uPVC · 50–500 MM · CLASS 4–20 · SANS 966-1
uPVC pressure pipe
Rigid, smooth-bore pressure pipe for water mains, bulk supply, reticulation and irrigation mains.
- SIZES
- 50–500 mm (15 sizes)
- CLASSES
- 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 20
- STANDARD
- SANS 966-1
- COLOUR
- Light blue
- LENGTH
- 6 m effective length; 5.8 m from 355 mm
- JOINT
- Socket with factory-fitted rubber seal
SATAS-certified to SANS 966-1. Certificate SATAS 408/1, valid to 9 Oct 2027.
OVERVIEW
What it is
Unplasticised PVC: rigid, strong pipe with a smooth inside wall. The smooth bore means water flows with little friction, so you lose less pressure over a long run and your pump works less hard. Designed for a service life of 50 years.
WHY SPECIFY IT
- Smooth boreLow friction keeps pressure losses and pumping costs down.
- No corrosionDoesn't rust or corrode, inside or out.
- Quick to layEvery socket has a factory-fitted rubber seal: lubricate the spigot and push it home.
- Wide pressure rangeFrom Class 4 to Class 20, sized to your network design.
APPLICATIONS
Where it's used
Municipal mains
Municipal and village water mains.
Bulk supply
Bulk water supply from source to reservoir.
Reticulation
Distribution networks to stands and homes.
Irrigation mains
Main and sub-main lines on irrigation schemes.
Pumped lines
Pumped water lines and sewage rising mains.
SIZES AND DATA
Sizes, classes and data
| SIZE (OD) | CLASS 4 | CLASS 6 | CLASS 9 | CLASS 12 | CLASS 16 | CLASS 20 | LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mm | 1.5 mm2.0 kg | 1.8 mm2.4 kg | 2.2 mm2.9 kg | 2.8 mm3.6 kg | 3.7 mm4.7 kg | – | 6 m |
| 63 mm | 1.5 mm2.5 kg | 1.9 mm3.2 kg | 2.7 mm4.5 kg | 3.6 mm5.9 kg | 4.7 mm7.5 kg | – | 6 m |
| 75 mm | 1.5 mm3.0 kg | 2.2 mm4.3 kg | 3.2 mm6.2 kg | 4.3 mm8.2 kg | 5.6 mm10.5 kg | 6.9 mm12.7 kg | 6 m |
| 90 mm | 1.8 mm4.4 kg | 2.7 mm6.5 kg | 3.9 mm9.3 kg | 5.1 mm11.9 kg | 6.7 mm15.4 kg | 8.2 mm18.5 kg | 6 m |
| 110 mm | 2.2 mm6.5 kg | 2.6 mm7.7 kg | 3.9 mm11.4 kg | 5.1 mm14.8 kg | 6.7 mm19.1 kg | 8.2 mm23.1 kg | 6 m |
| 125 mm | 2.5 mm8.5 kg | 3.0 mm10.1 kg | 4.4 mm14.7 kg | 5.8 mm19.1 kg | 7.6 mm24.7 kg | 9.3 mm29.7 kg | 6 m |
| 140 mm | 2.8 mm10.6 kg | 3.3 mm12.5 kg | 4.9 mm18.3 kg | 6.5 mm24.0 kg | 8.5 mm30.9 kg | 10.4 mm37.3 kg | 6 m |
| 160 mm | 3.2 mm13.9 kg | 3.8 mm16.4 kg | 5.6 mm24.0 kg | 7.4 mm31.3 kg | 9.7 mm40.4 kg | 11.9 mm48.8 kg | 6 m |
| 200 mm | 3.9 mm21.2 kg | 4.7 mm25.5 kg | 7.0 mm37.5 kg | 9.2 mm48.7 kg | 12.1 mm63.1 kg | 14.9 mm76.6 kg | 6 m |
| 250 mm | 4.9 mm33.4 kg | 5.9 mm40.1 kg | 8.7 mm58.5 kg | 11.5 mm76.4 kg | 15.1 mm98.8 kg | 18.6 mm119.8 kg | 6 m |
| 315 mm | 6.2 mm53.5 kg | 7.4 mm63.6 kg | 11.0 mm93.5 kg | 14.5 mm121.8 kg | 19.0 mm157.2 kg | – | 6 m |
| 355 mm | 7.0 mm66.1 kg | 8.4 mm79.0 kg | 12.4 mm115.3 kg | 16.3 mm149.8 kg | 21.4 mm193.7 kg | – | 5.8 m |
| 400 mm | 7.8 mm83.2 kg | 9.4 mm99.9 kg | 14.0 mm147.0 kg | 18.4 mm191.0 kg | 24.1 mm246.4 kg | – | 5.8 m |
| 450 mm | 8.9 mm107.1 kg | 10.6 mm127.0 kg | 15.7 mm186.0 kg | 20.7 mm242.4 kg | – | – | 5.8 m |
| 500 mm | 9.8 mm131.5 kg | 11.8 mm157.7 kg | 17.4 mm229.8 kg | 22.9 mm299.0 kg | – | – | 5.8 m |
Minimum wall thickness and mass per pipe. Pipe lengths are effective lengths, excluding the socket.
STANDARDS
Certified to SANS 966-1
Product certification by SATAS, an independent certification body, against the South African National Standard for this pipe.
| SANS 966-1 uPVC pressure pipe |
| CERTIFICATE | SATAS 408/1 |
| VALID TO | 9 Oct 2027 |
| QUALITY SYSTEM | SABS ISO 9001:2015 · LS 5769 |
HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
Good practice on site
General guidance for storing and laying uPVC pipe. Always follow the project specification and the relevant installation standard.
- Support pipes evenly along their full length when stacked; keep stacks low and on a flat surface.
- Alternate sockets when stacking so they don't carry the load, and protect pipe ends.
- Don't drop pipes onto hard surfaces or drag them. Lift and place them.
- Limit storage in direct sunlight, and keep sockets and their rubber seals clean.
- Lubricate the spigot and push it fully home into the next socket.
- PVC is less impact-resistant in cold weather, so handle it with extra care on cold mornings.
- Lay pipe on bedding free of stones and follow the engineer's specification for bedding and backfill.
Which class do I need?
Pick a class above the highest working pressure in your line, including pump pressure and surge. Class is the working pressure in bar at 20 °C: Class 6 is rated to 6 bar, about 60 m of head. Tell us the pump and the run and we'll recommend one.
uPVC or mPVC?
Both are certified pressure pipe. mPVC is tougher and lighter for the same class; uPVC is the proven standard and the only one of the two made in Class 4. If your trench is rocky or the pipe will be handled roughly, choose mPVC.
How long are the pipes?
uPVC, mPVC and sewer pipe: 6 m effective length up to 315 mm, and 5.8 m from 355 to 500 mm. Effective length is measured up to the socket, so it's the length each pipe adds to your line. SWV comes in 6 m lengths and conduit in 4 m lengths.
How do the pipes join?
Each uPVC, mPVC and sewer pipe has a socket with a factory-fitted rubber seal: lubricate the spigot end and push it into the next socket.
How long does it last?
uPVC and mPVC pressure pipe are designed for a service life of 50 years.
Do you deliver?
Yes. We deliver across Botswana, and we also export to South Africa. Tell us the site when you ask for a quote.
Need uPVC pipe? Tell us the size, class and quantity.
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