Emmeti Gerpex Technical Guide AUG 2019 LR804

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System Solutions
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Engineered Water Solutions
System Solutions
Technical Information
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Gerpex - The Full System 5

Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP) 7
Gerpex Press Fittings 8
Gerpex Installation 9
Preparation and Assembly of the
Pipe and Press Fittings 12
Examples of Installation 13
Pipe and Fittings
14
Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP) 15

Gerpex Fittings 16
Gerpex Tooling 23
Flow Data & Gerpex Accessories 25
General Information
26
Distributed Pressure Drops 27

Press Fitting Pressure Drops 33
Quality Control 34
Case Studies
35
Hinkley Point C Workers Accommodation 36

Southall Waterside Regeneration 38
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Multilayer Pipe Factory - Forcate, Italy

On the 9th of January 2009 EMMETI Spa built and developed a dedicated
PE-Xb/Al/PE-Xb multilayer pipe factory in Forcate (PN), Italy covering 10,000m2
in order to accomodate two production lines, research and development facilities,
as well as a fully equipped post manufacture quality and stress test laboratory to
ensure maximum reliabilty and quality of the finished product.
The factory has the capacity to produce upto 35,000,000 metres per year. This
along with the production facilty in Ponte S.Marco which produces the Press Fit
range and other brass fittings means that EMMETI can now offer a full Press Fit
solution including pipe, press fittings and tooling.
For more information call 01993 824900 or visit www.emmeti.co.uk

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System Solutions
Technical
Information
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Gerpex - The Full System
Gerpex Sysytem Applications
Gerpex is the EMMETI range of Multilayer Composite Pipe
(MLCP), press fittings, adapters and tooling developed for
use on traditional branch type systems as well as point to
point manifold based systems.
The Gerpex System, with the wide range of pipe sizes,
fittings and accessories, provides a complete and highly
reliable solution for any project and is suitable for use with:
• Heating systems
• Chilled water air-conditioning systems
• Hot and cold plumbing systems
• Compressed air systems
The Advantages of using the Gerpex System

High resistance to pressure Resistance to external chemical agents
Resistant to pressures up to a maximum of Gerpex pipes embedded in walls or buried
10 bar (at 95°C). under flooring are resistant to “acidic” and
“alkaline” environments.
Reduced linear expansion
The linear expansion in relation to a variation in Complete resistance to electrochemical
temperature is comparable with that of copper. corrosion
The materials used in the pipe’s construction
Thermal insulation
and the adoption in the fittings of a special
The system is available with an insulating
dielectric element mean that the fittings are
coating which meets the following fire safety
fully resistant to electrochemical corrosion.
standards: European Standard Class 1
(UNI 9177) - DL-s2-d2 (EN 13501-1). Reduced weight and rapid installation
Thanks to its low specific weight and the ability
Low internal resistance
to bend easily, the Gerpex System is extremely
The smooth interior surface of the pipe prevents
easy to install. Once bent into the desired
limescale deposits and promotes the smooth
position, the pipe remains in that position just
flow of fluid thus considerably reducing
as a metallic pipe would do. Attaching pipe
pressure drops across the system.
fittings is quick and simple giving it a significant
High resistance to temperatures advantage over using traditional materials.
Resistance to temperatures up to a maximum
Easily connects to copper sizes
of 95°C.
EMMETI compression fittings enable Gerpex to
Resistance to damage and abrasion be connected to copper compression fittings up
This is due to the resistance of the aluminium to 28mm such as tap connectors, isolation
layer and of the layers in PE-X used in the valves and radiator valves.
construction of the pipe.
Solid oxygen barrier

The aluminium layer makes the Gerpex pipe
impermeable to oxygen that would cause
corrosion of the system’s metallic components
by providing a solid barrier.
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Gerpex - The Full System (continued)
Classification of the Conditions of Use (UNI EN ISO 21003)

Design Durability Durability Durability

Application T max T malfunction Range of
Temperature at TD at T max at T malfunction
Class (°C) (°C) Application
TD (°C) (years) (years) (hours)
Hot Water
1 60 49 80 1 95 100
(60°C)
Hot Water
2 70 49 80 1 95 100
(70°C)
20 2.5
Floor Heating
+
and Low
4 40 20 70 2.5 100 100
Temperature
+
Radiators
60 25
20 14
+ High
5 60 25 90 1 100 100 Temperature
+ Radiators
80 10
Regression Curves and Linear Thermal Expansion

Explanation of regression curve graph 100
The maximum pressure (Pmax) for a
duration of 50 years at a given temperature 20°C
is identified by intersecting the vertical line 70°C
for 50 years with the relevant line for said 95°C
temperature. Once the expected operating 110°C
pressure is known (Pes), the safety
coefficient will be equal to ks=Pmax/Pes.
P (bar)
10
t (years) 1 10 25 50
1
1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000
t (hours)
Linear Thermal Expansion for Pipes of 10m in Various Materials DT 50°C
100 75
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PE-X cross-linked polyethylene
12.5 8.3 5.7 5.5

Gerpex - Gerpex RA
PP polypropylene
PB polybutylene
Inox Steel
Copper
Steel
PVC
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Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP)
Gerpex MLCP
Ø16 Ø20 Ø26 Ø32 Ø40 Ø50 Ø63 Ø75
Construction
Multilayer pipe for plumbing systems made of composite material through a technologically advanced process in which
a PE-Xb (cross linked polyethylene) pipe is combined with an aluminium core (minimum thickness 0.2mm) welded on top and
coated on the outside with another layer of PE-Xb (PE-HD, size 40-75).
Gerpex pipes combine the processing and durability advantages of a plastic pipe together with the sturdiness and dimensional
stability to temperature and pressure of a metal pipe.
The Range
Available in rolls with diameters of DN 16, 20, 26, 32 and in bars DN 16, 1
20, 26, 32, 40, 50, 63, 75. The pipe on rolls is also available with closed
cell expanded polyethylene sheath.
1 Cross-linked polyethylene inner pipe (PE-Xb).
2 Bonding layer connecting the inner pipe to the aluminium pipe 2
3 Butt-welded aluminium pipe, thickness min 0.2mm 3
4 Bonding layer connecting the outer pipe to the aluminium pipe
5 Cross-linked polyethylene outer pipe (PE-Xb), size 16-32 4
High-density polyethylene outer pipe (PE-HD), size 40-75 5
Dimensional Data
Gerpex Pipe External Ø mm 16 20 26 32 40 50 63 75
Gerpex pipe internal Ø mm 12 16 20 26 33 42 54 65
Overall thickness mm 2 2 3 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
Weight Kg/m 0.10 0.13 0.26 0.33 0.58 0.88 1.32 1.6
Water content l/m 0.11 0.20 0.31 0.53 0.85 1.38 2.29 3.32
Insulation thickness (1) mm 6/9 6/9/13 9/13 9/13 - - - -
Packs nude pipe (roll) m 100/200/500 100/200 50 50 - - - -
Packs nude pipe (bars L= 4m) m 96* 96* 40* 40* 20 20 12 12
Packs insulated pipe (roll) m 50/100 50 25/50 25 - - - -
(1) For insulated pipes only

*packaged in rigid protective pipe
Technical Data Gerpex Pipe Technical Data of Insulating Sheath

Classes of application (UNI EN ISO 21003 - see table Material: Closed-cell expanded polyethylene, covered
“Classification of the Conditions of Use”): 2/10 bar, 5/10 bar with an extruded LD-PE film.
Max. operating temperature: 95°C Thermal conductivity (at 40°C):
Max. operating pressure: 10 bar ≤ 0.040 W/mK (UNI EN ISO 8497).
Coefficient of linear expansion: 0.026 mm/mK
Water vapour resistance factor µ: 5000 (UNI EN 13469)
Thermal conductivity: 0.43 W/mK
Minimum radius of bending: 5 x Ø pipe Fire reaction class of covering:
Surface roughness of internal pipe: 7 µm CL-S1-d0 (EN13501-1)
Fire reaction class: EL (EN13501-1) Admitted operating temperature of the covering:
-45°C ÷ +100°C.
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Gerpex Press Fittings
Features
Fitting Construction
Gerpex press fittings have been designed to be used in

