Vulcathene technical brochure - Plastic Systems

Standards & QualityVulcathene products are manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001. Products aresubjected to a range of checks and tests. Detailed records are kept for dimensional andperformance tests for each production batch. Each batch is given a unique identificationnumber, which is reproduced on every fitting giving complete traceability.Vulcathene pipes and fittings are manufactured within an environmental management systemwhich operates in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001. Whilst there is no specificBritish or CEN Standard for the performance of a chemical waste drainage system, theproducts manufactured for the Vulcathene system are covered by Agrément Certificateswhich ensures their fitness for purpose.British Board of Agrément Specification ClausesMaterial and ManufactureManufactured from co-polymer polypropylene with 3% carbon black ultra violet stabiliser.All fittings injection moulded from virgin grade polypropylene. All pipes to be extruded fromvirgin grade polypropylene.Mechanical SystemAll mechanical joints to be demountable compression. All joints incorporate a positive sealutilising a ‘tongued’ olive located in a groove cut into the external wall on the pipe. Thiscombines system security with the ability to disassemble the system if required.TrapsAll traps should be of the anti-syphonic type, based on the GREVAC design, which preventssuction developing within the system which could prevent effective drainage of chemicals.The GREVAC type anti-syphon trap, with a Borosilicate glass base must be used withparticularly strong chemical solutions and when large amounts of organic solvents are used.Where the W691 Dilution Recovery Trap is used, the underside of the trap must be supportedto prevent undue strain on the pipework system.Chemical ResistanceFor chemical resistance data see pages 51-62.If in any doubt about the action of any chemicals on Vulcathene, or there is the possibility that any of the productsin this manual are to be used in situations where specialised or unusual chemicals are involved, please contactour Technical Support Department on +44(0)1543 272445.Fastrack CADThe Fastrack CAD system allows architects and those with specification responsibility using CAD instant accessand easy selection of all the fittings in the Mechanical and Enfusion range for the production of detailed, qualitydrawings with the minimum of time and effort. The Vulcathene CAD drawings can be downloaded fromwww.durapipe.co.ukwww.vulcathene.co.uk5