Building Services Solutions

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The BPF pipes group fully support compliance with standards so installers and end users can assume BPF membership is a sign of quality assurance and compliance with these standards.

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The Benefits of Plastic pipework systems 4-5

Product Section

Durapipe SuperFLO ABS – for chilled and boosted cold water 6

Vulcathene – for safe chemical drainage 7

Friaphon – specialist sound attenuated drainage 8

Durapipe HTA – for hot & cold water services 9

Durapipe PLX – for the safe transfer of fuels 10

Manual Valves 11

Market Sector Section

Schools & Colleges 12-13

Hospitals & Healthcare 14-15

Data Centres 16-17

Hotels & Apartments 18-19

Offices & Public Buildings 20-21

Retail & Stadia 22-23

Pump Efficiencies 24

Modular Plastic Pipework Systems 25

Plastic and Healthy Pipework Systems 26-27

Added Value 28

Company History 29

Sustainability 30-31

Contents


Our range of market-leading plastic pipework products are a perfect solution for a range of different applications. Whether it be for chilled water or hot & cold water services, specialist drainage requirements, or even for the safe converyance

Benefits of PlasticsDurapipe UK has been at the forefront of thermoplastic pipework technology for over half a century. Our pipes, fittings and valves for pressure and drainage applications are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern buildings.

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of fuel, our pipework systems can easily overcome some of the problems associated with more traditional pipework materials.

• Price fluctuations • Metal thefts from site • Specialist tools & hot works permits

Plastic Steel Copper

Problems associated with copper and steel pipework systems

Smooth bore / Pump efficienciesThe smooth inner-bore of plastic pipework ensures that no limescale can build up within the system resulting in less friction loss & guarantees that a consistent flow rate is maintained. Less friction loss means a lower pump duty can be selected resulting in energy & cost savings.

Corrosion resistantPlastic pipework systems are completely corrosion resistant meaning less maintenance and material replacement costs as well as less energy costs due to a lack of friction when pumping fluids throughout the piping.

Impact resistantPlastic materials such as ABS are extremely impact resistant and the pipe system can remain tough & durable when performing even at low temperatures.

Sustainable and lower environmental impactThe manufacture of plastic pipework systems require less carbon energy and as they are lighter in weight, they are subsequently easier to transport, meaning that there are definitive reasons why plastic systems have a lower impact on the environment than metal alternatives.

Install time & cost savingsThe ease of installation properties associated with plastics and the reduced time involved means there are typical cost savings of up to 50% when plastic is compared to steel or copper as alternative materials.

Easy to installSolvent weld plastic systems do not require any specialist tools or equipment during the installation period, joints can be made easily and quickly, meaning they are often easier to install than traditional pipework materials.

LightweightPlastic piping systems are lightweight and easier to handle on-site and therefore plastics can help to reduce health and safety risks to pipework installers.

Benefits of Plastics

Chemical Resistance & SuitabilityPlastic pipework systems can provide excellent chemical resistance properties which allow the safe transportation of a range of industrial fluids and aggressive chemicals without fear of corrosion and environmental pollution.

When considering environmental control systems or more specifically the pipework requirements for air conditioning, chilled or boosted cold water applications, Durapipe SuperFLO provides the perfect solution.

Durapipe SuperFLO is lightweight and remains extremely tough and durable even at temperatures as low as -40°C.

The complete system which incorporates pipes, fittings and valves offers a 50-year design life as well as numerous benefits that alternative pipework materials cannot provide. These include reduced installation costs via a fast solvent-weld jointing procedure, low maintenance costs due to its limescale and corrosion resistance properties as well as being extremely lightweight making the product much easier to handle on-site.

Chilled and boosted cold waterDurapipe SuperFLO offers tremendous advantages for chilled water/air conditioning and cold water services in buildings.

superChilled & cold water pipework

FLO

Typical ApplicationsAll building types for:• Chilled Water/Air Conditioning• Boosted Cold Water

Key Product Information• Size Range - Metric 16mm to 315mm

Imperial 3/8" to 8" • Pressure Rating - (Metric) PN10 - 16 to

250mm, PN8 - 315mm• Pressure Rating - (Imperial) Up to 4" Class E,

up to 8" Class C, 10" & 12" Class B• Temperature rating - Minus 40°C to +60°C Key Product Features• Lightweight• Corrosion and limescale

resistant• Fast, simple jointing• Ductile down to -40°C• Reduced installation

costs• 50 year design life

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Tried, tested and proven, Vulcathene is the only chemical drainage system to have withstood the test of time in the most demanding of laboratory applications.

Two easy jointing methods, Mechanical for demountable joints and Enfusion (electrofusion) for welded joints, provide total versatility for designers and installers of chemical waste systems.

Vulcathene is proven to work with various chemical combinations including acids, alkalis, solvents, detergents, blood samples and radioactive wastes. The system includes various accessory products such as sinks, drip cups and anti-siphon traps.