1. The Gerpex range of fittings are constructed with
conjunction with the Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe
a brass nickel plated body (nickel plating is only
as a press fit system with no requirement for hot works.
on surfaces not in contact with the carried fluid)
The Press Jaw, specific for every diameter of fittings,
2. The blue plastic collar has sight holes which
compresses a stainless steel sleeve, which secures the
allow the installer to be sure that the pipe has
pipe onto the core of the fitting.
been inserted fully into the fitting before pressing.
After pressing, the fitting produces a joint with maximum 3. The stainless steel collar is marked with the fitting
strength and durability. size and EMMETI branding and when crimped
onto the pipe and fitting gives clear visual
Construction Details indication of crimping.
The stainless steel sleeve is connected onto the fitting by 4. The two o-ring system gives greater confidence
a blue plastic ring. when fitting, these are made from EPDM
Each sleeve has the indication of the diameter and peroxide 70SH.
production data engraved (year week).
The plastic ring has four important functions:
• it prevents di-electric contact between the layer of
1
aluminium of the pipe and the brass body of the fitting,
thus preventing the risk of possible corrosion
• it provides sight holes to ensure that the pipe has been
2
fully inserted into the fitting
• it guides the correct positioning of the jaws around 4
4
the fitting 3
• it fixes the sleeve to the fitting
Pressing Profile Compatibility Options

Profile and dimensions of the jaws that can be used with Multi-jaw Gerpex Fittings.
TH - KSP 11 F - KSP 2
Size 75 Size 75
B - KSP 1 TH - KSP 11 TH - KSP 11
Size 16÷32 Size 40 Size 50 and 63
TH - KSP 11
Size 16÷32
SIZE
16 20 26 32 40 50 63 75
B ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PROFILES
TH ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
F ✓
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Gerpex Installation
Installing the System

Removal of Packaging from the Pipe
All installation operations must be carried out at
1. Pay attention not to damage the pipe when
temperatures above -10°C and below 45°C to avoid any
removing the packaging tape from the roll.
possible damage to the materials.
2. For insulated pipe, make sure you do not cut
In case of temperatures below 0°C, the materials (pipes
into insulating sheath.
and fittings) must be stored at a higher temperature
before use.
1 2
YES NO
Surface Mounted Installation

In surface mounted installations, in false ceilings, in the
gaps of dry wall systems (e.g. plasterboard) and in shafts,
the pipes must be adequately secured with suitable
bracketry in accordance with the recommended maximum
distances as shown in the table below.
Maximum distance “S” for bracketing surface S
mounted pipes:
Maximum Distance (S)

Pipe Dimension
for Bracketing (cm)
16 x 2 100
20 x 2 125
26 x 3
32 x 3
150
200
S
40 x 3.5 200
50 x 4 250
63 x 4.5 250
75 x 5 250
Surface Embedded Installation

In surface embedded installations, the pipes must be
suitably secured and there must be a minimum distance
between fixings of 80cm on straight lengths, and they
should be placed 30cm before and after each bend. A = max 800mm
B = 300mm
For this type of installation it is preferable to lay insulated
B C = 300mm
pipe that has a foam sheath covering or pass the pipe D = max 800mm
A
through flexible tubing.
C
Press fittings: when laying concealed piping, the press
D
fittings must be protected from corrosion that can result
from contact with chemicals contained in plasters
and mortars.
It is possible to use boxing, adhesive tapes specifically
adapted for such applications, or coverings in an
expanded plastic material that has been adequately sealed.
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Gerpex Installation (continued)
Minimum Radius of Bends

The bending of pipes must be carried out in accordance with the minimum values provided by the following table:
Minimum Radius of Bend R Minimum Radius of Bend R

Pipe Dimension (Ø x T) Minimum Radius of Bend R
with Spring Pipe Bender with Hydraulic Bender
16 x 2 5xØ 3xØ
20 x 2 5xØ 3xØ
26 x 3 8xØ 4xØ 4xØ
32 x 3 4xØ
40 x 3.5 4xØ
50 x 4 4xØ
63 x 4.5 4.5 x Ø
75 x 5 5xØ
It is preferable to use elbow unions to

form curves on pipes with a diameter T
greater than 26mm.
Ø Ø
In bending the pipe you must also avoid
L=5xØ
putting pressure on the unions already
installed and the distance between a R
union and the beginning of the bend
must be greater than 5 x Ø, where Ø X
is the external diameter of the pipe.
Thermal Expansion T 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
L L
During the installation phase, pay
0.1 0.026 0.052 0.078 0.104 0.130 0.156 0.182
particular attention to thermal expansion
0.2 0.052 0.104 0.156 0.208 0.260 0.312 0.364
that can particularly affect multilayer
0.3 0.078 0.156 0.234 0.312 0.390 0.468 0.546
pipes. The elongation a pipe undergoes
0.4 0.104 0.208 0.312 0.416 0.520 0.624 0.728
as a result of a variation in temperature
0.5 0.130 0.260 0.390 0.520 0.650 0.780 0.910
can be calculated with the following
0.6 0.156 0.312 0.468 0.624 0.780 0.936 1.092
formula:
0.7 0.182 0.364 0.546 0.728 1.910 1.092 1.274
L = x L x T 0.8 0.208 0.416 0.624 0.832 1.040 1.248 1.456
Where: 0.9 0.234 0.468 0.702 0.936 1.170 1.404 1.638
is the coefficient of linear expansion, 1.0 0.260 0.520 0.780 1.040 1.300 1.560 1.820
equal to 0.026mm/m K for insulated 2.0 0.520 1.040 1.560 2.080 2.600 3.120 3.640
3.0 0.780 1.560 2.340 3.120 3.900 4.680 5.460
pipes;
4.0 1.040 2.080 3.120 4.160 5.200 6.240 7.280
L is the initial length of the pipe (m);
5.0 1.300 2.600 3.900 5.200 6.500 7.800 9.100
T is the temperature difference (K). 6.0 1.560 3.120 4.680 6.240 7.800 9.360 10.920
7.0 1.820 3.640 5.460 7.280 9.100 10.920 12.740
Example: 8.0 2.080 4.160 6.240 8.830 10.400 12.480 14.560
Length of pipe: 12m 9.0 2.340 4.680 7.020 9.360 11.700 14.040 16.380
Temperature difference: 50K 10.0 2.600 5.200 7.800 10.400 13.000 15.600 18.200
L = 0.026 x 12 x 50 = 15.6mm
L = Length (m)
T = Temperature difference (K)
L = Longitudinal expansion (mm)
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Gerpex Installation (continued)
Pipe Support
In surface mounted installations or installations in false ceilings and shafts, longitudinal thermal expansion can be
compensated for through careful arrangement of fixed and sliding brackets (points), depending on the type of installation,
thus providing suitable thermal expansion compensators.
L L L
∆ L∆ L
∆L ∆L
FP FP FP SP
Ls
Ls
FP
FP: Fixed Point

SP
SP: Sliding Point Ls/2
Ls = C x √ (Ø x L)
Where:
∆L ∆L Ls = Length of compensator (mm)
Ø = External diameter of pipe (mm)
FP
C = Material constant
(for insulated pipes C=33)
With:
Ls
L = 15.6mm (previous example),

Ø = 26mm
the result will be:
SP
Ls = 33 x √ (26 x 15.6) = 665mm
Ls
In order to guarantee the free movement of pipes in an In case the size of the shaft doesn’t allow for a
Ls
installation inside a vertical shaft with horizontal branches, compensator of length Ls, the hole in the side wall should
the branches must have a minimum free length Ls and the be increased in size and at the same time the tube should
passage through the side wall of the shaft should be free be protected with an insulating sleeve of thickness
and the pipe protected with a sheath (Fig. A and B). Sleeve thickness ≥ 1.5 x L (Fig. C).
Ls
Ls
Where pipes are concealed or

embedded in screed (laid in
the floor), thermal expansion
can be compensated for by
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C creating an insulated curve at
least every 10m (for example
with an insulating foam sheath
or by passing the pipe through
flexible tubing).
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Preparation and Assembly of the Pipe and Press Fittings
Press Fittings
Cutting
Cut the multilayer pipe with a pipe cutter or shears, verifying
that the cut is perpendicular to the pipe axis (Fig. A and B).
Calibration and De-burring

