864 0.58 4.1 26020 0.72 5.0 26021 0.88 6.2 26022 1.06 7.6 26023 1.2775 100 3.9 26865 0.82 4.8 26024 1.02 5.9 26025 1.22 7.2 26026 1.48 8.9 26027 1.7890 75 4.6 26866 1.18 5.8 26028 1.46 7.0 26029 1.76 8.7 26030 2.14 10.7 26031 2.57

100 4.6 26867 1.18 5.8 26032 1.46 7.0 26033 1.76 8.7 26034 2.14 10.7 26035 2.57110 60 - - 7.0 26036 2.18 8.6 26037 2.64 10.6 26038 3.19 13.0 26039 3.83

100 - - 7.0 26040 2.18 8.6 26041 2.64 10.6 26042 3.19 13.0 26043 3.83125 75 - - 7.9 26045 2.79 9.8 26046 3.41 12.1 26047 3.14 14.8 26048 4.95

SIZES 16mm to 125mm T = Average wall thickness ( mm )

For identification purposes PE pipe can be supplied in other colours, or striped, subject to order quantities.

SIZE COIL SDR 21 SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 9O.D LENGTH T T T T Tmm m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m



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AS/NZS 4130 - PE 80B BLACK - 12 Metre Pipe Lengths

PE 80B BLACK

SIZE PIPE SDR 41 SDR 33 SDR 21 SDR 17O.D LENGTH T T T Tmm m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m

20 12 - - - - 1.8 26050 0.09 1.8 26051 0.0925 12 - - - - 1.8 26055 0.12 1.8 26056 0.1232 12 - - - - 1.8 26060 0.16 2.1 26061 0.1840 12 - - - - 2.1 26065 0.23 2.6 26066 0.2950 12 - - - - 2.6 26070 0.37 3.2 26071 0.4563 12 - - - - 3.2 26075 0.58 4.1 26076 0.7275 12 2.1 26080 0.45 2.5 26081 0.54 3.9 26082 0.82 4.8 26083 1.0290 12 2.4 26087 0.62 3.0 26088 0.78 4.6 26089 1.18 5.8 26090 1.46

110 12 2.9 26094 0.93 3.7 26095 1.17 5.7 26096 1.78 7.0 26097 2.18125 12 3.3 26102 1.22 4.2 26103 1.52 6.4 26104 2.29 7.9 26105 2.78140 12 3.8 26109 1.53 4.6 26110 1.88 7.1 26111 2.86 8.8 26112 3.50160 12 4.3 26116 2.00 5.2 26117 2.44 8.2 26118 3.76 10.1 26119 4.58180 12 4.7 26123 2.48 5.9 26124 3.13 9.1 26125 4.73 11.3 26126 5.80200 12 5.2 26130 3.07 6.6 26131 3.86 10.2 26132 5.86 12.6 26133 7.17225 12 5.9 26137 3.88 7.3 26138 4.83 11.4 26139 7.41 14.2 26140 9.08250 12 6.6 26144 4.85 8.2 26145 5.98 12.6 26146 9.08 15.6 26147 11.14280 12 7.3 26151 6.05 9.1 26152 7.48 14.2 26153 11.44 17.5 26154 13.99315 12 8.2 26158 7.59 10.3 26159 9.50 15.8 26160 14.42 19.7 26161 17.67355 12 9.2 26165 9.67 11.5 26166 12.03 17.8 26167 18.31 22.3 26168 22.55400 12 10.4 26172 12.28 13.0 26173 15.30 20.2 26174 23.31 25.0 26175 28.54450 12 11.6 26179 15.50 14.6 26180 19.31 22.7 26181 29.52 28.1 26182 36.18500 12 13.0 26185 19.25 16.2 26186 23.79 25.2 26187 36.45 31.2 26188 44.57560 12 14.5 26191 24.02 18.2 26192 29.95 28.1 26193 45.62 35.0 26194 55.98630 12 16.3 26196 30.38 20.4 26197 37.81 31.6 26198 57.67 39.3 26199 70.76710 12 18.3 26201 38.68 23.0 26202 48.13 35.7 26203 73.43 44.3 26204 89.99800 12 20.7 26205 49.08 25.8 26206 60.94 40.1 26207 92.99 - -

1000 12 25.8 26208 76.70 32.2 26209 95.15 50.2 26210 145.52 - -

SIZES 20mm to 1000mm T = Average wall thickness (mm)

Pipes in sizes 20mm to 63mm, SDR 21 & SDR 17 are available subject to minimum order quantities.For identification purposes PE pipe can be supplied in other colours, or striped, subject to order quantities.

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AS/NZS 4130 - PE 80B BLACK - 12 Metre Pipe Lengths

PE 80B BLACK

PIPE PIPE SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 9O.D. LENGTH T T Tmm m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m

20 12 1.8 26052 0.09 2.1 26053 0.11 2.5 26054 0.1325 12 2.1 26057 0.14 2.5 26058 0.17 3.0 26059 0.2032 12 2.6 26062 0.23 3.1 26063 0.27 3.9 26064 0.3340 12 3.2 26067 0.36 4.0 26068 0.43 4.8 26069 0.5150 12 4.0 26072 0.55 4.9 26073 0.67 6.0 26074 0.7963 12 5.0 26077 0.88 6.2 26078 1.06 7.6 26079 1.2775 12 5.9 26084 1.23 7.2 26085 1.42 8.9 26086 1.7890 12 7.0 26091 1.76 8.7 26092 2.14 10.7 26093 2.58

110 12 8.6 26098 2.64 10.6 26099 3.17 13.0 26100 3.83125 12 9.8 26106 3.41 12.1 26107 4.13 14.8 26108 4.95140 12 10.9 26113 4.28 13.4 26114 5.16 16.6 26115 6.22160 12 12.5 26120 5.59 15.4 26121 6.78 18.9 26122 8.11180 12 14.1 26127 7.09 17.3 26128 8.57 21.2 26129 10.24200 12 15.5 26134 8.71 19.2 26135 10.57 23.6 26136 12.68225 12 17.5 26141 11.06 21.6 26142 13.38 26.5 26143 15.99250 12 19.4 26148 13.63 23.9 26149 16.48 29.4 26150 19.74280 12 21.7 26155 17.08 26.8 26156 20.64 33.0 26157 24.81315 12 24.5 26162 21.64 30.1 26163 26.15 37.1 26164 31.38355 12 27.5 26169 27.44 33.9 26170 33.18 41.7 26171 39.80400 12 31.0 26176 34.83 38.2 26177 42.15 47.0 26178 50.00450 12 34.9 26183 44.12 43.0 26184 53.42 - -500 12 38.7 26189 54.49 47.8 26190 65.88 - -560 12 43.4 26195 68.33 - - - -630 12 48.9 26200 86.40 - - - -710 12 - - - - - -800 12 - - - - - - -

1000 12 - - - - - - -

Pipes in sizes 20mm to 63mm, SDR 13.6, SDR 11 and SDR 9 are available subject to minimum order quantities.For identification purposes PE pipe can be supplied in other colours, or striped, subject to order quantities.

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AS/NZS 4130 - PE 80C BLACK - Coils

PE 80C BLACK

16 50 - - - - - - 1.8 26740 0.07 2.0 26741 0.08300 - - - - - - 1.8 26742 0.07 2.0 26743 0.08

20 50 - - - - - - 2.1 26744 0.11 2.5 26745 0.13200 - - - - - - 2.1 26746 0.11 2.5 26747 0.13

25 25 - - - - - - 2.5 26748 0.17 3.0 26749 0.2050 - - - - - - 2.5 26750 0.17 3.0 26751 0.20

200 1.7 26870 0.12 1.8 26752 0.12 2.1 26753 0.14 2.5 26754 0.17 3.0 26755 0.2032 25 - - - - - - 3.1 26756 0.27 3.9 26757 0.33

50 - - - - - - 3.1 26758 0.27 3.9 26759 0.33200 1.8 26871 0.16 2.1 26760 0.18 2.6 26761 0.23 3.1 26762 0.27 3.9 26763 0.33

40 25 - - - - - - 4.0 26764 0.43 4.8 26765 0.5150 - - - - - - 4.0 26766 0.43 4.8 26767 0.51

150 2.1 26872 0.23 3 26768 0.29 3.2 26769 0.36 4.0 26770 0.43 4.8 26771 0.5150 50 - - - - - - 4.9 26772 0.67 6.0 26773 0.79

100 - - - - - - 4.9 26774 0.67 6.0 26775 0.79150 2.6 26873 0.37 3.2 26776 0.45 4.0 26777 0.55 4.9 26778 0.67 6.0 26779 0.79

63 100 3.2 26874 0.56 4.1 26780 0.72 5.0 26781 0.87 6.2 26782 1.06 7.6 26783 1.2775 100 3.9 26875 0.82 4.8 26784 1.02 5.9 26785 1.22 7.2 26786 1.48 8.9 26787 1.7890 75 4.6 26876 1.18 5.8 26788 1.46 7.0 26789 1.76 8.7 26790 2.14 10.7 26791 2.57

100 4.6 26877 1.18 5.8 26792 1.46 7.0 26793 1.76 8.7 26794 2.14 10.7 26795 2.57110 60 - - 7.0 26796 2.44 8.6 26797 2.51 10.6 26798 3.19 13.0 26799 3.83

100 - - 7.0 26800 2.44 8.6 26801 2.51 10.6 26802 3.19 13.0 26803 3.83125 75 - - 7.9 26804 2.57 9.8 26805 3.39 12.1 26806 4.10 14.8 26807 4.90

SIZES 16mm TO 125mm T = Average wall thickness (mm)

PE Pressure Pipe

For identification purposes PE pipe can be supplied in other colours, or striped, subject to order quantities.

SIZE COIL SDR 21 SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 9O.D LENGTH T T T T Tmm m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m



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AS/NZS 4130 - PE 80C BLACK - 12 Metre Pipe Lengths

PE 80C BLACK

SIZE PIPE SDR 41 SDR 33 SDR 21 SDR 17O.D. LENGTH T T T Tmm m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m

20 12 - - 1.8 26339 0.09 1.8 26340 0.0925 12 - - 1.8 26344 0.12 1.8 26345 0.1232 12 - - 1.8 26349 0.16 2.1 26350 0.1840 12 - - 2.1 26354 0.23 2.6 26355 0.2950 12 - - 2.6 26359 0.37 3.2 26360 0.4563 12 - - 3.2 26364 0.58 4.1 26365 0.7275 12 2.1 26369 0.45 2.5 26370 0.54 3.9 26371 0.82 4.8 26372 1.0290 12 2.4 26376 0.62 3.0 26377 0.78 4.6 26378 1.18 5.8 26379 1.46

110 12 2.9 26383 0.93 3.7 26384 1.17 5.7 26385 1.78 7.0 26386 2.18125 12 3.3 26391 1.22 4.2 26392 1.52 6.4 26393 2.29 7.9 26394 2.78140 12 3.8 26398 1.53 4.6 26399 1.88 7.1 26400 2.86 8.8 26401 3.50160 12 4.3 26405 2.00 5.2 26406 2.44 8.2 26407 3.76 10.1 26408 4.58180 12 4.7 26412 2.48 5.9 26413 3.13 9.1 26414 4.73 11.3 26415 5.80200 12 5.2 26419 3.07 6.6 26420 3.86 10.2 26421 5.86 12.6 26422 7.17225 12 5.9 26426 3.88 7.3 26427 4.83 11.4 26428 7.41 14.2 26429 9.08250 12 6.6 26433 4.85 8.2 26434 5.98 12.6 26435 9.08 15.6 26436 11.14280 12 7.3 26440 6.05 9.1 26441 7.48 14.2 26442 11.44 17.5 26443 13.99315 12 8.2 26447 7.59 10.3 26448 9.50 15.8 26449 14.42 19.7 26450 17.67355 12 9.2 26454 9.67 11.5 26455 12.03 17.8 26456 18.31 22.3 26457 22.55400 12 10.4 26461 12.28 13.0 26462 15.30 20.2 26463 23.31 25.0 26464 28.54450 12 11.6 26468 15.50 14.6 26469 19.31 22.7 26470 29.52 28.1 26471 36.18500 12 13.0 26474 19.25 16.2 26475 23.79 25.2 26476 36.45 31.2 26477 44.57560 12 14.5 26480 24.02 18.2 26481 29.95 28.1 26482 45.62 35.0 26483 55.98630 12 16.3 26485 30.38 20.4 26486 37.81 31.6 26487 57.67 39.3 26488 70.76710 12 18.3 26490 36.68 23.0 26491 48.13 35.7 26492 73.43 44.3 26493 89.99800 12 20.7 26494 49.08 25.8 26495 60.94 40.1 26496 92.99 - -

1000 12 25.8 26497 76.70 32.2 26498 95.15 50.2 26499 145.52 - -

SIZES 20mm TO 1000 mm T = Average wall thickness (mm).

Pipes in sizes 20mm to 63mm, SDR 21 and SDR 17 are available subject to minimum order quantities.For identification purposes PE pipe can be supplied in other colours, or striped, subject to order quantities.

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AS/NZS 4130 - PE 80C BLACK - 12 Metre Pipe Lengths

PE 80C BLACK

PIPE PIPE SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 9O.D. LENGTH T T Tmm m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m20 12 1.8 26341 0.09 2.1 26342 0.11 2.5 26343 0.1325 12 2.1 26346 0.14 2.5 26347 0.17 3.0 26348 0.2032 12 2.6 26351 0.23 3.1 26352 0.27 3.9 26353 0.3340 12 3.2 26356 0.36 4.0 26357 0.43 4.8 26358 0.5150 12 4.0 26361 0.55 4.9 26362 0.67 6.0 26363 0.7963 12 5.0 26366 0.88 6.2 26367 1.06 7.6 26368 1.2775 12 5.9 26373 1.23 7.2 26374 1.42 8.9 26375 1.7890 12 7.0 26380 1.76 8.7 26381 2.14 10.7 26382 2.58

110 12 8.6 26387 2.64 10.6 26388 3.19 13.0 26389 3.83125 12 9.8 26395 3.41 12.1 26396 4.13 14.8 26397 4.95140 12 10.9 26402 4.28 13.4 26403 5.16 16.6 26404 6.22160 12 12.5 26409 5.59 15.4 26410 6.78 18.9 26411 8.11180 12 14.1 26416 7.09 17.3 26417 8.57 21.2 26418 10.24200 12 15.5 26423 8.71 19.2 26424 10.57 23.6 26425 12.68225 12 17.5 26430 11.06 21.6 26431 13.38 26.5 26432 15.99250 12 19.4 26437 13.63 23.9 26438 16.48 29.4 26439 19.74280 12 21.7 26444 17.08 26.8 26445 20.64 33.0 26446 24.81315 12 24.5 26451 21.64 30.1 26452 26.15 37.1 26453 31.38355 12 27.5 26458 27.44 33.9 26459 33.18 41.7 26460 39.80400 12 31.0 26465 34.83 38.2 26466 42.15 47.0 26467 50.00450 12 34.9 26472 44.12 43.0 26473 53.42 - -500 12 38.7 26478 54.49 47.8 26479 65.88 - -560 12 43.4 26484 68.33 - - - -630 12 48.9 26489 86.40 - - - -710 12 - - - - - -800 12 - - - - - -

1000 12 - - - - - -

Pipes in sizes 20mm to 63mm, SDR 13.6, SDR 11 and SDR 9 are available subject to minimum order quantities.For identification purposes PE pipe can be supplied in other colours, or striped, subject to order quantities.

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AS/NZS 4130 - PE 100 BLACK - 12 Metre Pipe Lengths

PE 100 BLACK

PIPE PIPE SDR 41 SDR 26 SDR 21O.D. LENGTH T T Tmm m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m20 12 - - 1.8 26501 0.09 1.8 26502 0.0925 12 - - 1.8 26506 0.12 1.8 26507 0.1232 12 - - 1.8 26511 0.16 1.8 26512 0.1640 12 - - 1.8 26516 0.20 2.1 26517 0.2350 12 - - 2.2 26521 0.31 2.6 26522 0.3763 12 - - 2.6 26526 0.47 3.2 26527 0.5875 12 2.1 26531 0.45 3.1 26532 0.67 3.9 26533 0.8390 12 2.4 26537 0.62 3.8 26538 0.98 4.6 26539 1.18

110 12 2.9 26543 0.93 4.6 26544 1.47 5.7 26545 1.78125 12 3.3 26550 1.22 5.1 26551 1.86 6.4 26552 2.30140 12 3.8 26556 1.54 5.8 26557 2.34 7.1 26558 2.88160 12 4.3 26562 2.02 6.6 26563 3.08 8.2 26564 3.78180 12 4.7 26568 2.49 7.3 26569 3.85 9.1 26570 4.75200 12 5.2 26574 3.08 8.2 26575 4.78 10.2 26576 5.88225 12 5.9 26580 3.89 9.1 26581 6.00 11.4 26582 7.45250 12 6.6 26586 4.88 10.2 26587 7.44 12.6 26588 9.13280 12 7.3 26592 6.08 11.3 26593 9.28 14.2 26594 11.51315 12 8.2 26598 7.63 12.8 26599 11.81 15.8 26600 14.49355 12 9.2 26604 9.72 14.4 26605 14.97 17.8 26606 18.40400 12 10.4 26610 12.33 16.2 26611 18.97 20.2 26612 23.43450 12 11.6 26616 15.58 18.2 26617 23.99 22.7 26618 29.67500 12 13.0 26622 19.35 20.2 26623 29.60 25.2 26624 36.64560 12 14.5 26628 24.14 22.6 26629 37.14 28.1 26630 45.85630 12 16.3 26633 30.53 25.4 26634 47.06 31.6 26635 57.97710 12 18.3 26638 38.88 28.7 26639 59.85 35.7 26640 73.81800 12 20.7 26642 49.34 32.2 26643 75.88 40.1 26644 93.48

1000 12 25.8 26645 77.10 40.2 26646 118.40 50.2 26647 146.28

Sizes 20mm TO 1000mm T = Average wall thickness (mm)

Pipes in sizes 20mm to 63mm, SDR 26 and SDR 21 are available subject to minimum order quantities.For identification purposes PE pipe can be supplied in other colours, or striped, subject to order quantities.

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PE 100 BLACK

PIPE PIPE SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11O.D. LENGTH T T Tmm m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m20 12 1.8 26503 0.09 1.8 26504 0.09 2.1 26505 0.1125 12 1.8 26508 0.12 2.1 26509 0.14 2.5 26510 0.1732 12 2.1 26513 0.18 2.6 26514 0.23 3.1 26515 0.2740 12 2.6 26518 0.29 3.2 26519 0.36 4.0 26520 0.4350 12 3.2 26523 0.45 4.0 26524 0.55 4.9 26525 0.6763 12 4.1 26528 0.72 5.0 26529 0.88 6.2 26530 1.0775 12 4.8 26534 1.02 5.9 26535 1.23 7.2 26536 1.4990 12 5.8 26540 1.47 7.0 26541 1.77 8.7 26542 2.15

110 12 7.0 26546 2.20 8.6 26547 2.65 10.6 26548 3.21125 12 7.9 26553 2.80 9.8 26554 3.43 12.1 26555 4.16140 12 8.8 26559 3.52 10.9 26560 4.29 13.4 26561 5.19160 12 10.1 26565 4.60 12.5 26566 5.62 15.4 26567 6.81180 12 11.3 26571 5.83 14.1 26572 7.13 17.3 26573 8.61200 12 12.6 26577 7.20 15.5 26578 8.75 19.2 26579 10.62225 12 14.2 26583 9.13 17.5 26584 11.12 21.6 26585 13.45250 12 15.6 26589 11.20 19.4 26590 13.69 23.9 26591 16.56280 12 17.5 26595 14.07 21.7 26596 17.18 26.8 26597 20.75315 12 19.7 26601 17.83 24.5 26602 21.76 30.1 26603 26.28355 12 22.3 26607 22.67 27.5 26608 27.58 33.9 26609 33.36400 12 25.0 26613 28.69 31.0 26614 35.02 38.2 26615 42.37450 12 28.1 26619 36.37 34.9 26620 44.35 43.0 26621 53.69500 12 31.2 26625 44.80 38.7 26626 54.78 47.8 26627 66.23560 12 35.0 26631 56.27 43.4 26632 68.69 - -630 12 39.3 26636 71.13 48.9 26637 86.85 - -710 12 44.3 26641 90.47 - - - -800 12 - - - - - -

1000 12 - - - - - -

AS/NZS 4130 - PE 100 BLACK - 12 Metre Pipe Lengths

Sizes 20mm TO 1000mm T = Average wall thickness (mm)

Pipes in sizes 20mm to 63mm, SDR 17, SDR 13.6 and SDR 11 are available subject to minimum order quantities.For identification purposes PE pipe can be supplied in other colours, or striped, subject to order quantities.

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Polyethylene Pipe Reels

PE Pressure Pipe

Vinidex polyethylene pipe is now availablecoiled on large reels. The reels are capableof carrying pipe sizes from 20mm to125mm diameter in lengths from 250metres up to 9.5 kilometres.The availability of extended pipe lengthsallows continuous runs of pipe withminimal jointing, reducing labour andmaterial costs. Further advantages are easeof handling and speed of pipe installation.The increased rate at which pipe can be laidalso minimises disruption caused by pipeinstallation. Site restoration work can startalmost immediately and well-plannedmedium size projects can be completedwithin a day.

