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The BPF Pipes Group is the Trade Association of the UK plastic piping systems industry. Member companies manufacture and supply plastic piping systems and provide supporting services. Product information published by the BPF Pipes Group has been developed and agreed by BPF Pipes Group members and is relevant generic information that is normally common to products placed on the UK market.
In accordance with the BPF Pipes Group charter, BPF Pipes Group members place products on the UK market that are suitable for the intended UK applications and conditions. Also in accordance with the BPF Pipes Group charter, members endeavour to ensure that products placed on the UK market meet the requirements of relevant product standards, verified by relevant third party certification, where such standards and third party schemes exist.
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Chilled Water Services
These results cover pipes and fittings up to DN315 size for chilled water supply within buildings, for use at maximum operating pressures over 10 bar.
For chilled water that is cooled to below ambient temperature for use in comfort cooling and air conditioning. Temperature range is assumed to be 4°C to 16°C.
PB (Polybutylene)
PE-X (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
PE-RT (Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance)
PP (Polypropylene)
PVC-C (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride)
PE (Polyethylene)
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
BS EN ISO 15493: ABS, PVC-C
BS EN ISO 15494: PB, PE-X, PE-RT, PP, PE
BS 5391: ABS
Check the standard for the application class (and other information). Manufacturers provide information confirming the application classes of products in product literature and on the product.
Check with the manufacturer for exact pressure ratings.
Please ensure when choosing polymer products for pipework, that polymer pipes and fittings intended to be used together, are of the same material and meet the requirements of the same standard.
When contacting a manufacturer, please advise that the pipe selector tool has been used.