UPVC Metric Pipe
UPVC (Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) is one of the
most popular thermoplastic
materials used for pressure pipework installations. Light
in weight UPVC has excellent resistance "to chemicals
and abrasion, is tasteless and odourless making it ideal
for use with "potable water systems and most food
products as its extremely smooth bore gives excellent
flow characteristics without sediment or deposit.
"UPVC is resistant to most solutions of acids, alkalis,
salts and solvents."
Connections can be made by either solvent cement or BSP
threaded fittings.
"UPVC systems are light, strong and simple to fit
using a solvent cement."
UPVC is approved by the Water Research Advisory Scheme
(WRAS) for use with potable water.
UPVC is suitable for temperatures of 0 deg C to 60 degrees
C.
UPVC pipe is manufactured in accordance with EN1452-2
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UPVC Metric Pipe Technical Information
UPVC Metric Pipe Systems
UPVC (Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) is one of the
most popular thermoplastic materials used for pipework
installations. Light in weight UPVC has excellent resistance
to chemicals and abrasion, is tasteless and odourless
making it ideal for use with potable water systems and
most food products as its extremely smooth bore gives
excellent flow characteristics without sediment or deposit.
UPVC is resistant to most solutions of acids, alkalis,
salts and solvents.
Connections can be made by either solvent cement or BSP
threaded fittings.
UPVC Products are clearly identified by their dark grey
colour.
WRAS Approval
UPVC is approved by the Water Research Advisory Scheme
(WRAS) for use with potable water.
Standards
UPVC pipe is manufactured in accordance with EN1452-2
UPVC fittings are manufactured in accordance with EN1452-3
and ISO161/1
Chemical Resistance
UPVC has chemical resistance properties which are excellent
being resistant to most solutions of salts, acids, alkalis
and water soluble solvents. These products are NOT resistant
to aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons.
UPVC System Pressure/Temperature Relationship
Pressure ratings for plastic pipework systems are always
quoted at 20 ° C, it is a fundamental principle of
such systems that if the temperature is increased then
the pressure rating must be reduced. UPVC systems should
never be used for temperatures in excess of 60 ° C.
The following chart gives a rough guide as to the temperature/pressure
relationship of UPVC pipework systems.
UPVC Pipework Support Centres
In above ground installations it is essential to provide
support to ensure that the weight of the pipe and its
contents are adequately supported. The following recommended
maximum spacings are for UPVC pipes operating under the
following conditions:
1) Fluid density of not more than 1g/cm cubed
2) PN10/PN16 pipe
3) Horizontal pipe runs
For vertical pipe runs spacing should be increased by
30%.
For PN16 Pipe Support centres may be increased by 10%.
Cement Usage Recommendations
The following is an estimation of the number of joints
likely to be achieved per litre of solvent cement.
For larger diameter installations we are able to offer
5 litre tins of slower setting solvent from stock.
UPVC Metric Pipe Dimensions
Key:
N B = Nominal Bore
O D = Outside Diameter
W P = Working Pressure
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