ApplicationsThe polyethylene pipe reels have beenproven in the field on a range of projects,including:• Mains relining• Mains replacement by pipe bursting/

cracking techniques• Gas distribution pipelines• Agricultural and horticultural irrigation• Golf course watering systems• Direct lay and directional boring• Plough-in

Customer benefits• Longer pipe lengths• Ease of handling• Improved rate of laying• Lower installation costs• Shorter installation time• Minimal joints• Ability to control wastage• Protection against damage• Minimal site storage

Reel Sizes – Class A ReelsPipe Size Quantity

125mm 250m110mm 300m90mm 400m75mm 600m

Reel Sizes – Class B ReelsPipe Size Quantity

75mm 600m63mm 900m50mm 1500m40mm 2400m32mm 3800m25mm 6500m20mm 9500m

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AS/NZS 4130 - Series 2

PE 80C BLACK

PIPE SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 17.6O.D. T T Tmm mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m mm CODE kg/m16 3.22 0.09 3.22 0.09 2.45 0.0720 3.22 0.11 3.22 0.11 2.45 0.0925 3.22 0.17 3.22 0.17 2.45 0.1232 3.22 0.27 3.22 0.27 2.45 0.1840 3.22 0.36 4.00 0.43 2.45 0.2950 4.00 0.55 4.90 0.67 3.10 0.4563 5.00 0.88 6.20 1.06 3.85 0.7275 5.90 1.23 7.20 1.42 4.55 1.0290 7.00 1.76 8.70 2.14 5.50 1.46

110 8.60 2.64 10.60 3.19 6.65 2.18125 9.80 3.41 12.10 4.13 7.50 2.78140 10.90 4.28 13.40 5.16 8.45 3.50160 12.50 5.59 15.40 6.78 9.60 4.58180 14.10 7.09 17.30 8.57 10.90 5.80200 15.50 8.71 19.20 10.57 12.00 7.17225 17.50 11.06 21.60 13.38 13.50 9.08250 19.40 13.63 23.90 16.48 14.95 11.14280 21.70 17.08 26.80 20.64 16.85 13.99315 24.50 21.64 30.10 26.15 18.85 17.67355 27.50 27.44 33.90 33.18 21.30 22.55400 31.00 34.83 38.20 42.15 24.00 28.54450 34.90 44.12 43.00 53.42 27.05 - 36.18500 38.70 54.49 47.80 65.88 30.00 - 44.57560 43.40 68.33 - - 33.55 - 55.98630 48.90 86.40 - - 37.65 - 70.76

For identification purposes PE gas pipe is supplied yellow or black with yellow stripe.Pipes can be supplied in coils or straight lengths, subject to order quantities. Coils 16mm-125mm, straight lengths 40mm-630mm

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RURAL CLASS B - AS 2698 - 2

BORE SIZE COIL To 60 Metre HeadDIA. O.D. LENGTHmm mm m CODE kg/m20 22 200 22582 0.1125 29 200 22643 0.1532 36 150 22703 0.2340 43 150 22750 0.3240 43 300 22755 0.3250 57 100 22820 0.5750 57 200 22825 0.57

RURAL CLASS

13 16 300 22520 0.0720 22 200 22580 0.0925 29 200 22640 0.1332 36 150 22700 0.2040 43 150 22760 0.2840 43 300 22780 0.2850 57 100 22830 0.5050 57 200 22840 0.50

LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE IRRIGATION PIPE

10 50 24087 0.0310 100 24090 0.0310 300 24100 0.0313 25 24105 0.0513 50 24115 0.0513 100 24120 0.0513 200 24125 0.0513 300 24130 0.0516 50 24150 0.0616 100 24155 0.0616 200 24160 0.0619 25 24170 0.2519 50 24177 0.2519 100 24180 0.2519 200 24190 0.2525 50 24195 0.1325 100 24205 0.1325 200 24200 0.1332 100 24220 0.2132 150 24230 0.21

PE Pressure Pipe

Sizes 10mm TO 50mm

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POLYETHYLENE PIPE

FLOOD PIPE

WALL PIPEO.D THICKNESS LENGTHmm mm m CODE kg/m

160 5.0 12 23653 2.34200 5.1 12 23716 3.19250 6.4 12 23805 5.00280 7.2 12 23837 6.30315 8.1 12 23908 7.98400 10.3 12 23956 12.88450 11.5 12 23968 16.18560 14.4 12 24008 25.21630 16.2 12 24009 31.91710 18.2 12 24020 40.40

PE Pressure Pipe

PLAIN SYPHON TUBE

NOMINAL NOMINALO.D. I.Dmm mm CODE kg/m

34.3 31.8 (1 1/4") 22741 0.2343.4 38.1 (1 1/2") 22811 0.3150.0 45.0 23291 0.3757.2 51 (2") 22883 0.4763.0 57.6 23351 0.6075.0 67.0 23403 0.89

Pipe lengths supplied according to customer requirements.# These are codes for 1 metre lengths.



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SDR 33 SDR 17 SDR 11d r z CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg

20 23 32 ± 2.5 - - 62856 0.0125 30 38 ± 2.5 - - 62857 0.0132 32 34 ± 2.5 - - 62858 0.0240 40 46 ± 2.5 - - 62859 0.0350 50 58 ± 2.5 - 62876 62860 0.0563 60 70 ± 2.5 - 62877 0.08 62861 0.1275 72 85 ± 2.5 - 62878 0.13 62862 0.1990 85 100 ± 2.5 - 62879 0.22 62863 0.33

110 105 124 ± 2.5 62892 0.23 62880 0.37 62864 0.58125 125 140 ± 4 62893 0.36 62881 0.56 62865 0.79140 140 150 ± 4 62894 0.47 62882 0.75 62866 1.15160 155 180 ± 4 62895 0.71 62883 1.20 62867 1.70180 175 200 ± 4 62896 1.06 62884 1.55 62868 2.40200 195 200 ± 4 62897 1.39 62885 2.20 62869 3.26225 225 250 ± 4 62898 1.90 62886 3.91 62870 4.46250 255 285 ± 5 62899 2.35 62887 3.94 62871 6.27280 260 290 ± 5 62900 3.39 62888 5.66 62872 8.58315 300 335 ± 5 62901 4.74 62889 6.68 62873 9.84355 300 340 ± 5 62902 7.22 62890 11.30 62874 17.20400 300 340 ± 5 62903 9.26 62891 15.70 62875 23.00450 400 450 ± 5500 400 450 ± 5

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Products above are available in polypropylene, subject to minimum order quantities, special lead times and pricing arrangements.

PE Fittings for Butt Welding



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90° BENDS - ELONGATED

SDR 11d R Z L3 CODE kg

20 45 100 ± 5 55 ± 4 62931 0.0425 52 112 ± 5 60 ± 4 62932 0.0632 65 135 ± 5 70 ± 4 62933 0.0840 86 156 ± 6 70 ± 5 62934 0.1250 85 170 ± 6 85 ± 5 62935 0.1963 93 183 ± 6 90 ± 5 62936 0.3575 98 203 ± 6 105 ± 5 62937 0.5390 105 215 ± 6 110 ± 5 62938 0.83

110 112 242 ± 6 130 ± 6 62939 1.31125 127 262 ± 6 135 ± 6 62940 1.92160 166 321 ± 6 155 ± 6 62941 3.69200 208 378 ± 6 170 ± 6 62943 6.72225 230 408 ± 6 178 ± 6 62944 9.20250 255 440 ± 6 195 ± 6 62945 12.56280 285 460 ± 6 175 ± 6 62946 16.60315 317 545 ± 6 205 ± 6 62947 24.10





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SDR 41 SDR 33 SDR 17 SDR 11d R Z CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg

450 675 ± 10 875 ± 10 63034 21.60 63026 27.70 63021 47.70 63019 73.20500 750 ± 10 975 ± 10 63035 29.50 63027 38.00 63022 65.70 63020 101.50560 840 ± 10 1075 ± 10 63036 40.70 63028 52.50 63023 90.70 -630 945 ± 15 1200 ± 15 63037 57.50 63029 74.50 63024 128.00 -710 1065 ± 15 1360 ± 15 63038 91.00 63030 117.00 63025 202.00 -800 1200 ± 15 1530 ± 15 63039 131.00 63031 170.00 - -900 1350 ± 20 1720 ± 20 63040 166.00 63032 215.00 - -

1000 1500 ± 20 1920 ± 20 63041 230.00 63033 295.00 - -

A pressure reduction factor of 0.8 should be considered when the permissable operating pressure is calculated.

90° BENDS - SEGMENTED

SDR 41 SDR 33 SDR 17 SDR 11d R CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg

450 675 ± 10 63057 11.00 63049 14.00 63044 25.50 63042 41.00500 750 ± 10 63058 12.20 63050 15.50 63045 28.30 63043 45.50560 840 ± 10 63059 13.70 63051 17.40 63046 31.70 -630 945 ± 15 63060 15.40 63052 19.60 63047 35.70 -710 1065 ± 15 63061 17.40 63053 22.10 63048 40.20 -800 1200 ± 15 63062 19.60 63054 24.90 - -900 1350 ± 20 63063 22.00 63055 28.00 - -

1000 1500 ± 20 63064 24.40 63056 31.10 - -


45° BENDS - SEGMENTED


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SDR 17 SDR 11 SDR 9d L3 Z CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg

20 39 ± 1.5 44 ± 1.5 - 62990 0.02 -25 42 ± 1.5 48 ± 1.5 - 62991 -32 49 ± 1.5 57 ± 1.5 - 62992 0.04 -40 53 ± 1.5 63 ± 1.5 - 62993 0.06 -50 57 ± 1.5 70 ± 1.5 - 62994 0.10 -63 64 ± 1.5 80 ± 1.5 63007 0.11 62995 0.17 -75 70 ± 1.5 95 ± 1.5 63008 0.22 62996 0.26 -90 82 ± 1.5 104 ± 1.5 63009 0.30 62997 0.44 62983 0.70

110 82 ± 1.5 108 ± 1.5 63010 0.46 62998 0.68 62984 1.08125 100 ± 2 133 ± 2 63011 0.70 62999 1.03 62985 1.65160 177 ± 2 157 ± 2 63012 1.32 63000 2.05 62986 3.28180 132 ± 2 177 ± 2 63013 2.04 63001 2.86 -200 121 ± 2 171 ± 2 63014 2.26 63002 3.57 62987 5.70225 126 ± 2.5 183 ± 2.5 63015 3.10 63003 4.76 62988 7.62250 157 ± 4 219 ± 4 63016 63004 62989280 174 ± 4 244 ± 4 63017 63005 -315 177 ± 4 256 ± 4 63018 63006 -

45° ELBOWS - ELONGATED





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SDR 17 SDR 11 SDR 7.4d L Z CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg

20 60 ± 1.5 70 ± 1.5 - 62954 0.02 -25 67 ± 1.5 80 ± 1.5 - 62955 0.03 -32 55 ± 1.5 73 ± 1.5 - 62956 0.05 -40 69 ± 1.5 83 ± 1.5 - 62957 0.09 -50 68 ± 1.5 93 ± 1.5 - 62958 0.16 -63 78 ± 1.5 109 ± 1.5 62971 0.19 62959 0.29 -75 90 ± 1.5 135 ± 1.5 62972 0.21 62960 0.33 -90 84 ± 1.5 129 ± 1.5 62973 0.38 62961 0.53 62948 0.85

110 91 ± 1.5 149 ± 1.5 62974 0.60 62962 0.89 62949 1.42125 98 ± 2 165 ± 2 62975 0.88 62963 1.29 62950 2.06160 108 ± 2 190 ± 2 62976 1.62 62964 2.46 62951 3.94180 133 ± 2 228 ± 2 62977 2.41 62965 3.52 -200 118 ± 2 220 ± 2 62978 2.98 62966 4.56 62952 7.30225 122 ± 2.5 239 ± 2.5 62979 3.92 62967 5.85 62953 9.36250 182 ± 4 307 ± 4 62441 62968 62969280 196 ± 4 336 ± 4 62981 62969315 212 ± 4 372 ± 4 62982 62970

90° ELBOWS - ELONGATED





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d L I1 Z SDR 33 SDR 21 SDR 11SDR SDR SDR SDR SDR SDR33 17 & 11 33 17 & 11 33 17 & 11 CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg

20 - 80 ± 1 - 10 ± 1.0 - 40 ± 1.0 - - 63065 0.0225 - 84 ± 1 - 10 ± 1.0 - 42 ± 1.0 - - 63066 0.0332 - 87 ± 1 - 10 ± 1.0 - 44 ± 1.0 - - 63067 0.0440 - 93 ± 1 - 9 ± 1.0 - 46 ± 1.0 - - 63068 0.0750 - 100 ± 1 - 10 ± 1.0 - 49 ± 1.0 - 63085 0.09 63069 0.1163 - 124 ± 1 - 12 ± 1.0 - 66 ± 1.0 - 63086 0.17 63070 0.2375 - 149 ± 1 - 11 ± 1.0 - 77 ± 1.0 - 63087 0.27 63071 0.3590 - 203 ± 2 - 38 ± 1.5 - 104 ± 2.0 - 63088 0.52 63072 0.63

110 215 ± 3 240 ± 2.5 30 ± 2.0 47 ± 1.5 105 ± 3.0 121 ± 2.0 63101 0.38 63089 0.88 63073 1.18125 218 ± 4 270 ± 3 35 ± 2.0 50 ± 2.0 107 ± 3.0 137 ± 2.0 63102 0.54 63090 1.20 63074 1.70140 253 ± 4 293 ± 4 20 ± 2.0 48 ± 2.0 125 ± 4.0 145 ± 2.0 63103 0.79 63091 1.67 63075 2.48160 270 ± 4 318 ± 4 40 ± 2.0 55 ± 2.0 140 ± 4.0 160 ± 2.0 63104 0.93 63092 2.25 63076 2.91180 310 ± 4 352 ± 4 45 ± 2.0 55 ± 2.0 150 ± 4.0 172 ± 2.5 63105 1.23 63093 2.76 63077 3.83200 340 ± 4 385 ± 4 45 ± 2.0 55 ± 2.0 170 ± 4.0 190 ± 2.5 63106 1.72 63094 3.78 63078 5.37225 440 ± 4 442 ± 4 48 ± 2.0 55 ± 2.0 220 ± 4.0 220 ± 2.5 63107 2.47 63095 5.48 63079 7.73250 438 ± 5 438 ± 6 52 ± 3.0 55 ± 3.0 215 ± 5.0 212 ± 3.0 63108 2.75 63096 5.99 63080 8.59280 500 ± 5 494 ± 6 65 ± 3.0 70 ± 3.0 243 ± 5.0 240 ± 3.0 63109 3.99 63097 8.69 63081 12.47315 535 ± 5 530 ± 6 77 ± 3.0 75 ± 3.0 270 ± 5.0 263 ± 3.0 63110 5.63 63098 12.24 63082 17.60355 674 ± 5 658 ± 6 96 ± 3.0 95 ± 3.0 347 ± 5.0 330 ± 3.0 63111 8.61 63099 19.70 63083 26.90400 680 ± 5 682 ± 6 90 ± 3.0 95 ± 3.0 340 ± 5.0 338 ± 3.0 63112 12.48 63100 25.20 63084 39.00450 900 ± 10 900 ± 10 130 ± 4.0 130 ± 4.0 450 ± 4.0 450 ± 4.0500 900 ± 10 900 ± 10 130 ± 4.0 130 ± 4.0 450 ± 4.0 450 ± 4.0





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TEES - SEGMENTED

SDR 41 SDR 33 SDR 17 SDR 11d L H CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg

450 960 ± 10 480 ± 10 63306 18.61 63298 23.19 63293 35.43 63291 64.08500 1000 ± 10 500 ± 10 63307 23.84 63299 29.43 63294 36.45 63292 81.35560 1080 ± 10 540 ± 10 63308 31.83 63300 39.70 63295 60.34 -630 1230 ± 15 615 ± 15 63309 45.98 63301 57.19 63296 87.04 -710 1310 ± 15 655 ± 15 63310 61.39 63302 76.48 63297 116.61 -800 1400 ± 15 700 ± 15 63311 82.42 63303 102.31 - -900 1600 ± 20 800 ± 20 63312 119.24 63304 148.63 - -

1000 1700 ± 20 850 ± 20 63313 155.23 63305 192.45 - -






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TEES - ELONGATED

SDR 17 SDR 11 SDR 7.4d L2 L Z CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg20 37 ± 1.5 109 ± 2.5 57 ± 1.5 - 63146 0.03 -25 40 ± 1.5 117 ± 2.5 59 ± 1.5 - 63147 0.04 -32 45 ± 1.5 144 ± 2.5 71 ± 1.5 - 63148 0.07 -40 51 ± 1.5 168 ± 2.5 84 ± 1.5 - 63149 0.12 -50 57 ± 1.5 189 ± 2.5 95 ± 1.5 - 63150 0.19 -63 63 ± 1.5 220 ± 2.5 110 ± 1.5 63163 0.30 63151 0.37 -75 71 ± 1.5 260 ± 2.5 131 ± 1.5 63164 0.52 63152 0.63 -90 79 ± 1.5 279 ± 2.5 141 ± 1.5 63165 0.68 63153 0.94 63139 1.50

110 86 ± 1.5 317 ± 2.5 158 ± 1.5 63166 1.14 63154 1.53 63140 2.45125 93 ± 2.0 353 ± 4.0 175 ± 2.0 63167 1.69 63155 2.18 63141 3.49140160 101 ± 2.0 408 ± 4.0 203 ± 2.0 63168 2.44 63156 4.09 63142 6.54180 134 ± 2.0 521 ± 4.0 257 ± 2.0 63169 4.86 63157 6.54 -200 118 ± 2.0 493 ± 4.0 247 ± 2.0 63170 5.50 63158 7.42 63143 11.87225 126 ± 2.5 548 ± 5.0 272 ± 2.5 63171 6.73 63159 10.34 63144 16.55250 148 ± 2.5 622 ± 6.0 310 ± 2.5 63172 63160 63145 20.10280 160 ± 2.5 694 ± 6.0 347 ± 2.5 63173 63161 -315 170 ± 2.5 744 ± 6.0 372 ± 2.5 63174 63162 -





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REDUCING TEES - MOULDED

SDR 17 SDR 11d1 d2 L I1 I2 Z CODE kg CODE kg90 32 203 ± 4 52 ± 2 23 ± 2 85 ± 2 63209 0.32 63175 0.5690 50 203 ± 4 52 ± 2 27 ± 2 93 ± 2 63210 0.42 63176 0.57

110 32 230 ± 4 65 ± 2 23 ± 2 100 ± 2 63212 0.72 63178 0.91110 50 230 ± 4 65 ± 2 27 ± 2 113 ± 2 63213 0.71 63179 0.95125 63 265 ± 4 70 ± 2 31 ± 2 112 ± 3 63216 1.04 63182 1.40125 90 265 ± 4 45 ± 2 40 ± 2 120 ± 3 63217 1.24 63183 1.65140 63 290 ± 4 82 ± 2 32 ± 2 120 ± 3 63218 1.28 63184 1.83140 75 290 ± 4 82 ± 2 35 ± 2 130 ± 3 63219 1.41 63185 1.78140 90 290 ± 4 82 ± 2 43 ± 2 137 ± 3 63220 1.37 63186 1.86140 110 290 ± 4 50 ± 2 43 ± 2 137 ± 3 63221 1.64 63187 2.19160 125 315 ± 4 59 ± 3 48 ± 2 150 ± 3 63225 2.06 63191 2.73180 63 348 ± 4 125 ± 3 32 ± 2 140 ± 3 63226 2.08 63192 2.98180 75 348 ± 4 115 ± 3 31 ± 2 140 ± 3 63227 2.05 63193 3.02180 90 348 ± 4 108 ± 3 38 ± 2 145 ± 3 63228 2.13 63194 3.07180 110 348 ± 4 102 ± 3 43 ± 2 150 ± 3 63229 2.19 63195 3.17180 125 348 ± 4 93 ± 3 50 ± 2 155 ± 3 63230 2.35 63196 3.22200 63 388 ± 4 145 ± 3 32 ± 2 150 ± 4 63231 2.94 63197 4.16200 90 388 ± 4 125 ± 3 38 ± 2 163 ± 4 63232 3.04 63198 4.30200 110 388 ± 4 120 ± 3 33 ± 2 155 ± 4 63233 3.00 63199 4.31200 125 388 ± 4 115 ± 3 43 ± 2 165 ± 4 63234 3.13 63200 4.52200 160 388 ± 6 98 ± 3 53 ± 3 178 ± 4 63235 3.37 63201 4.83225 125 435 ± 6 136 ± 3 40 + 2 173 ± 4 63238 4.19 63204 6.22250 110 435 ± 6 134 ± 3 37 ± 2 195 ± 4 63241 5.48 63207 8.00250 160 440 ± 6 115 ± 3 58 ± 3 213 ± 4 63242 5.61 63208 7.88





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REDUCING TEES - ELONGATED

SDR 17 SDR 11d1 d2 L I1 I2 Z2 CODE kg CODE kg63 50 215 ± 2.5 63 ± 1.5 56 ± 1.5 103 ± 1.5 63267 0.24 63243 0.3075 32 256 ± 2.5 70 ± 1.5 46 ± 1.5 108 ± 1.5 63268 0.38 63244 0.4975 50 253 ± 2.5 70 ± 1.5 56 ± 1.5 113 ± 1.5 63269 0.41 63245 0.5375 63 255 ± 2.5 70 ± 1.5 63 ± 1.5 117 ± 1.5 63270 0.42 63246 0.5590 63 269 ± 2.5 79 ± 1.5 64 ± 1.5 139 ± 1.5 63271 0.60 63247 0.7690 75 272 ± 2.5 73 ± 1.5 68 ± 1.5 138 ± 1.5 63272 0.57 63248 0.78

110 63 309 ± 2.5 84 ± 1.5 65 ± 1.5 156 ± 1.5 63273 0.96 63249 1.25110 75 309 ± 2.5 82 ± 1.5 70 ± 1.5 151 ± 1.5 63274 0.85 63250 1.23110 90 310 ± 2.5 82 ± 1.5 70 ± 1.5 156 ± 1.5 63275 0.90 63251 1.41125 90 63276 63252125 110 341 ± 3 90 ± 2 83 ± 1.5 170 ± 2 63277 1.24 63253 1.84160 63 343 ± 3 98 ± 2 65 ± 1.5 176 ± 2 63278 1.85 63254 2.49160 75 343 ± 3 98 ± 2 74 ± 1.5 180 ± 2 63279 1.91 63255 2.66160 90 343 ± 3 96 ± 2 79 ± 1.5 180 ± 2 63280 1.98 63256 2.74160 110 391 ± 4 98 ± 2 83 ± 1.5 202 ± 3 63281 2.37 63257 3.29180 90 63282 63258180 125 63283 3.07 63259180 160 411 ± 4 105 ± 2 94 ± 2 205 ± 3 63284 3.07 63260225 75 441 ± 5 120 ± 2.5 75 ± 2 227 ± 4 63285 4.63 63261 6.43225 90 441 ± 5 120 ± 2.5 79 ± 2 225 ± 4 63286 4.67 63262 6.49225 110 441 ± 5 120 ± 2.5 83 ± 2 227 ± 4 63287 4.70 63263 6.52225 125 63288 5.87 63264225 160 488 ± 5 120 ± 2.5 98 ± 2.5 247 ± 4 63289 5.87 63265 7.99225 180 543 ± 5 132 ± 2.5 132 ± 2.5 277 ± 4 63290 6.66 63266 9.54





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END CAPS - ELONGATED

SDR 17 SDR 11 SDR 7.4d Z L3 CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg

20 47 ± 1.5 41 ± 1.5 - 63385 0.01 -25 48 ± 1.5 41 ± 1.5 - 63386 0.01 -32 55 ± 1.5 47 ± 1.5 - 63387 0.02 -40 64 ± 1.5 51 ± 1.5 - 63388 0.03 -50 73 ± 1.5 60 ± 1.5 - 63389 0.05 -63 84 ± 1.5 68 ± 1.5 63402 0.07 63390 0.10 -75 93 ± 1.5 75 ± 1.5 63403 0.10 63391 0.15 -90 107 ± 1.5 84 ± 1.5 63404 0.17 63392 0.26 63378 0.42

110 125 ± 1.5 94 ± 1.5 63405 0.27 63393 0.43 63379 0.69125 139 ± 2 103 ± 2 63406 0.39 63394 0.62 63380 0.99160 155 ± 2 110 ± 2 63407 0.75 63395 1.07 63381 1.70180 192 ± 2 142 ± 2 63408 1.07 63396 1.68 -200 182 ± 2 117 ± 2 63409 1.36 63397 2.06 63382 3.30225 212 ± 2.5 142 ± 2.5 63410 1.97 63398 3.00 63383 4.80250 230 ± 3 157 ± 3 63411 2.52 63399 3.92 63384 5.20280 257 ± 3 162 ± 3 63412 3.48 63400 5.30 -315 267 ± 3 167 ± 3 63413 4.66 63401 7.20 -





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REDUCERS - ECCENTRIC

SDR 33 SDR 17 SDR 11d1 d2 L L1 L2 L3 L4 CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg50 16 57 ± 4 16 13 13 15 - - 63438 0.02

110 50 100 ± 2.5 35 25 20 22 - 63443 0.12 63439 0.18160 110 90 ± 4 40 25 25 - 63447 0.16 63444 0.28 63440 0.40250 160 155 ± 5 50 45 30 32 63448 0.65 63445 1.16 63441 1.82355 250 200 ± 5 70 60 60 - 63449 1.98 63446 3.35 63442 4.38

These reducers can be cut.Products above are available in polypropylene, subject to minimum order quantities, special lead times and pricing arrangements.