Safe chemical drainageVulcathene is a purpose-designed chemical resistant plumbing system that has been specified and installed in the laboratories of schools, universities, hospitals and research facilities worldwide for over 60 years.

Typical ApplicationsLaboratories in:• Schools• Universities & Colleges• Hospitals & Clinics• Pharmaceutical companies• Research organisations

Key Product Information• Size Range - 38mm to 152mm• Temperature Rating -20°C to 100°C

(Only intermittent at 100°C)

Key Product Features• Purpose designed for chemical drainage• Mechanical or Electrofusion jointing methods• Fully BBA Approved

BIM models available for the full SuperFLO

ABS metric range

www.durapipe.co.uk/resources/BIM

Sound attenuated drainageA purpose-designed noise reducing drainage system that offers outstanding sound insulation properties compared with traditional cast iron or lagged single wall plastic drainage systems.

Friaphon is constructed with dual layer technology and offers exceptional sound reduction properties from noises emitted by sanitary installations in buildings.

Lower material costs coupled with speed of installation and no need for lagging, means Friaphon offers significant cost savings over cast iron and single wall plastic drainage systems.

Friaphon is lightweight and easy to install via a push-fit assembly method and is available in two different sizes.

Typical Applications• Luxury apartments• Hotels• Libraries• Hospitals• Public buildings• Restaurants

Key Product Information• Size Range - 110mm and 160mm• Temperature Rating - +95°C (Short term)

Key Product Features• Superb sound insulation• Lower cost alternative to cast iron• No lagging required• Lower cost alternative to lagged plastic• Push fit assembly or bonded• High impact and temperature resistant

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Hot and cold water servicesDurapipe HTA is a complete C-PVC pipework system for domestic hot & cold water services – providing secure, quicker and easier installations; and is a cost effective alternative to copper.

Significant cost savings can be achieved against copper due to the installed time savings available via the simple jointing method and the product being lightweight.

HTA offers a 50 year design-life and due to the high quality material the system remains limescale free and corrosion resistant, leading to a continual smooth bore and subsequent system efficiency through optimum water flow.

In addition, Durapipe HTA offers excellent fire resistance and also helps combat the growth of biofilms.

Typical Applications• Hospitals and other healthcare facilities• Schools• Commercial Buildings• Hotels & Residential Buildings• Sports Stadia

Key Product Information• Size Range 16mm to 160mm• Pressure Rating PN25 up to 63mm PN16 - 25mm to 160mm• Temperature Rating +5°C to +90°C* (PN16 +70°C at 6 Bar) (PN25 +70°C at 10 Bar)Key Product Features• Lightweight & Easy to install• Limescale & Corrosion Free• No power or hot works required• Fully WRAS Approved for drinking water• Suitable for chemical & heat treatment for both

hot & cold water• Smooth bore providing optimum water flow• Dedicated bracketing• European Fire Classification – Bs1 d0 (Non

flammable, no smoke, no flaming droplets)• Recycling friendly – HTA is over 98% recyclable*For LTHW & heating applications please contact our

technical support team for further information.

Valves are integral to any pipework system and it is therefore important to consider the valve requirements of the system in order provide the best possible control for the desired process or application.

The manual ball valve is the most frequently used valve within industrial applications providing a perfect solution for isolation. Our ball valve range is one of the most innovative and technically advanced on the market, with patented features such as DualBlock®, SeatStop®, EasyFit® & PowerQuick®.


For safe fuel transferDurapipe PLX is a complete range of dedicated electrofusion-welded pipework systems for the safe transfer of fuels. Suitable for use with diesel, bio-diesel and fuel oils.

Durapipe PLX is an above and below ground product range specifically designed for the safe transfer of liquid fuels.

Durapipe PLX is used in buildings such as hospitals, data centres, prisons and banks where there is a need for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and/or emergency power.

The PLX range is a composite pipe system manufactured from high density polyethylene which makes the system strong and robust. A smooth internal protective barrier layer offers the highest in environmental protection against fuel permeation ensuring that no harmful emissions can be leaked into the environment.

Typical Applications• Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)• Emergency Power Supply• Oil-fired equipment• Commercial and public transport refuelling

Key Product Information• 10 bar pressure rating at 20°C• Secondary containment system• 30 year design life• Size Range: 32mm to 315mm• Electrofusion system

Key Product Features• Suitable for pressure and vacuum applications• Resists fuel permeation• Corrosion resistant• Protects the environment• Easy to install PLX Blue

specialist pipe system available for

Diesel Exhaust Fluid/AdBlue

Durapipe offer a comprehensive range of manual valves, providing solutions for a wide range of industrial processes and applications. The Durapipe valve offering includes the market leading VKD ball valve, alongside metering, butterfly, diaphragm, ball check and air release valves.

The ball valve is the most effective product for pure isolation requirements, however there are alternative valve types that can cater for more complex processes, including diaphragm, butterfly, and other ancillary valves.

