ABS Pipe System

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Durapipe ABS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE

FLUID TRANSPORTATION

Durapipe ABS combines corrosion resistance,

toughness and economic benefits to provide
tremendous advantages for low temperature
fluid transportation.

Why you should choose ABS

Introduction to Durapipe

The Durapipe ABS system comprises

of a number of unique benefits, the
combination of which alternative pipework
materials cannot provide.

Durapipe UK is a leading manufacturer of high performance, thermoplastic pipework systems.

With over fifty years of experience, Durapipe UK has a proven track record in the delivery of
innovative plastic piping solutions right around the world for many different applications.

ABS Properties
Working Temperatures
(See graph below)
Durapipe ABS is one of the few plastic pipe
systems that can operate at temperatures
as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius. This
makes it perfectly suited for applications
such as air conditioning, chilled water and
boosted cold water.
Impact Resistance
The butadiene content in the material gives it
outstanding impact strength and toughness,
even at below zero temperatures. This makes
the system equally suited for above or below
ground use.
Solvent Weld Jointing
Simple and reliable solvent weld jointing
makes installation fast, easy and cost
effective. There is no requirement for a
highly skilled installation crew or expensive
equipment and it removes the health and
safety issues related to hot equipment
used on other pipe systems.
Non-Toxic and Taint Free
Durapipe ABS does not contain any
harmful metallic stabilisers, and is widely
used to convey high purity de-ionised water
in semiconductor and pharmaceutical
applications.

Ductile Strength
Durapipe ABS is a ductile material and
the fracture mode resembles that of soft
copper. Mechanical damage causes ductile
distortion and tearing, the localised nature
minimising any loss of the pipe contents.
This makes ABS far superior to other brittle
materials, where a fracture is accompanied
by rapid crack propagation and hazardous
material fragmentation.
Lightweight
At one-sixth the weight of steel pipes,
Durapipe ABS is much easier to handle,
especially during installation at site.
Corrosion Resistant
Durapipe ABS is designed to handle a wide
range of chemicals including moderately
strong mineral acids and caustic solutions.
Refer to Philmac for a full listing of
chemical resistance.

Superior Flow
Low fluid friction allows higher flow
velocities than metal pipes, and also
inhibits the formation of scale, which
delivers savings in pump energy
consumption, and reduced pressure drops.
Low Installed Cost
The combination of ease of handling and
speed of jointing makes ABS an extremely
cost effective system to install relative to
threaded, welded, or soldered metal systems.
Broad Size Range
The Durapipe ABS System consists of
pipes, fittings and valves in imperial sizes
from 3/8 to 8 Nominal Bore.

100C

0C
-40C

ABS
-40 to 70C

PVC-U
5 to 60C

PVC-C
5 to 100C

PE
-20 to 55C

PP
0 to 100C

Applications

Installation Tips and Technical Information

Building Services
Due to superior performance at low
temperatures and ductility, ABS is well
suited to any situation where chilled water
is being utilised. Examples include air
conditioning in commercial buildings
(e.g. office developments), chilled water
and boosted cold water.

Chemical Resistance
ABS has excellent chemical resistance
(please see www.philmac.com.au for
more detail). However it is important to
consider both contained chemicals and the
external environment when assessing the
suitability of ABS. It is essential to check
the following:
i. Suitability of chemicals within the
transfer material.
ii. Ensure environment around ABS is
controlled, so that no unspecified
chemicals will come into contact with
the pipe system.
iii. Ensure everything that is in direct
contact with the pipe system has been
verified (for example pipe clips).

Pure Water
Any application where water has been
purified (e.g. Reverse osmosis) or where
it is important water is not contaminated
by the pipe system. Because of the nontoxic nature of the material, ABS ensures
water stays completely pure during
transfer. Examples of applications include
medical facilities (e.g. renal or MRI units),
laboratories and pharmaceutical.
Marine
Circumstances in the marine environment
require pipe systems that are noncorrosive, easy to handle and tough.
ABS is able to survive in tough marine
conditions while meeting the challenging
Lloyds marine specifications.
Industrial
The characteristics of ABS make it well
suited to a wide variety of industrial
applications. Water, Wastewater and
Desalinisation plants, breweries, wineries
and food processing plants are all typical
applications.

