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NSF certifies first PVCO pipe to AWWA C909 in North America |
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Thursday, 23 April 2009 |
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NSF International,
currently the only organization that tests and certifies PVCO pipe, announced
 that IPEX Incorporated, a leader in
thermoplastic piping systems, is the first molecularly oriented polyvinyl
chloride (PVCO) pressure pipe manufacturer to receive certification to ASTM
F1483 and AWWA C909 standards for pressure pipes.
PVCO pipe can be used in water mains, sewer force
mains, process piping and irrigation applications. In addition, the NSF/ANSI Standard 14 (Plastics
Piping System Components and Related Materials) requires that PVCO
pipe meet AWWA C909 (PVCO
Pressure Pipe, 4-inch through 24-inch (100 mm through 600 mm), for Water
Distribution) and ASTM F1483, the Standard
Specification for Oriented Poly (Vinyl Chloride),PVCO, Pressure Pipe.
According to John Houle of
IPEX, "Bionax PVCO is an extremely tough, high-strength pipe material that
is perfectly suited for buried applications. IPEX also claims that Bionax PVCO
has dramatically increased impact strength, increased fatigue resistance, and
has larger inside diameters allowing increased flow. In addition, it is the
most environmentally-friendly pipe on the market, with a lower carbon footprint
than any other material." |
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