In addition to our extensive range of valves we also offer our VKR Metering Ball Valve, designed for specific flow regulation in a range of industrial applications, the VKR offers VKD ball valve reliability combined with a patented fin shaped ball designed to ensure that the flow through the valve is linear throughout the full operation and guarantees minimal pressure loss, highly suited to chemical dosing applications.

All of our valves are manufactured to the highest standard by our sister company FIP. Based in Italy, FIP is the centre of excellence for valves and flow control products manufactured within the Aliaxis group.

Valve Options• Ball Valves• Butterfly Valves• Metering Ball Valves• Diaphragm Valves• Air Release Valves• Sediment Strainers• Pressure Relief Valves• Ball Check Valves

Key Product Features• Lightweight• Easy to Install• Robust• Complete system matching• Pneumatic & electric actuation• Most valves are available from stock within 48 hours of ordering

Manual valves

At Durapipe UK, our dedicated Valve & Actuation Team can offer technical advice and assemble complex valve packages, which can usually be delivered to site within 48 hours. For further information please contact 01543 272424.

www.plxpipe.com

Staff Room/Canteen

Main Building

Sound Reducing DrainageFriaphon sound reducing drainage is

purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as a library

where excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent

sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic

drainage systems.

Science Block

Back-up Generator

Chemical DrainageVulcathene specialist laboratory drainage has been specified and installed in the laboratories of schools, colleges and universities for over 50 years. Available in two easy jointing options, Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is the market leading product for the safe drainage of chemical combinations from school science laboratories.

Swimming PoolPerfect for swimming pools, Durapipe SuperFLO is hygienic and limescale free, perfect for dosing, analysis and

circulation water. With a complete system of pipes, fittings and valves,

Durapipe SuperFLO can provide the entire pipework requirements for a

swimming pool development.

Grace Academy, Birmingham“The quick and easy installation technique of Durapipe UK products was a major advantage as the project needed to be completed and ready to take pupils for the beginning of the academic year in September”Michael Cairney, Rotary Midlands

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Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Schools and Colleges

I.T. BlockDrama Theatre/Library

Gymnasium

Swimming Pool

Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. All modern day schools may require some form of back-up generator and supporting fuel supply. PLX is the ideal system for this application.

Chilled Water/Air ConditioningDesigned to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as IT centres where climate control is imperative.

Durapipe pipework systems are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern school buildings. Our pipework systems easily overcome some of the problems associated with more traditional pipework materials.

Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA is ideal for both hot

and cold water distribution. Being lightweight and easy to install it is

perfect for the hot & cold water services throughout educational premises.

Rednock School, BristolVulcathene pipework in sizes up to 50mm was installed for the chemical drainage requirements of the eight science laboratories within the school.

Newton Prep School, London“We needed to complete the entire refurbishment within the school holiday period so it was crucial that we utilised products that were quick and easy to work with, which is exactly what Vulcathene provided.”Andy Owens, Brava Building Services

Edlington School, Doncaster“We required several different pipework systems for this project and Durapipe was able to provide all the systems we needed, making it a much simpler process for us. The technical support and on-site training that was provided by Durapipe was excellent.”Ryan Street, NG Bailey

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A&E

Chilled Water/Air Conditioning

Designed to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact

resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning

applications.

Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA is ideal for both hot

and cold water distribution. Being lightweight and easy to install it is

perfect for the hot & cold water services throughout healthcare premises.

Main Building

Uninterrupted Power SupplyIn buildings such as hospitals where any loss of power could be catastrophic, an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is imperative. Durapipe PLX above & below ground piping is perfect for supplying fuel to a generator, which will in turn power UPS systems.

Sound Reducing DrainageFriaphon sound reducing drainage is purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as an operating theatre where excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage systems.plastic drainage systems.

Back-up Generator

Laboratory Block

Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist

pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used to safely

transport fuel from storage tanks to generators for emergency power

supply applications. The pipe system ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the

back-up generator which is imperative to a building such as a hospital.

Manor Hospital, Walsall“With such a time critical project it was crucial that we selected products which would aid us in completing our installations on time and the solutions offered by Durapipe UK were ideal.”Steve Baguley, Hilton Building Services

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Durapipe pipework systems are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern hospitals and healthcare buildings. Our pipework systems easily overcome some of the problems associated with more traditional pipework materials.

Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Hospitals

Chemical DrainageVulcathene specialist chemical drainage has been specified and installed in the laboratories of hospitals and healthcare research buildings for over 50 years. Available in two easy jointing options, Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is the market leading product for the safe drainage of dangerous chemical combinations from laboratories.