REDUCERS - CONCENTRIC

SDR 33 SDR 17 SDR 11d1 d2 L l1 l2 CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg63 16 54 ± 2 7 4 - - 63422 0.02 63414 0.0375 32 71 ± 2 11 11 - - 63423 0.05 63415 0.06

110 63 63 ± 2 11 8 63431 0.06 63424 0.10 63416 0.14125 75 72 ± 2 14 7 63432 0.09 63425 0.15 63417 0.20160 110 84 ± 2 14 9 63433 0.16 63426 0.28 63418 0.40225 160 94 ± 3 19 13 63434 0.39 63427 0.62 63419 0.93315 225 132 ± 3 25 13 63435 1.04 63428 1.65 63420 2.39450 315 162 ± 4 21 19 63436 2.63 63429 4.30 63421 6.88630 450 189 ± 4 61 18 63437 6.61 63430 9.95 -

These reducers can be cut.* L, I1 & I2 refer to SDR33 & SDR17 Reducers



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REDUCERS ELONGATED - ECCENTRIC

SDR 17 SDR 11d1 d2 L1 L2 L CODE kg CODE kg25 20 51 ± 1.5 38 ± 1.5 103 ± 2.5 - 63450 0.0232 25 56 ± 1.5 40 ± 1.5 114 ± 2.5 - 63451 0.0240 32 59 ± 1.5 44 ± 1.5 125 ± 2.5 - 63452 0.0550 32 71 ± 1.5 45 ± 1.5 156 ± 2.5 - 63453 0.0850 40 71 ± 1.5 49 ± 1.5 157 ± 2.5 - 63454 0.0963 32 75 ± 1.5 45 ± 1.5 177 ± 2.5 - 63455 0.1263 40 76 ± 1.5 49 ± 1.5 177 ± 2.5 - 63456 0.1463 50 76 ± 1.5 56 ± 1.5 177 ± 2.5 63482 0.10 63457 0.1575 50 84 ± 1.5 57 ± 1.5 197 ± 2.5 63483 0.14 63458 0.2175 63 83 ± 1.5 63 ± 1.5 197 ± 2.5 63484 0.17 63459 0.2590 63 92 ± 1.5 64 ± 1.5 220 ± 2.5 63485 0.24 63460 0.3690 75 93 ± 1.5 70 ± 1.5 218 ± 2.5 63486 0.26 63461 0.39

110 63 99 ± 1.5 63 ± 1.5 247 ± 2.5 63487 0.39 63462 0.57110 90 98 ± 1.5 79 ± 1.5 244 ± 2.5 63488 0.44 63463 0.65125 63 101 ± 2 63 ± 1.5 265 ± 3 63489 0.49 63464 0.76125 90 107 ± 2 79 ± 1.5 266 ± 3 63490 0.54 63465 0.84125 110 106 ± 2 87 ± 1.5 265 ± 3 63491 0.60 63466 0.93140 125 110 ± 2 95 ± 2 283 ± 4 63492 0.82 63467 1.27160 90 118 ± 2 79 ± 1.5 309 ± 4 63493 0.82 63468 1.22160 110 116 ± 2 87 ± 1.5 309 ± 4 63494 1.00 63469 1.50160 125 117 ± 2 92 ± 2 309 ± 4 63495 1.20 63470 1.75160 140 117 ± 2 99 ± 2 308 ± 4 63496 1.35 63471 2.00180 90 129 ± 2 79 ± 1.5 348 ± 4 63497 1.34 63472 2.07180 125 136 ± 2 94 ± 2 353 ± 4 63498 1.47 63473 2.27180 160 136 ± 2 105 ± 2 353 ± 4 63499 63474 2.56200 160 139 ± 2 105 ± 2 373 ± 4 63500 2.08 63475 3.20200 180 144 ± 2 112 ± 2 373 ± 4 63501 2.21 63476 3.41225 160 63502 2.69 63477 4.15225 200 156 ± 2.5 118 ± 2.5 403 ± 5 63503 3.07 63478250 225 174 ± 3 127 ± 2.5 440 ± 6 63504 4.10 63479280 250 63505 5.42 63480315 280 63506 7.39 63481


PE Fittings for Butt Welding and Electrofusion Welding



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REDUCERS - CONCENTRIC

SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11DE1 DE2 L kg kg kg75 63 90 0.10 0.12 0.1590 63 90 0.14 0.16 0.2090 75 90 0.14 0.16 0.20

110 63 90 0.20 0.25 0.30110 75 90 0.20 0.25 0.30110 90 90 0.21 0.25 0.30125 63 90 0.30 0.34 0.41125 75 90 0.25 0.32 0.40125 90 90 0.25 0.32 0.39125 110 90 0.30 0.35 0.41140 75 90 0.35 0.43 0.51140 90 90 0.35 0.40 0.49140 110 90 0.35 0.42 0.51140 125 90 0.35 0.43 0.52160 90 90 0.46 0.55 0.70160 110 90 0.45 0.55 0.67160 125 90 0.45 0.55 0.66160 140 90 0.45 0.55 0.66200 110 90 0.73 0.90 1.20200 125 90 0.68 0.82 1.00200 140 90 0.67 0.80 0.97200 160 90 0.66 0.81 0.98225 140 90 0.86 1.04 1.26225 160 90 0.85 1.03 1.25225 200 90 0.90 1.10 1.33250 160 90 1.06 1.22 1.60250 200 90 1.10 1.40 1.60250 225 90 1.12 1.40 1.70

SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11DE1 DE2 L kg kg kg280 200 90 1.40 1.70 2.10280 225 90 1.40 1.70 2.10280 250 90 1.40 1.70 2.10315 200 95 1.85 2.30 2.70315 225 95 1.80 2.20 2.60315 250 95 1.75 2.20 2.60315 280 95 1.75 2.20 2.60355 225 95 2.40 2.70 3.50355 250 95 2.20 2.70 3.30355 280 95 2.20 2.70 3.30355 315 95 2.30 2.70 3.30400 250 95 2.70 3.30 4.00400 280 95 2.60 3.20 3.90400 315 95 2.60 3.20 3.40450 315 95 3.60 4.70 5.30450 355 95 3.50 4.30 5.20450 400 95 3.60 4.40 5.30500 355 95 4.30 5.40 6.60500 400 95 4.30 5.40 6.50500 450 95 4.30 5.40 6.60630 400 95 7.40 9.00 11.00630 450 95 7.00 8.30 9.75630 500 95 6.50 7.80 9.60630 560 95710 500 95710 560 95710 630 95800 560 95800 630 95800 710 95

1000 610 951000 710 951000 800 95


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UNIONS

SDR 11d s I I1 dm b CODE kg

20 2.5 103 ± 2.5 18 ± 1.5 51 ± 1.5 34.5 ± 1.5 63523 0.0725 2.7 111 ± 2.5 18 ± 1.5 57 ± 1.5 36 ± 1.5 63524 0.1032 3.0 117.5 ± 2.5 22 ± 1.5 63 ± 1.5 37 ± 1.5 63525 0.1240 3.7 124 ± 2.5 22 ± 1.5 73.5 ± 1.5 41.5 ± 1.5 63526 0.1750 4.6 132 ± 2.5 22 ± 1.5 86.5 ± 1.5 46.5 ± 1.5 63527 0.3063 5.8 137 ± 2.5 23 ± 1.5 105 ± 1.5 49 ± 1.5 63528 0.38

ADAPTORS – FEMALE BSP

SDR 11d s I I1 I2 D CODE kg

20 x 15 2.5 45 ± 2.5 21 ± 1.5 16 ± 1.5 22 63535 0.0125 x 20 2.7 50 ± 2.5 25 ± 1.5 17 ± 1.5 27 63536 0.0332 x 25 3.0 58 ± 2.5 30 ± 1.5 20 ± 1.5 36 63537 0.0440 x 32 3.7 62 ± 2.5 30 ± 1.5 24 ± 1.5 46 63538 0.0650 x 40 4.6 68 ± 2.5 34 ± 1.5 24 ± 1.5 55 63539 0.1063 x 50 5.8 75 ± 2.5 36 ± 1.5 28 ± 1.5 65 63540 0.16



Note: PE Unions have a maximum working pressure of 1200 kPa



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ADAPTORS - MALE BSP

SDR 11d s I I1 I2 D CODE kg

20 x 15 2.5 46 ± 2.5 19 ± 1.5 18 ± 1.5 22 63529 0.0125 x 20 2.7 51 ± 2.5 22 ± 1.5 20 ± 1.5 27 63530 0.0132 x 25 3.0 61 ± 2.5 28 ± 1.5 24 ± 1.5 36 63531 0.0340 x 32 3.7 66 ± 2.5 29 ± 1.5 26 ± 1.5 46 63532 0.0450 x 40 4.6 74 ± 2.5 32 ± 1.5 28 ± 1.5 55 63533 0.0663 x 50 5.8 80 ± 2.5 35 ± 1.5 31 ± 1.5 65 63534 0.09





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PIPE HOLDERS

d H H1 A B C D E F CODE kg16 25 8 25 14 8 4.3 11 3.5 63517 0.0120 27 8 29 14 8 4.3 11 3.5 63518 0.0125 30 8 34 16 8 4.3 11 3.5 63519 0.0132 30 8 39 16 8 4.3 11 3.5 63520 0.0140 37 8 50 18 8 4.3 11 3.5 63521 0.0250 40 10 56 20 8 4.3 11 3.5 63522 0.02

PIPE CLIPS

d Z1 H A B X CODE kg63 52 94 78 30 84 63507 0.0875 61 112 94 40 90 63508 0.1590 67 128 108 40 90 63509 0.20

110 80 153 132 40 90 63510 0.24125 94 175 150 60 110 63511 0.40140 109 199 164 60 110 63512 0.50160 119 220 184 60 110 63513 0.60180 136 252 214 60 110 63514 0.70200 147 270 236 60 110 63515 0.80225 157 293 260 60 110 63516 1.00

For fastening with screws.

With stainless steel clamp for fastening with screws, welding and nail guns.




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STUB FLANGES

SDR 21 SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 9d D1 Z H CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg63 96 50 14 71661 0.10 71161 0.10 71665 0.10 71177 0.15 71669 0.1575 108 50 14 71679 0.15 71162 0.15 71683 0.20 71178 0.20 71687 0.2590 128 60 14 71697 0.20 71163 0.25 71701 0.25 71179 0.25 71705 0.30

110 160 60 14 71715 0.30 71164 0.32 71719 0.40 71180 0.45 71723 0.50125 192 65 25 71733 0.65 71165 0.65 71737 0.75 71181 0.75 71741 0.85140 192 65 25 71751 0.55 71166 0.60 71755 0.65 71182 0.85 71759 0.95160 217 65 25 71769 0.65 71167 0.70 71773 0.80 71183 0.85 71777 1.00200 274 75 25 71805 1.15 71168 1.25 71809 1.35 71184 1.50 71813 1.65225 274 75 25 71823 1.05 71169 1.35 71827 1.30 71185 1.50 71831 1.75250 334 80 30 71841 2.95 71305 2.10 71845 2.45 71186 2.50 71849 2.75280 334 80 30 71859 2.80 71301 2.40 71863 2.15 71187 3.00 71867 3.10315 384 80 30 71877 2.35 71285 2.65 71881 2.90 71188 3.20 71885 3.70355 444 90 40 71895 3.85 71173 3.90 71899 4.10 71189 5.30 71903 5.75400 495 90 40 71913 4.85 71174 5.20 71917 5.60 71190 6.40 71921 7.05450 558 90 40 71931 6.15 71175 6.70 71935 7.20 71191 8.20 71939500 615 105 50 71949 8.40 71176 9.10 71953 10.10 - -560 669 105 55 71967 9.95 - - - -630 726 105 55 71985 14.80 - - - -710 815 110 60 72003 - - - -800 952 110 60 72021 - - - -

1000 1143 110 60 72057 - - - -




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45° SWEEP BENDS - EXTENDED

SDR 21 SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 9d Z I R CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg20 112 70 100 - - - 62633 0.04 62652 0.0525 112 70 100 - - - 62634 0.07 62653 0.0832 123 70 128 - - - 62635 0.11 62654 0.1340 136 70 160 - - - 62636 0.21 62655 0.2450 153 70 175 - - - 62637 0.37 62656 0.4463 175 75 225 62591 0.32 62605 0.32 62619 0.49 62638 0.59 62657 0.7175 229 100 305 62592 0.53 62606 0.65 62620 0.78 62639 0.94 62658 1.1390 229 100 305 62593 1.07 62607 1.07 62621 1.58 62640 1.92 62659 2.30

110 254 100 380 62594 1.60 62608 1.96 62622 2.37 62641 2.85 62660 3.42125 304 150 380 62595 2.04 62609 2.04 62623 3.05 62642 3.69 62661 4.41140 343 150 460 62596 2.56 62610 3.13 62624 3.82 62643 4.60 62662 5.54160 343 150 460 62597 3.36 62611 3.36 62625 4.98 62644 6.04 62663 7.22200 420 200 535 62598 6.27 62612 7.66 62626 9.28 62645 11.30 62664 13.55225 420 200 535 62599 8.58 62613 8.58 62627 12.80 62646 15.49 62665 18.52250 507 250 615 62600 10.50 62614 12.89 62628 15.77 62647 19.05 62666 22.84280 507 250 615 62601 14.28 62615 14.28 62629 21.28 62648 25.73 62667 30.92315 558 250 715 62602 17.95 62616 22.09 62630 26.98 62649 32.57 62668 39.11355 650 250 780 62603 20.07 62617 24.76 62631 30.13 62650 36.41 62669 43.66400 1014 564 1110 62604 29.75 62618 36.37 62632 44.40 62651 53.73 62670 64.50450 1167 659 1250500 1270 700 1400560 1673 1039 1557630 1776 1098 1659710 1945 850 1750800 2175 930 1900

These bends are available in other angles, subject to order quantities and special lead times and pricing.



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90° SWEEP BENDS - EXTENDED

SDR 21 SDR 17 SDR 13.6 SDR 11 SDR 9d Z I R CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg20 170 70 100 - - - 62553 0.05 62572 0.0625 170 70 100 - - - 62554 0.08 62573 0.0932 196 70 128 - - - 62555 0.12 62574 0.1540 230 70 160 - - - 62556 0.23 62575 0.2850 255 70 175 - - - 62557 0.42 62576 0.5063 300 75 225 62511 0.36 62525 0.45 62539 0.55 62558 0.66 62577 0.7975 405 100 305 62512 0.59 62526 0.73 62540 0.88 62559 1.06 62578 1.2890 405 100 305 62513 1.07 62527 1.31 62541 1.58 62560 1.92 62579 2.30

110 480 100 380 62514 1.60 62528 1.96 62542 2.37 62561 2.85 62580 3.42125 530 150 380 62515 2.66 62529 3.24 62543 3.96 62562 4.80 62581 5.73140 610 150 460 62516 3.33 62530 4.07 62544 4.96 62563 5.98 62582 7.21160 610 150 460 62517 4.36 62531 5.31 62545 6.48 62564 7.85 62583 9.38200 735 200 535 62518 7.84 62532 9.57 62546 11.60 62565 14.12 62584 16.94225 735 200 535 62519 9.90 62533 12.14 62547 14.77 62566 17.87 62585 21.37250 865 250 615 62520 12.93 62534 15.87 62548 19.41 62567 23.45 62586 28.11280 865 250 615 62521 18.36 62535 22.43 62549 27.36 62568 33.08 62587 39.75315 965 250 715 62522 23.08 62536 28.40 62550 34.68 62569 41.87 62588 50.29355 1130 250 780 62523 31.29 62537 38.59 62551 46.95 62570 56.75 62589 68.05400 1110 628 1738 62524 47.76 62538 58.39 62552 71.28 62571 86.25 62590 103.55450 1250 779 1968500 1400 750 2150560 1557 777 2334630 1659 797 2456710 1760 850 2600800 1900 930 2830

These bends are available in other angles, subject to order quantities, special lead times and pricing arrangements.

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BACKING RINGS - TABLE D

PIPE RING DIMENSIONS BOLT HOLE SPECSO.D. O.D I.D. T1 NO. DIA. PCD CODE kg20 95 32 6 4 14 67 84481 0.4325 100 37 6 4 14 73 84483 0.4732 115 44 6 4 14 83 84485 0.6340 120 52 6 4 14 87 84487 0.6650 135 62 8 4 14 98 84489 0.8163 150 78 8 4 18 114 84491 0.9075 165 92 8 4 18 127 84493 1.0490 185 108 10 4 18 146 84495 1.27

110 215 128 10 4 18 178 84497 1.70125 255 140 13 8 18 210 84585 3.06140 255 158 13 8 18 210 84501 2.68160 280 178 13 8 18 235 84503 3.16200 335 235 13 8 18 292 84505 3.89

*225 335 240 13 8 18 292 84507 3.72250 405 290 16 8 22 356 84509 7.24280 405 300 16 8 22 356 84511 8.88315 455 345 19 12 22 406 84513 9.79355 525 376 22 12 26 470 84515 18.77400 580 430 22 12 26 521 84517 21.34450 640 480 25 12 26 584 84519 25.48500 705 533 29 16 26 641 84521 33.69560 760 590 32 16 30 699 84523 35.86630 825 660 32 16 30 756 84525 43.94710 910 745 35 20 30 845 84527 54.57800 1060 835 41 20 36 984 84529 96.36

1000 1255 1035 51 24 36 1175 84531 140.71

RINGS MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO AS 2129Galvanised steel* Note: 225mm backing rings to suit polyethylene stub flanges have a PCD of 292mm which differs from AS2129 of 324mm

IDOD

T1

PCD

Metal Backing Rings for Polyethylene Stub Flanges

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BACKING RINGS - TABLE E

PIPE RING DIMENSIONS BOLT HOLE SPECSO.D O.D I.D. T1 NO. DIA. PCD CODE kg20 95 32 6 4 14 67 84480 0.3625 100 37 6 4 14 73 84482 0.4732 115 44 7 4 14 83 84484 0.6340 120 52 8 4 14 87 84486 0.6650 135 62 9 4 14 98 84488 0.8163 150 78 10 4 18 114 84490 0.9075 165 92 10 4 18 127 84492 1.0490 185 108 12 4 18 146 84494 1.27

110 215 128 13 8 18 178 84496 1.96125 255 140 14 8 18 210 84498 4.08140 255 158 14 8 18 210 84500 3.67160 280 178 17 8 22 235 84502 4.08200 335 235 19 8 22 292 84504 6.33

*225 335 240 19 8 22 292 84506 6.50250 405 290 22 12 22 356 84508 11.03280 405 300 22 12 22 356 84510 10.15315 455 345 25 12 26 406 84512 11.89355 525 376 29 12 26 470 84514 21.03400 580 430 32 12 26 521 84516 23.90450 640 480 32 16 26 584 84518 36.09500 705 533 38 16 26 641 84520 48.13560 760 590 44 16 30 699 84522 57.63630 825 660 48 16 33 756 84524 67.75710 910 745 51 20 33 845 84526 74.80800 1060 835 54 20 36 984 84528 143.05

1000 1255 1035 67 24 39 1175 84530 194.74

RINGS MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO AS 2129Galvanised steel* Note: 225mm backing rings to suit polyethylene stub flanges have a PCD of 292mm which differs from AS2129 of 324mm

IDOD

T1

PCD


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BACKING RINGS - TABLE A.N.S.I. (REDUCED THICKNESS)

PIPE RING DIMENSIONS BOLT HOLE SPECSO.D. O.D I.D. T1 NO. DIA PCD CODE kg20 89 32 6 4 16 60.5 84558 0.2125 98 37 8 4 16 70.0 84559 0.3432 108 44 8 4 16 79.5 84560 0.3540 117 52 8 4 16 89.0 84561 0.4750 127 62 10 4 16 98.5 84562 0.6763 152 78 10 4 20 120.5 84563 0.9275 178 92 10 4 20 139.5 84564 1.2990 191 108 12 4 20 152.5 84565 1.66

110 229 128 12 8 20 190.5 84566 2.00125 254 140 16 8 23 216.0 84567 3.88140 254 158 16 8 23 241.5 84568 3.36160 279 178 16 8 23 241.5 84569 3.99200 343 235 20 8 23 298.5 84570 6.93225 343 240 20 8 23 298.5 84571 6.65250 406 290 20 12 26 362.0 84572 6.85280 406 300 20 12 26 362.0 84573 7.94315 483 345 25 12 26 432.0 84574 15.80355 533 376 28 12 29 476.5 84575 22.11400 597 430 32 16 29 540.0 84576 30.75450 635 533 36 16 32 578.0 84577 33.53500 699 533 40 20 32 635.0 84578 44.80630 813 660 50 20 35 756.0 84580 81.25

Galvanised steel

IDOD

T1

PCD


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Plasson Specifications

RAW MATERIALS • MDPE - Medium Density Polyethylene black UV stabilised• Density greater than 0.93g/cm 3 (DIN 53479, procedure A)• Melt Index (MFI 190/5) : 0.7 - 1.3g/10min ( DIN 53735)• PE 80 or PE 100 in accordance with AS/NZS 4131

MELT COMPATIBILITY • The PE used for the Plasson EF program is compatible with most of the raw materials HDPE and MDPEand can be fused with pipes of the fusion index groups 005 and 010 (MFI 190/5 0.4 - 1.3g/10min)accordingto DIN 16776 Part 1 (April 1978)

• Suits PE pipe made from PE 63, PE 80, and PE 100 - AS/NZS 4130

AUTOMATIC WELDING • The Plasson - Fusamatic fittings incorporate a resistor in one of the fittings terminals (a red pin) which isspecific to that fitting. The Plasson - Fusamatic Automatic control box reads the fitting resistor andautomatically sets and welds for the correct weld time and avoids operator error. Fittings are also labelledfor barcode reading, manual set times and have rising melt indicators. Terminal pin diameter is 4.9mm.

QUALITY • Plasson has incorporated a quality assurance system in accordance with ISO 9002.• Standardsmark licence No. 2018 - AS 4129 (INT).

MANUAL WELDING • Plasson - Fusamatic fittings are labelled with weld and cool times and can be welded with othermanufacturers’ 40 V (non - automatic) control boxes.

SPECIFICATIONS • Threads on transition fittings conform to DIN 2999,BSZI : 1973, AS 1722 Part 1 - 1975.

• For oval pipe use rerounding clamps. If ovalitycauses a gap between concentrically located pipeand fitting to exceed 1% of pipe OD then the pipemust be rerounded to ensure correct welding.After rerounding, if the gap still exceeds 1% ofpipe OD, then check the pipe OD dimension as itmay be an under specified OD. Note: Themaximum gap between eccentrically located pipeand fitting (i.e. pipe touching fitting at one point)must not exceed 2% of pipe OD. See diagram.