Calibrate the cut end using the relevant calibrator, which
calibrates, de-burrs and chamfers the ends of the pipe (Fig. C).
Fig. A Fig. B
This operation is essential, as it ensures the correct internal
diameter of the pipe and creates the rounded internal edge
that eases insertion of the fitting.
Inserting the Fitting

Insert the pipe fully into the fitting; the sight hole in the plastic
ring ensures correct insertion can be seen (Fig. D).
Pressing
✔
Place the jaws around the blue plastic ring (Fig. E) by Fig. C Fig. D
matching the collar of the plastic ring with the groove of the
jaws (Fig. F). Start the hydraulic press fitting tool until it clicks,
signalling the completion of the press fitting operation (Fig. G).
✘
The operation must be done carefully so that the pipes are
kept free of any tension. Once the fitting has been pressed,
avoid placing the joint under any tension.
Completion of Pressing
Remove the pressing device and open the jaws again.
Fig. E Fig. F
Compression Fittings
CK
CLI
Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe can also be used

with EMMETI compression fittings to connect to heating
or plumbing manifolds and also to compression fittings
including 15mm, 22mm and 28mm copper compression.
These fittings enable the installer to connect to tap
connectors, isolation valves and radiator valves or to
transition onto copper tails with no requirement for hot works.
Preparation of Pipe
Pipe preparation is carried out for compression fittings in the
same way as for press fittings (Fig. A, B and C).
Pipe Connection Fig. G

Once the pipe has been prepared it should be inserted into
the Monoblocco fitting. Please ensure that the pipe is aligned
and push onto the fitting, do not turn on insertion as this
could potentially disturb or damage the double o-ring (Fig. H).
The pipe is clamped onto the brass insert of the fitting by EMMETI-GERPEX PEXb/AL/PEXb16x2 PER
the split olive when tightened onto the compression fitting

as shown. Take care not to over tighten the fitting onto the
compression connection as this could damage the o-ring
seal on the face of the fitting.
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Fig. H
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Examples of Installation
Distribution with Manifold
Distribution with ‘T’ Fitting
Series Distribution in a Wall
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System Solutions
Pipe and
Fittings
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Gerpex pipe and fittings are suitable for use in both
domestic and commercial applications and are WRAS
approved for use in hot and cold water supplies. System Solutions
The Gerpex Multilayer Composite five layer Pipe (MLCP) is available Pipe and
in 16mm - 75mm outer diameter. The pipe comprises an inner layer
of cross linked PE-Xb and an outer layer of PE-Xb upto and including Fittings
32mm whilst our PE-HD outer layer is used for pipe sizes 40mm - 75mm.
All MLCP comes with an internal butt welded aluminium layer providing
a solid oxygen barrier as well as giving rigidity and form retention to
the pipe.
The Gerpex pipe fittings have been developed to be used with the
Gerpex MLCP as a clean, simple and more efficient alternative to
traditional jointing methods. The brass bodied press fittings with
double o-ring technology are compatible with TH, B and F profiles.
(See Pressing Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8). We also offer a
range of Monoblocco fittings which have been developed to allow the
Gerpex MLCP to be connected to our manifold systems and standard CERT
copper compression fittings in a range of sizes.
Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP)
Gerpex MLCP (PE-X/AL/PE-X) WRAS Approved
Description Coil Code
16 x 2 100m 28106000
16 x 2 200m 28106010
16 x 2 500m 28106050
20 x 2 100m 28106004
20 x 2 200m 28106002
26 x 3 50m 28106006
32 x 3 50m 28106008
Description 4m Bar Code
16 x 2 96m* 28108010
20 x 2 96m* 28108014
26 x 3 40m* 28108016
32 x 3 28m* 28108018
40 x 3.5 20m* 28100090
50 x 4 20m* 28100092
63 x 4.5 12m* 28100094
75 x 5 12m* 28100070
Maximum operating pressure 10 bar, maximum operating temperature 95°C.

*Packs of 4m bar lengths.
Gerpex Insulated MLCP (PE-Xb-AL-PE-Xb) WRAS Approved
Description Insul. Thick Coil Code
16 x 2 6mm 50m 28106108

16 x 2 6mm 100m 28106100
20 x 2 6mm 50m 28106104
20 x 2 9mm 50m 28106106

26 x 3 9mm 50m 28102880
32 x 3 9mm 25m 28102872
Maximum operating pressure 10 bar, maximum operating temperature 95°C.
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Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP) (continued)
Gerpex Insulated MLCP WRAS Approved
Colour/Insul.
Description Coil Code
Pipe and Fittings
Thick
16 x 2 Red / 6mm 100m 28106140
16 x 2 Blue / 6mm 100m 28106142
20 x 2 Red / 6mm 50m 28106144
20 x 2 Blue / 6mm 50m 28106146
16 x 2 Blue / 10mm 50m 28102540
20 x 2 Blue / 13mm 50m 28102542

26 x 3 Blue / 13mm 25m 28102870
32 x 3 Blue / 13mm 25m 28102874
Maximum operating pressure 10 bar, maximum operating temperature 95oC.
Gerpex MLCP in Corrugated Conduit WRAS Approved
Description Colour Coil Code
16 x 2 Red 50m 28102350

16 x 2 Blue 50m 28102360
Maximum operating pressure 10 bar, maximum operating temperature 95oC.
Gerpex Fittings
Adaptor Female Union 16mm - 63mm WRAS Approved
A CH
Description Profile Pcs/Pack Code
(mm) (mm)
16mm x ½" TH 41 19 10 28102600
16mm x ¾" TH 42 30 10 28102598
20mm x ½" TH 41 25 10 28102608
20mm x ¾" TH 42 30 10 28102606
26mm x ¾" TH 45 30 5 28102612
26mm x 1" TH 42 37 5 28102610
32mm x 1" TH 46 37 5 28102614
32mm x 1¼" TH 59.5 46 1 28102620
40mm x 1½" TH 70 52 1 28102622
A 50mm x 2" TH 78 64 1 28102624
63mm x 2½" TH 91 80 1 28102626
For all other profiles please refer to the Pressing Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8.
Adaptor Female Union Elbow BSP 16mm - 20mm WRAS Approved
CH A B C CH
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
16mm x ½" TH 26 32.8 44 25 1 28102630
B
A
20mm x ¾" TH 28 34.5 47 30 1 28102632
C
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Gerpex Fittings (continued)
Backplate Through Piece WRAS Approved
Pipe and Fittings

16mm x ½" TH 5 28101688
20mm x ½" TH 5 28101690
Connector - MLCP to Copper WRAS Approved
Description Pcs/Pack Code
16 x 2 - 15mm 1 28110230
20 x 2 - 22mm 1 28110232
26 x 3 - 28mm 1 6109R026
A Monoblocco fitting developed to allow MLCP to be connected to standard copper

compression fittings. For example, 16mm MLCP can be connected to a 15mm lever
valve by using code 28110230.
Coupler Reducing 20mm - 75mm WRAS Approved
A B CH
(mm) (mm) (mm)
20mm x 16mm TH 73 34.5 20 10 28101430
26mm x 16mm TH 71 35.5 23 5 28101434
26mm x 20mm TH 71 35.5 23 5 28101436
32mm x 16mm TH 73 36.5 29 5 28101512
32mm x 20mm TH 73 36.5 29 5 28101514
CH
32mm x 26mm TH 73 36.5 29 5 28101516
40mm x 26mm TH 86.5 47.5 40 1 28115500
40mm x 32mm TH 86 43 40 1 28115100
50mm x 32mm TH 91.5 50.3 48 1 28115502
B B 50mm x 40mm TH 99 49.5 48 1 28115110
A
63mm x 40mm TH 101 50.5 60 1 28115120
63mm x 50mm TH 103 49.5 60 1 28115130
75mm x 40mm TH 105.5 58 78 1 28115556
75mm x 50mm TH 108 58 78 1 28115558
75mm x 63mm TH 107.8 58 70 1 28115560
Coupler Straight 16mm - 75mm WRAS Approved
A B CH
(mm) (mm) (mm)
16mm x 16mm TH 73 34.5 16 10 28101422
20mm x 20mm TH 73 34.5 20 10 28101426
26mm x 26mm TH 71 35.5 23 5 28101428
CH 32mm x 32mm TH 74 37 29 5 28101510
40mm x 40mm TH 95 47.5 40 1 28115050
50mm x 50mm TH 101 50.5 48 1 28115060
63mm x 63mm TH 103 51.5 60 1 28115070
75mm x 75mm TH 116 58 78 1 28115554
B B
A For all other profiles please refer to the Pressing Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8.
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Elbow Chromed 16mm x 15mm WRAS Approved
L B L
Pipe and Fittings
(mm) (mm)
B
16mm x 15mm TH 44 165.5 10 28101708
Elbow Equal 16mm - 75mm WRAS Approved
A
(mm)
16mm x 16mm TH 44 10 28101352
20mm x 20mm TH 44 10 28101356
A
26mm x 26mm TH 48 5 28101358

