- Bottle-tight joints, removable gaskets
- The glass-like finish of PVC reduces friction losses and eliminates the tuberculation
- Corrosion-Proof Performance
Designed for municipal applications, Blue Brute systems deliver superior strength with corrosion resistant performance and the ability to flex without damage. IPEX municipal pressure piping systems are made with a high-strength, high-impact PVC compound, allowing them to perform even under high traffic loads and deep burial conditions.
All IPEX municipal systems are third-party certified as applicable. In addition, IPEX Blue Brute systems have Factory Mutual approval and Underwriter’s Laboratories (ULI and ULC) listings.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Blue Brute® PVC Pipe (CIOD)
4 - 12" (100 - 300 mm) DR25 165 psi (1130 kPa)
4 - 12" (100 - 300 mm) DR18 235 psi (1620 kPa)
4 - 12" (100 - 300 mm) DR14 305 psi (2100 kPa)
Certifications
CSA B137.3 certified
AWWA C900
FM 1612 approved
UL 1285 Listed
NSF Std. 61 certified
BNQ NQ 3624-250*
Applications
Municipal transmission mains
Municipal distribution mains
Sewer forcemains
Fire lines
Industrial process lines
Irrigation piping
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Blue Brute pipe shall be certified to CSA B137.3 “Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Pipe for Pressure Applications” and shall conform to AWWA C900 “Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4" – 12" for Water Transmission and Distribution.” Blue Brute pipe shall have the following Pressure Classes: DR25-165 psi (1120 kPa), DR18-235 psi (1620 kPa) and DR14-305 psi (2100 kPa).
MATERIAL
Blue Brute pipe shall be made from PVC compound conforming to ASTM D1784 cell class 12454.
PRODUCT
Pipe shall be suitable for use at maximum hydrostatic working pressure equal to the pressure class/rating at 23°C (73°F). Laying lengths shall be 6.1 metres (20 feet). Pipe shall have cast-iron outside diameters. Each length of pipe must be proof-tested at two times the pressure class.
JOINING
The gasket shall be carefully fitted to the bell groove if not already factory installed. Both bell and spigot shall be clean and free of debris before approved lubricant is applied. The pipe and/or fittings shall be joined by push-fitting bell-and-spigot joint to the depth line marked on the spigot. When pipe has been cut in the field, the end shall be made square and beveled to a 15º chamfer. All insertion lines should be re-drawn, according to the IPEX Pressure Pipe Installation Guide. Blue Brute fittings shall conform to AWWA C907 “Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Fittings for Water (4" through 12")” and be certified to CSA B137.2 “PVC Injection Moulded Gasketed Fittings for Pressure Applications.” They shall also be UL Listed and FM approved.
FABRICATED FITTINGS
Fabricated fittings shall be made from segments of AWWA C900 PVC pipe. Segments are bonded together and may be over-wrapped with fibreglass-reinforced polyester. The pressure class must match the pipe. The fittings must meet the requirements of CSA B137.3.
CASE STUDIES
A Wise Choice Made 30 Years Ago
In the early 1980s, decision makers in charge of the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion infrastructures had a sense of vision and made a responsible choice for the lasting benefit of the tax payers. A vision that would ensure durable infrastructures for over 30 years. The technical services, in cooperation with the public works department, decided a major shift for products to be used in potable water distribution applications. Since then PVC has become ``The Material of Choice`` made by the City to meet the overall needs, taking into account the existing soil conditions throughout the territory.