• Cutter sizes: From 20mm to 32mm depending on pipeand outlet size.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Resistance to internal pressure– APPROVAL TESTS Plasson electrofusion socket fittings are tested to PN rating using the test method defined by ISO1167. The samples are

prepared to conform to ISO/TC 138/SC 5 requirements with minimum temperature -10°C and maximum temperature+45°C. The test pressures are calculated as specified by:• PREN 1555-3 (water systems)• PREN 122201-3 and ISO/DIS 8085-3 (gaseous fuel systems)Joint StrengthThe joint strength of Plasson electrofusion socket fittings is assessed according to GBE/PL2: Part 4, appendices J and K(crush test and peel test).Determination of Fitting Cooling TimeFitting cooling time is determined according to GBE/PL2: Part 4, appendix H with the following exceptions:• Pipe and coupler are conditioned to 45°C before fusion as opposed to 23°C.• Maximum power conditions are simulated using V = 41.0 volts as opposed to 40 V.Assessment of Fitting Resistance Tolerance BandThe resistance tolerance band is determined according to GBE/PL2: Part 4, appendix G with the following exceptions:• Pipe and coupler are conditioned to 45°C before fusion as opposed to 23°C.• Maximum power conditions are simulated using V = 41.0 volts as opposed to 40 V.Assessment of Safety Factor for WeldThe factor of safety is assessed according to the procedure laid out in AFNOR NF T 54-066, appendix H. Fittings alsocomply with maximum pressure ratings in AS1460 – 2 1989 Part 2, and are rated PN16 for water (PN7 for gas) whenextrapolated from Class 15 to PN16 test requirements.Warning: Do not weld saddles to 40, 50, & 63 SDR 11 live gas pipe where internal pressure exceeds 4 BAR, as pipedamage will occur due to pipe softening.

PE Electrofusion Fittings

ConcentricallyLocated

Max. gap1% of pipe OD

EccentricallyLocated

Max. gap2% of pipe OD

Pressure Conditions/Pipe Dimensions

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Safe pipe Standard Cutter Long CutterSDR (1) Minimum Pipe SDR Minimum Pipe SDR (3)

SOCKET FITTINGS

20-225 ≤17250-355 ≤ 17

TAPPING TEES

40-75 ≤11 790-140 ≤ 17 7160-180 ≤17 9 7200 ≤17 11 7225-250 ≤17 11 9280-315 ≤17 note (2) 11355 ≤17 note (2) 17

BRANCH & TRANSITION SADDLES

63-75 ≤1190-200 ≤17225-355 ≤17

BRANCH SADDLES WITH OUTLETS > 63

≤17

Notes:(1) Minimum wall thickness of any pipe must be 2.3mm.(2) When fused to pipes of SDR less than or equal to 17.6 Plasson Electrofusion couplers meet the safety factor requirements of the International Standards to

which they comply.If pipes of SDR 21 are used, the factor of safety for the fusion cycle may be less if welded in high temperature ambient conditions.

(3) With sizes 280-355 the long cutter is supplied as standard.(4) Long cutters are available as spares – Code Number: 30034280 for pipes with lower SDR's.

PE Electrofusion FittingsPipe Thickness/SDR Specifications

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REDUCING JOINERS 9110

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE L A Z TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

20 x 16 6402725 x 20 66 38 2 30 3 69085 0.04632 x 20 80 36-42 2 30 3 69089 0.05632 x 25 66 41 2 45 3 69091 0.06540 x 32 90 42-47 2 60 5 69093 0.09463 x 32 97 62 9 50 5 69105 0.12063 x 40 97 62 5 70 5 69107 0.11063 x 50 97 62 5 120 10 69109 0.15090 x 63 153 77 8 100 10 69111 0.500

110 x 90 181 95 3 120 10 69121 1.100125 x 90 181 95 3 220 10 69123 1.000

180 x 125 222 128 3 360 20 69131 2.000225 x 180 64026250 x 225 222 183 5 600 30 69135 6.800

JOINERS 9010

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE L L1 D F A C Z TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg20 71 35 36 21 38 7 2 30 3 71300 0.04825 71 35 36 17 38 7 2 35 3 71302 0.03832 80 39 42 22 44 7 2 50 3 71304 0.05640 90 44 55 23 47 8 3 60 5 71306 0.09850 100 49 68 23 52 12 3 120 10 71308 0.14863 118 58 82 31 58 13 3 80 5 71310 0.22475 126 62 98 33 64 13 3 120 10 71312 0.34490 146 72 117 39 77 16 3 120 10 71314 0.558

110 163 80 140 35 83 19 3 200 10 71316 0.792125 173 85 156 43 95 23 3 220 15 71318 1.000140 182 90 176 51 104 17 3 280 15 71319 1.450160 194 96 200 50 113 29 3 360 20 71320 1.760180 211 104 223 47 128 30 3 400 20 71321 2.550200 223 109 245 57 147 22 4 500 30 71324 3.250225 223 109 280 50 140 24 3 750 30 71323 4.100250 223 109 310 55 180 26 4 600 30 71326 5.500280 260 127 346 65 200 36 5 900 30 71327 6.000315 260 127 386 62 220 36 5 900 30 71328 6.500355 260 127 436 62 245 36 5 900 30 71329 7.500

PE Electrofusion FittingsPlasson

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90° TEES 9040

SIZE HEATING COOLING PN 16d/d1 L L1 F C H A TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

20 x 32 x 20 98 35 20 7 78 38 30 3 62090 0.13725 x 32 x 25 98 35 17 7 78 38 30 3 62091 0.11732 x 32 x 32 104 39 22 8 74 43 50 3 71092 0.9740 x 40 x 40 121 44 23 9 90 47 60 5 71093 0.37650 x 50 x 50 139 49 23 10 102 52 120 10 71094 0.28163 x 63 x 63 166 58 31 11 119 58 80 5 71095 0.40075 x 75 x 75 187 61 33 12 126 64 120 10 71096 0.59790 x 90 x 90 206 67 39 16 145 76 120 10 71097 1.100110 x 110 x 110 268 82 42 16 168 95 200 10 71098 1.950125 x 125 x 125 268 82 51 15 168 95 200 10 71099 2.200160 x 160 x 160 372 80 - - 231 128 200 10 71101 7.400180 x 180 x 180 372 80 40 17 231 128 360 10 71102 5.300

90° REDUCING TEES 9140

SIZE HEATING COOLING PN 16d/d1 L L1 F C H A TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

32 x 20 x 32 104 39 22 8 66 43 50 3 62021 0.09040 x 20 x 40 121 44 23 9 72 47 60 5 62022 0.16050 x 20 x 50 139 49 23 10 78 52 120 10 62024 0.24050 x 32 x 50 139 49 23 10 86 52 120 10 62025 0.25063 x 20 x 63 166 58 31 11 85 58 80 5 62026 0.33063 x 32 x 63 166 58 31 11 93 58 80 5 62029 0.34690 x 63 x 90 293 71 38 14 124 71 120 10 62092 1.000110 x 63 x 110 328 72 35 15 147 81 200 10 62032 1.630110 x 90 x 110 328 72 35 15 147 81 200 10 62032 1.780125 x 90 x 125 200 10 62093160 x 90 x 160 380 85 49 18 180 105 62035 4.090160 x 110 x 160 380 85 49 18 188 105 62045 4.200160 x 125 x 160 380 85 49 18 193 105 62112 4.320180 x 90 x 180 360 10 62094180 x 125 x 180 360 10 62095


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90° ELBOWS 9050

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE L L1 F C A Z TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg20 84 40 - - 43 22 30 3 70520 0.14125 84 40 - - 43 22 35 3 70522 0.12832 79 39 22 8 43 22 50 3 70523 0.08040 93 43 23 9 47 34 80 5 70524 0.14050 109 48 23 10 52 34 120 10 70526 0.21063 132 57 31 11 58 41 80 5 70527 0.32075 150 61 33 12 64 40 120 10 62044 0.53090 194 78 38 19 91 58 120 10 70528 0.800

110 242 86 46 15 98 78 200 10 70529 1.150125 242 86 51 16 98 78 200 10 70515 2.060160 318 105 48 17 127 107 200 10 70531 5.000180 318 105 67 18 127 107 360 20 70517 4.310

90° TRANSITION ELBOWS - MALE (DZR Brass BSP outlet) 9250

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE L L1 D TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg20 x 15 113 29 15 30 3 64028 0.20025 x 20 113 29 20 35 3 62045 0.24032 x 25 113 34 23 50 3 62046 0.27032 x 32 115 36 23 50 3 62047 0.41632 x 40 115 36 23 50 3 62048 0.42740 x 25 127 34 29 60 5 62049 0.45040 x 32 129 36 29 60 5 62050 0.50040 x 40 129 36 29 60 5 62051 0.52540 x 50 134 41 29 60 5 62052 0.70050 x 25 143 34 38 120 10 62053 0.57050 x 32 145 36 38 120 10 62054 0.62050 x 40 145 36 38 120 10 62055 0.60550 x 50 150 41 38 120 10 62056 0.79063 x 32 168 36 48 80 5 62057 0.98563 x 40 168 36 48 80 5 62058 0.92063 x 50 173 41 48 80 5 62059 1.005


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90° TRANSITION ELBOWS - FEMALE (DZR Brass BSP outlet) 9350

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE L L1 D TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

25 x 20 107 23 19 35 3 62293 0.24032 x 25 104 26 23 50 3 62060 0.27540 x 25 118 26 29 60 5 62061 0.53540 x 32 118 26 29 60 5 62062 0.44540 x 40 118 26 29 60 5 62063 0.45550 x 40 135 26 42 120 10 62064 0.54550 x 50 139 30 42 120 10 62065 0.63563 x 40 162 30 48 80 5 62066 1.05063 x 50 162 30 48 80 5 62067 0.950

45° ELBOWS 9060

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE L L1 F A C TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg32 108 39 22 45 9 50 3 69999 0.16040 108 43 23 45 8 60 5 69995 0.12550 124 48 23 45 12 120 10 70003 0.19663 149 57 31 58 11 80 5 70005 0.26075 165 61 33 64 12 120 10 70007 0.42090 190 67 38 74 13 120 10 70013 0.663

110 236 82 46 96 16 200 10 69996 0.980125 236 82 51 96 16 220 10 70017 1.490160 320 105 48 127 17 200 10 69997 4.310180 320 105 67 127 18 360 20 70019 3.190


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90° TRANSITION UNION ELBOWS - MALE (DZR Brass BSP outlet) 9450

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE L1 L2 TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

20 x 20 30 109 30 3 64054 0.23525 x 25 34 127 35 3 64055 0.28032 x 32 36 109 50 3 64056 0.32540 x 40 38 127 60 5 64057 0.37050 x 50 42 151 120 10 64058 0.78063 x 65 50 181 80 5 64059 1.245

BRASS REDUCING NIPPLE FOR TRANSITION UNIONS 3045 (DZR Brass)

SIZE L L1 L2 CODE kg32 x 25 48 20 12 6226640 x 32 51 22 13 6226750 x 40 53 22 13 6226865 x 50 62 26 18 62269

L1 L2

L


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45° TRANSITION ELBOWS - MALE (DZR Brass BSP outlet) 9260

HEATING COOLING PN16SIZE L L1 D TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

32 x 25 142 36 23 50 3 62068 0.35032 x 32 144 36 23 50 3 62069 0.48732 x 40 144 36 23 50 3 62070 0.49840 x 25 142 34 29 60 5 62071 0.43540 x 32 144 36 29 60 5 62072 0.48540 x 40 144 36 29 60 5 62073 0.51040 x 50 149 41 29 60 5 62074 0.68550 x 25 158 34 38 120 10 62075 0.55550 x 32 160 36 38 120 10 62076 0.60550 x 40 160 36 38 120 10 62077 0.59050 x 50 165 41 38 120 10 62078 0.77563 x 32 185 36 48 80 5 62079 0.92763 x 40 185 36 48 80 5 62080 0.86063 x 50 190 41 48 80 5 62081 0.945

Available in steel or stainless steel.

45° TRANSITION ELBOWS - FEMALE (DZR Brass BSP outlet) 9360

HEATING COOLING PN16SIZE L L1 D TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

32 x 25 133 25 23 50 3 62082 0.35540 x 25 133 25 29 60 5 62083 0.52040 x 32 133 25 29 60 5 62084 0.43040 x 40 133 25 29 60 5 62085 0.44050 x 40 149 25 38 120 10 62086 0.53050 x 50 154 30 38 120 10 62087 0.62063 x 40 179 30 48 80 5 62088 1.00063 x 50 179 30 48 80 5 62089 0.890

Available in steel or stainless steel


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45° TRANSITION UNION ELBOWS - MALE (DZR Brass BSP outlet) 9460

HEATING COOLING PN16SIZE L1 L2 TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

32 x 32 36 144 50 3 64060 0.40040 x 40 38 146 60 5 64061 0.45550 x 50 42 166 120 10 64062 0.45563 x 65 50 198 80 5 64063 0.455

END CAP (Includes Coupling and Plug) 9120

HEATING COOLING PN16SIZE L A Z TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg20 71 38 2 30 3 71201 0.05625 71 38 2 35 3 71203 0.04832 80 42 2 50 3 71205 0.07340 90 47 3 60 5 71207 0.12850 100 52 3 120 10 71209 0.20063 118 58 3 80 5 71211 0.31975 126 64 3 120 10 71212 0.48990 146 77 3 120 10 71215 0.803

110 163 83 3 200 20 71229 1.212125 173 95 3 220 10 71231 1.590140 182 104 3 200 10 71233 2.250160 194 113 3 360 20 71235 2.890180 211 128 3 400 20 71237 4.110200 223 147 4 500 20 71239 5.250225 223 162 4 600 30 71241 7.350250 223 180 4 600 30 71448 8.260


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END PLUGS* 9127

PN 16SIZE L L1 CODE kg20 41 35 71200 0.01525 64053 0.01632 52 39 62000 0.01740 59 43 62001 0.03050 68 48 62002 0.05263 82 57 62003 0.09575 89 60 62004 0.14590 105 70 62005 0.245110 122 78 62006 0.420125 131 82 62007 0.590140 1141 87 62008 0.800160 156 93 62009 1.130180 172 101 62010 1.560200 142 109 62297 1.900225 144 109 62299 1.900250 165 109 62300 2.600

NOTE

I. May be fitted into any Plasson electrofusion ended fitting

2. Must be spot welded in 3 places or held firmly, without movement, during electrofusion and cooling cycle

TRANSITION COUPLINGS - POLYETHYLENE TO STEEL 49277

PN 12.5SIZE G L A A1 C CODE kg

32 x 25 1" 86 418 250 52 6284040 x 32 1 1/4" 96 438 250 63 6284150 x 40 1 1/2" 105 458 250 72 6284263 x 50 2" 126 490 250 85 6284390 x 75 3" 80 428 250 114 62844

110 x 100 62845125 x 100 4" 89 449 250 140 62840160 x 150 62847180 x 150 6" 106 491 250 203 62848

Steel end for welding or threading


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TRANSITION COUPLINGS - MALE (DZR Brass BSP outlet) 9210

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE L A L1 D TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

20 x 15 100 29 14 30 3 6229425 x 20 100 38 29 19 35 3 62018 0.14532 x 25 114 42 34 23 50 3 71330 0.24532 x 32 116 42 36 23 50 3 6201932 x 40 116 42 36 23 50 3 6202040 x 25 124 47 34 29 60 3 71282 0.40540 x 32 126 47 36 29 60 5 71283 0.45540 x 40 126 47 36 29 60 5 71284 0.48040 x 50 131 47 41 29 60 5 62023 0.65550 x 25 134 52 34 38 120 10 71287 0.51050 x 32 136 52 36 38 120 10 71289 0.56050 x 40 136 52 36 38 120 10 71291 0.54550 x 50 141 52 41 38 120 10 62027 0.73063 x 32 154 58 36 48 80 5 6202863 x 40 154 58 36 48 80 5 71292 0.82563 x 50 159 58 41 48 80 5 71293 0.910

Stainless steel or steel available subject to minimum quantities.

TRANSITION COUPLINGS - FEMALE (DZR Brass BSP outlet) 9310

HEATING COOLING PN16SIZE L L1 D TIME(secs) TIME(min) CODE kg

20 x 15 91 20 13 30 3 6229525 x 20 94 23 19 35 3 62030 0.14032 x 25 106 25 23 50 3 71341 0.25040 x 25 115 25 29 60 5 62031 0.49040 x 32 115 25 29 60 5 71342 0.40040 x 40 115 25 29 60 5 71343 0.41050 x 40 125 25 42 120 10 71344 0.48550 x 50 129 30 42 120 10 62034 0.57563 x 40 148 30 48 80 5 71345 0.96563 x 50 148 30 48 80 5 71340 0.885


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TRANSITION UNIONS 9377 - PE to male BSP Galvanised steel.

PN16SIZE G H L A C C1 CODE kg

25 x 20 3/4" 17 38 95 50 32 6203632 x 25 1" 20 70 128 55 38 6203740 x 32 1 1/4" 23 64 123 55 48 6203850 x 40 1 1/2" 23 63 129 75 56 6203963 x 50 2" 27 63 139 90 66 6204075 x 65 2 1/2" 32 72 155 110 86 6204190 x 75 3" 35 80 173 130 96 62042110 x 100 4" 45 83 195 150 122 62043

PE (SDR11) For electrofusion or butt welding.Galvanised steel union - FBSP with NBR seal.

TRANSITION UNIONS - PE to male BSP Brass 9410 (DZR Brass)

HEATING COOLING PN16SIZE L1 L2 D A TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

20 x 20 30 101 13 38 30 3 62285 0.14025 x 25 34 105 19 38 35 3 62286 0.19032 x 32 36 116 23 44 50 3 62287 0.30040 x 40 38 128 29 47 60 5 62288 0.43050 x 50 42 142 38 52 120 10 62854 0.70063 x 40 50 168 48 58 80 5 62799 1.155


TRANSITION COUPLING - POLYETHYLENE TO STEEL (BSP) 9477

PN16SIZE CODE kg

32 x 25 7148740 x 32 41488

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TAPPING SADDLES - WITH UNDERPART 9630

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE OUTLET H B C A TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg40 20 105 66 7 94 50 3 62284 0.350 ●

40 32 120 66 12 94 50 3 62285 0.370 ●

50 20 110 76 7 98 60 3 62286 0.390 ●

50 32 120 76 12 98 60 3 62287 0.410 ●

63 20 116 92 7 98 120 3 62288 0.436 ●

63 32 125 92 12 98 120 10 62123 0.455 ●

63 40 148 103 65 177 120 10 62134 1.070 ✤

63 50 141 103 65 177 120 10 62145 1.085 ✤

63 63 178 103 65 177 120 10 62156 1.100 ✤

75 32 127 117 65 177 120 10 62124 1.120 ✤

75 40 148 117 65 177 120 10 62135 1.130 ✤

75 50 141 117 65 177 120 10 62146 1.140 ✤

75 63 178 117 65 177 120 10 62157 1.150 ✤

90 32 125 124 18 116 120 10 62125 1.120 ▲

90 40 133 124 21 116 120 10 62136 1.130 ▲

90 50 141 124 65 177 120 10 62147 1.210 ✤

90 63 178 124 65 177 120 10 62158 1.270 ✤

110 32 127 145 18 116 140 10 62126 1.170 ▲

110 40 137 145 21 116 140 10 62137 1.190 ▲

110 50 141 145 65 177 140 10 62148 1.210 ✤

110 63 178 145 65 177 140 10 62159 1.220 ✤

125 32 130 162 18 116 140 10 62127 1.230 ▲

125 40 140 162 21 115 140 10 62138 1.280 ▲

125 50 141 162 65 177 140 10 62149 1.290 ✤

125 63 178 162 65 177 140 10 62160 1.310 ✤

140 32 127 178 65 177 140 10 62128 1.350 ✤

140 40 148 178 65 177 140 10 62139 1.360 ✤

140 50 141 178 65 177 140 10 62150 1.370 ✤

140 63 178 178 65 177 140 10 62161 1.410 ✤

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TAPPING SADDLES - WITH UNDERPART 9630 (Continued)

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE OUTLET H B C A TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

160 32 143 199 18 137 140 10 62129 1.345 ✤

160 40 156 199 21 137 140 10 62140 1.360 ✤

160 50 169 199 25 137 140 10 62151 1.375 ✤

160 63 195 199 20 137 140 10 62162 1.390 ✤

180 32 143 219 18 137 140 10 62130 1.565 ✤

180 40 156 219 21 137 140 10 62141 1.580 ✤

180 50 169 219 25 137 140 10 62152 1.595 ✤

180 63 195 219 20 137 140 10 62163 1.605 ✤

*200 32 127 184 65 177 120 10 62131 1.750 ✤

*200 40 148 184 65 177 120 10 62142 1.760 ✤

*200 50 141 184 65 177 120 10 62153 1.770 ✤

*200 63 178 184 65 177 120 10 62164 1.780 ✤

*225 32 127 214 65 177 120 10 62132 1.810 ✤

*225 40 148 214 65 177 120 10 62143 1.820 ✤

*225 50 141 214 65 177 120 10 62154 1.830 ✤

*225 63 178 214 65 177 120 10 62165 1.840 ✤

*250 32 127 233 65 177 120 10 62155 1.830 ✤

*250 40 148 233 65 177 120 10 62155 1.830 ✤

*250 50 141 233 65 177 120 10 62155 1.830 ✤

*250 63 178 233 65 177 120 10 62166 1.840 ✤

* includes metal clamping strapsCut hole after welding and cooling time completed.Spigot length on sizes 63 to 180 with 32mm diameter cutters permit use of Plasson compression fittings.


Saddle Cutter mm Cutter Welded CapSize Material Length mm Size

● 20 Brass 52 40✤ 30 Brass 73 57■ 32 Alum. Bronze 87 58▲ 25 Brass 61 50

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BRANCH SADDLES - UNDERCLAMPED 9080

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE BRANCH B L H1 TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

*200 63 195 95 61 120 10 68796*225 63 200 95 61 120 10 62272*250 63 245 95 61 120 10 62273#280 63 112 95 61 80 10 68799 0.300#315 63 112 95 61 80 10 68800 0.280•355 63 112 95 61 80 10 68801 0.280^110 90 155 168 105 120 10 68802 0.602^125 90 155 168 105 120 10 68803 0.555

Cut hole after welding and cooling completed.*For sizes 200, 225, 250 use Saddle Clamp Kit no. 3 (see below) # For sizes 280, 315, use Topload G clamp – 29263315 (see below).^ For sizes 110, 125, 180 use Saddle Clamp code 29200004 (see below ) • For sizes 355 use Topload G Clamp code G Clamps L (see below).180 x 125 68807TOPLOAD G CLAMP Part no. 29263315 62113TOPLOAD G CLAMP Part no. G Clamp SLSADDLE CLAMP Part no. 29200004 Comprises batwing , spreader bar, 32 & 63 test caps universal miniclamp,

20, 25 and 32mm miniscraper (cutter key, Harris scraper, box) 62116LONG CUTTER (For Tapping saddles) Part no. 30034280. 62274

See pipe thickness/SDR specs. for electrofusion welding on page 39 in Product Data section.