32mm x 32mm TH 53 5 28101480
40mm x 40mm TH 66 1 28115200
A 50mm x 50mm TH 74.5 1 28115210
63mm x 63mm TH 82 1 28115220
75mm x 75mm TH 100.5 1 28115540
Elbow Equal 40mm - 75mm 45° WRAS Approved
A
(mm)
40mm x 40mm TH 54 10 28101720
50mm x 50mm TH 59.5 6 28101722
A
63mm x 63mm TH 63 4 28101724

A
75mm x 75mm TH 75.5 1 28115542
Elbow Female 16mm - 32mm WRAS Approved
CH A B CH
(mm) (mm) (mm)
16mm x ½" TH 23.5 44 24 10 28101330
A
20mm x ½" TH 23.5 44 24 10 28101334

20mm x ¾" TH 28 48 30 10 28101335
B
26mm x ¾" TH 28 48 30 5 28101336
32mm x 1" TH 33 53 38 5 28101484
Elbow Male 16mm - 63mm WRAS Approved
CH A B CH
(mm) (mm) (mm)
A
16mm x ½" TH 26 44 22 10 28101342

20mm x ½" TH 26 44 22 10 28101346
B 20mm x ¾" TH 31.5 48 27 10 28101347
26mm x ¾" TH 31.5 48 27 5 28101348
32mm x 1" TH 38 53 34 5 28101482
40mm x 1¼" TH 44 69.5 46 1 28115150
50mm x 1½" TH 49 75.5 52 1 28115160
63mm x 2" TH 61 81 65 1 28115170
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Elbow Left Hand Terminal with Backplate 16mm - 20mm WRAS Approved
A B C D
Pipe and Fittings

(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
A
A
=
= C=
16mm x ½" TH 29 63 32 20 5 28101630
C
=
BB
20mm x ½" TH 29 63 32 20 5 28101638
= == =
DD
Elbow Right Hand Terminal with Backplate 16mm - 20mm WRAS Approved
A B C D
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
16mm x ½" TH 29 63 32 20 5 28101632
AA
==
20mm x ½" TH 29 63 32 20 5 28101640

CC
==
BB == == For all other profiles please refer to the Pressing Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8.
DD
Elbow Wall Mounted Female 16mm - 26mm WRAS Approved
Height A B C D E CH Pcs/
Description Profile Code
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Pack
=
E
16mm x ½" 48 TH 48 32 44 20 40 44 10 28101300

=
16mm x ½" 68 TH 68 52 44 20 40 44 10 28116202

CH
20mm x ½" 48 TH 48 32 44 20 40 44 10 28101304
20mm x ½" 68 TH 68 52 44 20 40 44 10 28116206
20mm x ¾" 56 TH 56 37 48 20 40 48 10 28101696
B
A
26mm x ¾" 56 TH 56 37 48 20 40 48 10 28101698
C For all other profiles please refer to the Pressing Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8.
Monoblocco 16mm - 20mm WRAS Approved
CH
A CH
(mm) (mm)
16mm - 24 x 19 TH 45.5 27 10 28101650
20mm - 24 x 19 TH 45.5 27 10 28101654
A
Pipe Chrome Copper 15mm x ½" WRAS Approved
L
(mm)
L
15mm x ½" Male L175mm TH 175 5 28101686
Straight Female BSP 16mm - 32mm WRAS Approved
A CH
CH Description Profile Pcs/Pack Code
(mm) (mm)
16mm x ½" TH 49.5 24 10 28101454
20mm x ½" TH 49.5 24 10 28101459
20mm x ¾" TH 52 30 10 28101460
26mm x ¾" TH 52 30 5 28101462
A 26mm x 1" TH 56 38 5 28101464
32mm x 1" TH 57 38 5 28101522
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Straight Male BSP 16mm - 75mm WRAS Approved
A CH
Pipe and Fittings
(mm) (mm)
16mm x ½" TH 50.8 22 10 28101440
20mm x ½" TH 50.8 22 10 28101445
20mm x ¾" TH 54.5 27 10 28101446
26mm x ¾" TH 54.5 27 5 28101448
CH 26mm x 1" TH 59.5 34 5 28101450
32mm x 1" TH 60.5 34 5 28101520
32mm x 1¼" TH 66.5 46 5 28115510
40mm x 1" TH 71.5 46 1 28115512
40mm x 1¼" TH 74 46 1 28115000
50mm x 1½" TH 77 52 1 28115010
A 63mm x 2" TH 82.2 65 1 28115020
75mm x 2½" TH 95.7 78 1 28115552
Tee Branch Female BSP 16mm - 75mm WRAS Approved
3 Description
Profile
A B C CH
Pcs/Pack Code
(1 x 2 x 3) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
16mm x 16mm x ½" TH 23.5 88 44 24 5 28101400
2 16mm x 16mm x ¾" TH 28 96 48 30 5 28101401
20mm x 20mm x ½" TH 23.5 88 44 24 5 28101404
20mm x 20mm x ¾" TH 28 96 48 30 5 28101405
26mm x 26mm x ½" TH 21.5 93 48 24 5 28101702
1 26mm x 26mm x ¾" TH 21.5 96 48 30 5 28101408
32mm x 32mm x ¾" TH 28 106 53 38 5 28101494
32mm x 32mm x 1" TH 33 106 53 38 5 28101496
CH 40mm x 40mm x ¾" TH 33 130 65 38 1 28115350
40mm x 40mm x 1" TH 35.5 130 65 38 1 28115360
A
40mm x 40mm x 1¼" TH 39 140 71.5 47 1 28115530

50mm x 50mm x ¾" TH 48.5 140 66.5 38 1 28115370
C C 50mm x 50mm x 1" TH 40 133 66.5 38 1 28115380
B 50mm x 50mm x 1¼" TH 41 143 71.5 47 1 28115532
63mm x 63mm x 1" TH 48.5 143 71.5 47 1 28115390
63mm x 63mm x 1¼" TH 46.5 143 71.5 47 1 28115400
75mm x 75mm x 1" TH 56 201 100.5 - 1 28115550
Please note branch description and size when ordering.
Tee Branch Male BSP 16mm - 26mm WRAS Approved
3 Description
Profile
A B C CH
Pcs/Pack Code
(1 x 2 x 3) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
16mm x 16mm x ½" TH 26 44 88 22 5 28101410
20mm x 20mm x ½" TH 26 44 88 22 5 28101414
2 20mm x 20mm x ¾" TH 31.5 48 96 27 5 28101415
26mm x 26mm x ¾" TH 31.5 48 96 27 5 28101418
1 For all other profiles please refer to the Pressing Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8.
CH
A
B B
C
20
Tee Chromed Copper with Pipe Branch WRAS Approved
3
D A B C D Pcs/
Description (1 x 2 x 3) Profile Code
Pipe and Fittings

