MOLDEX MOLDCON PNS 14 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Polyvinyl Chloride pipes and fittings for rigid uPVC electrical conduit.

I. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Basic use:
MOLDEX Moldcon uPVC electrical conduits can be used in residential, commercial and industrial
application for protection of wires and power cables.

JOINTING
MOLDEX Moldcon uPVC conduit pipes and fittings are joined by PVC solvent cement. There is a full
component of uPVC injection molded as well as fabricated fittings available for electrical wires and cable
protection. The pipes and fittings are available in sizes 20mm to 160mm.

II. TECHNICAL DATA

APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Thickwall electrical conduits in accordance with PNS 14 with sizes 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm,
63mm, 75mm, 90mm, 110mm, 160mm and 225mm diameter.

A. MATERIAL AND COMPOUND

Table 86 Composition and Materials

MOLDEX Moldcon uPVC conduit pipes and fittings are thermoplastic materials made with PVC
compound meeting the requirements of class 12454B or 12454C classification as stipulated under ASTM
D 1784.

ii. Grade
MOLDEX uPVC pipes and fittings conduit and fittings are available in different diameter from 20mm to
160mm.

iii. Limitation
MOLDEX uPVC conduit and fittings are intended to be used in electrical cables and wires protection.
PVC pipes are affected by ultraviolet radiation. Pigments and stabilizers are added to make pipes and
fittings resistant to ultraviolet degradation. Pipes and fittings may be exposed to sunlight during
installation, however, prolonged exposure is not advised.

iv. Color
The color of the conduit pipes and fittings are RED ORANGE

B. DIMENSIONS

 Outside Diameter and Wall Thickness

The conduit conforms to the outside diameter and wall thickness specified in Table 1 when tested in
accordance with PNS ISO 3126
 Table 1 – Pipe Dimensions

Tolerances Minimum Wall Thickness Socket length *

Nominal
Outside For mean For max and
Min
Diameter outside min on Thin wall Tolerances Thick Wall Tolerances
L
diameter ovality
20 +0.2 +/- 0.5 1.5 +0.35 2.2 +0.42 16.0
25 +0.2 +/- 0.5 1.5 +0.35 2.3 +0.43 18.5
32 +0.2 +/- 0.5 1.5 +0.35 2.4 +0.44 22.0
40 +0.2 +/- 0.5 1.5 +0.35 2.4 +0.44 26.0
50 +0.2 +/- 0.6 1.5 +0.35 2.4 +0.47 31.0
63 +0.2 +/- 0.8 1.5 +0.35 2.5 +0.48 37.5
75 +0.3 +/- 0.9 1.8 +0.38 2.9 +0.49 43.5
90 +0.3 +/- 0.9 2.2 +0.42 3.5 +0.52 51.0
110 +0.4 +/- 1.4 2.7 +0.47 4.2 +0.62 61.0
160 +0.4 +/- 2.0 3.9 +0.59 6.1 +0.81 86.0
225 +0.7 +/- 2.7 N/A N/A 10.80 +1.28 154.0
* Socket Length, L = 0.5 de + 6mm
*225mm from specification of PNS 65

C. PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

i. Physical and Mechanical Properties

The conduit conforms to the physical and mechanical properties specified in Table 2.

Table 2 – Physical and Mechanical Properties

Property Value Test Method

Vicat Softening temperature, °C, min 76 PNS/ISO 2507-1
Heat reversion*, %, max 5 PNS ISO 2505-1
Water absorption, g/m2, max (optional) 40 PNS/ISO 8361-1
Tensile Strength at 28°C, MPa, min 27.5
PNS ISO 6259-1
Elongation at break, %, min 15
* After heat reversion test, the conduit shall show no signs of cracks, cavities or blisters.

ii. Resistance to burning

When the conduit is held in the flame for one minute, the flame extinguishes itself in less than 30 seconds
after the removal of the flame.

iii. Resistance to external blows

The true impact rate of the batch at 28°C does not exceed 10 percent when tested in accordance with
PNS ISO 3127.

IV. MARKINGS
The conduit shall be permanently marked with the following information spaced at intervals of not more
than one meter or at least once per pipe.

a. Name of Product
b. Application (Electrical conduit / Thin wall or Thick wall)
c. Nominal outside diameter in mm
d. Manufacturer’s name or trademark
e. The words “Made in the Philippines” or “Made in PHL”