UMU-THERM
Umulig Engineering is the official partner of Aquatherm in South Africa. Aquatherm is the world leader in polypropylene (PP-R) pipe system. Aquatherm offers pipe systems with many applications due to their special characteristics and versatility. The Aquatherm pipe systems are applied in all fields of:
- NEW INSTALLATION
- REPAIR
- RENOVATION
- SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Umulig Engineering suppliers the following systems, including all elements for the pipe system installation for chilled, hot fluid and various industrial applications:
- Pipes in straight lengths and/or coils
- Fittings
- Flanged joints
- Welding devices and machines
- Weld-in saddles
- Manifolds
- Shut-off devices
- Cutting and peeling tools
- Installation guide and fastenings
- Transition joints from PP-R to metal or from metal to PP-R
The following Aquatherm PP-R pipe systems are now available in South Africa.
Fusiolen® PP-R
Aquatherm has decades of experience in the production and the application of PP-R pipe systems and the current ambition of continuous development led to numerous improvements of the Aquatherm-system technology. Newly opened markets set a high standard of quality to make even larger demands against the pipe material. Various fields of application require the greatest possible independence of the material to be processed. Raw materials with new properties are required. Aquatherm has developed and produced their own, innovative PP-R materials which meet the requirement of a global market in the potable water and heating technology, in the air conditioning and chilling engineering, in the industrial and agriculture economy, in shipbuilding as well as in fire protection. Successful results of this research are:
- fusiolen® PP-R,
- fusiolen® PP-RP,
- fusiolen® PP-R C
- fusiolen® PP-R FS
Environment
The environmentally friendly material polypropylene fusiolen® PP-R is recyclable and can be ground, melted and reutilised for various applications.
e.g. motor-protections, wheel linings, laundry baskets and other kinds of transport boxes. There are no polluting substances with PP-R either in its processing or in its disposal.
Metal Deactivators
By adding suitable food-approved additives the risk of material damage caused by metal under extreme conditions of application is substantially reduced.
Higher long-term heat stabilization
The long-term heat stabilization has been increased to resist to the potential effects of peak temperatures within higher safety parameters.
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Potable water is one of the most controlled commodity goods. The domestic supply system should influence the water on its way up to the taps as less as possible. The choice of the right potable water pipe system and its material is of decisive importance.
Aquatherm green pipe systems are suitable for all different qualities of potable water. The environmentally friendly and hygienically enhanced potable water pipe system made from fusiolen® is physiologically and microbiologically harmless. The technical suitability of the Aquatherm pipe systems has been evident worldwide for more than 30 years. The extrapolated service life of Aquatherm PP-R-pipes is more than 50 years. Peak temperatures of 100 °C arising from short disruptions are unproblematic. Permanent temperatures from 70°C up to 90 °C reduce the service life of the pipe.
Using Aquatherm PP-R-pipes for heating or air conditioning applications the pressure- and temperature conditions according to table are valid.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The following laws, decrees, guidelines and standards have to be considered on planning and designing Aquatherm PP-R-pipes for potable water and heating installations:*
Systemspecific standard:
- General quality requirements, dimensions
SANS 15874: Parts1,2,3,5 & 7
DIN 8077 Polypropylene (PP) Pipes, Dimensions
DIN 8078 Polypropylene (PP) Pipes, General Quality Requirements
DIN 16962ff Pipe Joint Assemblies and Fittings for Polypropylene Pressure Pipes
DIN EN ISO 15874ff Plastic pipe systems for hot and cold water installation; polypropylene
DVGW-Working sheets
SKZ-Guidelines
DIN EN ISO 9000 ff.
- Planning
TrinkwV-2000 Regulation for Potable Water
DIN 2000 Central drinking water supply-Guidelines regarding requirements for drinking water, planning, construction, operation and maintenance of plants.
EnEV Decree for Energy Saving
DIN 1988 Standard for Potable Water Installations
ISO 10508 Plastic pipe systems for hot and cold water installation –Guideline for classification and dimensioning
All provided pipe-systems correspond to the technical conditions of the application classes acc. to ISO 10508 for the field of potable water and heating.
Aquatherm green pipe for the classes 1, 2 (potable water), Aquatherm blue pipe for the classes 4 and 5 (heating). For the application of the classification system (acc. to ISO 10508) the national regulations and the manufacturer´s instructions must be considered.
DIN 4109 Standard for the Elimination of Noise in the Field of Structural Engineering
DIN 18381 Installation of Gas, Water and VOB Part C Sewage Pipes inside Buildings
DIN 16928 Pipe Connections, Fittings, Installation
DVS 2207 Welding of Thermoplastics
DVS 2208 Welding Machines and Devices for Thermoplastics
