PVC pressure pipes are manufactured from unplasticised polyvinyl chloride polymer (a thermoplastic material) using the extrusion process. PVC (also known as PVC pipes are widely accepted for use in water supply, irrigation and sewerage rising mains.
Their high strength to weight ratio together with exceptional resistance to corrosion or chemical attack makes these pipes ideal for major infrastructure applications.
KAWSAR PVC pressure pipes meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1477 "PVC pipes and fittings for pressure applications" and the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) Reticulation Code WSA 03
PVC Schedule 40 pipe shall be Iron Pipe Size (IPS) conforming to ASTM D 1785 and ASTM D 2665. PVC DWV fittings shall conform to ASTM D 2665. All system shall utilize a separate waste and vent system. Pipe and fittings shall conform to NSF International Standard 14
Installation shall comply with the latest installation instructions published by and shall conform to all applicable plumbing, building, and fire code requirements. Buried pipe shall be installed in accordance with ASTM D 2321 and ASTM F 656 and solvent cement conforming to ASTM D 2564, the system shall be protected from chemical agents, fire stopping materials, thread sealant, plasticized vinyl products, or other aggressive chemical agent not compatible with PVC compounds. System shall be hydrostatically tested after installation.
WARNING! Never test with or transport/store compressed air or gas in PVC pipe or fittings.
ASTM D 178 Rigid Vinyl Compounds
ASTM D 1785 PVC Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40
ASTM D 2665 PVC Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe & Fittings
ASTM D 2564 Solvent Cements for PVC pipe and Fittings
ASTM D 2321 Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe (non- pressure application)
ASTM F 1668 Procedures for Buried Plastic Pipe
N S F Standard 14 Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials
PVC Schedule 40 pipe shall be iron Pipe Size (IPS) conforming to ASTM D 1785. PVC Schedule 40 fittings shall conform to ASTM D 2466. Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured as system. Pipe and fittings shall conform to NSF Standard 14.
Installation shall comply with the lasts installation instructions published by Kawsar Pipe and Foundry and shall conform to all applicable plumbing, building, and fire code requirements. Buried pipe shall be installed in accordance with ASTM F 1668 and ASTM D 2774. Solvent cement joints shall be made in a two-step process with primer conforming to ASTM F 656 and solvent cement conforming to ASTM D 2564. The system shall be protected from chemical agents, fire stopping materials, thread sealant, plasticized vinyl products, or other aggressive chemical agent not compatible with PVC compounds. Systems shall be hydrostatically tested after installation. WARNING! Never test with or transport/store compressed air or gas in PVC pipe or fittings.
ASTM D 1784 | Rigid Vinyl Compounds |
STM D 1785 | PVC Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40 |
STM D 2466 | PVC Plastic Fittings, Schedule 40 |
ASTM D 2564 | Solvent Cements for PVC Pipe and Fittings |
ASTM D 2774 | Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping |
ASTM F 656 | Primers for PVC Pipe and Fittings | ASTM F 1668 | Procedures for Buried Plastic Pipe |