PP: The Basics
Polypropylene
Polypropylene is widely known for use in industrial processing, chemical production, utilities and in building technologies. It is a durable plastic with high-impact mechanical strength and strong resistance to both abrasion and chemicals.
PP is a welded system that is installed using IR fusion, butt fusion or socket fusion welding techniques.
Benefits
- Moderate temperature rating
- High pressure rating
- High impact strength
- Rugged and resistant to many chemical solvents, bases and acids
- Flexable jointing method to ensure ease of installation
Applications where Fusion has supplied PP
- Mine site projects. Pilbara Region WA
- Waste water treatment plant. Newman WA
- Mining project. Degrussa WA
- Hospital and medical centres. WA
- Abattoirs project. Northern NSW
- Chlor-alkali plant construction. Brisbane QLD
Size Range
16 – 500 mm
Pressure Rating
Up to 10 bar (1000 kpa)
Operating Temperature
0 – 90°C
Jointing Technology
Butt fusion, IR fusion (Infrared), socket fusion