BRANCH SADDLES - WITH UNDERPART 9580

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE BRANCH B H H1 TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg63 32 103 61 51 120 10 62096 0.38075 32 117 61 51 120 10 62097 0.42090 32 124 61 51 120 10 62098 0.490

110 32 145 61 51 140 10 62099 0.552125 32 162 61 51 140 10 62100 0.599140 32 178 61 51 140 10 62101 0.650160 32 199 61 51 140 10 62102 0.708180 32 219 61 51 140 10 62103 0.766

63 63 103 97 87 120 10 62104 0.46175 63 117 97 87 120 10 62105 0.57390 63 124 97 87 120 10 62106 0.573

110 63 145 97 87 140 10 62107 0.635125 63 162 97 87 140 10 62108 0.683140 63 178 97 87 140 10 62109 0.732160 63 199 97 87 140 10 62110 0.787180 63 219 97 87 140 10 62111 0.846200 63 195 95 61 120 10 62118 1.110225 63 200 95 61 120 10 62119 1.175250 63 245 95 61 120 10 62120 1.175160 110 120 10 62117 0.900180 125 212 109 96 120 10 62118 1.003

SADDLE CLAMPS NOT REQUIRED Cut hole after welding and cooling completed.


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WELDING CAP - FOR TAPPING SADDLES 9830

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE A H L TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg40 49 63 74 100 9 62290 0.14050 54 73 69 100 9 64050 0.14057 59 74 63 100 9 64051 0.14058 60 74 60 100 9 62114 0.140

Replaces screw cap on Tapping Saddles for a permanently welded closure.

90° TAPPING SADDLES - STACKLOAD 9030

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE OUTLET A=Z H C d B TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

■ 280 32 85 180 120 280 80 10 68846 0.780■ 315 32 85 180 120 315 80 10 68847 0.760• 355 32 85 180 120 355 80 10 68848 0.760■ 280 40 280 120 10 68859 0.795■ 315 40 107 332 231 315 113 120 10 68860 0.775• 355 40 355 176 80 10 68861 0.775■ 280 50 280 120 10 68871 0.800■ 315 50 101 332 231 315 113 120 10 68872 0.780• 355 50 355 176 80 10 68874 0.780■ 280 63 280 120 10 68883 0.850■ 315 63 125 332 231 315 113 120 10 68884 0.830• 355 63 355 120 10 68885 0.830■ TOP LOAD G CLAMP Part No. 29263315 62113• TOP LOAD G CLAMP Part No. G Clamp SLCut hole after welding and cooling complete.Stackload - use TOP LOAD G clamp - Part no. 29263315 VX. code: 62113


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TAPPING SADDLE FBSP OUTLET 9930

HEATING COOLINGSIZE d1 H B H1 H2 TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg40 3/4" 106 74 30 105 50 3 71500 0.42063 3/4" 144 103 65 169 120 10 71510 1.00090 3/4" 144 124 65 169 120 10 71517 1.110

110 3/4" 144 145 65 169 140 10 71518 1.170160 3/4" 144 199 65 169 140 10 71530 1.325

Cut hole after welding and cooling completed.F.B.S.P. threaded outlets are stainless steel reinforced.


TAPPING SADDLES – PE TO NYLON 9619

HEATING COOLINGSIZE d1 H B H1 H2 TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg

40 x 18 71499 .40 x 50 64064 .50 x 18 64065 .50 x 50 64066 .63 x 18 64067 .63 x 50 64068 .90 x 18 64069 .90 x 50 64070 .110 x 18 64071 .110 x 50 64072 .160 x 18 64073 .160 x 50 64074 .

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TRANSITION SADDLES - WITH UNDERPART 9380 (DZR Brass female thread)

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE H B L TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE GRAMS

63 x 11/4" 135 62 117 120 10 62175 0.77090 x 2" 156 56 166 160 10 62178 1.280110 x 11/4" 176 56 166 120 10 62179 2.140110 x 11/2" 176 56 166 120 10 62180 1.990110 x 2" 176 56 166 120 10 62181 1.640125 x 2" 191 56 166 120 10 62184 1.540160 x 2" 224 56 216 120 10 62187 2.000180 x 2" 246 56 216 120 10 62190 1.800

REPAIR SADDLES - WITH UNDERPART 9520

HEATING COOLING PN 16SIZE B H TIME (secs) TIME (min) CODE kg63 103 29 120 10 62167 0.36875 117 29 120 10 62168 0.41090 124 29 120 10 62169 0.485

110 145 29 140 10 62170 0.547125 162 29 140 10 62171 0.584140 178 29 140 10 62172 0.639160 199 29 140 10 62173 0.702180 219 29 140 10 62174 0.760


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EF REPAIR SHIELDS 9077

SIZE D1 D2 L L1 CODE kg32 23 31 45 21 62204 0.06040 29 38 45 21 62205 0.08050 36 48 45 21 62206 0.11063 45 57 48 23 62207 0.150

Repairs with water in the line. The EF repair shield is made of PE sponge. It will stop water leakage ( zero pressure ) from flowing into the couplingwhilst a repair is made. The coupler is slid onto one pipe and the shield is fitted between the two pipes. The coupler is positioned for welding asusual.

STUB FLANGES 9026

SDR 17SIZE L L1 a D D1 CODE kg40 89 64 11 78 50 62192 0.09150 90 63 12 88 59 62193 0.09963 95 63 14 96 73 62194 0.13475 110 72 16 108 88 62195 0.19590 119 80 17 128 102 62196 0.296

110 128 83 18 158 121 62197 0.495125 133 90 18 158 128 62198 0.720140 132 92 18 188 150 62199 0.710160 148 100 18 212 167 62200 0.931180 150 117 20 212 180 62201 1.014200 186 115 24 268 228 62202 2.157225 200 125 24 268 231 62203 2.052250 205 130 35 320 280 62217 3.110

For electrofusion or butt welding.


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STUB FLANGES - 9027/9028

9027 90289027 9028 SDR11 SDR 7.4

SIZE L L1 a a D D1 CODE kg CODE kg25 77 50 9 9 58 37 69738 . 64032 .32 96 70 10 10 68 40 69739 0.060 64033 .40 89 64 11 11 78 50 69749 0.091 64034 .50 90 63 12 13 88 59 69755 0.120 62289 0.13363 95 63 14 16 102 73 69759 0.187 69722 0.23075 110 72 16 18 122 88 69765 0.310 69723 0.32890 119 80 17 20 138 102 69775 0.421 69769 0.510

110 128 83 18 21 158 121 69779 0.624 69724 0.805125 133 90 25 28 158 128 69795 0.879 69725 0.975140 132 92 25 29 188 150 69805 1.115 62292 1.350160 148 100 25 29 212 167 69819 1.392 69726 1.863180 150 117 30 34 212 180 69833 1.810 69727 3.110200 186 115 32 268 228 69829 2.810 69728 .225 200 125 32 268 231 69849 3.680 - .250 205 130 35 320 280 69859 5.125 - .

9027 - SDR11 For electrofusion and butt welding.


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SPIGOT REDUCERS 9117 & 9118

9117 9118SIZE SDR11 SDR7.4

d1 x d2 h1 h2 Z CODE kg CODE kg32 x 25 50 48 104 62208 0.035 62236 0.04040 x 32 59 56 123 62209 0.040 62237 0.04650 x 32 59 60 131 62210 0.055 62238 0.06363 x 32 59 58 131 70627 0.105 62239 0.12163 x 40 58 59 132 62212 0.115 62240 0.13263 x 50 60 60 132 62213 0.145 62241 0.16775 x 40 71 60 145 62214 0.167 62242 0.19275 x 50 71 59 145 62215 0.175 62243 0.20175 x 63 71 65 151 62216 0.195 62244 0.22490 x 50 81 59 156 70677 0.258 62245 0.29790 x 63 80 65 160 62218 0.300 62246 0.34590 x 75 80 71 166 62219 0.320 62247 0.368

110 x 63 83 66 167 70644 0.455 62248 0.523110 x 75 83 72 169 70721 0.446 62249 0.513110 x 90 83 80 178 70645 0.505 62250 0.581125 x 75 90 71 178 62222 0.605 62251 0.696125 x 90 90 81 186 62223 0.700 62252 0.805

125 x 110 90 84 188 70633 0.800 62253 0.920140 x 90 95 80 208 62225 0.815 62254 0.937

140 x 110 95 83 195 62226 0.935 62255 1.075140 x 125 95 89 199 62227 1.000 62256 1.150160 x 110 101 84 219 70646 1.100 62257 1.265160 x 125 101 88 206 62228 1.145 62258 1.317160 x 140 101 94 211 62229 1.210 62259 1.392180 x 125 107 89 221 70679 1.450 62260 1.668180 x 140 107 95 224 62231 1.600 62261180 x 160 107 100 225 62232 1.756 62262 2.019200 x 140 114 93 229 62233 2.002 62263 2.302200 x 160 115 100 233 62234 2.160 62264 2.484200 x 180 116 106 241 62235 2.330 62265 2.680225 x 160 62221

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PE Electrofusion Fittings (suit PE Gas Pipes Series 2 & 3)Plasson

TAPPING TEES SERIES 3 to SERIES 2

Pipe Size Outlet Size CODE50 32mm80 32mm

100 32mm150 32mm50 63mm80 63mm

100 63mm150 63mm

JOINERS SERIES 3 to SERIES 2

d2 CODE20 x 20 7143320 x 25 6407525 x 25 6407625 x 32 7144250 x 63 7144580 x 90 71447

100 x 125 64077150 x 180 64078

SPIGOT ADAPTORS SERIES 2 to SERIES 3 9177

d1 D L1 L2 L CODE20 x 25 33.5 46 46 95 7150232 x 25 33.5 47 47 95 7150340 x 25 33.5 50 50 100 7150463 x 50 60.3 67 67 135 71505

BRANCH SADDLES SERIES 3 to SERIES 2

Pipe Size Outlet Size CODE50 63mm 7154480 63mm 64082

100 63mm 64083150 63mm 64084

TAPPING TEES SERIES 3

Pipe Size Outlet Size CODE50 50 7154480 50 64079

100 50 64080150 50 64081

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MATERIALSCompression Fittings, Tapping & Compression SaddlesBODY Polypropylene, high grade copolymer.NUT Polypropylene, high grade copolymer.SPLIT RING Acetal (POM) CPVC available.O-RING Nitrile rubber (NBR). EPDM and FRM O-rings

available. (Approx. 70 Shore A.)REINFORCING RING Stainless steel on all female offtakes from 1 1/4"

up to 4".All Tapping Saddles have stainless steelreinforced female offtakes.

NUTS & BOLTS Galvanised steel (Stainless steel available).

Tapper® SaddlesBODY/COMPRESSION FITTING PolypropyleneBOLT AND NUT Stainless steel to DIN 17 440, 1.4301.CUTTER Brass to BS 2874-CZ122.O-RING NBRSADDLE SEAL EPDMSPLIT RING Polyacetal

ValvesBODY Polypropylene, high grade copolymer.O-RING NBR, EPDM or FRM O – depending on valve.SPRING (items 3067, 3039) Stainless steel

Threaded Fittings Polypropylene. SS reinforced outlets areavailable

OPERATING PRESSURECompression fittings comply with requirements of AS/NZS 4129 (Int).Operating pressures at 20°C (water)PN16 Up to 63mm diameterPN12.5 75mm-125mm diameterPN10 160mm diameterAll female threads from 1 1/4" to 4" have stainless steel reinforcing rings and arerated as above except that 4" is suitable for PN 6.3 only.Plasson Tapping Saddles and Plasson Compression Saddles comply withspecification 025 – 'Tapping Bands' of Australian Standard SAA MP52-1991 .Tapper®. WIS 4-22-02/WRC Standards – PN 16.Plasson polypropylene BSP threaded fittings: 1.0 MPa for male fittings, 0.6 MPa forfemale fittings (1.0 MPa for SS reinforced female fittings).Plasson polypropylene valves: PN10 or PN12.5.

PIPE SUITABILITYPlasson Compression Fittings : for pipes 16mm to 160mm outside diameter.Metric OD System for use with polyethylene pipe manufactured to:• AS1159 - 1988 – Polyethylene Pipes for Pressure Applications• AS4130 (Int) – PE Pipes for Pressure Applications• PE Pipes with outside dimensions to ISO OD series system.

Plasson Rural Fittings: for Type 50 Class Rural Polyethylene Pipe manufactured to:

• AS 2698.2 (ID Series) – Class 6.

Specifications for Plasson Compression Fittings, Saddles & Valves

OPERATING TEMPERATUREThe compression saddles, fittings and valves are not for use with hot water althoughthey withstand the same temperature as most polyethylene pipes. The fittings andvalves will withstand sub-zero temperatures.

FLANGESFlange dimensions in accordance with AS/NZS 4331-1995.Metal backing rings to be used with all flanges

THREADSInternal parallel thread up to 2 1/2"; internal taper thread 3"and up.External taper thread all sizes. All threads conform to ISO7; BS21 - 1973; DIN2999;NEN3258; AS1722 Part 1 - 1975.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCEPlasson polypropylene fittings are supplied, as standard, with Nitrile (NBR) ringsand acetal split rings which are suitable for water supply and many chemicalhandling applications.For many chemicals however, NBR and acetal are unsuitable and Plasson sparerings of either EPDM or VITON (FPM) should be used to replace the nitrile rings.CPVC split rings are also available to replace acetal. Generally nitrile is good in oilyapplications whilst EPDM or VITON are more suitable in acidic applications. A briefindication of chemical resistance at 20°C follows:

O Rings Plasson Nut Split RingsNBR (1) EPDM (2) FPM (2) + Body PP (1) Acetal (1) CPVC (2)

Benzene 0 - + 0 + -Brine + + + + + +Slaked Lime + + + + +Compressed Air cont. oil + - + + + +Caustic Soda + + 0 + + +Fuel Oil + - + + + 0Hydrchloric Acid - + + + - +Nitric Acid dilute - + + + - +Carbolic Acid - + + +Lube Oils + - + + + +Phosphoric Acid 0 + + + + +Sulphuric Acid dilute - + + + - ++ suitable 0 medium resistance - unsuitable

FPM although the most resistant is expensive – EPDM is usually the economicalsolution. Generally, if EPDM or FPM O Rings are required, then CPVC split ringsshould be used in place of standard acetal split rings. This is intended as a guideonly. Tapping Saddles used in chemical applications or permanently buriedsituations may require stainless steel bolts and nuts. In many sizes the NBR ring canbe replaced with EPDM or FPM.(1) Supplied as standard component in Plasson fittings(2) Available as Plasson spare partsNBR O Rings Cat 7002 FPM O Rings Cat 7920EPDM O Rings Cat 7910 CPVC Split Rings Cat 7008

APPROVALSPlasson fittings have been tested and approved by major standard institutions suchas WRC (GB), Staatliche Materialprufungsanstalt Darmstadt (analogous to DIN8078Part 1) (D); KIWA (NL); Standards Institution of Israel (IL); Australian Authorities(AUS); Statens Provningsanstalt Stockholm (S); Statens Planmerk (S); SGWA (CH);Byggestyrelsen (DK); SKZ GmbH (analogous to DIN8076 Part 3 - 12/87) (D). QASStandards Australia – StandardsMark Licence.

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COUPLINGS 7010

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd E H I CODE kg CODE kg QTY16 39 105 50 69060 0.052 - 1020 48 121 58 69062 0.093 - 1025 54 125 60 69064 0.120 - 1032 64 145 70 69066 0.190 - 540 82 177 86 69068 0.328 - -50 96 201 98 69070 0.475 - -63 113 230 112 69072 0.724 - -75 134 272 133 - 69074 1.224 -90 154 330 162 - 69076 1.980 -

110 179 394 194 - 69078 3.206 1125 212 460 225 - 69080 5.266 1

COUPLING 17010

PN 10 PACKd E H I CODE kg QTY

160 280 418 204 69081 7.775 1

Supplied with 4 X 165mm X M 16 mild steel hex head galvanised bolts.

Metric Compression FittingsPlasson

COUPLING BODY 7011

d H I CODE kg16 65 30 84011 .20 77 36 84005 .25 79 37 84006 .32 91 44 84007 .40 110 52 84008 .50 115 55 84009 .

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REDUCING COUPLING 7110

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd x d1 E E1 H I I1 CODE kg CODE kg QTY

20 x 16 48 39 111 56 50 69082 0.074 - 0.0 1025 x 16 54 39 120 55 50 69084 0.088 - 1025 x 20 54 48 119 60 54 69086 0.104 - 1032 x 20 64 48 135 62 53 69088 0.142 - 532 x 25 64 54 131 66 57 69090 0.154 - 540 x 25 82 54 155 81 60 69092 0.230 - -40 x 32 82 64 155 81 66 69094 0.255 - -50 x 25 96 54 176 93 59 69096 0.300 - -50 x 32 96 64 173 97 61 69098 0.341 - -50 x 40 96 82 182 92 82 69100 0.400 - -63 x 25 113 54 187 108 50 69102 0.461 - -63 x 32 113 64 199 110 64 69104 0.486 - -63 x 40 113 82 209 110 82 69106 0.546 - -63 x 50 113 96 215 110 95 69108 0.587 - -75 x 50 134 96 245 132 98 - 69110 0.915 -75 x 63 134 113 249 129 110 - 69112 0.960 -90 x 63 154 113 284 154 110 - 69114 1.393 -90 x 75 154 134 307 158 134 - 69116 1.590 -110 x 90 179 154 378 194 164 - 69120 2.708 -

REPAIR COUPLING 7610

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd x d E H I CODE kg CODE kg QTY25 - - - 69527 - -32 - - - 69528 - -40 82 220 148 69503 0.377 - -50 96 237 158 69504 0.534 - -63 113 268 170 69496 0.825 - -75 134 272 165 - 69505 1.206 -90 154 330 190 - 69506 1.963 -

110 179 394 230 - 69507 3.251 -125 69508160 69529

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90° TEES 7040

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd E H I A CODE kg CODE kg QTY

16 39 126 50 63 69140 0.083 - 1020 48 145 57 74 69142 0.151 - 1025 54 152 57 77 69144 0.191 - 532 64 175 65 88 69146 0.301 - 540 82 221 84 111 69148 0.517 - -50 96 251 93 126 69150 0.748 - -63 113 292 109 146 69152 1.145 - -75 134 347 130 174 - 69154 1.976 -90 154 440 165 220 - 69156 3.235 -

110 179 586 195 293 - 69158 5.710 -


90° TEES - WITH THREADED MALE OFFTAKE 7840

PN16 PACKd x d1 x d E H I I2 A CODE kg QTY

20 x 15 x 20 48 138 58 16 46 69174 0.105 1020 x 20 x 20 48 138 58 16 46 69176 0.108 1025 x 15 x 25 54 150 61 16 50 69181 0.134 525 x 20 x 25 54 150 61 18 50 69182 0.138 532 x 25 x 32 64 168 66 20 58 69184 0.218 540 x 32 x 40 82 206 84 22 71 69188 0.373 -40 x 40 x 40 82 206 84 22 71 69190 0.376 -50 x 32 x 50 96 230 93 22 79 62808 0.542 -50 x 40 x 50 96 230 93 22 77 69192 0.542 -63 x 32 x 63 113 271 110 22 79 62809 0.824 -63 x 40 x 63 113 271 110 22 83 62810 0.824 -63 x 50 x 63 113 271 110 26 92 69196 0.824 -

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90° TEES - WITH THREADED FEMALE OFFTAKE 7140

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd x G x d E H I I2 A CODE kg CODE kg QTY

16 x 15 x 16 39 124 51 19 30 69202 0.066 - 1016 x 20 x 16 39 122 50 19 30 69204 0.065 - 1020 x 15 x 20 48 144 57 19 42 69206 0.113 - 1020 x 20 x 20 48 144 57 19 32 69210 0.110 - -25 x 15 x 25 54 150 58 19 35 69212 0.141 - -25 x 20 x 25 54 150 58 19 48 69216 0.140 - -25 x 25 x 25 54 158 63 21 66 69218 0.162 - -

*25 x 32 x 25 54 158 63 25 74 69220 0.194 - -32 x 20 x 32 64 168 64 21 40 69222 0.223 - -32 x 25 x 32 64 168 64 21 54 69226 0.213 - -

*32 x 32 x 32 64 178 70 25 67 69228 0.268 - -*32 x 40 x 32 64 178 70 25 71 69230 0.282 - -40 x 25 x 40 82 200 80 20 61 69232 0.367 - -

*40 x 32 x 40 82 208 83 24 63 69234 0.403 - -*40 x 40 x 40 82 216 81 30 73 69236 0.453 - -*40 x 50 x 40 82 218 85 30 84 69238 0.435 - -*50 x 40 x 50 96 252 93 25 60 69240 0.602 - -*50 x 50 x 50 96 244 93 30 87 69242 0.599 - -*63 x 32 x 63 113 291 110 25 95 69243 0.875 - -*63 x 40 x 63 113 291 110 25 95 69245 0.866 - -*63 x 50 x 63 113 291 110 30 95 69244 0.904 - -*75 x 50 x 75 134 358 131 30 110 - 69248 1.488 -*75 x 65 x 75 134 345 131 35 85 - 69250 1.511 -*75 x 80 x 75 134 358 131 37 108 - 69252 1.580 -*90 x 80 x 90 154 422 166 41 116 - 69254 2.450 -*110 x 100 x 110 179 516 200 52 140 - 69258 4.175 -

*with stainless steel reinforcing ring

90° REDUCING TEES - WITH THREADED FEMALE OFFTAKE 7140

PN16 PACKd x G x d1 E E1 H L I I1 I2 A CODE kg QTY

20 x 20 x 16 48 39 133 70 53 50 19 40 69208 0.086 1025 x 20 x 20 54 48 141 72 54 53 22 42 69214 0.126 -32 x 25 x 25 64 54 155 82 67 58 22 45 69224 0.177 -


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90° ELBOW 17050

PN10 PACK

d E I A CODE kg QTY160 280 204 301 62816 8.823 -

90° ELBOWS 7050

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd E I A CODE kg CODE kg QTY16 39 51 64 69280 0.057 - 1020 48 52 73 69282 0.102 - 1025 54 53 76 69284 0.126 - 1032 64 61 88 69286 0.202 - 540 82 83 109 69288 0.356 - -50 96 93 123 69290 0.514 - -63 113 110 147 69292 0.796 - -75 134 129 173 - 69294 1.341 -90 154 165 220 - 69296 2.256 -

110 179 195 293 - 69298 3.909 -


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REDUCING ELBOW 7510

PN PACKd E I A CODE kg QTY

25 x 20 54 53 74 71432 0.114 10

Metric Compression Fittings

ELBOW ADAPTORS 7350

PN PACKd E I A CODE kg QTY

40 x 50 82 84 118 69540 0.355 150 x 50 96 93 136 69542 0.456 163 x 50 113 110 160 69544 0.495 1

Plasson

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90° ELBOWS - WITH THREADED MALE OFFTAKE 7850

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd x G E I I2 A A1 CODE kg CODE kg QTY

20 x 15 48 52 17 82 45 69302 0.067 - 1020 x 20 48 57 18 82 47 69304 0.064 - 1025 x 15 54 57 17 84 50 69305 0.073 - 1025 x 20 54 57 18 89 50 69309 0.080 - 1025 x 25 54 57 20 84 52 69308 0.090 - 1032 x 25 64 66 20 103 58 69310 0.128 - 532 x 32 6932040 x 25 82 82 20 127 69 69312 0.240 - -40 x 32 82 82 22 127 71 69314 0.233 - -40 x 40 82 82 22 127 71 69316 0.241 - -50 x 25 96 94 20 145 71 62811 - -50 x 32 96 94 22 145 77 69318 0.335 - -50 x 40 96 94 22 145 77 69320 0.331 - -63 x 32 113 110 22 170 77 62812 - -63 x 40 113 110 22 170 77 62813 0.461 - -63 x 50 113 110 26 170 92 69324 0.518 - -75 x 65 134 130 30 200 105 - 69328 0.872 -75 x 80 134 130 33 200 110 - 69330 0.906 -90 x 80 154 166 34 234 110 - 69332 1.356 -110 x 100 179 195 43 275 140 - 69336 2.320 -