Operating Theatre

QE Hospital, Woolwich“It was essential for us to select products that offer long-term reliability, require little maintenance and are easy to adapt and modify.”Keith Winton, Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil

Kingsway Hospital, Derby“The fact that the PLX range incorporates a comprehensive selection of transition fittings was ideal for us as we needed to be able to easily connect the pipework to the oil tank and the boiler.”Ian Murray from Engineering Services (Humber)

Airedale Hospital, West Yorkshire“We were keen to find a system that would limit the installation costs for us and C-PVC piping has been the ideal solution, meeting all our requirements.”Philip Coope, project manager at Airedale Hospital

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Chilled Water Pump

UPS

Uninterrupted Power SupplyPLX is the ideal pipework system for

uninterrupted power supply (UPS) applications. Any loss of power

and subsequent loss of information would be catastrophic to a Data Centre

and therefore a reliable UPS system is imperative. PLX specialist above & below ground piping is ideal for supplying fuel to

ensure effective operation of UPS systems.

Generator

Underground Storage Tank

Cooling Tower

ATOS Origin Data Centre“Durapipe SuperFLO is limescale resistant and ductile at very low temperatures, which are important factors to consider for a system that will be carrying cold water constantly.”Andy Coles, CW Partnership

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The pipework requirements of a Data Centre can be complex and diverse, whether it be for the transfer of large amounts of chilled water for cooling purposes or for the transfer of fuel for uninterrupted/emergency power, our wide range of products are ideally suited to fulfil these needs.

Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Data Centres

Tank Chamber ConnectionThe chamber is central to the fuel supply system. It provides inspection access to the tank and protects the fill, pressure, siphon and vent connections.With space at a premium the innovative design of Durapipe PLX helps to minimise installation time and ensures easy access to the tank.

Day Tank

Chiller

Plant Room

Fuel Supply

Cold Water Supply

Cold Water Return

Emergency Power SupplyPLX pipework is used to safely transport

fuel from external underground storage tanks to the central generators of a Data Centre for emergency power

supply applications.The pipework system ensures a continuous flow of fuel which is

fundamental for back-up power.

Transformer

Transformer

Racks & Servers

Server Room

Crac Units

Climate ControlDurapipe SuperFLO is the

perfect pipework solution for air conditioning applications.

Available in sizes up tp 315mm, the SuperFLO system is completely

corrosion resistant and carries a full range of manual & actuated valves

making it ideal for a sophisticated air conditioning operation.

Offset Fill & VentPLX is a specifically designed pipework

system for the safe transfer of fuel-based liquids both above & below ground. The gravity fill & vent pipe with

its larger smooth bore reduces time and costs when filling underground fuel storage tanks. This pipework is

also perfect for venting the system to ensure the tank and associated pipework are pressure balanced at all times whilst filling the tank or conveying fuel to the generator inside

the data centre.

Chilled Water SupplyDurapipe SuperFLO pipework can operate

at temperatures as low as -40ºC whilst remaining highly impact resistant. The

chilled water system would be the main artery of any Data Centre building

with effective temperature control and cooling of the server rooms an

essential aspect of the buildings function. SuperFLO is quick & simple to install and is

totally limescale resistant.

Condenser Water Pump

NGD Data Centre“Durapipe PLX was the ideal choice for us to cater for a variety of fuel blends as it could overcome traditional steel materials, both in performance and long term durability.”Leon Shackleton, Power Electrics

MOD data centre in Cyprus“For this project we needed a system that could be easily and quickly installed. The low levels of preparation required with SuperFLO and its lightweight properties meant it was ideal for our needs.”Carl Davies, Southern and Redfern

IT data centre, Milton Keynes“Durapipe SuperFLO provided significant time and cost savings throughout the installation process. We continued to receive excellent on and off-site technical support from Durapipe which ensured a successful and timely completion.”John Davies, cfes Ltd

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Hotel


purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as hotel rooms

where any excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent sound

insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage systems.

Chilled Water/Air ConditioningDesigned to operate at temperatures

as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is

ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used

in many comfort cooling applications such as in luxury hotel rooms where

climate control is imperative.

Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA operates at a wide temperature range and is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. The system is lightweight and easy to install via a simple solvent-weld jointing process and is perfect for the hot & cold water services throughout high-rise premises.

Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist pipework system for the

conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used to safely transport fuel from storage tanks

to generators for emergency power supply applications. The pipe system

ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the back-up generator which is imperative to

a building such as a hotel.

High Temperature Chemical DrainageAvailable in two easy jointing options, Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is the market leading product for the safe drainage of chemical combinations and hot water that may be disposed of from a busy hotel laundry facility.

Generator

Kitchen/Laundry

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Apartments

Gym & Swimming Pool

Beetham Tower, Manchester“Speed of installation was key for a large scale development such as Beetham Tower and the pipework selected from Durapipe UK met all our needs and particularly offered ease of installation, allowing for cost savings on labour time”.Rotary Contractors Spokesperson

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Boosted Cold WaterDurapipe SuperFLO is ideal for transporting large volumes of boosted cold water for tall buildings such as apartments or hotels.

