UPVC Conduits

Description

uPVC Conduits

Choosing the Standard:

u-PVC is recognized as the best material for Electrical Conduits considering its superior insulation properties and low cost.

Qplast electrical conduits and fittings are manufactured in Qatar to the highest international standards of longevity, quality and performance.

Our pipe twin u-PVC extrusion technology from Theysohn with full automation optimises productivity and quality of the conduits.

Fittings are produced with Engel machines, acknowledged to be among the best world-wide, using high performance uPVC compounds.

Electrical conduits and their fittings are manufactured to the following standards:

BS 4607
BS 6099-1982

Features and Benefits of Qplast u-PVC Conduits and Fittings

Excellent Cold Bending Properties
Good Tensile Strength
Good Compression Strength
Good Impact Strength
Suspended Load Capacity
Self-extinguishing
Anti-corrosive
Excellent Dielectric Strength and Insulation Resistance
Light weight
Life span more than 50 years

BS 4607 / Q.C.S.

Conduit Pipes & Fittings manufactured according to BS 4607 in White (RAL 9016) and Black (RAL 9055) in accordance with the following tables.

For the BS 4607 / Q.C.S. Fittings selection, see below
Qplast BS 4607 fittings are compatible with BS 6099-1982.

BS 6099-1982

This standard is now superseded by BS4607 but is still used to complete the new standard for QCS compliance.

Electrical Conduit Testing

QPlast conduits and fittings have been tested in accordance with BS 61386 including the necessary type tests to verify the products. This includes, electrical properties, heat resistance, tensile, etc. The following routine or batch tests are carried out to ensure the compliance of each product:

Spring Bend Test;
Impact Test;
Compression Test.

Choosing the Dimensional Specifications:

BS 4607 / Q.C.S.

Qplast conduit systems comply with the latest edition of the BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations.
The following table illustrates the dimensional specifications from 20mm to 50mm conduit pipes, in compliance with QCS Standard.

It is recommended that heavy duty is used for greater durability.

BS 6099-1982

Choosing the Fittings:

Qplast conduit fittings are available for 20 and 25mm with a full range of products. Fittings for the larger sizes are shown below and supplemented with third party fittings to cover these sizes.