Technical Manual

Technical Manual Effast from Polypipe is a well-established brand name that is recognised throughout both the industrial process market and construction industries for its market-leading range of thermoplastic pipework systems suitable for use within industrial applications. The company now provides these components to customers all over the world and leads the way in the research and development of advanced new solutions that satisfy the specific needs of the market. Polypipe, with its large UK based manufacturing capabilities, has developed Effast’s comprehensive product portfolio such that...

Effast Product Code Guide 4 Clamp Saddles & Variable Area Flowmeters (VAF) Clamp Saddles Reinforced Ring 124 - 125 Variable Area Flowmeters (VAF) 126 - 127 Backing Rings Gaskets Pipe Clips, Clamps and Brackets Solvent Cement and PTFE Tape Technical Information Socket fusion welding 83 Selection of Pipeline Systems 138 - 140 Storage, Handling and Installation 141 - 146 Pipe and Fitting Dimensions 153 - 154 Guide to Chemical Resistance 155 - 160 Engineering Data & Flange Tables 161 PE100 Pressure Systems Introduction 94 - 95

o®@ © © © Material O A = ABS B = Brush C = Cleaner E = Rubber M = Metal P = Polypropylene R = PVC Type of Fitting B = Ball Valve F = Fitting P = Pipe/Fitting Part Type of Fitting A = Imperial B = Universal Metric/Imperial C = Plain/Threaded Fittings C = Class C Pipe D = EPDM Seals D = Class D Pipe E = Class E Pipe F = Threaded I = Metric O = O Ring/Cements/Cleaners R = Metal Ring Fitting V = Viton 10= 10 Bar Pipe 16= 16 Bar Pipe 0 Sales and enquiries please contact: 01622 795 225

Materials & Applications PVCu Typical Applications Most Widely Used Plastic Material Industrial Process Systems Large Choice of Fittings Water Treatment and Chemical Dosing Excellent Chemical Resistance Food & Beverage Rigid Construction Swimming Pools and Spas Cold Water Supply ABS Wide Temperature Range Chilled Water High Impact Strength Boosted Cold Water Abrasion Resistance Plant Rooms Chemical & Pharmaceutical Polypropylene High Impact Strength Chemical Process Systems Good Thermal and Electrical Insulator Metal Finishing Excellent Chemical Resistance Chemical Dosing High Temperatures (<110°C)...

PVCu Pipe Systems Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVCu) is one of the most widely used thermoplastic materials for pipe installations. Being odourless and tasteless it is suitable for conveying potable water and many food products. PVCu has excellent chemical resistance. The good flow characteristics are the result of the smooth bore and has good resistance to abrasion. It is light in weight, easy to join together making PVCu a good alternative to the more traditional materials. PVCu is resistant to most solutions of acids, alkalis, salts and solvents that can be mixed with water. Additional...

General properties of PVCu PVCu is thermally stable in the temperature range 0°C to 60°C, however at low temperatures the impact strength of PVCu decreases. It is therefore not recommended for use at very low temperatures unless there is no likelihood of the piping materials being disturbed or subjected to impact damage. PVCu is free from toxic metals thus ensuring that it is physiologically harmless for drinking water and foodstuffs applications. Some important advantages of PVCu are: • Extensive choice of component parts • Wide range of applications • Good chemical and corrosion resistance...

Useful Information PVCu - Imperial The following information may be helpful in understanding the specification of metric and imperial sizes and pressure ratings when selecting pipe. When specifying imperial pipe, fittings and other components, reference is made to the nominal size of the pipe bore in inches and fractions of an inch. With metric systems, reference is made to the outside diameter and is expressed in millimetres. It is important to note that with the exception of 2½"/75mm and 5"/140mm the systems are not interchangeable. PVCu Imperial Pressure Pipes 3m Lengths Plain Ended Pressure...

PVCu - Imperial Pressure pipe class C Code: PSPVP Product code Pressure pipe class D Code: PSPVP Pressure pipe class E Code: PSPVP PVCu - Imperial PVCu Imperial Pressure Pipes 6m Lengths Plain Ended Sales and enquiries please contact: 01622 7

PVCu - Imperial PVCu Imperial Solvent Cement Fittings Fittings up to 6" 15 bar (20°C), above 6" 9 bar (20°C. * Maximum working pressure: 9 bar (130 psi) at 20°C). For backing rings and gaskets see Accessories section Socket Plain Code: PSPVF Nominal Size Code L Z E Union Plain. Unions up to 2" 15 bar (20°C), above 2" 9 bar (20°C) Code: PSPVF Nominal Size Code L Z1 Z2 F Code: PSPVF Nominal Size rioj Sales and enquiries please contact: 01622 795 225

PVCu - Imperial PVCu Imperial Solvent Cement Fittings PVCu - Imperial Fittings up to 6” 15 bar (20°C), above 6” 9 bar (20°C. * Maximum working pressure: 9 bar (130 psi) at 20°C). For backing rings and gaskets see Accessories section Elbow 45° Plain L Nominal Size Code: PSPVF Bend 90° Short Radius Plain Nominal Size Code: PSPVF Tee 90° Plain Code: PSPVF Nominal Size

PVCu - Imperial PVCu Imperial Solvent Cement Fittings Fittings up to 6" 15 bar (20°C), above 6" 9 bar (20°C. * Maximum working pressure: 9 bar (130 psi) at 20°C). For backing rings and gaskets see Accessories section Code: PSPVF Nominal Size Code L Z1 Z2 E Code: PSPVF Nominal Size Code L Z E Reducing Socket Plain Code: PSPVF Nominal Size Code Reducing Bush Plain Nominal Size S Sales and enquiries please contact: 01622 795 225

PVCu - Imperial PVCu Imperial Solvent Cement Fittings PVCu - Imperial Fittings up to 6” 15 bar (20°C), above 6” 9 bar (20°C. * Maximum working pressure: 9 bar (130 psi) at 20°C). For backing rings and gaskets see Accessories section Reducing Bush Plain L2 Nominal Size Code: PSPVF PVCu Flanges For backing rings and gaskets see Accessories section Stub Flange (serrated face) Plain L Nominal Size Code: PSPVF Drilled to BS 10 Table D&E Plain Code: PSPVF Nominal Size Sales and enquiries please con