ABS Pipe Metric
Technical Specification
- Product type: ABS pressure pipe (metric)
- Material: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
- Size range: 16mm to 315mm
- Pipe lengths: 5m and 6m
- Temperature range: -40°C to +60°C
- Pressure rating: Up to 10 bar at 20°C (315 mm rated at 8 bar)
- Colour: Light grey (ABS standard)
- Jointing method: Solvent welding using ABS solvent cement and cleaner
- Standard sizing: British Standard metric sizes (based on nominal bore)
- Approvals:
- WRAS approved (Approval number 1611541)
- BSI Kitemark approved (Licence number KM 07961)
Description
ABS Metric Pipe is a high-performance thermoplastic pressure pipe designed for use in demanding industrial and commercial pipework systems. Manufactured from durable acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), this pipe offers excellent impact resistance, low moisture absorption and reliable long-term performance across a wide temperature range.
Available in metric sizes from 16mm to 315mm, and supplied in 5m or 6m lengths, this ABS pipe is suitable for applications including chilled water distribution, water treatment and demineralisation processes. When installed using ABS solvent cement and matched with compatible ABS fittings and valves, it forms a fully integrated and system-matched solution.
ABS pipe is lightweight yet rigid, making it easy to handle and install on site while still providing the strength required for pressurised systems. Its non-toxic formulation complies with food-contact regulations, making it suitable for potable water and food-related applications where approvals are required.
Key Features & Benefits
- Wide metric size range: Covers 16mm to 315mm for flexible system design
- Pressure rated: Up to 10 bar at 20°C (size dependent)
- Excellent temperature performance: Suitable for -40°C to +60°C
- Lightweight and rigid: Easy handling without compromising strength
- Non-toxic material: Suitable for potable water and food-related applications
- System compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with ABS fittings and valves
- Solvent weld jointing: Creates strong, permanent, leak-free joints
| Pipe Size | ABS | |||
| Inch | mm | 20°C | 50°C | 70°C |
| ⅜ | 16 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| ½ | 20 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| ¾ | 25 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 32 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1¼ | 40 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| 1½ | 50 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 63 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 2½ | 75 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 90 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| 4 | 110 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| 5 | 140 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| 6 | 160 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 8 | 225 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
Joints Per Litre of Cement
An indication of the number of joints likely to be made per litre of solvent cement is:
| Inch | mm | Joints |
| ½ - 1 | 16-32 | 400 |
| 1¼ - 2 | 40-63 | 175 |
| 3 | 75-90 | 70 |
| 4 | 110 | 45 |
| 6 | 160 | 25 |
| 8 | 200-225 | 15 |
| 10 | 250-280 | 4 |
| 12 | 315 | 4 |
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