(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Pack
20mm x 20mm x 15mm TH 93 46.5 290 25 5 28101694
2
C
1 For all other profiles please refer to the Pressing Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8.
Branch length 290mm. Obsolete product, available while stocks last.
B B
A
Tee Equal 16mm - 75mm WRAS Approved
A B Pcs/
Description Profile Code
(mm) (mm) Pack
16mm x 16mm x 16mm TH 88 44 5 28101362
20mm x 20mm x 20mm TH 88 44 5 28101366
26mm x 26mm x 26mm TH 96 48 5 28101368
32mm x 32mm x 32mm TH 106 53 5 28101490
40mm x 40mm x 40mm TH 132 66 1 28115250
50mm x 50mm x 50mm TH 149 74.5 1 28115260
63mm x 63mm x 63mm TH 164 82 1 28115270
B
75mm x 75mm x 75mm TH 201 100.5 1 28115544
B B
A
Tee Reducing 16mm - 75mm WRAS Approved
3 A B Pcs/
Description (1 x 2 x 3) Profile Code
(mm) (mm) Pack
16mm x 16mm x 20mm TH 88 44 5 28101396
20mm x 16mm x 16mm TH 88 44 5 28101382
20mm x 20mm x 16mm TH 88 44 5 28101372
20mm x 16mm x 20mm TH 88 44 5 28101385
2 20mm x 20mm x 26mm TH 96 48 5 28101398
20mm x 20mm x 32mm TH 106 53 5 28101503
26mm x 20mm x 16mm TH 96 48 5 28101386
26mm x 26mm x 16mm TH 96 48 5 28101376
1
26mm x 16mm x 20mm TH 96 48 5 28101388
26mm x 20mm x 20mm TH 96 48 5 28101390
26mm x 26mm x 20mm TH 96 48 5 28101379
26mm x 16mm x 26mm TH 96 48 5 28101391
26mm x 20mm x 26mm TH 96 48 5 28101392
B
26mm x 26mm x 32mm TH 106 53 5 28101499

32mm x 32mm x 16mm TH 106 53 5 28101497
32mm x 20mm x 20mm TH 106 53 5 28101501
B B 32mm x 26mm x 20mm TH 106 53 5 28101508
A 32mm x 32mm x 20mm TH 106 53 5 28101502
32mm x 20mm x 26mm TH 106 53 5 28101495
32mm x 26mm x 26mm TH 106 53 5 28101509
32mm x 32mm x 26mm TH 106 53 5 28101506
32mm x 16mm x 32mm TH 106 53 5 28101493
32mm x 20mm x 32mm TH 106 53 5 28101504
32mm x 26mm x 32mm TH 106 53 5 28101507
40mm x 32mm x 26mm TH 124.5 57.5 1 28115518
40mm x 40mm x 26mm TH 132 57.5 1 28115514
40mm x 32mm x 32mm TH 124.5 58.5 1 28115516
40mm x 40mm x 32mm TH 132 66 1 28115300
40mm x 32mm x 40mm TH 124.5 66 1 28115520
50mm x 50mm x 26mm TH 149 64 1 28115522
50mm x 50mm x 32mm TH 149 63.5 1 28115320
50mm x 40mm x 40mm TH 149 74.5 1 28115524
50mm x 50mm x 40mm TH 149 72.5 1 28115310
50mm x 32mm x 50mm TH 139.5 74.5 1 28115526
50mm x 40mm x 50mm TH 149 74 1 28115528
63mm x 63mm x 50mm TH 164 82 1 28115330
75mm x 75mm x 40mm TH 201 91 1 28115546
75mm x 75mm x 50mm TH 201 91 1 28115548
Please note branch description and size when ordering.
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Testing Plugs Red and Blue WRAS Approved

Pipe and Fittings
½" Blue TH 50 28090003

½" Red TH 50 28090004
¾" Blue TH 50 28090006
¾" Red TH 50 28090008
For use with female fittings when pressure testing. Can be removed following testing
and reused.
Push-fit Stop End
16mm 1 U9250091
20mm 1 U9250092
A reuseable push-fit stop end provides a leak-proof seal for use when pressure testing
a system. It can be removed at any stage in order to allow work to restart or allow an
extension to the system.
Straight Wall Plate Adapter WRAS Approved
A CH
(mm) (mm)
16mm x ½" TH 49.5 24 1 U9292020
Designed to provide a fixed BSP Termination on the face of panelling with a secure MLCP
press joint within the service void behind. For all other profiles please refer to the Pressing
Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8.
MLCP to Copper Transition Fitting WRAS Approved
A
(mm)
Ø Multilayer
16 x 2 - 15mm TH 53 1 28180226
Ø Copper
20 x 2 - 18mm TH 54 1 28180228
20 x 2 - 22mm TH 62 1 28180230
A 26 x 3 - 22mm TH 67 1 28180232
32 x 3 - 28mm TH 69 1 28180234
Allows the connection of MLCP to copper compression or press fittings. For all other
profiles please refer to the Pressing Profile Compatibility Chart on page 8.
22
Gerpex Tooling
REMS Akku-Press ACC 14.4V Press Tool (supplied with two batteries)
Pipe and Fittings

10mm - 110mm (2 batteries) 1 U9150001
Compact battery operated press tool capable of pressing up to 110mm. Supplied with
2 x 14.4v 3.2Ah batteries and sturdy steel case with slots for press jaws. Compatible
with all REMS jaw profiles up to 110mm. Includes a battery charge status indicator
and integrated LED work light. 360° rotatable head with Automatic Circuit Control.
Akku-Press TH Jaws
16mm 1 U9150002
20mm 1 U9150003
26mm 1 U9150004
32mm 1 U9150005
40mm 1 U9150006
50mm 1 U9150007
63mm 1 U9150008
75mm 1 28100540
TH profile pressing jaws for use with REMS Akku-Press tool.
REMS Mini-Press 22V Press Tool (supplied with 2 batteries)
10mm - 40mm 1 U9141001
Ultra light and compact, one handed, battery operated press tool capable of pressing up
to 40mm. Supplied with 2 x 21.6v 1.5Ah batteries and L-Boxx system case with inserts.
Compatible with all REMS jaw profiles up to 40mm. Includes a battery charge status
indicator and integrated LED work light. 360° rotatable head with Automatic Circuit Control.
Mini-Press TH Jaws
16mm 1 U9140002
20mm 1 U9140003
26mm 1 U9140004
32mm 1 U9140005
40mm 1 U9140006
TH profile pressing jaws for use with REMS Mini-Press tool.
Pipe Cutting Tools
14mm - 32mm Shears 1 28100942

14mm - 32mm Rotary Slice 1 28100944
16mm - 75mm Rotary Slice 1 28024081
A selection of pipe cutting tools for cutting Gerpex MLCP.
23
Gerpex Tooling (continued)
Pipe Calibration Tool

Pipe and Fittings
16mm 1 U9280001
20mm 1 U9280002
26mm 1 U9280003
32mm 1 U9280004
40mm 1 U9280005
50mm 1 U9280006
63mm 1 U9280007
75mm 1 28100885
16-20-26mm 1 U9280008
Case for Calibrators* 1 U9250095
Case for Jaws** 1 U9210100
Used to prepare MLCP prior to insertion into a fitting. Ensures that the pipe is round, free
from burrs and will not damage the press fitting o-rings.
*Calibrators not included - **Jaws not included.
Leakage Test Plug for Multilayer Pipe - ½" Female Fitting
16 x 2 1 28101846
20 x 2 1 28101848
Complete with ½" Female fitting for air release valve (provided standard) or pressure
gauge (optional).
Internal Bending Tool
16mm - 500mm 1 28100616

20mm - 500mm 1 28100620
26mm - 1000mm 1 28100626
Used to form bends in MLCP without kinking.
External Bending Tool
16mm - 500mm 1 28100716

20mm - 500mm 1 28100720
Used to form bends in MLCP without kinking.
Hydraulic Bending Machine
26mm - 32mm 1 28100920
Used hydraulically to form bends in 26mm and 32mm MLCP.
24
Gerpex Accessories
Plastic Flexi-hinged Clip
Pipe and Fittings

15mm - 16mm 100 U9290000
19mm - 21mm 100 U9290001
25mm - 27.4mm 50 U9290002
31.8mm - 35mm 50 U9290003
Plastic Clip Spacer

Universal Clip Spacer 100 U9290004
Plastic clip spacer to allow additional 13mm clearance of pipe from mounting surface.
For use with insulated pipe.
Plastic Link Spacer

Link Spacer 100 U9290005
Plastic link spacer to give greater spacing between clips.
Rubber Lined Metal Clips