Expansion and Contraction

Like many plastic pipe systems ABS
expands and contracts with variations
in temperature. The rate of expansion/
contraction is 1mm per metre for every 10
degree Celsius change in temperature. This
needs to be considered when designing
the system, and expansion loops should be
incorporated where necessary.

UV Resistance
Care should be taken to protect systems
exposed to direct sunlight, as over time
UV can degrade the material. If the system
is likely to be exposed to direct sunlight,
Philmac recommends painting the system,
using water based emulsions to provide
UV protection (note: do not use cellulose
based paints).
Thread Sealant
Philmac recommend the use of PTFE tape
only on threaded connections as some
thread sealants can adversely react with
the ABS material.
Thermal Insulation
ABS has excellent thermal insulation
properties, and does not sweat as much
as metal systems. In some instances
lagging is recommended to meet certain
specifications. Care should be taken over
the material used for lagging. The below
are suitable materials:
Fibre wool
Armaflex Class 1 HT
Koolphen K Phenolic Foam
Polystyrene
Please note that lagging should not be
bonded to the pipe. Refer to the Philmac
website for further information.

For more detailed information about Durapipe ABS pipe system please see www.philmac.com.au

Installation instructions

1. Cut Pipe
Pipe must be cut clean and square.
Suitable wheel cutter will eliminate swarf.
If saw is used care must be taken to ensure
swarf does not enter system.

2. Chamfer the end of the Pipe

Chamfer the end of the pipe using a coarse
file or chamfering tool. Chamfer should be
approx. 45 degrees by 3 to 5mm.

3. Witness Mark the Pipe

Mark the pipe a known distance from end
of pipe and clear area to be cleaned. This
mark should be used as a witness mark to
ensure pipe has been fully inserted.

4. Clean the Pipe Surfaces

Ensure joint surfaces are clean and
free from moisture. Clean surfaces with
Durapipe Eco-cleaner using lint free cloth/
paper towel.

5. Apply Cement
Using a clean brush apply Durapipe ABS
solvent cement to the pipe and fitting. It is
important to apply Durapipe ABS solvent
cement quickly to ensure excessive force is not
required to make joint. Size of brush should be
approx half size of pipe to be joined.

6. Insert Pipe
Immediately after applying Durapipe ABS
solvent cement insert pipe fully into fitting
do not twist. Hold the pipe and fitting
together for about 10 seconds. Application
of the correct amount of Durapipe ABS
solvent cement should result in a neat bead
of cement around the fitting edge.

7. Wipe off Excess Cement

Wipe off excess cement from outside of
joint. Excessive deposits inside the fitting
should also be avoided as this can weaken
the wall of fitting.

8. Check Insertion Depth

Using mark previously made check that
pipe has been fully inserted. Do not disturb
joint for at least 10 minutes.

Ph: 1800 755 899

Fax: 1800 244 688
www.philmac.com.au

ABS Pipe Class C (9 Bar Rated)

ABS Fittings & Accessories

Socket, Plain

Price P/Length, supplied in 6m lengths

PRODUCT NO.
01511104LTH
01511105LTH
01511106LTH
01511107LTH
11555312LTH*
01511109LTH
01511110LTH
11555316LTH*
01511112LTH
01511113LTH

SIZE
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

*Supplied in 5m lengths

PRODUCT NO.
01100101
01100102
01100103
01100104
01100105
01100106
01100107
11100312
01100109
01100110
11100316
01100112
01100113

45 Elbows, Plain
SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

PRODUCT NO.
01119101
01119102
01119103
01119104
01119105
01119106
01119107
11119312
01119109
01119110
11119316
01119112
01119113

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

ABS Pipe Class E (15 Bar Rated)

Price P/Length, supplied in 6m lengths

PRODUCT NO.
01513101LTH
01513102LTH
01513103LTH
01513104LTH
01513105LTH
01513106LTH
01513107LTH
01513109LTH
01513110LTH
01513112LTH
01513113LTH

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3
4
6
8

ABS Pipe Class T (12 Bar Rated

After Threading)

90 Elbows, Plain

Reducing Socket, Plain

PRODUCT NO.
01114122
01114124
01114125
01114127
01114130
01114135
01114141
01114147
01114152

SIZE
3/4 x 1/2
1 x 3/4
11/4 x 1
11/2 x 11/4
2 x 11/2
3 x 2
4 x 3
6 x 4
8 x 6

Price P/Length, supplied in 6m lengths

PRODUCT NO.
01514101LTH
01514102LTH
01514103LTH
01514104LTH
01514105LTH
01514106LTH
01514107LTH

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

*Pressure ratings are for water at 20C. ABS is

suitable for conveying fluids between -40C to 70C.
Refer to technical literature for pressure/temperature
relationship.