Swimming PoolPerfect for swimming pools, Durapipe UK products are hygienic and limescale free, perfect for dosing, analysis and circulation water. With a complete system of pipes, fittings and valves, Durapipe SuperFLO can provide the complete pipework requirements for a swimming pool development.

Plastic pipework systems are ideal for the multiple requirements of modern-day hotels and apartments.

These buildings are often high-rise buildings and the lightweight nature of plastic pipework systems can be of great benefit in buildings of this type. Our suite of products have been widely used for both Hot & Cold water, chilled water and drainage applications.

Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Hotels & Apartments

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Post Box, Birmingham“Friaphon’s built-in sound insulation properties meant that we didn’t have to lag all the casts between lower and higher apartments, saving significantly on costs incurred by additional labour time.”Rotary NorthWest Spokesperson

Holiday Inn, Norwich“The plastic pipework systems we used boast exceptional performance benefits, significantly reducing the maintenance requirements over the lifetime of the products”.David Palmer, Eyres Mechanical

Bethnal Green Apartments, London“With this project, we were looking to replace the old copper pipework with reliable & cost effective alternatives and Durapipe UK provided the perfect solution. ”Naran Hirani, WaterTight

Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist

pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used to safely transport fuel from storage tanks to generators for

emergency power supply applications. The pipe system ensures a continuous

flow of fuel to the back-up generator which is imperative to a building such as a

museum or prison.

Cinema

Swimming Pool

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Offices

Museum

British Museum, London“Unlike steel piping, Durapipe SuperFLO is light and so is easier to lift and control on site. Part of the pipework in this project involved a vertical run. Using a lightweight system made the installation much faster, easier and safer.”Ashley Pursey, Romec

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s Chelmsford Ice Rink“SuperFLO is an extremely tough and durable pipework system that was ideal for this ice rink development. It was clear in the planning stages that we needed high performing products that would perform well over time in low temperatures.”Richard Parker, JSH

Boosted Cold WaterDurapipe SuperFLO is ideal for transporting large volumes of boosted cold water for tall buildings such as office blocks.

It is an important requirement within any contemporary office environment or busy public building for the building to have reliable climate control facilities.

It is equally imperative therefore that a dependable pipework system is installed that can transport the required media on a consistent basis.

Once again we have many examples of where our products have been installed in these type of buildings, especially SuperFLO ABS for chilled water/air conditioning applications.

Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Offices and Public Buildings

Chilled Water/Air ConditioningDesigned to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as in luxury offices or a busy museum where climate control is imperative.

Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA operates at a wide temperature range and is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. The system is lightweight and easy to install via a simple solvent-weld jointing process and is the perfect choice for the hot & cold water services throughout modern office developments. Library


purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as a library or a cinema where any excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent

sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage

systems.

Swimming PoolPerfect for swimming pools, Durapipe

SuperFLO is hygienic and limescale free, perfect for pool circulation

water. With a complete system of pipes, fittings and valves, Durapipe

SuperFLO can provide the entire pipework requirements for a swimming

pool development.

Odeon Cinema, Nuneaton“We were installing a new cooling system Durapipe SuperFLO made the project run very smoothly; its lightweight and fully integrated range of pipes & fittings ensured the pipework could be quickly connected to our current systems.” Lee Straughan, L.M Straughan Ltd

Longborough Opera House“Friaphon is the perfect solution to reduce noise from drainage, the last thing people want to hear in a theatre is noise from the drainage system. Friaphon assures that the audience do not hear the flush cycle.” Martin Graham, Longborough Festival Opera

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Chilled Water/Air ConditioningDesigned to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as in shops or a conference facility where effective climate control is imperative.

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Madejski Stadium, Reading“C-PVC pipework offered simple and very fast jointing and also eliminated the need for trace heating. C-PVC proved its value on the stadium project and we would have no fear in using the system again for future projects.”Keith Garrard, NG Bailey & Co Ltd


purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as a

conference suite where any excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon

offers excellent sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage systems.

Our products have been used within some of the most prestigious sports arenas around the World. Whether it be for an exciting new football or athletics stadium or for a state-of-the art swimming complex, the simple jointing process of our plastic systems can greatly benefit the installation team when deadlines can be tight.

Similarly, when new retail and shopping environments are designed and developed the pipework requirements can be quite complex. We have a multitude of example case studies where our products have been specified and installed within the retail sector to provide pipework services for different types of shopping environments.

Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Retail and Stadia

Retail Units

Stadium

Conference Centre

Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA operates at a wide temperature range and is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. The system is lightweight and easy to install via a simple solvent-weld jointing process and is perfect for the hot & cold water services throughout a development of smaller units that each require a hot & cold water supply such as retail units within a shopping centre.

Boosted Cold WaterDurapipe SuperFLO is ideal for

transporting large volumes of boosted cold water to large buildings such

as a stadium or multiple retail units. The system is available in sizes up

to 315mm and is therefore ideal for conveying volumes of cold water around

a large building.