15mm - 19mm 10 U9290006

20mm - 25mm 10 U9290007
26mm - 30mm 10 U9290008
32mm - 36mm 5 U9290009
38mm - 43mm 5 U9290010
47mm - 51mm 5 U9290011
60mm - 64mm 5 U9290012
75mm - 80mm 5 U9290013
Steel rubber lined clips to suit full Gerpex pipe range. Clip only, supplied to suit 8mm and
10mm threaded bar.
25
System Solutions
Flow Data &

General Information
26
Distributed Pressure Drops
Flow Data & General Information

Gerpex - Water at 10°C
DN 16x2 DN 20x2 DN 26x3 DN 32x3
G V Dp/m G V Dp/m G V Dp/m G V Dp/m

(l/h) (m/s) (Pa/m) (l/h) (m/s) (Pa/m) (l/h) (m/s) (Pa/m) (l/h) (m/s) (Pa/m)
120 0.29 158 150 0.21 60 400 0.35 115 800 0.42 111
130 0.32 182 170 0.23 74 440 0.39 136 860 0.45 126
140 0.34 208 190 0.26 90 480 0.42 158 920 0.48 142
150 0.37 234 210 0.29 108 520 0.46 182 980 0.51 159
160 0.39 262 230 0.32 126 560 0.50 207 1040 0.54 176
170 0.42 291 250 0.35 146 600 0.53 234 1100 0.58 194
180 0.44 322 270 0.37 167 640 0.57 262 1160 0.61 213
190 0.47 354 290 0.40 189 680 0.60 291 1220 0.64 233
200 0.49 387 310 0.43 213 720 0.64 322 1280 0.67 253
210 0.52 422 330 0.46 237 760 0.67 354 1340 0.70 275
220 0.54 458 350 0.48 263 800 0.71 387 1400 0.73 296
230 0.56 495 370 0.51 290 840 0.74 422 1460 0.76 319
240 0.59 533 390 0.54 318 880 0.78 457 1520 0.80 342
250 0.61 572 410 0.57 347 920 0.81 494 1580 0.83 366
260 0.64 613 430 0.59 377 960 0.85 533 1640 0.86 391
270 0.66 655 450 0.62 408 1000 0.88 572 1700 0.89 416
280 0.69 698 470 0.65 441 1040 0.92 613 1760 0.92 443
290 0.71 742 490 0.68 474 1080 0.95 655 1820 0.95 469
300 0.74 788 510 0.70 508 1120 0.99 698 1880 0.98 497
310 0.76 834 530 0.73 544 1160 1.03 742 1940 1.01 525
320 0.79 882 550 0.76 580 1200 1.06 787 2000 1.05 553
330 0.81 930 570 0.79 617 1240 1.10 834 2060 1.08 583
340 0.84 980 590 0.82 656 1280 1.13 881 2120 1.11 613
350 0.86 1031 610 0.84 695 1320 1.17 930 2180 1.14 644
360 0.88 1084 630 0.87 736 1360 1.20 980 2240 1.17 675
370 0.91 1137 650 0.90 777 1400 1.24 1031 2300 1.20 707
380 0.93 1191 670 0.93 819 1440 1.27 1083 2360 1.23 739
390 0.96 1246 690 0.95 863 1480 1.31 1136 2420 1.27 773
400 0.98 1303 710 0.98 907 1520 1.34 1191 2480 1.30 806
410 1.01 1360 730 1.01 952 1560 1.38 1246 2540 1.33 841
420 1.03 1419 750 1.04 998 1600 1.41 1302 2600 1.36 876
430 1.06 1479 770 1.06 1045 1640 1.45 1360 2660 1.39 912
440 1.08 1539 790 1.09 1093 1680 1.49 1418 2720 1.42 948
450 1.11 1601 810 1.12 1142 1720 1.52 1478 2780 1.45 985
460 1.13 1664 830 1.15 1192 1760 1.56 1539 2840 1.49 1022
470 1.15 1728 850 1.17 1243 1800 1.59 1600 2900 1.52 1060
480 1.18 1793 870 1.20 1294 1840 1.63 1663 2960 1.55 1099
490 1.20 1858 890 1.23 1347 1880 1.66 1727 3020 1.58 1138
500 1.23 1925 910 1.26 1400 1920 1.70 1792 3080 1.61 1178
510 1.25 1993 930 1.28 1454 1960 1.73 1858 3140 1.64 1219
520 1.28 2062 950 1.31 1510 2000 1.77 1925 3200 1.67 1260
530 1.30 2132 970 1.34 1566 2040 1.80 1992 3260 1.71 1301
540 1.33 2203 990 1.37 1623 2080 1.84 2061 3320 1.74 1344
550 1.35 2275 1010 1.40 1680 2120 1.87 2131 3380 1.77 1386
560 1.38 2348 1030 1.42 1739 2160 1.91 2202 3440 1.80 1430
570 1.40 2422 1050 1.45 1799 2200 1.95 2274 3500 1.83 1474
580 1.42 2496 1070 1.48 1859 2240 1.98 2347 3560 1.86 1518
590 1.45 2572 1090 1.51 1920 2280 2.02 2421 3620 1.89 1563
600 1.47 2649 1110 1.53 1982 2320 2.05 2495 3680 1.93 1609
610 1.50 2727 1130 1.56 2045 2360 2.09 2571 3740 1.96 1655
620 1.52 2805 1150 1.59 2109 2400 2.12 2648 3800 1.99 1702
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Distributed Pressure Drops (continued)
DN 40x3.5 DN 50x4 DN 63x4.5 DN 75x5

1000 0.32 53 2000 0.40 57 3000 0.36 35 5000 0.42 35

1100 0.36 63 2200 0.44 67 3500 0.42 46 5500 0.46 42
1200 0.39 73 2400 0.48 78 4000 0.49 58 6000 0.50 49
1300 0.42 84 2600 0.52 90 4500 0.55 71 6500 0.54 56
1400 0.45 96 2800 0.56 102 5000 0.61 85 7000 0.59 64
1500 0.49 108 3000 0.60 115 5500 0.67 101 7500 0.63 72
1600 0.52 121 3200 0.64 129 6000 0.73 118 8000 0.67 81
1700 0.55 134 3400 0.68 144 6500 0.79 135 8500 0.71 90
1800 0.58 148 3600 0.72 159 7000 0.85 154 9000 0.75 99
1900 0.62 163 3800 0.76 174 7500 0.91 174 9500 0.80 109
2000 0.65 178 4000 0.80 191 8000 0.97 195 10000 0.84 119
2100 0.68 194 4200 0.84 208 8500 1.03 216 10500 0.88 130
2200 0.71 211 4400 0.88 225 9000 1.09 239 11000 0.92 141
2300 0.75 228 4600 0.92 244 9500 1.15 263 11500 0.96 152
2400 0.78 245 4800 0.96 263 10000 1.21 287 12000 1.00 164
2500 0.81 264 5000 1.00 282 10500 1.27 313 12500 1.05 176
2600 0.84 282 5200 1.04 302 11000 1.33 340 13000 1.09 189
2700 0.88 302 5400 1.08 323 11500 1.39 367 13500 1.13 201
2800 0.91 321 5600 1.12 344 12000 1.46 395 14000 1.17 215
2900 0.94 342 5800 1.16 366 12500 1.52 425 14500 1.21 228
3000 0.97 363 6000 1.20 388 13000 1.58 455 15000 1.26 242
3100 1.01 384 6200 1.24 411 13500 1.64 486 15500 1.30 257
3200 1.04 406 6400 1.28 434 14000 1.70 518 16000 1.34 271
3300 1.07 428 6600 1.32 458 14500 1.76 551 16500 1.38 286
3400 1.10 451 6800 1.36 483 15000 1.82 584 17000 1.42 302
3500 1.14 475 7000 1.40 508 15500 1.88 619 17500 1.46 317
3600 1.17 499 7200 1.44 534 16000 1.94 654 18000 1.51 333
3700 1.20 523 7400 1.48 560 16500 2.00 690 18500 1.55 350
3800 1.23 548 7600 1.52 587 17000 2.06 727 19000 1.59 366
3900 1.27 574 7800 1.56 614 17500 2.12 765 19500 1.63 383
4000 1.30 600 8000 1.60 642 18000 2.18 804 20000 1.67 401
4100 1.33 626 8200 1.64 670 18500 2.24 844 20500 1.72 418
4200 1.36 653 8400 1.68 699 19000 2.30 884 21000 1.76 436
4300 1.40 681 8600 1.72 728 19500 2.37 925 21500 1.80 455
4400 1.43 709 8800 1.76 758 20000 2.43 967 22000 1.84 473
4500 1.46 737 9000 1.80 789 20500 2.49 1010 22500 1.88 492
4600 1.49 766 9200 1.84 820 21000 2.55 1053 23000 1.93 512
4700 1.53 796 9400 1.88 851 21500 2.61 1097 23500 1.97 531
4800 1.56 825 9600 1.92 883 22000 2.67 1142 24000 2.01 551
4900 1.59 856 9800 1.96 915 22500 2.73 1188 24500 2.05 572
5000 1.62 886 10000 2.00 948 23000 2.79 1235 25000 2.09 592
5100 1.66 918 10200 2.05 982 23500 2.85 1282 25500 2.13 613
5200 1.69 949 10400 2.09 1016 24000 2.91 1330 26000 2.18 634
5300 1.72 982 10600 2.13 1050 24500 2.97 1379 26500 2.22 656
5400 1.75 1014 10800 2.17 1085 25000 3.03 1429 27000 2.26 678
5500 1.79 1047 11000 2.21 1121 25500 3.09 1479 27500 2.30 700
5600 1.82 1081 11200 2.25 1156 26000 3.15 1530 28000 2.34 722
5700 1.85 1115 11400 2.29 1193 26500 3.21 1582 28500 2.39 745
5800 1.88 1149 11600 2.33 1230 27000 3.27 1635 29000 2.43 768
5900 1.92 1184 11800 2.37 1267 27500 3.34 1688 29500 2.47 791
6000 1.95 1220 11950 2.40 1295 28000 3.40 1742 30000 2.51 815
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DN 16x2 DN 20x2 DN 26x3 DN 32x3

