Cross Bend 32mm GM local ppr

Description

Cross Bend 32mm GM local ppr

 

Local PPRc pipes and fittings. GM PPRc Pipes and fittings, made in Pakistan. Food Grade material. Sizes from 25mm to 63mm.

 

What is Cross Bend 32mm GM local ppr ?

 

The “32mm” specifies the size, which is the outer diameter of the pipes it connects. The “GM local” again points to a specific regional or local manufacturer or standard (like in Pakistan), indicating the product’s origin and potential compliance with local codes.

Key Specifications

• Size: 32mm (designed for pipes with a 32mm outer diameter).
• Material: High-quality Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PPR-C). This material is chosen for its durability, resistance to high temperatures and pressure, and non-toxic properties.
• Design: Features a distinctive “bridge” or “over bend” shape to facilitate pipe crossings. It is a single piece with two connection points on the same plane and a raised curve in the middle.
• Pressure Rating: Suitable for both hot and cold water systems.
• Connection Method: Typically installed using heat fusion welding.
• Standards: Often manufactured to international and local standards like DIN 8077/8078 and EN ISO 15874 to ensure quality and compatibility.
• Hygienic Properties: As with all PPR fittings, it is non-toxic and hygienic, making it suitable for potable water systems. It does not corrode or rust and prevents the growth of bacteria.

Usage and Applications

The primary purpose of a PPR cross bend or bridge bend is to solve a common problem in plumbing: pipe intersections. Its specific uses include:

• Crossing Pipes in Walls: When running new pipes behind a wall, a cross bend is used to allow one pipe to pass over another without increasing the wall’s thickness, thus maintaining a flat surface.
• Crossing Under Floor/Slab: In concealed plumbing systems under floors or slabs, it allows pipes to cross without raising the floor level or creating a bump.
• Central Plumbing Systems: Used in complex layouts where multiple lines for hot and cold water, heating, or air conditioning need to intersect efficiently.
• Preventing Water Hammer and Noise: The smooth inner surface and the material’s good sound-damping properties help to reduce noise and pressure loss at crossing points.

Advantages

• Space-Saving: The bridge design allows pipes to cross in tight spaces, saving room and maintaining a clean, professional installation.
• Leak-Proof: When installed correctly with heat fusion, the connection is highly reliable and permanent, eliminating the risk of leaks associated with other joint types.
• Durable and Long-Lasting: Resistant to corrosion, scaling, and chemical damage, ensuring a service life of 50 years or more.
• Efficient Flow: The smooth interior surface minimizes friction, ensuring a constant and high flow rate with minimal pressure loss.
• Easy to Install: While it requires a heat fusion machine, the installation process is straightforward and creates a very strong bond.
• Hygienic: Its food-grade quality makes it safe for use in drinking water systems, ensuring no contamination of the water supply.