Forecourt

Mountford Park Swimming Pool“Durapipe SuperFLO was selected due to its high performance properties and quick and easy installation technique. Furthermore, the technical support and on-site demonstrations were extremely useful”.James Logan, Asmuss Plastic Systems Ltd

Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist pipework system for the

conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used to safely transport fuel from storage tanks

to generators for emergency power supply applications. The pipe system

ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the back-up generator which is imperative to

a building such as a superstore.

John Lewis store, London“The lightweight properties of the system meant it was easier for us to transport the pipework onto the roof and the solvent welding technique makes the jointing process quick and easy.”Keith Garrard, NG Bailey & Co Ltd

ForecourtDurapipe PLX is an above and below ground product range created to fulfill

the application needs of forecourts. Consisting of both, a single wall and a secondary contained pipe and fittings range, PLX is specifically designed for

the safe transfer of all fuel based liquids and their vapours. PLX ensures that fuel is

transferred safely from tanks to the pumps for commercial access.

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Energy efficiency has become increasingly important in the building services industry with products throughout the supply chain needing to demonstrate energy efficiency credentials in order to remain suitable for modern buildings.

Due to the smooth internal bore, plastic pipework systems can provide long-term pump energy efficiencies over metal piping alternatives.

The energy used to pump fluid around a pipe network all comes down to the level of frictional head loss and bore size; when a liquid flows through a pipe, friction between the pipe wall and the liquid cause a head loss. Calculating this loss is fundamental to the design of any pipework system for HVAC applications, with the internal roughness of a pipe an important factor when considering friction losses.

The absolute roughness coefficient of a pipe material is provided in mm, with the smooth bore of plastic pipes providing the lowest surface roughness value of 0.01mm, while new carbon steel pipes have a surface roughness value of 0.1mm (This increases further as the pipe ages). The lower the surface roughness value, the lower the frictional head loss experienced, which in turn means reduced pump duties, requirements for smaller pumps and ultimately energy and cost savings.

Benefits of modular approach• Cost savings of up to 10% compared with on-site installation• Reduced materials wastage/ environmental impact• Overcomes skilled labour shortages• Reduces health & safety risks associated with on-site construction • Better build quality/shorter project times/improved safety

Pump Efficiencies using plastic pipework

• Smooth Bore of plastics = Less friction

• Plastic Surface Roughness (K Factor) = 0.01mm

• Carbon Steel Surface Roughness (K Factor) = 0.1mm

• Less Friction = Lower Headloss

• Lower Headloss = Lower Pump Duty

• Lower Pump Duty = Energy & Cost Savings

• Plastics have a smoother surface than traditional metals• Smooth bore of plastic pipe = less friction and lower headloss• Lower pump duty/energy savings can be made

“Mechanical & electrical services such as pump & pipe networks can offer significant energy cost

savings over the lifetime of a building”

Modular plastic pipeworkIn order to maximise the benefits of off-site construction, more innovative products and materials need to be utilised that lend themselves well to modularisation and Durapipe plastic pipework systems offer many advantages over metal alternatives.

• Lightweight

• Corrosion & limescale resistant

• Simple solvent cement jointing/mechanical jointing for site modules

• No power or hot works required

• 50 year design life

• Installed cost savings

Final connections on siteOff-site modular pipework solutions incorporating Durapipe’s superFLO chilled water pipes can be easily transported and connected up on site using mechanical slip couplings.

Plain ended pipes are connected up in no time. The easy fit metal coupling is pushed over the pipe ends, aligned and rotated to the fitting position and then two bolts are tightened alternately by means of a torque wrench.

Picture courtesy of Wolseley Modular

Westfield Shopping Centre, London

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picture courtesy of Wilo Pumps


What is a Bio-film?Formation of a bio-film, an aggregate of slime and micro-organisms, begins with the attachment of free-floating micro-organisms to a surface. If they are not immediately separated from the surface, they can anchor themselves more permanently using cell adhesion structures.

In building services pipework there are two common forms of bacteria; Pseudomonas and Legionella.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa bio-filmsPseudomonas aeruginosa is a rugged and aggressive bacteria and is a major source of infection in hospitals.

Legionella infections are caused by a bacterium, ‘legionella’ which has always existed in water and remains inert at temperatures below 25°C. It proliferates in water circuits at temperatures fluctuating between 25°C and 45°C (Sanitary Hot Water and Air Conditioning circuits)

Infection by Legionnaires’ disease occurs when inhaling water mists containing Legionella bacteria. However, to drink such water is not dangerous. These water mists can occur anywhere where water is taken from pipes.

Showers are considered the most common way of spreading the disease; other risk areas include cooling towers, spas, high-pressure washers and humidifiers. You CANNOT catch Legionnaires’ disease by drinking water.

Plastics and Healthy Pipework SystemsThe natural characteristics of plastics can help combat growth of Biofilms and other bacteria; they cannot prevent microbiological growth but can limit and slow the growth process. In addition certain plastics also accommodate thermal shock and chemical treatments to kill bacteria and clean systems.