PRODUCT NO.
01115101
01115102
01115103
01115104
01115105
01115106
01115107
11115312
01115109
01115110
11115316
01115112
01115113

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

Reducing Bushes, Plain

PRODUCT NO.
01109121
01109122
01109123
01109124
01109116
01109117
01109125
01109118
01109119
01109126
01109127
01109120
01109128
01109129
01109130
01109131
01109134
01109135
01109136
01109141
01329142
01109147
01329148
01109152

SIZE
1/2 x 3/8
3/4 x 1/2
1 x 1/2
1 x 3/4
11/4 x 1/2
11/4 x 3/4
11/4 x 1
11/2 x 1/2
11/2 x 3/4
11/2 x 1
11/2 x 11/4
2 x 3/4
2 x 1
2 x 11/4
2 x 11/2
21/2 x 2
3 x 11/2
3 x 2
3 x 21/2
4 x 3
5 x 4
6 x 4
6 x 5
8 x 6

Equal Tee, Plain

PRODUCT NO.
01122101
01122102
01122103
01122104
01122105
01122106
01122107
11122312
01122109
01122110
11122316
01122112
01122113

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

90 Bend, Short Radius

Plain Socket
PRODUCT NO.
01118102
01118103
01118104
01118105
01118106
01118107
11118312
01118109
01118110

Y Piece, Plain
SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4

PRODUCT NO.
01128102
01128103
01128104
01128105
01128106
01128107
01128109
01128110
01128316
01128112
01128113

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3
4
5
6
8

Hexagon Nipples, Male Plain/BSP

(socket required)
PRODUCT NO.
01107101
01107102
01107103
01107104
01107105
01107106
01107107

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

Reducing Bush, Plain/BSP

Barrel Nipple, plain/BSP threaded (socket
required)
PRODUCT NO.
01316109
01316110

90 Bend, Long Radius Plain

PRODUCT NO.
01309107
11309312
01309109
01309110
11309316
01309112
01309113

SIZE
3
4

SIZE
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

PRODUCT NO.
01310107
11310312
01310109
01310110
01310112
01310113

SIZE
2
21/2
3
4
6
8

PRODUCT NO.
01140101
01140102
01140103
01140104
01140105
01140106
01140107
11149312
01140109
01140110
11149316
01140112
01140113

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

Socket Union, Plain

Saddles, Plain
PRODUCT NO.
01126129
01126134
01126140
01126146
01126147
01126150
01126149

SIZE
2 x 11/4
3 x 11/2
4 x 2
6 x 2
6 x 3
8 x 3
8 x 4

SIZE
1/2 x 3/8
3/4 x 1/2
1 x 3/4

Adaptors Female/BSP
(socket required)
Caps, Plain

45 Bend, Long Radius Plain

PRODUCT NO.
01111121
01111122
01111124

PRODUCT NO.
01205101
01205102
01205103
01205104
01205105
01205106
01205107
01205109
01205110

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3
4

PRODUCT NO.
01153102
01153103
01153104
01153105
01153106
01153107

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

Adaptors Male/BSP
(socket not required)
PRODUCT NO.
01151101
01151102
01151103
01151104
01151105
01151106
01151107

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

Sockets, Plain/BSP
PRODUCT NO.
01101102
01101103
01101104
01101105
01101106
01101107
01101109

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3

Hose Adaptors, BSP

PRODUCT NO.
01157102
01157103
01157104

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1

Hexagon Nipples, BSP

Composite Unions, Plain/BSP

female brass
PRODUCT NO.
01212102
01212103
01212104
01212105
01212106
01212107

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

PRODUCT NO.
01106101
01106102
01106103
01106104
01106105
01106106
01106107

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

90 Elbows, BSP
PRODUCT NO.
01117102
01117103
01117104
01117106
01117107

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/2
2

Composite Unions, Plain/BSP male brass

PRODUCT NO.
01217102
01217103
01217104
01217105
01217106
01217107

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

Reducing Bushes, BSP

Back Nuts, BSP
PRODUCT NO.
01159101
01159102
01159103
01159104
01159105
01159106
01159107

