ABS Tee

Standards:

• ABS fittings are usually produced in accordance with BS 5391-2 dimensions. However, they can also be produced in accordance with ISO 727 and BS EN ISO 15493 standards, only upon request and for specific quantities.

Sanitary Regulations:

• ABS fittings are produced with non toxic material and are suitable for conveying potable water and foodstuffs in accordance with the prescriptions of National Authorities in Italy (C.M.102 d.t.d. 02.12.78) and in other countries.

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

• ABS is a homogenous material with a high impact resistance and elasticity given by the butadiene component. A major advantage of the material is the working temperature range -40 to +60°C at pressures up to 15bar. Pressure ratings for thermoplastic pipe and fittings are always quoted for water at 20°C and it is a fundamental principle in thermoplastic pipework that if the temperature increases then the working pressure must be reduced. ABS is generally resistant to most diluted inorganic acids, bases and salts and to most animal oils and fats. It is not resistant to organic solvents, alcohol, petrol, acetic acid, refrigerants and vegetable oils (please check individual chemical resistance for the particular fluids involved) Chemical resistances are in compliance with ISO/TR 10358.
• NB: ABS is not particularly resistance to UV light. When exposed to the sun, ABS material can show some colour fading and have less impact strength.