Akatherm HDPE 4 Product Range

Product range
4 Product range 4.3 Electrofusion
On the following pages you will find the complete Akatherm product range The Akatherm products can be welded by electrofusion unless stated
for specialist drainage systems. The product range is divided into a general differently in the product table. Electrofusion is the preferred method of
section and a section tools. on-site jointing.
4.1 Dimensions 4.4 Butt-welding and the k-dimension
The dimensions of the pipe and fittings in the product tables are all in All Akatherm products can be welded using this jointing method. Fittings
mm unless stated differently. The standard wall thickness of the fittings is can be shortened by up to the k-dimension (when indicated in the cata-
not included in the tables but can be found in the table below, any logue), still allowing butt-welding on a standard butt-welding machine.
deviation is mentioned in the product table.
4.5 Abbreviations
diameter wall thickness
d1 e Abbreviation
32 3,0 A Cross section area flow
40 3,0 AG Article group
50 3,0 Art. Nr. Article number
56 3,0 D External dimension fitting part
63 3,0 d1, d2 ... External dimension fitting/pipe
75 3,0 DN Nominal size
90 3,5 e Wall thickness
110 4,2 k1,k2 ... Maximum length for shortening fittings
125 4,8 L Total length fitting
160 6,2 l1,l2 ... Partial length of fitting
200 6,2 q Packing quantity
250 7,7 s Pipe class according to ISO-S (SDR-1)/2
315 9,7 SDR Ratio diameter/wall thickness d1/e
Table 4.1 Wall thickness pipe fittings Table 4.2
4.6 Handling and storage

4.2 Pipe
Pipes
Akatherm produces tempered pipe according to the standard EN 1519 The high impact strength of Akatherm HDPE provides some protection
which has undergone an extra heat treatment after extrusion. The result against damage but care should be taken at all stages of handling, trans-
is less shrinkage when cooled down from high operational temperature. portation and storage.
This gives less stress on joints resulting in a longer life of the pipe system. Pipe must be transported by a suitable vehicle and properly loaded and
unloaded, e.g. wherever possible moved by hand or mechanical lifting
The Akatherm tempered pipes are suited for applications where the equipment. Pipes must not be dragged across the ground. The storage
temperature of the pipe can get relatively high or vary considerably. Both should be flat, level and free from sharp objects.
can be caused by ambient temperature or temperature of the medium.
Lengths
Pipe lengths stored individually should be stacked in a pyramid not more
Shrinkage according to EN 1519 (3%)
that one metre high, with the bottom layer fully restrained by wedges.
Where possible, the bottom layer of pipes should be laid on timber
Maximum shrinkage tempered Akatherm pipe (1%) battens at one-metre centres. On site, pipes may be laid out individually
(where appropriate, protective barriers should be placed with adequate
warning signs and lamps).
pipe lengths
Pipe length after production

1m
max. lateral restraints
Illustration 4.1
1m
max.
support beams
Illustration 4.2 Storage of loose pipes
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Bundles
Bundled packs of pipe should be stored on clear, level ground with the
battens supported from the outside by timber or concrete blocks. For
safety, bundled packs should not be stacked more than 3 m high. Smaller
pipes may be nested inside larger pipes. Side bracing should be provided
to prevent stack collapse.
1m
max.
3m
max.
Illustration 4.3
Fittings
The fittings and electrofusion couplers need to be stored at a dry place.
To prevent oxidation and contamination it is recommended to leave the
fittings in their original packaging until required for use.
Tools
All tools, especially electrical, must be protected against moisture, dust
and should not be dropped.
Recycling residual waist

According to regulations, residual waist materials should be recycled:
PE/electrofusion couplers : recycle/residual waist
Carton boxes : recycled paper
Plastic containers : residual waist
Chips : residual waist
Cleaning cloths : residual waist
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4 Product range 4.3 Electrofusion

4.1 Dimensions 4.4 Butt-welding and the k-dimension

4.6 Handling and storage

Pipe length after production

Illustration 4.2 Storage of loose pipes

Recycling residual waist

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