Enpure™ proves itself as the superior high purity system
Proven in the field for more than 20 years, Enpure™ high-purity polypropylene piping systems minimize the potential for contamination during the conveyance of high purity water in industrial facilities, hospital, and university laboratories, as well as electronics, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics manufacturing plants.
product overview
Enpure™ is manufactured using virgin, natural, unpigmented Polypropylene and is shipped clean, offering superior cleanliness and minimal contamination during start-up and operation. The socket fusion joining method offers ease of installation.
Features & benefits
- Virgin unpigmented PP material meeting E2 water standards
- Full line of pipe valves, and fittings
- Smooth interior for improved flow and resistance to biofilm
- Easy and reliable socket fusion joining method
sPECIFICATIONS
The specification section covers the details you need for your project.
- Schedule 80 nominal bore sizes from 1⁄4″ to 4″
- Schedule 40 nominal bore sizes from 1⁄4″ to 4″
Specifications
All high-purity polypropylene water piping shall be socket-fused, virgin natural polypropylene (containing no regrind material) as manufactured by IPEX. The complete system of piping, valves, fittings, faucets, pipe supports, and fusion equipment shall be supplied and warranted by a single manufacturer.
Piping shall be manufactured in 10′ or 20′ (3 m or 6.1 m) lengths to Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 dimensions from virgin, unpigmented, Type 2 high impact copolymer polypropylene conforming to ASTM D 4101, using no antioxidants or plasticizers. Piping shall be capped at each end and boxed for protection and cleanliness at the point of manufacturing.
Fittings shall be manufactured from virgin, unpigmented, Type 2 high-impact copolymer polypropylene conforming to ASTM D 4101, using no antioxidants or plasticizers. Fittings shall be designed for socket fusion utilizing IPEX socket fusion tools and shall have a working design pressure of 150 psi at 73°F (1,000 kPa @ 23°C). All fittings shall be packaged in polybags at the point of manufacturing to preserve fitting cleanliness.
All metal faucets shall be polyester-powered lacquer coated and have non-pigmented polypropylene wetted parts. Faucets shall be recirculating-style to ensure the elimination of static water pockets and shall be rated at 150 psi @ 73 °F (1,000 kPa @ 23 °C). All faucets shall be fully compatible with all other natural polypropylene piping components in terms of dimensions, quality, and purity.
All valves shall be manufactured from virgin, unpigmented type 1 Homopolymer polypropylene conforming to ASTM D 4101, using no antioxidants or plasticizers that could compromise water quality. Valves shall be designed for socket fusion utilizing IPEX socket fusion tools and shall have a working design pressure of 150 psi @ 73 °F (1,000 kPa @ 23 °C).
- All ball valves shall be the double-blocking type with O-ring cushions under the PTFE seats, in-line micro-adjustment capability, and incorporate a spanner wrench in the handle
- All diaphragm valves shall be weir-style featuring smooth (non-drilled) GRF bonnets with integrated fasteners (for cleanliness) and rising position indicator
- All valves with EPDM diaphragms shall feature concentric ridges on the valve body and smooth diaphragms
- All valves with PTFE diaphragms shall feature machined (smooth) bodies and rigid PTFE diaphragms for a positive seal and longer cycle life
- All ball check valves shall be single union design with a micro-adjustable locking seat carrier
All piping supports shall incorporate IPEX Cobra clips manufactured from U.V. stabilized polypropylene and designed to allow free axial pipe movement during the expansion and contraction of a pipe system. Support spacings shall be to the manufacturer’s recommendations for the design temperature of the system.
Installation shall be in accordance with the contract drawings, the manufacturer’s recommendations, and the local building codes. The entire system shall be installed stress-free and in proper alignment, with due allowance for expansion and contraction.
The water-testing requirements on any complete piping system vary dramatically depending on the operating pressure, temperature, installation conditions, jointing method, and the proposed service medium. If the testing is not determined by the engineer or governed by the regulatory code, the manufacturer should be contacted.