TPi May 2014

Plast ic pipes

Growing need for reliable, safe waste water management

stringent industry requirements, EN 13476 and EN 1852 for corrugated pipe systems and compact solid wall pipe systems for various pipe dimensions. The grade’s high thermal stability and mechanical properties also make it valuable for the manufacturing of industrial sheets used in applications such as construction or chemical engineering. Detailed product information on SABIC PP RELY 61EK61 PS can be found in the European pages of the company’s website, and via the ‘SABIC polypropylene product finder’ application for Apple and Android devices, which can be downloaded from the relevant app stores. PP RELY 61EK61 PS is produced in Europe and delivered worldwide.

building and construction. This mirrors SABIC’s commitment to focus on customer-driven solutions to the entire value chain to be reliable and deliver consistent quality.” PP RELY 61EK61 PS is the result of several years of extensive research to produce a PP pipe grade with high molecular weight and custom-made rubber particle distribution. Converters will benefit from the product’s intrinsic properties, which are maintained in challenging environments where soil conditions demand materials with high stiffness levels. These properties include a broad processing window, and high stiffness in combination with high impact resistance even at low temperatures. This leads to more reliable pipe systems through minimised leakage and the prevention of ground water pollution, making it a valuable asset for demanding non-pressure sewage and drainage pipe systems.

For the construction industry, delivering reliable, cost-effective and sustainable water and sanitation management systems is a necessity. Responding to these challenges, SABIC has launched PP RELY 61EK61 PS, a polypropylene- basedpipematerial specifically geared to contribute to more efficient waste water management and deliver advantages to the building and construction industry. The new grade is an extension of SABIC’s advanced RELY family, comprising SABIC PP RELY and SABIC Vestolen A RELY, which supports a more sustainable production and usage of pressure pipes. Jonathan Rabiei, SABIC’s technical marketing engineer pipe (PP), commented, “Water management is the fast-unfolding environmental, social, political and economic challenge of our time. Our investment in new technologically advanced materials, such as SABIC PP RELY 61EK61 PS, reflects our focus on, and commitment to, key market segments such as

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Manufactured in Europe, SABIC PP RELY 61EK61 PS also meets the most

PVC and CPVC double containment Certain environments demand fail-safe systems: no leaks, no risk. Recognising the complexity of design and installation for demanding double containment applications, IPEX has a division dedicated to the design, production and installation of double containment systems.

ground water contamination are some of the areas where regulations are increasingly defining an important line between utilisation and exploitation of resources. For most common chemical-waste or process applications, IPEX offers systems that are simple, but use advanced technologies. These systems utilise pre-assembled components that ensure reliability, ease of installation, fewer joints, and quick delivery. With material choices that include Xirtec ® 140 PVC, Corzan ® CPVC, flame and non-flame retardant PP, the Guardian and Encase systems can handle the majority of applications.

A cut-away view of a component from the Guardian double containment system range

The IPEX family of double containment systems includes Guardian TM PVC and CPVC, and Clear-Guard TM PVC pressure and drainage systems, CustomGuard ® FRP and metal pressure systems, Encase TM PolyPro drainage systems, and Centra-Guard TM and PAL-AT leak detection systems. Safety and environmental concerns are priorities on today’s industrial agenda.

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