REDUCING SET 7930

d x d1 E I CODE kg PACK QTY25 x 20 54 53 68191 132 x 20 64 61 68192 132 x 25 64 56 68193 140 x 32 82 72 68194 150 x 25 6820150 x 32 96 87 68195 150 x 40 96 83 68196 163 x 25 113 89 68197 163 x 32 6820363 x 40 113 103 68198 163 x 50 113 102 68199 1


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90° ELBOWS - WITH THREADED FEMALE OFFTAKE 7150

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd x G E I I2 A A1 CODE kg CODE kg QTY

16 x 15 39 50 19 66 39 69342 0.038 - -20 x 15 48 54 19 78 40 69344 0.061 - -20 x 20 48 52 19 72 44 69346 0.071 - -25 x 20 54 52 19 75 46 69348 0.087 - -25 x 25 54 57 21 82 50 69350 0.090 - -32 x 20 64 66 18 94 54 69352 0.143 - -32 x 25 64 66 22 94 54 69354 0.136 - -

*32 x 32 64 66 25 98 60 69356 0.167 - -40 x 25 82 85 21 116 52 69357 0.201 - -

*40 x 32 82 85 25 120 61 69358 0.245 - -*40 x 40 82 85 25 120 61 69360 0.261 - -*40 x 50 82 85 30 125 80 69362 0.293 - -50 x 25 96 93 21 133 57 69363 - -

*50 x 32 96 93 25 133 67 69365 - -*50 x 40 96 93 25 135 66 69364 0.348 - -*50 x 50 96 93 30 138 85 69366 0.384 - -*63 x 32 113 110 25 160 65 62814 - -*63 x 40 113 110 25 160 69 62815 - -*63 x 50 113 110 30 160 90 69368 0.553 - -*75 x 50 134 130 30 185 100 - 69372 0.856 -*75 x 65 134 130 36 189 105 - 69374 0.920 -*75 x 80 134 130 36 189 105 - 69376 0.970 -

* with stainless steel reinforcing ring


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45° ELBOWS 7460

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd E I A CODE kg CODE kg QTY

40 82 83 65 69519 0.330 - -50 96 93 66 69520 0.486 - -63 113 110 80 69521 0.755 - -90 154 165 122 - 69522 1.910 -

110 179 195 153 - 69523 3.254 -


PN16 PACKd x G E I I2 A A1 CODE kg QTY

20 x 15 48 57 17 65 40 62817 0.054 -20 x 20 48 57 18 65 41 62818 0.056 -


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MALE ADAPTORS 7020

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd x G E H I I2 CODE kg CODE kg QTY

16 x 15 39 79 59 16 68902 34 - -16 x 20 39 80 59 17 68904 35 - -20 x 15 48 91 70 17 68906 60 - -20 x 20 48 92 70 18 68908 62 - -20 x 25 48 88 53 20 68910 60 - -25 x 15 54 95 72 17 68912 68 - -25 x 20 54 95 72 18 68914 76 - -25 x 25 54 96 72 20 68916 79 - -32 x 20 64 100 77 18 68918 107 - -32 x 25 64 106 82 20 68920 122 - -32 x 32 64 104 77 22 68922 114 - -32 x 40 64 115 89 22 68924 127 - -40 x 25 82 114 86 20 68926 191 - -40 x 32 82 116 88 22 68928 192 - -40 x 40 82 119 91 22 68930 198 - -40 x 50 82 121 91 26 68932 208 - -50 x 25 96 130 105 20 68933 265 - -50 x 32 96 132 113 22 68934 266 - -50 x 40 96 135 107 22 68936 276 - -50 x 50 96 139 107 26 68938 283 - -63 x 32 113 154 125 22 68940 405 - -63 x 40 113 152 124 22 68942 473 - -63 x 50 113 167 134 26 68944 461 - -63 x 65 113 158 122 29 68946 423 - -75 x 50 134 182 148 26 - 68948 728 -75 x 65 134 185 148 29 - 68950 728 -75 x 80 134 189 148 33 - 68952 735 -90 x 50 154 242 164 26 - 68954 1142 -90 x 65 154 235 162 29 - 68956 1142 -90 x 80 154 232 165 33 - 68957 1133 -90 x 100 154 225 183 38 - 68958 1200 -110 x 50 179 262 214 26 - 68962 1878 -110 x 80 179 257 214 33 - 68964 1890 -110 x 100 179 266 214 42 - 68966 1919 -


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FEMALE ADAPTORS 7030

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd x G E H I I2 CODE kg CODE kg QTY

16 x 15 39 77 55 19 68970 40 - 1016 x 20 39 79 56 19 68972 36 - 1020 x 15 48 82 59 19 68974 60 - 1020 x 20 48 82 59 19 68976 58 - 1020 x 25 48 92 57 21 68978 68 - 1025 x 20 54 89 64 21 68982 83 - 1025 x 25 54 89 64 21 68984 78 - 1032 x 20 64 85 63 19 68986 107 - 532 x 25 64 93 67 21 68988 115 - 5

*32 x 32 64 90 60 25 68990 140 - 540 x 25 82 109 83 21 68992 178 - -

*40 x 32 82 107 77 25 68994 202 - -*40 x 40 82 115 85 25 68996 225 - -*50 x 32 96 120 89 25 68998 275 - -*50 x 40 96 126 93 25 69000 287 - -*50 x 50 96 129 94 30 69002 293 - -63 x 32 113 145 110 30 69004 41463 x 40 113 145 110 30 69005 414

*63 x 50 113 145 110 30 69006 414 - -*75 x 50 134 187 129 30 - 69010 683 -*75 x 65 134 170 129 33 - 69012 730 -*90 x 50 154 205 170 35 - 69014 1252 -*90 x 80 154 225 186 39 - 69018 1258 -*90 x 100 154 246 186 43 - 69020 1518 -*110 x 80 179 262 214 39 - 69022 1964 -*110 x 100 179 274 214 46 - 69024 2118 -

* with stainless steel reinforcing ring


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FLANGED COUPLING WITH METAL BACKING FLANGE 7220

NO. OF PN 16 PN 12.5 PACKd E H I D DP S HOLES CODE kg CODE kg QTY

50 x 50 96 128 93 150 110 18 4 69036 0.384 - -50 x 65 96 128 93 165 125 18 4 69037 0.410 - -63 x 65 113 145 110 165 125 18 4 69038 0.505 - -75 x 80 134 162 137 184 146 18 4 - 69042 0.918 -90 x 100 154 198 186 216 180 18 8 - 69046 1.379 -110 x 100 179 237 224 216 180 18 8 - 69048 1.995 -125 x 125 212 270 250 250 210 18 8 - 69050 3.232 -125 x 150 212 270 250 285 240 22 8 - 69052 3.450 -

Weight does not include metal flange.


STEEL/PVC ADAPTOR/REPAIR COUPLING - THRUSTED 7897

SIZE TYPE CODE kg PACK QTY1" / 25 ADAPTOR STEEL TO PVC 69460 5

1 1/4" / 32 ADAPTOR STEEL TO PVC 69462 51 1/2" / 40 ADAPTOR STEEL TO PVC 69464 5

2" / 50 ADAPTOR STEEL TO PVC 69466 5

STEEL/PVC ADAPTOR/REPAIR COUPLING - UNTHRUSTED 7898

SIZE TYPE CODE kg PACK QTY25 / 1" RUBBER ADAPTOR 83880 532 / 1 1/4" RUBBER ADAPTOR 83882 540 / 1 1/2" RUBBER ADAPTOR 83884 550 / 2" RUBBER ADAPTOR 83886 5

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FLANGED ADAPTORS - WITH METAL BACKING FLANGE 7236

CONFORMS TO METALNO. OF FLANGE PLASSON PN 16 PN 12.5 PACK

d H D Dp S HOLES DESIGNATION CODE kg CODE kg QTY50 x 50 99 150 110 18 4 PL - 50 X 11/2"I.S.O 69512 0.217 - -50 x 65 99 165 125 18 4 PL - 50 X 2" I.S.O 62821 0.230 - -63 x 65 124 165 125 18 4 PL- 63/75 X 2" I.S.O 69513 0.327 - -63 x 80 124 185 145 18 4 PL - 63 X 21/2“ I.S.O 62822 0.350 - -75 x 65 142 185 145 18 8 PL - 75/90 X 21/2“ I.S.O 6282375 x 80 142 185 145 18 8 PL - 75/90 X 21/2“ I.S.O 62824 0.462 - -90 x 80 175 185 145 18 8 PL - 75/90 X 21/2“ I.S.O - 69515 0.658 -90 x 100 175 220 180 18 8 PL - 90 X 4" I.S.O - 69516 0.741 -110 x 100 210 220 180 18 8 PL - 90 X 4" I.S.O 69517 0.890 -110 x 125 69518



FLANGED COUPLING WITH METAL BACKING FLANGE 17220

NO. OF PN 10 PACKd E H I D DP S HOLES CODE kg QTY

160 X 125 280 304 204 250 210 18 8 62819 5.031160 X 150 280 304 204 285 240 22 8 69057 5.251

Weight does not include metal flange or bolts.

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SHOULDERED ADAPTORS 7320

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd E H I L B CODE kg CODE kg QTY

50 x 50 96 138 108 16 67 69026 0.292 - -63 x 50 113 170 109 16 67 69028 0.437 - -

90 x 100 154 227 185 16 123 - 69030 1.240 -110 x 100 179 256 214 16 123 - 69032 1.902 -

SHOULDERED ADAPTOR 17320

PN 10 PACKd E H I L B CODE kg QTY

160 x 150 280 304 204 17.5 175 62827 4.700 -


FLANGED ADAPTORS - WITH METAL BACKING FLANGE 17230

NO. OF CONFORMS TO METAL PN 10 PACKd H D Dp S HOLES FLANGE PLASSON DESIGNATION CODE kg QTY

160 X 125 265 250 210 18 8 PL - 125/160 X 125 I.S.O 62825 4.628 -160 X 150 265 285 240 22 8 PL - 125/160 X 150 I.S.O 62826 4.811 -


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END PLUGS 7120

PN 16 PN 12.5 PACKd E I H CODE kg CODE kg QTY25 54 76 82 69264 0.075 - 1032 64 81 87 69266 0.108 - 540 82 88 98 69268 0.192 - -50 96 109 116 69270 0.269 - -63 113 133 140 69272 0.410 - -75 134 155 165 - 69274 0.731 -90 154 200 209 - 69276 1.082 -

110 179 214 232 - 69278 1.928 -

PLUG ADAPTORS 7129

PN 16 PACKd E H CODE kg QTY20 48 47 69470 0.005 1025 54 51 69472 0.007 1032 64 56 69474 0.015 1040 82 74 69509 0.024 -50 96 85 69510 0.038 -63 113 96 69511 0.076 -


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COUPLING - WITH RISER 7810

PN16 PN12.5 PACKd x G x d E H I I2 A CODE kg CODE kg QTY

40 x 20 x 40 82 216 89 18 85 69122 0.372 - -50 x 20 x 50 96 244 98 18 90 69124 0.525 - -50 x 25 x 50 96 244 98 20 90 69126 0.550 - -63 x 20 x 63 113 270 110 18 95 69128 0.781 - -63 x 25 x 63 113 270 110 20 95 69130 0.821 - -75 x 20 x 75 134 310 130 18 105 - 69132 1.123 -75 x 25 x 75 134 310 130 20 105 - 69134 1.259 -

Y FITTING 7550

PN 16 PACKd x d x G E E1 I I1 I2 A A1 CODE kg QTY

16 x 16 x 20 39 39 50 50 18 98 98 62801 0.075 1020 x 16 x 20 48 39 58 51 18 104 100 62802 0.103 1020 x 20 x 20 48 48 58 58 18 115 115 62803 0.130 1025 x 25 x 20 54 54 58 58 18 125 125 69495 0.154 5


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CROSS - WITH THREADED FEMALE OFFTAKE 7540

PN 16 PACKd x G E H I I2 A CODE kg QTY

20 x 20 x 20 x 20 x 20 48 151 58 21 34 62828 0.204 5

TEE STABILIZER - WITH THREADED FEMALE OFFTAKE 7240

PN 16 PACKd x G E H I I2 A CODE kg QTY

16 x 15 x 16 39 271 50 18 151 62829 0.296 -20 x 20 x 20 48 278 54 20 151 62830 0.322 -25 x 20 x 25 54 284 55 20 151 62831 0.344 -


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ADAPTOR – WITH THREADED MALE OFFTAKE & NUT 7250

PN 16 PN 12.5 PACKd x G E H I2 CODE kg CODE kg QTY

32 x 15 64 85.0 16.5 69390 0.035 - -32 x 20 64 86.0 17.5 69392 0.034 - -32 x 25 64 86.5 19.5 69394 0.037 - -40 x 25 82 94.5 19.5 69396 0.054 - -40 x 32 82 96.0 22.0 69398 0.060 - -40 x 40 82 96.0 22.0 69400 0.056 - -50 x 25 96 96.0 19.5 69402 0.079 - -50 x 32 96 100.0 22.0 69404 0.080 - -50 x 40 96 100.0 22.0 69406 0.081 - -50 x 50 96 103.0 26.0 69408 0.089 - -63 x 25 113 108.0 19.0 69410 0.127 - -63 x 32 113 111.0 22.0 69412 0.129 - -63 x 40 113 111.0 22.0 69414 0.129 - -63 x 50 113 114.0 26.0 69416 0.135 - -63 x 65 113 116.0 29.0 69418 0.149 - -75 x 40 134 128.0 22.0 - 69420 0.202 -75 x 50 134 132.0 26.0 - 69422 0.208 -75 x 65 134 134.0 29.0 - 69424 0.202 -75 x 80 134 137.0 33.0 - 69426 0.237 -

NUT - (PP) FOR THREADED ADAPTOR 7894

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY32 69430 31 -40 69432 52 -50 69434 68 -63 69436 101 -75 69438 192 -

NOTE: The 7894 NUT is used (and pictured above) with the 7890THREADED ADAPTOR. When ordering, please enter two codeson your order, one for the chosen THREADED ADAPTOR and onefor the relevant NUT.


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POLY TO COPPER CONNECTOR 7119

25 x 15 7142525 x 20 7142632 x 20 64002

POLY TO COPPER TEE 7349

25 x 15 7142725 x 20 71428

POLY TO COPPER ELBOW 7519

25 x 15 7142925 x 20 71430

POLY TO COPPER KIT* 7439

20 x 15 71423 Kit25 x 20 71424 Kit*15 NB Copper Kit fits any 20mm Plasson end. 20 NB Copper Kit fits any 25mm Plasson end.Kit contains copper coloured nut, rubber liner, SS ring and copper coloured cone.

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NUT - PP 7004

d E H I2 CODE kg PACK QTY16 39 40 23 71590 0.012 -20 48 45 26 71591 0.022 -25 54 46 26 71592 0.029 -32 64 51 30 71593 0.043 -40 82 63 34 71594 0.070 -50 96 71 33 71595 0.105 -63 113 84 38 71596 0.159 -75 134 104 53 71597 0.284 -90 154 129 73 71598 0.464 -

110 179 165 92 71599 0.814 -125 71589

WRENCH 7990

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTYd40 - d75 69500 0.276 1d63 - d125 69502 0.980 1

For closing and tightening the PP nuts of Plasson fittings.It is important when closing the nut on Plasson fittings that thenut is NOT OVER - TIGHTENED as the nut can be deformed - thismay result in a pipe blowing or pulling out of a fitting.

For overall pipe diameters from 16 to 63 mm.The tool operates like a pencil sharpener and it isimportant to chamfer pipes from 40 to 63 mm to easejointing pressures.

CHAMFER TOOL - FOR PE PIPES 7960

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY16 - 63 mm 69499 0.345 1


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O-RINGS 7002, 7920, 7910

7002 7920 7910O - RING (Nitrile) NBR O - RING VITON (FPM) * O - RING (EPDM) **

d E1 e CODE grams PACK QTY CODE grams PACK QTY CODE grams PACK QTY16 15.0 3 83808 0.5 100 - - 83830 0.4 10020 19.2 3 83810 0.6 100 83831 0.9 - 83832 0.6 10025 24.0 4 83812 1.3 100 83833 2.2 - 83834 1.2 10032 31.0 5 83814 2.6 100 83835 4.3 - 83836 2.5 10040 39.0 6 83816 5.0 50 83837 7.5 - 83838 4.5 -50 49.0 7 83818 8.2 50 83839 12.9 - 83840 7.6 -63 62.0 7 83820 10.2 50 83841 15.7 - 83842 9.9 -75 74.0 8 83822 16.0 20 83843 23.7 - 83844 16.0 -90 89.0 8 83824 18.4 20 83845 28.5 - 83846 18.4 -

110 108.0 9 83826 27.8 20 83847 43.5 - 83848 39.8 -125 122.2 10 83828 50.0 10 - - - -160 158.0 12 83829 74.3 - - - - -

Standard ring *distinguished by a ** distinguished by asupplied with fittings. white mark. blue mark.

These rings have a better chemical resistancethan NBR. When these rings are used the use

of CPVC split rings ( 7008 ) will usually be required.


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SPLIT RINGS 7003 and 7008

7003 Acetal (POM) 7008 C-PVC PACKd E H CODE kg CODE kg QTY16 23.0 12.3 69439 1.8 69440 2.6 10020 31.0 12.0 69441 3.6 69442 4.2 10025 36.0 12.0 69443 4.7 69444 5.2 10032 45.0 19.0 69445 9.6 69446 11.4 5040 55.0 24.0 69447 15.6 69448 19.0 5050 67.0 32.0 69449 27.3 69450 32.0 2063 83.0 40.0 69451 47.0 69452 53.0 1075 96.5 40.0 69453 63.0 69454 71.0 -90 114.5 56.5 69455 111.0 69456 126.0 -

110 135.5 56.5 69457 151.0 69458 150.0 -125 160.5 72.0 69459 291.0 -

Standard split ring Used in place of 7003supplied with fittings in acidic or aggressive

chemical environmentsMilky white colour Yellow/brown colour

INSERTS - PP 7005

d D H CODE kg PACK QTY75 94 23.0 62832 31 -90 116 32.0 62833 56 -

110 138 36.0 62834 81 -125 upper 164 48.0 62835 154 -125 lower 142 17.6 62836 43 -


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Compression Fittings – Metric & RuralPlasson

CONVERSION KIT - METRIC TO IMPERIAL 7982

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY20 x 20 71418 2525 x 25 71419 2032 x 32 71420 1040 x 40 71421 550 x 50 71422 5

CONVERSION KIT - IMPERIAL TO METRIC 7980

20 x 20 71411 2525 x 25 71412 2032 x 32 71413 1040 x 40 71414 550 x 50 71415 5

CONVERSION KIT - METRIC TO IMPERIAL C

32 x 25 68175 140 x 32 68176 150 x 40 68177 1

CONVERSION KIT - METRIC TO IMPERIAL D

25 x 20 68178 132 x 25 68179 140 x 32 68176 150 x 40 68183 1

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SINGLE TAPPING SADDLES WITH S/STEEL REINFORCING RINGS 16076PN 16 PN 12.5 PN 10

d G B L H A Bolt Dim. CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg20 15 10.0 70 45 32.7 6 X 30 - 68500 65 -25 15 14.5 75 50 35.5 6 X 30 - 68502 72 -25 20 14.5 75 50 36.5 6 X 30 - 68504 75 -32 15 16.0 92 60 40.0 8 X 45 - 68506 132 -32 20 19.0 92 60 41.0 8 X 45 - 68508 134 -32 25 19.0 92 60 42.0 8 X 45 - 68510 140 -40 15 16.0 92 60 44.5 8 X 45 - 68512 140 -40 20 19.0 92 60 45.5 8 X 45 - 68514 142 -40 25 25.0 92 60 49.0 8 X 45 - 68516 150 -50 15 16.0 106 73 50.8 8 X 45 - 68518 179 -50 20 21.0 106 73 51.8 8 X 45 - 68520 180 -50 25 25.0 106 73 54.3 8 X 45 - 68522 188 -50 32 25.0 106 73 58.3 8 X 45 - 68524 210 -63 15 16.0 116 84 57.8 8 X 45 - 68526 278 -63 20 20.0 116 84 58.8 8 X 45 68528 280 -63 25 25.0 116 84 61.3 8 X 45 - 68530 288 -63 32 32.0 116 84 66.0 8 X 45 - 68532 308 -63 40 39.0 116 84 66.5 8 X 45 - 68534 322 -75 15 16.0 122 98 63.8 8 X 60 - 68536 370 -75 20 20.0 122 98 64.8 8 X 60 - 68538 372 -75 25 25.0 122 98 67.3 8 X 60 - - 68540 37675 32 32.0 122 98 72.0 8 X 60 - - 68542 39975 40 40.0 122 98 72.5 8 X 60 - - 68544 40975 50 40.0 122 98 77.5 8 X 60 - - 68546 43390 15 16.0 141 105 71.5 8 X 60 - 68548 454 -90 20 20.0 141 105 72.5 8 X 60 - 68550 453 -90 25 25.0 141 105 75.0 8 X 60 - - 68552 46190 32 32.0 141 105 80.0 8 X 60 - - 68554 48190 40 40.0 141 105 81.0 8 X 60 - - 68556 49490 50 50.0 141 105 86.0 8 X 60 - - 68558 511

110 15 16.0 165 116 83.0 8 X 60 - 68560 563 -110 20 20.0 165 116 84.0 8 X 60 - 68562 563 -110 25 25.0 165 116 86.5 8 X 60 - - 68564 568110 32 32.0 165 116 91.0 8 X 60 - - 68566 587110 40 40.0 165 116 92.0 8 X 60 - - 68568 599110 50 50.0 165 116 97.0 8 X 60 - - 68570 615125 20 20.0 184 124 91.0 8 X 70 - 68572 749 -125 25 25.0 184 124 93.5 8 X 70 - 68574 755 -125 32 32.0 184 124 98.0 8 X 70 - - 68576 775125 40 40.0 184 124 99.0 8 X 70 - - 68578 781125 50 50.0 184 124 104.0 8 X 70 - - 68580 797140 25 25.0 201 136 101.0 8 X 70 - - 68582 893140 32 32.0 201 136 106.0 8 X 70 - - 68584 911140 40 40.0 201 136 106.6 8 X 70 - - 68586 923140 50 50.0 201 136 111.6 8 X 70 - - 68588 938160 25 25.0 223 145 111.5 8 X 70 - - 68594 1089160 32 32.0 223 145 116.5 8 X 70 - - 68596 1061160 40 40.0 223 145 117.5 8 X 70 - - 68598 1071160 50 50.0 223 145 122.5 8 X 70 - - 68600 1080180 25 64003180 32 64004180 40 64005180 50 64006

The nuts and bolts are made of galvanized steel. The O-rings of NBR rubber. Stainless steel nuts and bolts can be supplied as can FPM and EPDM O-rings but aresubject to special pricing and delivery arrangements.

