ABS
ABS Pipe System:
A superb range of ABS Pipework is stocked here at Pipestock ready for next day delivery. All our ABS products are simple to identify as they are light grey in colour.
ABS Pipework is extremely sturdy against impact, has good chemical resistance and is non-toxic,
making it a very versatile pipework system. ABS pipe systems are also light, strong and simple to fit using ABS Solvent Cement.
Very Important
Pipes and Fittings in this section are all British Standard. This standard is based on the Nominal Bore of the pipes across the full range and not the diameter. For clarification please see the table in each pipe class in the drop down marked [+] More Information. If in doubt please ring us to avoid ordering the wrong pipework.
ABS Key Facts:
| 1. | Temperature range - 40°C to +70°C |
| 2. | Wide range of chemical resistance (you can check below what it is not resistant to) |
| 3. | Extremely resistant to impact |
| 4. | Smooth bore resists lime scale build-up and gives superior flow |
| 5. | Design life of 50 years |
| 6. | Abrasion resistant and corrosion free |
| 7. | Fully matched system |
| 8. | Non-toxic - suitable for cold potable water |
| 9. | No metallic stabilisers ideal for conveying high purity de-ionised water |
| 10. | Material cost (43%) labour install cost (60%) savings over metal pipe systems |
Material:
Pipestock ABS Pipework is only manufactured from the very best grade A raw material. ABS is the
acronym for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene which is the plastic copolymer specially formulated for
This material ensures that the ABS Pipework system contains the necessary performance
characteristics for tough industrial applications. Acrylonitrile gives chemical resistance ensuring the
pipework does not corrode or scale. Butadiene adds impact strength and toughness especially at low temperatures. Styrene ensures that the bore is extremely smooth and gives additional strength.
ABS Pipe System Chemical Resistance:
ABS has been proven to be resistant to a wide range of diluted inorganic acids, organic acids, salts,
animal fats and certain oils. ABS is NOT RESISTANT TO organic solvents, alcohol, petrol, acetic acid
or any vegetable oils. For more detailed information on specific chemical resistance for ABS please
ring us on 0845 634 1053 (local rate).
Uses of ABS Pipe:
ABS Pipework provides an excellent thermoplastic pipe system used by many industries in systems
for food and beverage production, sewerage and water treatment.
Approvals, Standards & Quality:
Our ABS Pipework holds the following approvals and conforms to the following standards:
• The Toxicological requirements of the British Plastic Federation,
• British Industrial Biological Research Association Code of Practice for Food Usage 45/5
• The EEC requirements for plastic materials in contact with foodstuffs.
• The EEC requirements for plastic materials in contact with foodstuffs.
• Approved by the Water Research Advisory Scheme for use with potable water.
• ABS Pipe is manufactured in accordance with BS5391 Part 1
• ABS Pipe is manufactured in accordance with BS5391 Part 1
• ABS Pipe Fittings are manufactured in accordance with BS5392 Part 1
ABS System Pressure/Temperature Relationship:
It is a fundamental principle in plastic pipe systems that if the temperature is increased then the
pressure rating must be reduced. Pressure ratings for plastic pipework systems are always quoted at 20°C. ABS Pipework systems should never be used for temperatures in excess of 70°C. The following chart gives a rough guide as to the temperature/pressure relationship of ABS Pipework.
| -40 °C | 20 °C | 30 °C | 40 °C | 50 °C | 60 °C | 70 °C | |
| Class C | 9.0 BAR | 9.0 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 6.5 BAR | 5.5 BAR | 4.2 BAR | 2.8 BAR |
| Class D | 12.0 BAR | 12.0 BAR | 10.5 BAR | 8.9 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 5.5 BAR | 3.6 BAR |
| Class E | 15.0 BAR | 15.0 BAR | 13.0 BAR | 11.0 BAR | 9.0 BAR | 7.0 BAR | 4.8 BAR |