120 0.29 126 150 0.21 47 400 0.35 91 800 0.42 88

130 0.32 145 170 0.23 59 440 0.39 108 860 0.45 100
140 0.34 165 190 0.26 72 480 0.42 126 920 0.48 113
150 0.37 186 210 0.29 85 520 0.46 145 980 0.51 126
160 0.39 208 230 0.32 100 560 0.50 165 1040 0.54 140
170 0.42 231 250 0.35 116 600 0.53 186 1100 0.58 154
180 0.44 256 270 0.37 133 640 0.57 208 1160 0.61 169
190 0.47 281 290 0.40 150 680 0.60 231 1220 0.64 185
200 0.49 308 310 0.43 169 720 0.64 256 1280 0.67 201
210 0.52 335 330 0.46 188 760 0.67 281 1340 0.70 218
220 0.54 363 350 0.48 209 800 0.71 307 1400 0.73 235
230 0.56 393 370 0.51 230 840 0.74 335 1460 0.76 253
240 0.59 423 390 0.54 252 880 0.78 363 1520 0.80 272
250 0.61 454 410 0.57 275 920 0.81 393 1580 0.83 291
260 0.64 487 430 0.59 299 960 0.85 423 1640 0.86 311
270 0.66 520 450 0.62 324 1000 0.88 454 1700 0.89 331
280 0.69 554 470 0.65 350 1040 0.92 487 1760 0.92 351
290 0.71 589 490 0.68 376 1080 0.95 520 1820 0.95 373
300 0.74 625 510 0.70 404 1120 0.99 554 1880 0.98 394
310 0.76 662 530 0.73 432 1160 1.03 589 1940 1.01 417
320 0.79 700 550 0.76 461 1200 1.06 625 2000 1.05 439
330 0.81 739 570 0.79 490 1240 1.10 662 2060 1.08 463
340 0.84 778 590 0.82 521 1280 1.13 700 2120 1.11 487
350 0.86 819 610 0.84 552 1320 1.17 739 2180 1.14 511
360 0.88 860 630 0.87 584 1360 1.20 778 2240 1.17 536
370 0.91 903 650 0.90 617 1400 1.24 819 2300 1.20 561
380 0.93 946 670 0.93 651 1440 1.27 860 2360 1.23 587
390 0.96 990 690 0.95 685 1480 1.31 902 2420 1.27 613
400 0.98 1035 710 0.98 720 1520 1.34 945 2480 1.30 640
410 1.01 1080 730 1.01 756 1560 1.38 989 2540 1.33 668
420 1.03 1127 750 1.04 793 1600 1.41 1034 2600 1.36 696
430 1.06 1174 770 1.06 830 1640 1.45 1080 2660 1.39 724
440 1.08 1222 790 1.09 868 1680 1.49 1126 2720 1.42 753
450 1.11 1271 810 1.12 907 1720 1.52 1174 2780 1.45 782
460 1.13 1321 830 1.15 946 1760 1.56 1222 2840 1.49 812
470 1.15 1372 850 1.17 987 1800 1.59 1271 2900 1.52 842
480 1.18 1423 870 1.20 1028 1840 1.63 1321 2960 1.55 873
490 1.20 1476 890 1.23 1069 1880 1.66 1371 3020 1.58 904
500 1.23 1529 910 1.26 1112 1920 1.70 1423 3080 1.61 936
510 1.25 1583 930 1.28 1155 1960 1.73 1475 3140 1.64 968
520 1.28 1637 950 1.31 1199 2000 1.77 1528 3200 1.67 1000
530 1.30 1693 970 1.34 1243 2040 1.80 1582 3260 1.71 1033
540 1.33 1749 990 1.37 1288 2080 1.84 1637 3320 1.74 1067
550 1.35 1806 1010 1.40 1334 2120 1.87 1692 3380 1.77 1101
560 1.38 1864 1030 1.42 1381 2160 1.91 1748 3440 1.80 1135
570 1.40 1923 1050 1.45 1428 2200 1.95 1805 3500 1.83 1170
580 1.42 1982 1070 1.48 1476 2240 1.98 1863 3560 1.86 1205
590 1.45 2042 1090 1.51 1525 2280 2.02 1922 3620 1.89 1241
600 1.47 2103 1110 1.53 1574 2320 2.05 1981 3680 1.93 1277
610 1.50 2165 1130 1.56 1624 2360 2.09 2041 3740 1.96 1314
620 1.52 2227 1150 1.59 1675 2400 2.12 2102 3800 1.99 1351
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DN 40x3.5 DN 50x4 DN 63x4.5 DN 75x5

