UK plastic piping and water management systems manufacturer Polypipe, has received approval under the South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS) product certification scheme after a comprehensive audit and inspection process.
To achieve SABS approval, Polypipe’s manufacturing and testing facilities in the UK were subject to an independent assessment, after which products were returned to the SABS laboratory in Pretoria, Gauteng, for further testing. The SABS certification applies to the company’s Polyfit and Polyplumb water supply pipes and fittings, which were tested in accordance with SANS 15876. This encompasses plastic piping systems for hot and cold water installations. Polypipe’s export technical manager, Barry Stubbs, commented: “The SABS certification mark is well recognised throughout the continent, providing customers with a guarantee of quality and reliability. Alongside the international certifications our products have achieved, distributors and installers in Africa can also take confidence from the renowned high standards of British Manufacturing. “After supplying piping and water management systems to prestigious mining projects in Africa for some time, we were keen to secure SABS approval to demonstrate the benefits of using our solutions to the plumbing and heating industry in Africa.” Commenting in the final approval report, the SABS auditors said, “The Quality Department personnel dealing with this audit were highly qualified with many years of experience in the industry and very knowledgeable of SANS 15876 Series requirements.” Product information
Polyfit is a hand demountable white push-fit polybutylene (PB) plumbing system, offering flexibility and adjustability for a range of contract and retrofit projects. Suitable for quick demounting and adjustment where necessary , the range also provides a secure lock-tight fit to prevent accidental release or theft. It can be used with either white PB pipe systems or copper pipes, and needs no specialist tools to install or adjust. Available in a variety of diameters from 10mm to 28mm, Polyfit can also be reused and recycled.
The Polyplumb range is a robust grey PB plumbing system for both cold and hot flow and central heating applications, which has been used worldwide for more than 30 years. With an easy push-fit jointing process and high-performance stainless steel grab ring, Polyplumb is easy to install while also ensuring maximum joint integrity. Polyplumb is again available in diameters of 10mm to 28mm and the range also includes a comprehensive range of fittings. Polyfit will be available in South Africa through Polypipe’s partner distributor African Supplies, under the brand name Flowplumb.
