TPi March 2016

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PVC-O pipe and seal offering for water networks

Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has teamed up with PVC-O pipe manufacturer Molecor Southeast Asia (SEA) Sdn Bhd, to champion a new plastic pipe and integrated seal offering for pressurised water networks in Malaysia. Manufactured in Malaysia, Trelleborg’s Forsheda 576 (F-576) Anger-Lock seal will be installed into Molecor PVC-O pipes with a pressure rating of 16 and 25 bar, and ranging from DN 90 to 630mm. The new combination of pipe and seal will be marketed under the brand name Hypro. Nomis Sim, CEO at Molecor SEA, commented, “The market has traditionally been dominated by ductile iron pipes; however, PVC-O technology such as ours enables a much lighter and stronger pipe solution. Hypro PVC-O pipes are best-in-class in terms of mechanical and hydraulic performance, durability and sustainability. The change in material from iron to PVC-O means lower costs, easier installation and reduced environmental impact thanks to its lower carbon footprint. By removing corrosion concerns associated with ductile iron, the service life of the pipe is extended too.” Production with pipes of DN 90 to 630mm has begun in Malaysia, with plans to expand the service into other territories in Southeast Asia in the near future. The F-576 Anger-Lock seal is designed with a rubber sealing element that is bonded to reinforcing plastic to make a one-piece seal. The soft plastic reinforcement enables easy installation of the seal into the pipe’s socket, either manually or automatically, using special insertion equipment. The fully retained F-576 Anger-Lock seal has a low jointing force, meaning that it cannot be displaced or lost during transportation and installation, and ensuring a reliable automatic insertion.

Trelleborg’s Anger-Lock seal for PVC-O pipes

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