Bio-films and Pipework systemsBiofilm attaches itself to sharp or jagged parts of the pipes surface; the rougher the surface the better ‘foothold’ for the bio-film, subsequently providing a strong platform upon which to grow and increase its size/spread.

Factors impacting on Microbiological growth of Bio-film:-

Surface material – “The smoother the better”It is not so much the specific material that restricts biological growth/bio-film development but the smoothness of the material surface. By the very nature of plastics pipes, the surface is smooth, conversely the surface of some metallic pipes is rough; therefore the ability for growth generation is limited in plastics pipes.

It is accepted that copper has natural anti-microbial properties (as does silver), however, as limescale builds on the gradually corroding pipe surface, the biofilm then clings to the limescale and begins to colonise.

This surface roughness harbors more microbiological growth for 2 reasons:-

1. Rough surfaces have more surface area. One major factor influencing biofilm development in purified- water systems is surface area. Industrial water piping

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The images above show the relative surface smoothness profiles of traditional carbon steel and plastic, and highlights how bacteria clings more easily to the spikes of the undulating and jagged surfaces of carbon steel.

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How to combat bacterial growth and bio-filmPreventative and curative treatments are listed in Health & Safety Executive (HSE) L8, The control of legionella in water systems 2013; HSG274 Part 2, technical guidance on hot & cold water systems. Also HTM04-01, the control of Legionella, hygiene, safe hot water, cold water and drinking systems. Plus addendum; Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.

Prevention is the best cure.To ensure pipe system safety you need:

• a good design; • the correct pipework materials; • preventative measures applied on a continuous basis; • thorough installation maintenance, sampling, cleaning and treatment. • No water stagnation and allow good water circulation.

Factors assisting the potential for bacteria • Stagnant water

• Dead volumes/loops

• Temperature from 25 to 45°C

• Bio-film formation

• Scale deposits & concentration

• Sludge & sediments caused by corrosion

• Concentration of some metals such as iron, zinc and chemicals such as potassium

• Ageing installation

• Poor maintenance

systems, unlike most natural environments (lakes and rivers) offer a tremendous amount of surface area for attachment suitable for bacterial attachment and growth (Mittelman 1985).

2. Rough surfaces provide more shielding from shear forces (flow). In general, smooth surfaces foul at a slower initial rate than do rough ones, but biofilm formation after a period of days is inevitable. (Meltzer 1993). Therefore, the rate of growth is slower in smooth bore plastics than traditional copper or steel pipe bores.


Company HistoryOn Thursday 4th September 2014, we celebrated our 60th anniversary. This landmark event allowed us to proudly reflect on the history of Durapipe manufacturing high quality plastic pipework systems over the last 60 years.

During this period of time, our business has visibly changed and evolved dramatically from the company that was originally started in West Drayton, primarily to manufacture low density polyethylene pipe back in 1954.

Product innovation and development within plastic pipework has remained at the core of our operation over the last 60 years, with our customers being the mainstay of our business and its progression from the outset.

A brief history of Durapipe follows:1954 Durapipe and Fittings Ltd is formed in West Drayton and moves into the

emerging thermoplastic industry1960 Featured in Financial Times for supplying pipework to South Africa for

construction of gold mines 1961 Founder member of plastics pipe society 1962 1st UK pipe manufacturer to exhibit at New York plastics exposition show 1971 Durapipe re-locates to Cannock, Staffs and begins manufacturing from

the current site 1974 Air-line Xtra brand is launched for compressed air due to lack of steel

pipes during the 3-day working week 1981 Glynwed purchases Durapipe and other international companies and

Glynwed International is named 1987 FIP is acquired by Glynwed & FIP valves are added to the range 1993 Durapipe Petrol-line (PLX) is launched 1993 Durapipe piping is supplied to provide continual spray to the Mary Rose

restoration project 1996 Vulcathene is combined into Durapipe S&LP 2001 Etex (later becoming Aliaxis) purchases Glynwed Pipesystems (Durapipe) 2006 New VKD range of ball valves are launched 2007 Durapipe SuperFLO is supplied for air conditioning at British Museum in

London 2008 Durapipe PLX is supplied as part of the construction of the Beijing

Olympics 2010 Durapipe Guardian dual contained PVC-U pipework is launched

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Innovators in plastic pipework

Innovators in plastic pipework

Added ValueTechnical SupportWe offer an unrivalled level of technical support where our experienced team can provide product training and installation advice on any given project. They also provide material estimate advice from architects’ drawings.

Company ChemistOur internal company chemist is at your disposal. If you have concerns regarding the chemical combination that a pipework system needs to convey, we can evaluate suitability of the chemical you wish to convey and advise on the best available Durapipe material to use for the system.

Global Distribution NetworkAll of our products are available from an extensive network of distributors and stockists. Please contact us on 01543 273100 for details of your nearest outlet.

