1 – The Structural layer contains radial +/- fibres (glass, basalt or carbon) with modified Epoxy matrix;
2 – The Fireproof layer contains an intumescent composition based on modified Epoxy matrix;
3 – The Outer layer – polyurethane, etc. paint.
Some application may be using The Liner (not shown here). It is also based on Epoxy matrix.
– Lightweight (easy to install)
– Environmentally friendly
– Reducing CO2 by 19% more than steel pipes
– Fire resistance (depends on thickness of fireproof layer)
– Corrosion and chemical resistance
– Operational at temperatures from -400C to +900C
– 50% greater pipe lifetime
– Decreases insurance payments
| FIRESAFE PIPE™ | METALLIC | CPVC | PP-R special | |
| Applicable according to NFPA 13 | Any | Any | Light Hazard | Light Hazard |
| Dry sprinkler system | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Working pressure (depends of operational temperature), MPa (psi) |
1.55 - 2.48 (225-360) |
Up to 134 (19444) |
0.69 - 2.2 (100-320) |
1.2 - 2.37 (175-340) |
| Flexural modulus, GPa (psi) |
17 - 150 (2.47 x 106 - 21.76 x 106) |
70 - 200 (10.15 x 106 - 29.00 x 106) |
2.9 (4.23 x 105) |
1.6 (2.32 x 105) |
| Operational temperature |
-400C to +900C (-400F to +1940F) |
-700C to +4250C (-940F to +7970F) |
+20C to +500C (+350F to +1200F) |
+20C to +500C (+350F to +1200F) |
| Halogen free | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chemical and corrosion resisrance (depends of operational temperature) | High | Low | High | High |
| Conductive |
Yes (fireproof layer) |
Yes | No | No |
| Weatherproof | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Types of Pipe Joints | Grooved, adhesive | Flanged, grooved, welded, etc. | Solvent cement | Hot melt, electrofusion |
| Service Life | 15-30 years | Carbon steel 10-15 years Copper, stainless steel 30-50 years | up 50 years | up 50 years |