Plastics in Fitting Industry

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Plastic pipes fittings & valves, produced to EN 1452-1 to 5 :2000 standards for the European market for the conveyance of drinking water, waste water, chemicals, heating and cooling fluids, foodstuffs, ultra-pure liquids, slurries, gases, [vacuum] system applications. Plastic Pressure Pipe Systems have many advantages to offer to the designer, installer and end user of pipe systems; they are light weight, easier to install than metal piping systems, faster to install as well as being more cost effective than metal piping systems. They are used for both above and below ground applications. A well installed and well maintained Plastic Pressure Pipe System could have a life cycle of up to 50 years. This is dependent upon the medium, temperature, chemical consistency, pressure and type of plastic pressure pipe system selected.

Common plastics and their uses:

Polypropylene (PP):-
Food containers, appliances, car fenders.

Polystyrene (PS):-
Packging foam, food containers, disposle cups, plates, CD Cassette boxes.

High impact polystyrene (HIPS):-
Fridge liners, food packging, vending ups.

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS):-
Electric equipment cases.

Polyethylene terephthalate(PET):-
Fibers, textiles.

Polyester (PES):-
Fibers, tooth brushes, fishing line, under the hood car Engine mouldings.

Polyamides (PA) (Nylons):-
Plumbing pipes and guttering, shower curtains, window Frames, flooring.

Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC):-
Cushioning foams, thermal insulation foams, surface Coatings.

Polycarbonate (PC):-
Compact discs, eyeglasses, riot shields, security windows, traffic lights, lenses.

Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) (Saran):-
Food packging.

Polyethylene (PE):-
Wide range of inexpensive uses including supermarket bags, plastic bottles.

Bayblend (PC/ABS):-
A blend of PC and ABS that creates a stronger plastic. :Car Interior and exterior parts

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