Quality ManufacturingAs part of the global Aliaxis group, quality is central to our manufacturing operation with BS EN ISO9001 certification. Furthermore, an environmental management system which operates in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001.

Customer ServiceWe pride ourselves on being able to offer the highest level of customer service possible, Our customer services support team cover all of our brands as well as stock planning and availability, all designed to provide you, our customer with an improved level of service.

Installation AdviceOne of the many benefits of using plastic pipework systems instead of traditional materials is the simplicity of the jointing process. We offer FREE practical product selection & jointing advice on any of our products including jointing demonstrations, installation advice and even material selection.

EducationWe believe we have a duty to encourage and support the training efforts of those who are looking to develop a career in pipework installation or system specification.

Therefore, we offer all UK colleges and universities FREE training packs which outline the many features and benefits that plastic systems can offer to a typical pipework project.

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SustainabilityIntroduction

Plastic piping systems are a sustainable and environmentally responsible choice that will serve generations to come. They are energy efficient during manufacturing and provide peak performance during service. Strong, durable, lightweight and flexible, plastic piping systems require significantly less energy to manufacture, transport and install than metal alternatives, and supply a long service life.

The cumulative energy requirements to manufacture, install and transport plastic pipework is estimated to be substantially less than most non-plastic systems.

Plastic saves energy – besides the technical advantages of plastics (eg. corrosion resistance) there are inherent benefits that contribute to energy efficiency and energy sustainability. The chain of activity outlined on the opposite page highlights where plastic has a positive impact compared to copper and steel which have a higher energy demand.

ManufacturingThe energy used to make thermoplastic pipe & fittings from raw material compares favourably with, for example,

steel pipe manufacture because lower conversion temperatures are

needed. Scrap during the manufacturing process of plastic can also be recycled and reused, which minimises the need for any thermoplastic pipe scrap entering the waste stream, presenting an example of eco-efficiency.

Saving 2,314kg CO2 Equivalent v Copper This saving is the equivalent to:- 8,550 miles by plane or 94,500 miles by car; equates to:- 9.5 return flights from London to Paris 105 return journey by car from London to Paris

Saving 3,606kg CO2 Equivalent v Carbon Steel This saving is the equivalent to:- 13,239 miles by plane or 147,600 miles by car; equates to:- 14.7 return flights from London to Paris 164 return journey by car from London to Paris

Durapipe & Aliaxis

The continuous mission of Durapipe and the Aliaxis group is to ensure our product offering is as sustainable as possible and considers the impacts on the environment whilst maintaining the highest quality and performance.

• Comply with all relevant environmental legislation, codes of practice and standards relating to quality and the environment.

• Continually improve the company’s environmental performance, minimising any pollution risk and adopting best practice.

• Increase usage of recycled materials where appropriate.

• Take positive action to reduce waste by promoting energy conservation and recycling.

• Optimising production processes.

• Consolidating transportation routes across group companies.

Durapipe Environmental Management System

Durapipe UK operates and environmental management system that has been successfully assesed against the BS EN ISO 14001 environmental management system.

Ground Extraction of Raw MaterialPlastics use only 4% of the world’s oil as feedstock compared to 86% used for

heating and transportation. Most of this is recoverable via

energy recovery, ie. Plastics only ‘borrow’ energy during their life time and this can be recovered in the form of heat, which can be converted to electricity.

TransportationThermoplastics pipe & fittings are cheaper and easier to transport because they are lighter in weight than

equivalent metal pipes.

InstallationOn average a plastic pipework system is approximately 1/6th of the weight of an equivalent steel

system. This means plastics are easier to install on-site with

little or no requirement for expensive lifting equipment.

System in ServiceAll plastic piping materials have low thermal conductivity resulting in less heat loss

through the pipe wall. This characteristic could also

minimize or eliminate the need for insulation.

Furthermore, due to very smooth inner pipe walls, thermoplastic piping materials have less turbulence, lower velocities and less friction loss than other piping materials.

This means less energy is required to move fluids throughout a system and a lower pump output.

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At EVERY stage of its lifecycle, plastics pipe systems reduce the level of energy consumption in comparison to metallic pipe systems. On a typical commercial building project, the real impact is:-

Registered Office:Durapipe UKWalsall RoadNorton Canes CannockStaffordshireWS11 9NSUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)1543 279909Fax: +44 (0)1543 279450email: [email protected]: www.durapipe.co.uk


Durapipe UK reserves the right to modify the details in this publication as products and specifications are updated and improved.

The content of this publication is for general information only and it is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any product for the purpose intended.

For further information on all Durapipe UK products and services contact our Customer Services Department as detailed below.

Customer ServicesTel: +44 (0)844 800 5509Fax: +44 (0)800 317 875

Durapipe UK is a trade name of Glynwed Pipe Systems Ltd. Company Number 1698059. 04900320

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