Tapping SaddlesPlasson

2

BOLTS

4

BOLTS

6

BOLTS

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TAPPING SADDLES WITH S/STEEL REINFORCING RING NUTS & BOLTS 16077PN 16 PN 12.5 PN 10

d G B L H A Bolt Dim. CODE kg CODE kg CODE kg20 15 10.0 70 45 32.7 6 X 30 - 64052 65 -25 15 14.5 75 50 35.5 6 X 30 - 68501 72 -25 20 14.5 75 50 36.5 6 X 30 - 68505 75 -32 15 16.0 92 60 40.0 8 X 45 - 68507 132 -32 20 19.0 92 60 41.0 8 X 45 - 68509 134 -32 25 19.0 92 60 42.0 8 X 45 - 68511 140 -40 15 16.0 92 60 44.5 8 X 45 - 68513 140 -40 20 19.0 92 60 45.5 8 X 45 - 68515 142 -40 25 25.0 92 60 49.0 8 X 45 - 68517 150 -50 15 16.0 106 73 50.8 8 X 45 - 68519 179 -50 20 21.0 106 73 51.8 8 X 45 - 68521 180 -50 25 25.0 106 73 54.3 8 X 45 - 68523 188 -50 32 25.0 106 73 58.3 8 X 45 - 68525 210 -63 15 16.0 116 84 57.8 8 X 45 - 68527 278 -63 20 20.0 116 84 58.8 8 X 45 68529 280 -63 25 25.0 116 84 61.3 8 X 45 - 68531 288 -63 32 32.0 116 84 66.0 8 X 45 - 68533 308 -63 40 39.0 116 84 66.5 8 X 45 - 68535 322 -75 15 16.0 122 98 63.8 8 X 60 - 68537 370 -75 20 20.0 122 98 64.8 8 X 60 - 68539 372 -75 25 25.0 122 98 67.3 8 X 60 - - 68541 37675 32 32.0 122 98 72.0 8 X 60 - - 68543 39975 40 40.0 122 98 72.5 8 X 60 - - 68545 40975 50 40.0 122 98 77.5 8 X 60 - - 68547 43390 15 16.0 141 105 71.5 8 X 60 - 68549 454 -90 20 20.0 141 105 72.5 8 X 60 - 68551 453 -90 25 25.0 141 105 75.0 8 X 60 - - 68553 46190 32 32.0 141 105 80.0 8 X 60 - - 68555 48190 40 40.0 141 105 81.0 8 X 60 - - 68557 49490 50 50.0 141 105 86.0 8 X 60 - - 68559 511

110 15 16.0 165 116 83.0 8 X 60 - 68561 563 -110 20 20.0 165 116 84.0 8 X 60 - 68563 563 -110 25 25.0 165 116 86.5 8 X 60 - - 68565 568110 32 32.0 165 116 91.0 8 X 60 - - 68567 587110 40 40.0 165 116 92.0 8 X 60 - - 68569 599110 50 50.0 165 116 97.0 8 X 60 - - 68571 615125 20 20.0 184 124 91.0 8 X 70 - 68573 749 -125 25 25.0 184 124 93.5 8 X 70 - 68575 755 -125 32 32.0 184 124 98.0 8 X 70 - - 68577 775125 40 40.0 184 124 99.0 8 X 70 - - 68579 781125 50 50.0 184 124 104.0 8 X 70 - - 68581 797140 25 25.0 201 136 101.0 8 X 70 - - 68583 893140 32 32.0 201 136 106.0 8 X 70 - - 68585 911140 40 40.0 201 136 106.6 8 X 70 - - 68587 923140 50 50.0 201 136 111.6 8 X 70 - - 68589 938160 25 25.0 223 145 111.5 8 X 70 - - 68595 1089160 32 32.0 223 145 116.5 8 X 70 - - 68597 1061160 40 40.0 223 145 117.5 8 X 70 - - 68599 1071160 50 50.0 223 145 122.5 8 X 70 - - 68601 1080180 25 64007180 32 68605180 40 64008180 50 64009

The nuts and bolts are made of 306 stainless steel. The O-rings of NBR rubber. Stainless steel nuts and bolts can be supplied as can FPM and EPDM O-rings but aresubject to special pricing and delivery arrangements.

2

BOLTS

4

BOLTS

6

BOLT

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THREADED ADAPTOR 6933

d x d CODE50 x 32 6401450 x 40 64015

Female BSP adaptor, fits 50mm compression end

COMPRESSION SADDLE 6810

d x d CODE90 x 50 64010

110 x 50 64011140 x 50 64012160 x 50 64013

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TAPPER SWIVEL TEE TO SUIT PVC PIPE Grey Ring 6540

d x d H B H1 H2 CODE125 x 25 106 201 59 132 68687125 x 32 111 201 59 132 68692150 x 25 106 223 59 132 68707150 x 32 111 223 59 132 68712AS/NZS1477 Series 1

TAPPER SWIVEL TEE FOR POLYETHYLENE PIPE Blue Ring 6530

d x d H B H1 H2 CODE63 x 25 106 116 57 130 6864563 x 32 111 116 57 130 6865075 x 25 106 122 57 130 6865575 x 32 111 122 57 130 6866090 x 25 106 141 58 131 6866590 x 32 111 141 58 131 68670110 x 25 106 165 59 132 68675110 x 32 111 165 59 132 68680125 x 25 106 184 58 132 68685125 x 32 111 184 58 132 68690140 x 25 106 201 59 132 68695140 x 32 111 201 59 132 68700160 x 25 106 223 59 132 68705160 x 32 111 223 59 132 68710180 x 25 106 245 60 133 68715180 x 32 111 245 60 133 68720

TAPPER SWIVEL TEE – PVC VINYL IRON Grey Ring 6542

d x d H B H1 H2 CODE100 x 25 106 184 58 131 68677100 x 32 111 184 58 131 68682150 x 25 106 245 60 133 68706150 x 32 111 245 60 133 68711AS/NZS1477 Series 2 & AS/NZS4441 (Int.) Series 2


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Polypropylene ValvesPlasson

ANGLE SEAT VALVE (NBR Compression Inlet/Outlet) 3046

PN 10d x d E H I A CODE kg PACK QTY32 x 32 64 254 70 140 86225 0.438 1

COMPRESSION STOPCOCK 3406

PN10d x d E H A CODE kg PACK QTY20 48 149 88 68725 0.160 125 54 157 88 68730 0.190 132 64 178 88 68735 0.250 1

ANGLE SEAT VALVE (NBR O Ring, Threaded Inlet/Outlet BSP Male) 3047

PN10d x d E I2 A CODE kg PACK QTY15 x 15 134 16 113 64000 0.136 120 x 20 151 18 121 86200 0.191 125 x 25 170 20 140 86202 0.280 132 x 32 200 22 180 86204 0.733 140 x 40 225 22 207 86206 0.474 150 x 50 254 26 246 86208 1.186 1

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ANGLE SEAT VALVE (NBR Threaded Inlet/Compression Outlet) 3048

PN10G x d E H I I2 A CODE kg PACK QTY15 x 20 48 172 58 16 113 86201 0.17620 x 25 54 187 60 8 121 86203 0.23825 x 32 64 212 70 20 140 86205 0.36032 x 40 82 258 86 22 180 86207 0.61840 x 50 96 296 98 22 207 86218 0.93950 x 63 113 338 112 26 246 86215 1.518

CHECK VALVE (EPDM Threaded Inlet/Outlet) 3067

PN10G x d H I2 A CODE kg PACK QTY20 x 20 151 18 92 86230 0.15225 x 25 170 20 106 86232 0.22932 x 32 200 22 134 86234 0.38940 x 40 225 22 155 86236 0.58650 x 50 254 26 182 86238 0.975

ANGLE SEAT VALVE (FPM Threaded Inlet/Outlet) 3049

PN10G x d H I2 A CODE kg PACK QTY15 x 15 134 16 113 89219 0.13620 x 20 151 18 121 86220 0.19125 x 25 170 20 140 86226 0.28032 x 32 200 22 180 86224 0.73340 x 40 225 22 207 86226 0.47450 x 50 254 26 246 86228 1.186

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QUICK COUPLING VALVE (Spring of stainless steel VA2) 3039

PN 10 PACKG H I2 CODE kg QTY20 146 17 69490 0.144 525 148 18 69492 0.148 5

KEY - FOR QUICK COUPLING VALVE 3139

PN 10 PACKG H I2 CODE kg QTY20 173 18 69494 0.066 5

TWO WAY VALVE INLET AND OUTLET FEMALE THREADED 3405

PN 10 PACKG x G H I2 A CODE kg QTY

20 x 20 78 18 92 69487 0.115 525 x 25 82 20 92 69488 0.129 5


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Rural Compression Fittings

REDUCING COUPLINGS 7112

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY20 x 15 68002 0.074 1025 x 15 68005 0.096 1025 x 20 68006 0.105 1032 x 20 68009 0.149 532 x 25 68010 0.172 540 x 25 68013 0.261 540 x 32 68014 0.299 550 x 25 68019 0.342 550 x 32 68017 0.384 550 x 40 68018 0.468 5

COUPLINGS 7012

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY15 69060 0.052 1020 68004 0.102 1025 68008 0.132 1032 68012 0.218 540 68016 0.393 550 68020 0.543 2

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90° ELBOWS 7052

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY15 69280 1020 68114 0.108 1025 68116 0.141 1032 68118 0.162 540 68120 0.297 550 68122 0.405 2

45° ELBOWS 7462

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY40 69524 550 69525 2

90° TEES 7042

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY15 69140 1020 68070 0.161 1025 68074 0.213 1032 68078 0.342 540 68080 0.623 550 68082 0.835 2


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90° REDUCING TEES 7342

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY20 x 20 x 15 68068 1025 x 25 x 20 68073 0.185 1032 x 32 x 25 68076 0.284 540 x 40 x 32 68079 0.517 250 x 50 x 25 6808550 x 50 x 32 6807750 x 50 x 40 68081 0.751 2

90° TEES - WITH THREADED FEMALE OFFTAKE 7142

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY15 x 15 x 15 69202 0.070 1015 x 15 x 20 69204 0.070 1020 x 20 x 20 68088 0.114 1020 x 15 x 20 68087 0.114 1020 x 20 x 15 68086 0.114 1025 x 20 x 20 68091 0.130 1025 x 25 x 15 68090 0.164 1025 x 25 x 20 68092 0.130 10

*25 x 25 x 25 68094 0.174 1025 x 25 x 32 68093 0.205 1032 x 25 x 25 68095 0.196 532 x 32 x 20 68097 0.243 532 x 32 x 25 68096 0.244 5

*32 x 32 x 32 68098 0.273 5*32 x 32 x 40 68099 0.295 540 x 40 x 25 68101 0.416 2

*40 x 40 x 32 68100 0.426 2*40 x 40 x 40 68102 0.444 2*40 x 40 x 50 68103 0.493 2*50 x 50 x 40 68104 0.669 2*50 x 50 x 50 68106 0.681 2

* Fitting with stainless steel reinforcing ring.

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90° TEES - WITH THREADED MALE OFFTAKE 7842

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY20 x 20 x 15 68180 0.108 1020 x 20 x 20 68182 0.117 1025 x 1' x 15 68108 0.139 1025 x 25 x 20 68110 0.142 1032 x 32 x 25 68184 0.236 540 x 40 x 32 68186 0.369 240 x 40 x 40 68188 0.369 250 x 50 x 32 6818950 x 50 x 40 68190 0.600 2


90° ELBOWS - WITH THREADED FEMALE OFFTAKE 7152

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY15 x 15 69342 0.050 1020 x 15 68126 0.064 1020 x 20 68128 0.072 1025 x 20 68132 0.088 1025 x 25 68134 0.096 1032 x 20 68135 0.158 532 x 25 68136 0.148 5

*32 x 32 68138 0.171 540 x 25 68139

*40 x 32 68140 0.297 5*40 x 40 68142 0.307 5*40 x 50 68143 0.317 550 x 25 68145

*50 x 32 68147 0.361 250 x 40 68144

*50 x 50 68146 0.403 2

* Fitting with stainless steel reinforcing ring.

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END PLUGS 7122

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY25 62849 0.085 1032 62850 0.126 540 62851 0.229 550 62852 0.324 5



SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY20 x 15 68160 0.072 1020 x 20 68162 0.067 1025 x 15 6816325 x 20 68164 0.085 1025 x 25 6816532 x 25 68166 0.143 532 x 32 6816740 x 25 6816940 x 32 68168 0.278 540 x 40 68170 0.270 550 x 25 6817150 x 32 68172 550 x 40 68174 5

45° ELBOW - WITH THREADED MALE OFFTAKE 7452

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY15 68113 1020 68112 10

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MALE THREADED ADAPTORS 7022

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY15 x 15 68902 1015 x 20 68904 1020 x 15 68024 0.064 1020 x 20 68026 0.065 1020 x 25 68025 0.063 1025 x 15 68027 0.078 1025 x 20 68028 0.076 1025 x 25 68030 0.075 1032 x 20 68031 0.116 532 x 25 68032 0.136 532 x 32 68034 0.158 532 x 40 68033 0.142 540 x 25 68035 0.219 540 x 32 68036 0.225 540 x 40 68038 0.238 540 x 50 68037 0.241 550 x 25 62841 0.312 550 x 32 68039 0.312 550 x 40 68040 0.313 550 x 50 68042 0.325 5

FEMALE THREADED ADAPTORS 7032

SIZE CODE kg PACK QTY15 x 15 68970 1015 x 20 68972 1020 x 15 68048 62 1020 x 20 68050 16 1020 x 25 68051 73 1025 x 20 68052 80 1025 x 25 68054 80 1032 x 20 68055 116 532 x 25 68056 117 5

*32 x 32 68058 168 540 x 25 68059 210 5

*40 x 32 68060 225 5*40 x 40 68062 249 550 x 32 68063 268 5

*50 x 40 68064 306 5*50 x 50 68066 320 5

*Fitting with stainless steel reinforcing ring.

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ADAPTOR - WITH THREADED MALE OFFTAKE & NUT 7250

SIZE CODE PACK QTY32 x 15 69390 232 x 20 69392 232 x 25 69394 240 x 25 69396 240 x 32 69398 240 x 40 69400 250 x 25 69402 250 x 32 69404 250 x 40 69406 250 x 50 69408 2

CONVERSION KIT – RURAL TO METRIC 7980

SIZE CODE PACK QTY20 x 20 7141125 x 25 7141232 x 32 7141340 x 40 7141450 x 50 71415

Use to seal any metricor rural compression fitting


BLANKING PLUG (outlet seal) 7129

SIZE CODE PACK QTY20 69470 125 69472 132 69474 140 69509 150 69510 1

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CONVERSION KIT – METRIC TO RURAL 7982

SIZE CODE PACK QTY20 x 20 7141825 x 25 7141932 x 32 7142040 x 40 7142150 x 50 71422

CONVERSION KIT - METRIC TO IMPERIAL C

SIZE CODE PACK QTY32 x 25 68175 140 x 32 68176 150 x 40 68177 1

CONVERSION KIT - METRIC TO IMPERIAL D

SIZE CODE PACK QTY25 x 20 68178 132 x 25 68179 140 x 32 68176 150 x 40 68183 1

RURAL TAPPING SADDLE 16026

SIZE CODE PACK QTY50 x 20 6815650 x 25 68158

2 bolts

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Threaded Fittings – PolypropylenePlasson

THREADED NIPPLES 5067

PN 10G x G H I2 CODE kg PACK QTY

15 x 15 45 15 68248 0.008 1020 x 20 49 17 68252 0.012 1025 x 25 55 19 68256 0.023 1032 x 32 60 22 68260 0.035 1040 x 40 61 22 68264 0.048 1050 x 50 71 26 68268 0.078 10

REDUCING NIPPLES 5065

PN 10G x G1 H I I2 CODE kg PACK QTY

20 x 15 46.50 16.50 15.50 68250 0.011 1025 x 15 49.50 18.50 15.50 68251 0.017 1025 x 20 49.50 18.50 16.50 68254 0.018 1032 x 15 53.00 21.00 15.50 68255 0.028 1032 x 20 54.00 21.00 16.50 68257 0.029 1032 x 25 56.00 21.00 18.50 68258 0.031 1040 x 15 54.00 21.00 15.50 68261 0.035 540 x 20 55.00 21.00 16.50 68253 0.034 540 x 25 57.00 21.00 18.50 68259 0.037 540 x 32 59.00 21.00 21.00 68262 0.040 550 x 15 57.50 25.00 15.50 68267 0.051 550 x 20 58.50 25.00 16.50 68269 0.052 550 x 25 60.50 25.00 18.50 68263 0.054 550 x 32 63.00 25.00 21.00 68265 0.058 550 x 40 63.00 25.00 21.00 68266 0.059 5

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THREADED SOCKETS 5017

PN 6.3 PACKG1 H I2 CODE kg QTY15 39 17.0 68270 0.015 1020 41 18.5 68272 0.020 1025 45 21.0 68274 0.031 1032 54 25.0 68276 0.065 1040 54 25.0 68278 0.076 1050 65 30.0 68280 0.092 5

THREADED REDUCING SOCKET 5117

PN 6.3G X G1 H I I1 CODE kg

20 X 15 54 20 18 68282 0.025

THREADED SOCKETS (S/Steel Reinforced) 5016

PN 10 PACKG1 H I2 CODE kg QTY32 54 25.0 64016 0.65 7040 54 25.0 64017 0.76 6050 65 30.0 64018 0.92 35

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THREADED PLUGS 5177

PN 10 PACKG H I2 CODE kg QTY10 24.0 13 62853 0.005 1015 28.5 16 68200 0.008 1020 31.0 17 68202 0.012 1025 34.0 19 68204 0.017 1032 38.0 22 68206 0.026 1040 39.0 22 68208 0.038 1050 44.5 26 68210 0.060 10


THREADED REDUCING BUSH 5027PN 10 PACK

G x G1 H I2 CODE kg QTY20 x 15 30.0 16.5 68212 0.007 1025 x 15 32.0 18.5 68214 0.016 1025 x 20 32.0 18.5 68216 0.012 1032 x 15 36.5 21.0 68217 0.027 1032 x 20 36.5 21.0 68218 0.029 1032 x 25 36.5 21.0 68220 0.021 1040 x 15 36.5 21.0 68221 0.035 1040 x 20 36.5 21.0 68222 0.032 1040 x 25 36.5 21.0 68224 0.033 1040 x 32 36.5 21.0 68226 0.020 1050 x 15 41.0 25.0 68227 0.060 550 x 20 41.0 25.0 68228 0.060 550 x 25 41.0 26.0 68230 0.061 550 x 32 41.0 26.0 68232 0.055 550 x 40 41.0 26.0 68234 0.044 565 x 50 44.0 29.0 68242 0.075 580 x 25 48.0 33.0 68243 0.117 280 x 32 48.0 33.0 68238 0.119 280 x 40 48.0 33.0 68239 0.118 280 x 50 48.0 33.0 68246 0.103 2100 x 50 56.0 41.0 68244 O.238 2100 x 80 56.0 41.0 68245 O.222 2

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THREADED CAPS 5077PN 6.3

G E H I2 CODE kg PACK QTY15 37.0 25.0 14.5 68286 0.013 1020 41.5 26.0 16.0 68288 0.014 1025 49.5 31.5 19.0 68290 0.027 1032 59.0 34.0 21.5 68292 0.039 1040 64.5 34.0 21.0 68294 0.043 1050 80.0 39.0 25.0 68296 0.078 10

THREADED TEES 5047

PN 6.3 PACKG1 H I2 CODE kg QTY15 58 17 68298 0.028 1020 64 18 68300 0.039 1025 81 21 68302 0.062 1032 96 25 68304 0.114 1040 108 25 68306 0.157 1050 130 30 68308 0.205 5

THREADED TEES (STAINLESS STEEL REINFORCED) 5046

PN 10 PACKG1 H I2 CODE kg QTY32 96 25 64022 0.114 1040 108 25 64023 0.158 1025 130 30 64024 0.205 5

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90° THREADED ELBOWS 5057

PN 6.3 PACKG1 A I2 CODE kg QTY15 29.0 17 68310 0.022 1020 32.0 18 68312 0.031 1025 40.5 21 68314 0.045 1032 48.0 25 68316 0.087 1040 54.0 25 68318 0.116 550 65.0 30 68320 0.157 5

90° THREADED ELBOWS (STAINLESS STEEL REINFORCED) 5056

PN 6.3 PACKG1 A I2 CODE kg QTY32 48.0 25 64019 0.087 1040 54.0 25 64020 0.116 550 65.0 30 64021 0.157 5

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COMPRESSED AIR PIPES

O.D.

T

Vinidexair Compressed Air Pipe and Fittings

PE 100 POLYETHYLENE BLUE

PN 16OD T LENGTH CODE kg/metremm mm metres20 3.0 6 26722 0.1825 3.7 6 26723 0.2932 4.7 6 26724 0.4740 5.8 6 26725 0.7350 7.3 6 26726 1.1463 9.1 6 26727 1.7990 13.0 6 26728 3.66

110 16.0 6 26729 5.50Other sizes and classes available on request.T = average wall thickness.

