PVCu Metric
This high-performance thermoplastic pipework system is widely used across industrial and commercial applications for transporting liquids, including mildly aggressive substances. Its excellent chemical resistance, non-toxic formulation, and long design life make it a preferred solution in sectors such as chemical processing, water treatment, and food and beverage production. With a smooth bore for minimal pressure loss and a robust operating temperature range, it delivers both reliability and efficiency.
Application
- Water Treatment and Distribution
- Chemical Processing
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Agriculture and Irrigation
- Swimming Pools and Spa Installations
- Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Facilities
- Effluent and Wastewater Handling
- Cooling and Process Water Lines
Key Features & Benefits
- Manufactured from unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVCu)
- Suitable for potable (drinking) water and food-grade applications, WRAS approved
- Excellent resistance to diluted acids, alkalis, salts, and aqueous solvents
- Not suitable for aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons or compressed air
- Smooth internal bore reduces scale build-up and enhances flow
- Colour-coded dark grey for easy identification
- Designed for a 50-year service life under standard pressure and temperature conditions
Technical Specification
- Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C
- Pressure Ratings at 20°C: up to 16 bar (depending on size and classification)
- Standards: BS EN 1452-2, DIN 8063, ISO 727, KIWA K504, UNI 7442/75, BS 4346 Part 3
- Approvals: BSI Kitemark (KM60041)
- Thermal Expansion Coefficient: 0.08 mm/m·°C
- Density: 1.38 g/cm³
- Tensile Strength: 55 N/mm²
- Modulus of Elasticity: 3000 N/mm²
- Water Absorption: <4 mg/cm³
Installation Overview
- Cutting and Preparation: Use a suitable pipe cutter or fine-toothed saw to ensure square cuts. Deburr and chamfer pipe ends (approx. 3mm x 45°) to avoid displacing solvent cement during joint assembly.
- Cleaning and Priming: Abrade the pipe and fitting socket using coarse emery cloth. Clean surfaces thoroughly using a lint-free cloth dampened with MEK cleaner to remove any dust or residue.
- Jointing with Solvent Cement: Apply a generous, even layer of solvent cement to both mating surfaces. Assemble components quickly, without twisting, and hold in place to allow initial set. Wipe away any excess cement.
- Curing Time: Allow at least 24 hours at 20°C before pressure testing the system. Ensure ventilation during installation to disperse solvent fumes.
- Pressure Testing: Test system at 1.5 times the rated pressure of the lowest-rated component, only after full curing has been achieved.
| Pipe Type | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
| Class C | 9.0 | 9.0 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Class D | 12.0 | 9.6 | 6.9 | 4.6 | 2.6 |
| Class E | 15.0 | 12.0 | 8.7 | 5.8 | 3.3 |
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