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

Tank Connectors, Plain/BSP

PRODUCT NO.
01235102
01235103

SIZE
1/2
3/4

Plugs, BSP

90 Elbows, Plain/BSP
PRODUCT NO.
01116102
01116103
01116104
01116106
01116107

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/2
2

PRODUCT NO.
01155101
01155102
01155103
01155104
01155105
01155106
01155107

PRODUCT NO.
01102102
01102103
01102104
01102105
01102106
01102107
01102109

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3

SIZE
1/2 x 3/8
3/4 x 1/2
1 x 3/4

Flange Full Face, Table C/D/E

PRODUCT NO.
01130102
01130103
01130104
01130105
01130106
01130107
01130109
01317110
01317112
01130110
01130112

Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table D
Table D
Table E
Table E

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3
4
6
4
6

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

Flange Full Face, plain/undrilled

Caps, BSP
Sockets, BSP

PRODUCT NO.
01113121
01113122
01113124

PRODUCT NO.
01141101
01141102
01141103
01141104
01141105
01141106
01141107
01141109

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3

PRODUCT NO.
01129102
01129103
01129104
01129105
01129106
01129107
01129109
01129110
01129112

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3
4
6

Gasket, Flat, EPDM

Blank Flange, Table C/D/E

PRODUCT NO.
01313102
01313103
01313104
01313105
01313106
01313107
01313109
01326110
01326112
01131110
01131112
01313113
01326113

Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table D
Table D
Table E
Table E
Table E
Table D

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3
4
6
4
6
8
8

Gasket, Full Face, EPDM, Table C/D/E

PRODUCT NO.
03410102
03410103
03410104
03410105
03410106
03410107
03410109
03409110
03410110
03410112

Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table D
Table E
Table D / E

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3
4
4
6

PRODUCT NO.
03431107
13411312
03431109
03431110
13411316
03431112
03431113

SIZE
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

Goema Pipe Clips, PP

PRODUCT NO.
707701200
707801200
707901200
708001200
708101200
708201200
708301200
708401200
708501200
708601200
708801200

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4
6

ABS Valves
ABS Double Barrel Union Ball Valve,
EPDM, Plain Sockets
PRODUCT NO.
01902102
01902103
01902104
01902105
01902106
01902107
01902108
01902109
01902110

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4

ABS Double Barrel Union Ball Valves,

EPDM, BSP Sockets
PRODUCT NO.
01903102
01903103
01903104
01903105
01903106
01903107

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

ABS Single Barrel Union Ball Check Valve,

EPDM, Plain Sockets
Stub Flange Serrated
PRODUCT NO.
01135107
11135312
01135109
01135110
11135316
01135112
01135113

SIZE
2
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

Saddle Clips, PP
PRODUCT NO.
03455101
03455102
03455103
03455104
03455105
03455106
03455107
03455109
03455110

SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
3
4

PRODUCT NO.
HOUCA102
HOUCA103
HOUCA104
HOUCA105
HOUCA106
HOUCA107

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

ABS Y-Strainer, EPDM, Plain Sockets

Backing Ring, Galvanized Steel
PRODUCT NO.
03416102
03416103
03416104
03416105
03416106
03416107
03416312
03416109
03415110
03416110
03416112
03416113
03415113

Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table C / D / E
Table D
Table E
Table D / E
Table E
Table D

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2
21/2
3
4
4
6
8
8

ABS Solvent Cement & Cleaner

Only Durapipe ABS Solvent Cement and Eco Cleaner
should be used for jointing of Durapipe ABS pipe
systems.
PRODUCT NO.
03461395
03461396
03463395

One Step Cement

One Step Cement
Eco Cleaner

PRODUCT NO.
01846102
01846103
01846104
01846105
01846106
01846107

SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
11/4
11/2
2

SIZE
1/2 Litre
1 Litre
1/2 Litre

FIP FK ABS Butterfly Valve, EPDM (Universal Flange Connection)

PRODUCT NO.
FKOA/LM065E
FKOA/LM080E
FKOA/LM100E
FKOA/LM125E
FKOA/LM150E
FKOA/LM200E

SIZE
21/2
3
4
5
6
8

*For more information please visit www.philmac.com.au or call 1800 755 899