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90° ELBOWS

PN16d dsp k t CODE kg

20 30.0 ± 1 14.0 ± 1 14.5 63811 0.02225 35.0 ± 1 17.0 ± 1 16.0 63812 0.02732 40.0 ± 1 20.5 ± 1 18.1 63813 0.04640 53.0 ± 1 20.5 ± 1 20.5 63814 0.07550 64.5 ± 1 25.5 ± 1 23.5 63815 0.13863 81.0 ± 1 31.0 ± 1 27.4 63816 0.23090 113.0 ± 1 51.0 ± 1 35.5 63817 0.601

110 133.0 ± 1 59.0 ± 1 41.5 63818 0.800

45° ELBOWS

PN16d dsp k t CODE kg

20 30.0 ± 1 11 ± 1 14.5 63819 0.01725 35.0 ± 1 14 ± 1 16.0 63820 0.02332 43.5 ± 1 17 ± 1 18.1 63821 0.03940 52.5 ± 1 21 ± 1 20.5 63822 0.06250 64.5 ± 1 26 ± 1 23.5 63823 0.09963 81.0 ± 1 33 ± 1 27.4 63824 0.17990 113.0 ± 1 46 ± 1 35.5 63825 0.434

110 135.0 ± 1 56 ± 1 41.5 63826 0.590

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PE100 COMPRESSED AIR FITTINGS FOR SOCKET FUSIONVinidexair Compressed Air Pipe and Fittings

TEES

PN 16d dsp I k t CODE kg

20 29 ± 1 54.0 11.0 ± 0.5 14.5 63828 0.02625 35 ± 1 63.0 13.5 ± 0.8 16.0 63829 0.03732 43 ± 1 75.0 17.0 ± 0.8 18.1 63830 0.06540 53 ± 1 86.5 21.0 ± 0.8 20.5 63831 0.10150 65 ± 1 101.5 26.0 ± 0.8 23.5 63832 0.20263 81 ± 1 126.0 31.0 ± 0.8 27.4 63833 0.32290 113 ± 1 186.0 50.5 ± 1.0 35.5 63834 0.858

110 133 ± 1 210.0 58.0 ± 1.0 41.5 63835 1.073

REDUCING TEES

PN 16d1/d2 dsp1 dsp2 t1 t2 I1 Z1 CODE kg

25/20 35 ± 1 29 ± 1 16.0 14.5 68 ± 1 32.0 ± 1 63836 0.04032/20 43 ± 1 29 ± 1 18.1 14.5 80 ± 1 40.0 ± 1 63837 0.05732/25 43 ± 1 35 ± 1 18.1 16.0 80 ± 1 40.0 ± 1 63838 0.05840/20 53 ± 1 29 ± 1 20.5 14.5 90 ± 1 45.0 ± 1 63839 0.08040/25 53 ± 1 35 ± 1 20.5 16.0 90 ± 1 45.0 ± 1 63840 0.10650/20 65 ± 1 29 ± 1 23.5 14.5 110 ± 1 52.5 ± 1 63841 0.16850/25 65 ± 1 35 ± 1 23.5 16.0 110 ± 1 52.5 ± 1 63842 0.170

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SOCKETS

PN 16d dsp k t I CODE kg

20 29.0 ± 1 3 ± 1.0 14.5 35 ± 1.5 63843 0.01425 35.0 ± 1 3 ± 1.0 16.0 39 ± 1.5 63844 0.01832 43.0 ± 1 3 ± 1.0 18.1 43 ± 1.5 63845 0.02740 51.0 ± 1 3 ± 1.0 20.5 47 ± 1.5 63846 0.03850 64.0 ± 1 3 ± 1.0 23.5 52 ± 1.5 63847 0.06963 81.0 ± 1 3 ± 1.0 27.4 60 ± 1.5 63848 0.12590 112.5 ± 1 5 ± 1.5 35.5 78 ± 1.5 63849 0.322

110 129.0 ± 1 5 ± 1.5 41.5 92 ± 1.5 63850 0.415

END CAPS

PN 16d dsp d2 I t CODE kg

20 29.8 ± 1.0 32.8 ± 1 25.0 ± 1.5 14.5 63851 0.01125 34.7 ± 1.0 37.5 ± 1 28.0 ± 1.5 16.0 63852 0.01532 43.2 ± 1.0 46.2 ± 1 35.5 ± 1.5 18.1 63853 0.02340 53.0 ± 1.0 57.7 ± 1 40.0 ± 1.5 20.5 63854 0.03550 65.0 ± 1.0 68.4 ± 1 48.5 ± 1.5 23.5 63855 0.06963 80.1 ± 1.0 85.8 ± 1 54.5 ± 1.5 27.4 63856 0.13390 112.5 ± 1.5 120.0 ± 1 79.0 ± 1.5 35.5 63857 0.260

110 132.5 ± 1.5 139.6 ± 1 93.0 ± 1.5 41.5 63858 0.430

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REDUCERS

PN 16d1/d2 dsp k t I CODE kg

25/20 29 ± 1 23 ± 1 14.5 38 ± 2 63868 0.01232/20 29 ± 1 29 ± 1 14.5 44 ± 2 63869 0.02332/25 35 ± 1 27 ± 1 16.0 44 ± 2 63870 0.01940/20 29 ± 1 34 ± 1 14.5 48 ± 2 63871 0.02340/25 35 ± 1 32 ± 1 16.0 48 ± 2 63872 0.02640/32 43 ± 1 30 ± 1 18.1 48 ± 2 63873 0.03050/20 29 ± 1 39 ± 1 14.5 55 ± 2 63874 0.03550/25 35 ± 1 37 ± 1 16.0 55 ± 2 63875 0.03650/32 43 ± 1 35 ± 1 18.1 55 ± 2 63876 0.03950/40 53 ± 1 33 ± 1 20.5 55 ± 2 63877 0.04863/25 35 ± 1 47 ± 1 16.0 65 ± 2 63878 0.05963/32 43 ± 1 45 ± 1 18.1 65 ± 2 63879 0.06263/40 53 ± 1 43 ± 1 20.5 65 ± 2 63880 0.07063/50 65 ± 1 40 ± 1.5 23.5 65 ± 2 63881 0.07990/63 81 ± 1 59 ± 1.5 27.4 87 ± 2 63882 0.191110/63 81 ± 1 61 ± 1.5 27.4 89 ± 2 63883 0.250

FLANGE ADAPTORS

PN16d d3 d4 h I t CODE GRAMS

20 27 ± 1 45 10 21 ± 1.5 14.5 63859 0.01425 33 ± 1 58 10 23 ± 1.5 16.0 63860 0.02432 41 ± 1 68 10 24 ± 1.5 18.1 63861 0.03840 50 ± 1 78 11 27 ± 1.5 20.5 63862 0.04950 61 ± 1 88 12 30 ± 1.5 23.5 63863 0.06763 75 ± 1 102 14 34 ± 1.5 27.4 63864 0.08990 105 ± 1 138 17 42 ± 1.5 35.5 63866 0.208

110 131 ± 1 158 18 48 ± 1.5 41.5 63867 0.289

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90° BEND- With bracket and female thread, short design with metal insert.

PN 16d dG dsp d1 ls lg l1 Z1 Z2 CODE kg20 15 30 ± 1 38 ± 0.5 25 14 ± 0.5 60 ± 1 35 ± 0.5 45 ± 1 63827 0.126

ADAPTOR UNIONS- with female thread with metal insert

PN 16d dG dsp lG t l1 SW CODE kg

20 15 42 ± 1 15±0.5 14.5 41±1 32 63890 0.13825 20 46±1 18 ± 0.5 16.0 41±1 36 63891 0.14932 25 53±1 20±0.5 18.1 47±1 41 63892 0.21940 32 6389350 40 6389463 50 63895

ADAPTOR UNIONS- Male thread with metal insert

PN 16d dG dsp lG t l1 SW CODE kg

20 15 42 ± 1 16.0 ± 0.5 14.5 52.0 ± 1 32 63884 0.16525 20 46 ± 1 19.5 ± 0.5 16.0 59.5 ± 1 36 63885 0.22032 25 53 ± 1 22.0 ± 0.5 18.1 65.0 ± 1 41 63886 0.30140 32 6388750 40 6388863 50 63889

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Plasson

Welding Equipment

PIPE SCRAPERS

PLASSON PART NO. CODEMINISCRAPER - 20 mm 29110020 63557MINISCRAPER - 25 mm 29110025 63558MINISCRAPER - 32 mm 29110032 63559MAXISCRAPER - 40 mm 29110040 63560MAXISCRAPER - 50 mm 29110050 63561MAXISCRAPER - 63 mm 29110063 63562HARRIS HAND SCRAPER - SMALL 29110001 63563HARRIS HAND SCRAPER - LARGE 29110002 63564CALDER SCRAPER 90-250mm 2912000 99274

PIPE WIPES (For PE pipe cleaning) VFPW 99275

ELECTROFUSION WELDING EQUIPMENT

PLASSON PART NO. CODEELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOXESPF MONOMATIC – 5m lead PFMONO5DL 63617PF MONOMATIC – 10m lead PFMONO10DL 71103PF MONOMATIC (DATA) – 5m lead PFMONODATA5DLPF MONOMATIC (DATA) – 10m lead PFMONODATA10DLPF DIGIMATIC TIME – 5m lead PFDIGITIME5FL 71108PF DIGIMATIC (DATA) – 5m lead PFDIGIDATA5DL 71107PF DIGIMATIC (DATA) – 10m lead PFDIGIDATA10DL 71106PF POLYMATIC PLUS (DATA) – 5m lead PFPOLYPLUS5DLPF POLYMATIC PLUS (DATA) – 10m lead PFPOLYPLUS10DLSpare Parts for Series 35 and Series A60 ModelsDATA RETRIEVAL PRINTER (for use with Electrofusion Control Box 29000000) 29000005 63551OUTPUT LEADS (for Electrofusion Control Box) - 5m 29000050 63552OUTPUT LEADS (for Electrofusion Control Box) - 10m 29000100 63553OUTPUT LEADS (for Electrofusion Control Box) - 15m 29000150 63554

ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX

CALDER SCRAPER 90-250mm

PIPE WIPES

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SADDLE CLAMP COMPONENTS

PLASSON PART NO. CODESADDLE CLAMP KIT NO. 3 (Contains rings for 200, 225, 250 mm) 29200005 62115TOPLOAD G CLAMP (63 - 315 mm) 29263315 62113TOPLOAD G CLAMP (63 - 400 mm) GCLAMPSL 62117Note: 50, 80 and 100 Series 3 Gas Pipe Clamps available on request

Plasson

Welding Equipment

SADDLE CLAMP KIT NOS. 1 & 3

TOPLOAD G CLAMP

SADDLE CLAMP KIT NOS. 1 & 3

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Plasson

Welding Equipment

MAIN CLAMP PARTS

PLASSON PART NO. CODE

PLAIN BASE - 460 mm 29300460 63586SLOTTED BASE - 460 mm 29300461 63587RING - 180 mm ( Universal with Dovetail Blocks ) 29300181 63589DOVETAIL SLIDE BLOCK 29300006 63590LINER RING - 250 x 225 mm (2 x 180° Segments) for 29300250 293250225 63591LINER RING - 225 x 200 mm (2 x 180° Segments) for 29300250 293225200 63592LINER RING - 180 x 160 mm (2 x 180° Segments) 293180160 63593LINER RING - 180 x 140 mm (2 x 180° Segments) 293180140 63594LINER RING - 180 x 125 mm (2 x 180° Segments) 293180125 63595LINER RING - 160 x 110 mm (2 x 180° Segments) 293160110 63595LINER RING - 160 x 75 mm (2 x 180° Segments) 293160075 63597LINER RING - 125 x 90 mm (2 x 180° Segments) 293125090 63599LINER RING - 125 x 63 mm (2 x 180° Segments) 293125063 63600T BAR (with screws) 29300010 63601SPANNER 29300012 63602ALLEN KEY 29300014 63603ALLEN KEYS FOR LINERS - SET OF 4 29300016 63604METAL TRANSPORTATION BOX 29300018 63605SWIVEL JOINT 29300020 63606SAW SAWSAW GUIDE S. GUIDE

SERVICE CLAMPS


UNIVERSAL MINICLAMP 16/20/25/32 29300032 63579MAXICLAMP 40mm 29300040 63580MAXICLAMP 50mm 29300050 63581MAXICLAMP 63mm 29300063 63582

ALIGNMENT CLAMPS


MULTICLAMP KIT - 250mm (Comprising 2 - 250mm Rings mounted on base) 29300250 63584MULTICLAMP KIT - 315mm (Comprising 2 - 315mm Rings mounted on base) 29300315 63585MULTICLAMP KIT - 355mm (Comprising 2 - 355mm Rings mounted on base) 29300355 63548Reductions. Reductions to sizes 200, 225 and 280mm can be made using Liners from Butt FusionMachines (only 4 x 180° segments required).

SERVICE CLAMPS

ALIGNMENT CLAMPS

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Plasson

Welding Equipment

DRILLS


UNDER PRESSURE DRILL - 63mm (use with Multiclamps) BF63DRILL 63624UNDER PRESSURE DRILL - 90/125mm (use with Multiclamps) UPLDDRILL 63625UNDER PRESSURE DRILL - 90/125mm - Squeeze off extension kit(use with Multiclamps) UPLDDRSQKIT 63626NON PRESSURE DRILL - For outlets 63, 90, 125mm(For use on unpressured lines ) NPLDDRILL 63627

COILED PIPE CLAMPS

Has base similar to a Multiclamp Kit and used to manually align pipes unwound from coils lyinghorizontally on the ground.


COILED PIPE CLAMP - 63 mm 297000063 63619COILED PIPE CLAMP - 75 mm 297000075 63620COILED PIPE CLAMP - 90 mm 297000090 63621COILED PIPE CLAMP - 110 mm 297000110AUS 63622COILED PIPE CLAMP - 125 mm 297000125AUS 63623110mm made with a 125 x 110mm aluminium liner (Code No. BF1L125110) inside a 125mm coiled pipeclamp - suits both 110 and 125 diameter polyethylene pipe

HYDRAULIC COILED PIPE JOINERS

Normally used for joining pipe unwound from vertical reels into the trench. Suitable for PE80 pipes up toSDR11 wall thickness. ( not for use with PE100 pipe - a special coiled pipe joiner is available )


HYDRAULIC COIL JOINER - Pipes 90 - 125 mm ( with hand pump )* 297019125 63607HYDRAULIC COIL JOINER - Pipes 125 - 180 mm ( with hand pump )* 297125180 63608* Liner sets required for intermediate sizes

COILED PIPE CLAMP

NON PRESSURE DRILL

COILED PIPE JOINER

UNDER PRESSURE DRILL

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DEBEADING


EXTERNAL DEBEADER. Debead 90-400 mm 29110400 63565PIPE CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLYFits into External Debeader tool to cut pipe sizes 90-315mmfor all SDR Ratings 11, 17 & 26. 21858INTERNAL BEAD REMOVAL KIT. Up to 12m insertionFor pipe sizes 110 - 400mm O.D. For S.D.R. 44 to 7.3(Available as Kit or as single units for specific sizes) 29110412 63566

SQUEEZE TOOLS


SQUEEZE TOOL 16 - 32 mm For ≤ SDR 11 Pipe SQT32 63628SQUEEZE TOOL 16 - 63 mm For 3/4", 1", 2" SQT63 63629SQUEEZE TOOL 63 - 180 mm For SDR 17.6 & SDR 11 SQT180 63630SQUEEZE TOOL 180 - 250 mm All SDR Ratings SQT250 99172SQUEEZE TOOL 250 - 400 mm All SDR Ratings SQT355 99173

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Welding Equipment

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Plasson

Welding Equipment

SQUEEZE OFF


POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 63 mm 29600063 63631POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 75 mm 29600075 63632POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 90 mm 29600090 63633POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 110 mm 29600110 63634POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 125 mm 29600125 63635POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 140 mm 29600140POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 160 mm 29600160 63636POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 180 mm 29600180 63637POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 200 mm 29600200 63638POST SQUEEZE OFF REROUNDING CLAMPS - 225 mm 29600225 63639

REROUNDING TOOLS

To reround oval pipes for Electrofusion PLASSON PART NO. CODE

TYPE 1 16 mm 29500016 63640TYPE 1 20 mm 29500020 63641TYPE 1 25 mm 29500025 63642TYPE 1 32 mm 29500032 63643TYPE 2 40 mm 29500040 63644TYPE 2 50 mm 29500050 63645TYPE 2 63 mm 29500063 63646TYPE 2 75 mm 29500075 63647TYPE 2 90 mm 29500090 63648TYPE 2 110 mm 29500110-2TYPE 2 125 mm 29500125 63649TYPE 3 110 mm 29500110 63650TYPE 3 160 mm 29500160 63651TYPE 3 180 mm 29500180 63652TYPE 3 200 mm 29500200 63653TYPE 3 225 mm 29500225 63654TYPE 3 250 mm 29500250 63655Note: Rerounding tools also available for imperial pipe 1/2"-4"110mm made with a 125 x 110mm aluminium liner (Code No. 22211) inside a 125mm tool - suits both 110and 125 diameter polyethylene pipe

SQUEEZE OFF

REROUNDING TOOLS

REROUNDING TOOL – TYPE 3

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PIPE CUTTERS


SECATEUR PIPE CUTTERS Up to 32mm PCS2032 99104SECATEUR PIPE CUTTERS Up to 63mm PCS2063 99174GUILLOTINE CUTTERS Up to 225mm PCG200 99105GUILLOTINE CUTTERS Up to 315mm PCG315 99106

Plasson

Welding Equipment

GUILLOTINE CUTTERS

SECATEUR PIPE CUTTERS

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Butt Fusion Equipment

Welding Equipment

BF1 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 50 - 125mm

PART NO. CODESEMI AUTOMATIC BF1MSComprising: 180mm Chassis, Frame and Hoses, Trimmer, Auto Lift HeaterTrimmer Stand, Heater Stand, DSA 23 Hydraulic Power Pack, 2 Ratchet spannersLINERS (8 HALF SEGMENTS)125 x 110mm Liner Set BFL125110 99110125 x 90mm Liner Set BFL12590 99111125 x 75mm Liner Set BFL 12565 99112125 x 63mm Liner Set BFL 12563 99113125 x 50mm Liner Set BFL 12550 99114TRIMMER BLADE BF1.03128Minimum Generator size 2.0 kVANote: Automatic Machines can be converted to semi-automatic function by addition of a DSA 23 or60 Hydraulic Power Pack and a manual over-ride unit.The machine will then weld in semi-automatic mode to preset welding parameters – however, data recording ofthe welds will not be available.

BF 180 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 63 - 180mm

PART NO. CODEAUTOMATIC BF180AFV 99115Comprising: Chassis, Frame and Hoses, Trimmer, Auto Lift HeaterTrimmer and Heater Stand, Micro Processor Contoller, 2 Ratchet, Printer

SEMI AUTOMATIC BF180SFV 99116Comprising: 180mm Chassis, Frame and Hoses, Trimmer, Auto Lift HeaterTrimmer and Heater Stand, DSA 23 Hydraulic Power Pack, 2 Ratchet Spanners

LINERS (8 HALF SEGMENTS)180 x 160mm Liner Set BFL180160 99119180 x 140mm Liner Set BFL180140 99120180 x 125mm Liner Set BFL180125 99121180 x 110mm Liner Set BFL180110 99122180 x 90mm Liner Set BFL18090 99123180 x 75mm Liner Set BFL18075 99124180 x 63mm Liner Set BFL18063 99125TRIMMER BLADE 31638

DSA23 HYDRAULIC POWER PACK DSA23 99126

MANUAL OVERIDE UNIT MOBB 99127Minimum Generator size 2.8 kVA

SEMI AUTOMATIC BUTT FUSION MACHINE

AUTOMATIC BUTT FUSION MACHINE


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Welding Equipment


PART NO. CODE

AUTOMATIC BF250AFV 99128Comprising: 250mm Chassis, Frame and Hoses, Trimmer, Auto Lift HeaterTrimmer and Heater Stand, Micro Processor Contoller, 2 Ratchet Spanners, Printer


LINERS (8 HALF SEGMENTS)250 x 225mm Liner Set BFL250225 99131250 x 200mm Liner Set BFL250200 99132250 x 180mm Liner Set BFL250180 99133180 x 160mm Liner Set BFL180160 99134180 x 140mm Liner Set BFL180140 99135180 x 125mm Liner Set BFL180125 99136180 x 110mm Liner Set BFL180110 99137180 x 90mm Liner Set BFL18090 99138180 x 75mm Liner Set BFL18075 99139180 x 63mm Liner Set BFL18063 99140TRIMMER BLADE 31639




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AUTOMATIC BF315AFV 99143Comprising: 315mm Chassis, Frame and Hoses, Trimmer, Auto Lift Heater,Trimmer and Heater Stand, Micro Processor Controller, 2 Ratchet Spanners, Printer


LINERS (8 HALF SEGMENTS)315 x 280mm Liner Set BFL315280 99147315 x 250mm Liner Set BFL315250 99148250 x 225mm Liner Set BFL250225 99149250 x 200mm Liner Set BFL250200 99150250 x 180mm Liner Set BFL250180 99151180 x 160mm Liner Set BFL180160 99152180 x 140mm Liner Set BFL180140 99153180 x 125mm Liner Set BFL180125 99154180 x 110mm Liner Set BFL180110 99155180 x 90mm Liner Set BFL18090 99156TRIMMER BLADE 31638







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Welding Equipment

LF110 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 110 - 25mm. (240v, 1 Phase, 2kVa)

PART NO. CODE

MANUAL - "Torque Wrench" Lever (non hydraulic) BF110000L 99051Comprising: 110mm Machine Complete. Portable Facer with Electric Drill, Portable Electric Heater,Heater/Facer Stand and a Steel Carry Case (holds all items)

PIPE LINERS (2 Rings)110-90mm Liner Set BF110990 99082110-75mm Liner Set BF110975 99084110-63mm Liner Set BF110963 99086

NARROW FITTINGS CLAMP - Sliding110-90mm Liner Set BF110790 99083110-75mm Liner Set BF110775 99085110-63mm Liner Set BF110763 99087

OPTIONSNarrow Fittings Clamp - Fixed BF110300 99080Fittings Liners (1 Ring)


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AUTOMATIC BF400AV 99159Comprising: 400mm Chassis, Frame and Hoses, Trimmer, Auto Lift HeaterTrimmer and Heater Stand, Micro Processor Contoller, 2 Ratchet Spanners, Printer

SEMI AUTOMATIC BF400SV 99160Comprising: 400mm Chassis, Frame and Hoses, Trimmer, Auto Lift HeaterTrimmer and Heater Stand, DSA 60 Hydraulic Power Pack, 2 Ratchet Spanners

LINERS (8 HALF SEGMENTS)400 x 355mm Liner Set BFL400355 99162400 x 315mm Liner Set BFL400315 99163315 x 280mm Liner Set BFL315280 99164315 x 250mm Liner Set BFL315250 99165TRIMMER BLADE 31640


MANUAL OVERIDE UNIT MOBB 99167Minimum Generator size 6 kVA



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Welding Equipment

HF350 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 355-90mm (240v, 1 Phase, 5kVa)

PART NO. CODE

MANUAL - Hydraulic Pump BF350000H 99337Comprising: 355mm Machine Complete. Mounted Facer, Portable Electric Heater,Heater Stand, Fittings Chuck and a Steel Carry Case (holds liners only). 4 Wheels

LINERS (2 Rings)355-315mm Liner Set BF350931 99198355-250mm Liner Set BF350925 99201355-200mm Liner Set BF350920 99192

OPTIONSElectric Hydraulic Conversion Kit EH350600

HF225 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 225-63mm (240v, 1 Phase, 3kVa)

PART NO. CODE

MANUAL - Hydraulic Pump BF225000H 99326Comprising: 225mm Machine Complete. Portable Facer with Electric Drill, Portable Electric Heater,Heater/Facer Stand, Fittings Chuck and a Steel Carry Case (holds accessories only). 2 Wheels


OPTIONSElectric Hydraulic Conversion Kit EH225600

EHF225 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 225-63mm (240v, 1 Phase, 3kVa)

PART NO. CODE

SEMI-AUTOMATIC - Electric Hydraulic Pump BF225000E 99327Comprising: 225mm Machine Complete. Portable Facer with Electric Drill, Portable Electric Heater,Heater/Facer Stand, Fittings Chuck and a Steel Carry Case (holds accessories only). 2 Wheels




Welding Equipment

EHF350 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 355-90mm (240v, 1 Phase, 5kVa)

PART NO. CODE

SEMI-AUTOMATIC - Electric Hydraulic Pump BF350000E 99325Comprising: 355mm Machine Complete. Mounted Facer, Portable Electric Heater,Heater Stand, Fittings Chuck and a Steel Carry Case (holds liners only). 4 Wheels


HF450 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 450 - 225mm (415v, 3 Phase, 10kVa)

PART NO. CODE

SEMI-AUTOMATIC - Electric-Hydraulic BF450000E 99425Comprising: 450mm Machine Complete. Mounted Facer, Mounted Heater and a Fittings Chuck


HF630 BUTT FUSION MACHINE 630 - 315mm (415v, 3 Phase, 10kVa)

PART NO. CODE

SEMI-AUTOMATIC - Electric-Hydraulic BF630000E 99321Comprising: 630mm Machine Complete. Mounted Facer, Mounted Heater and a Fittings Plate


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