1000 0.32 42 2000 0.40 45 3000 0.36 28 5000 0.42 28

1100 0.36 50 2200 0.44 53 3500 0.42 36 5500 0.46 33
1200 0.39 58 2400 0.48 62 4000 0.49 46 6000 0.50 39
1300 0.42 67 2600 0.52 71 4500 0.55 56 6500 0.54 45
1400 0.45 76 2800 0.56 81 5000 0.61 68 7000 0.59 51
1500 0.49 86 3000 0.60 92 5500 0.67 80 7500 0.63 57
1600 0.52 96 3200 0.64 103 6000 0.73 93 8000 0.67 64
1700 0.55 107 3400 0.68 114 6500 0.79 107 8500 0.71 71
1800 0.58 118 3600 0.72 126 7000 0.85 122 9000 0.75 79
1900 0.62 129 3800 0.76 138 7500 0.91 138 9500 0.80 86
2000 0.65 142 4000 0.80 152 8000 0.97 154 10000 0.84 95
2100 0.68 154 4200 0.84 165 8500 1.03 172 10500 0.88 103
2200 0.71 167 4400 0.88 179 9000 1.09 190 11000 0.92 112
2300 0.75 181 4600 0.92 193 9500 1.15 209 11500 0.96 121
2400 0.78 195 4800 0.96 208 10000 1.21 228 12000 1.00 130
2500 0.81 209 5000 1.00 224 10500 1.27 249 12500 1.05 140
2600 0.84 224 5200 1.04 240 11000 1.33 270 13000 1.09 150
2700 0.88 239 5400 1.08 256 11500 1.39 291 13500 1.13 160
2800 0.91 255 5600 1.12 273 12000 1.46 314 14000 1.17 170
2900 0.94 271 5800 1.16 290 12500 1.52 337 14500 1.21 181
3000 0.97 288 6000 1.20 308 13000 1.58 361 15000 1.26 192
3100 1.01 305 6200 1.24 326 13500 1.64 386 15500 1.30 204
3200 1.04 322 6400 1.28 345 14000 1.70 411 16000 1.34 215
3300 1.07 340 6600 1.32 364 14500 1.76 437 16500 1.38 227
3400 1.10 358 6800 1.36 383 15000 1.82 464 17000 1.42 239
3500 1.14 377 7000 1.40 403 15500 1.88 491 17500 1.46 252
3600 1.17 396 7200 1.44 424 16000 1.94 519 18000 1.51 265
3700 1.20 416 7400 1.48 445 16500 2.00 548 18500 1.55 278
3800 1.23 435 7600 1.52 466 17000 2.06 578 19000 1.59 291
3900 1.27 456 7800 1.56 487 17500 2.12 608 19500 1.63 304
4000 1.30 476 8000 1.60 510 18000 2.18 638 20000 1.67 318
4100 1.33 497 8200 1.64 532 18500 2.24 670 20500 1.72 332
4200 1.36 519 8400 1.68 555 19000 2.30 702 21000 1.76 347
4300 1.40 541 8600 1.72 578 19500 2.37 734 21500 1.80 361
4400 1.43 563 8800 1.76 602 20000 2.43 768 22000 1.84 376
4500 1.46 585 9000 1.80 626 20500 2.49 802 22500 1.88 391
4600 1.49 608 9200 1.84 651 21000 2.55 836 23000 1.93 406
4700 1.53 632 9400 1.88 676 21500 2.61 871 23500 1.97 422
4800 1.56 655 9600 1.92 701 22000 2.67 907 24000 2.01 438
4900 1.59 679 9800 1.96 727 22500 2.73 943 24500 2.05 454
5000 1.62 704 10000 2.00 753 23000 2.79 980 25000 2.09 470
5100 1.66 729 10200 2.05 780 23500 2.85 1018 25500 2.13 487
5200 1.69 754 10400 2.09 807 24000 2.91 1056 26000 2.18 504
5300 1.72 779 10600 2.13 834 24500 2.97 1095 26500 2.22 521
5400 1.75 805 10800 2.17 862 25000 3.03 1134 27000 2.26 538
5500 1.79 832 11000 2.21 890 25500 3.09 1174 27500 2.30 556
5600 1.82 858 11200 2.25 918 26000 3.15 1215 28000 2.34 573
5700 1.85 885 11400 2.29 947 26500 3.21 1256 28500 2.39 591
5800 1.88 913 11600 2.33 976 27000 3.27 1298 29000 2.43 610
5900 1.92 940 11800 2.37 1006 27500 3.34 1340 29500 2.47 628
6000 1.95 968 12000 2.41 1036 28000 3.40 1383 30000 2.51 647
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DN 16x2 DN 20x2 DN 26x3 DN 32x3

120 0.29 117 150 0.21 44 400 0.35 85 800 0.42 82

130 0.32 135 170 0.23 55 440 0.39 101 860 0.45 94
140 0.34 154 190 0.26 67 480 0.42 117 920 0.48 105
150 0.37 173 210 0.29 80 520 0.46 135 980 0.51 118
160 0.39 194 230 0.32 93 560 0.50 154 1040 0.54 130
170 0.42 216 250 0.35 108 600 0.53 173 1100 0.58 144
180 0.44 238 270 0.37 124 640 0.57 194 1160 0.61 158
190 0.47 262 290 0.40 140 680 0.60 216 1220 0.64 172
200 0.49 287 310 0.43 157 720 0.64 238 1280 0.67 188
210 0.52 312 330 0.46 176 760 0.67 262 1340 0.70 203
220 0.54 339 350 0.48 195 800 0.71 287 1400 0.73 219
230 0.56 366 370 0.51 215 840 0.74 312 1460 0.76 236
240 0.59 394 390 0.54 235 880 0.78 339 1520 0.80 253
250 0.61 424 410 0.57 257 920 0.81 366 1580 0.83 271
260 0.64 454 430 0.59 279 960 0.85 394 1640 0.86 289
270 0.66 485 450 0.62 302 1000 0.88 423 1700 0.89 308
280 0.69 517 470 0.65 326 1040 0.92 454 1760 0.92 328
290 0.71 549 490 0.68 351 1080 0.95 485 1820 0.95 347
300 0.74 583 510 0.70 376 1120 0.99 516 1880 0.98 368
310 0.76 617 530 0.73 402 1160 1.03 549 1940 1.01 388
320 0.79 653 550 0.76 429 1200 1.06 583 2000 1.05 410
330 0.81 689 570 0.79 457 1240 1.10 617 2060 1.08 431
340 0.84 726 590 0.82 485 1280 1.13 652 2120 1.11 454
350 0.86 763 610 0.84 515 1320 1.17 688 2180 1.14 476
360 0.88 802 630 0.87 544 1360 1.20 725 2240 1.17 499
370 0.91 841 650 0.90 575 1400 1.24 763 2300 1.20 523
380 0.93 881 670 0.93 606 1440 1.27 802 2360 1.23 547
390 0.96 922 690 0.95 638 1480 1.31 841 2420 1.27 572
400 0.98 964 710 0.98 671 1520 1.34 881 2480 1.30 597
410 1.01 1007 730 1.01 705 1560 1.38 922 2540 1.33 622
420 1.03 1050 750 1.04 739 1600 1.41 964 2600 1.36 648
430 1.06 1094 770 1.06 774 1640 1.45 1006 2660 1.39 675
440 1.08 1139 790 1.09 809 1680 1.49 1050 2720 1.42 702
450 1.11 1185 810 1.12 845 1720 1.52 1094 2780 1.45 729
460 1.13 1231 830 1.15 882 1760 1.56 1139 2840 1.49 757
470 1.15 1279 850 1.17 920 1800 1.59 1185 2900 1.52 785
480 1.18 1327 870 1.20 958 1840 1.63 1231 2960 1.55 813
490 1.20 1375 890 1.23 997 1880 1.66 1278 3020 1.58 843
500 1.23 1425 910 1.26 1036 1920 1.70 1326 3080 1.61 872
510 1.25 1475 930 1.28 1076 1960 1.73 1375 3140 1.64 902
520 1.28 1526 950 1.31 1117 2000 1.77 1424 3200 1.67 932
530 1.30 1578 970 1.34 1159 2040 1.80 1475 3260 1.71 963
540 1.33 1630 990 1.37 1201 2080 1.84 1526 3320 1.74 994
550 1.35 1684 1010 1.40 1244 2120 1.87 1577 3380 1.77 1026
560 1.38 1737 1030 1.42 1287 2160 1.91 1630 3440 1.80 1058
570 1.40 1792 1050 1.45 1331 2200 1.95 1683 3500 1.83 1091
580 1.42 1848 1070 1.48 1376 2240 1.98 1737 3560 1.86 1124
590 1.45 1904 1090 1.51 1421 2280 2.02 1791 3620 1.89 1157
600 1.47 1960 1110 1.53 1467 2320 2.05 1847 3680 1.93 1191
610 1.50 2018 1130 1.56 1514 2360 2.09 1903 3740 1.96 1225
620 1.52 2076 1150 1.59 1561 2400 2.12 1960 3800 1.99 1260
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DN 40x3.5 DN 50x4 DN 63x4.5 DN 75x5

1000 0.32 39 2000 0.40 42 3000 0.36 26 5000 0.42 26

1100 0.36 46 2200 0.44 50 3500 0.42 34 5500 0.46 31
1200 0.39 54 2400 0.48 58 4000 0.49 43 6000 0.50 36
1300 0.42 62 2600 0.52 66 4500 0.55 53 6500 0.54 41
1400 0.45 71 2800 0.56 76 5000 0.61 63 7000 0.59 47
1500 0.49 80 3000 0.60 85 5500 0.67 75 7500 0.63 53
1600 0.52 89 3200 0.64 96 6000 0.73 87 8000 0.67 60
1700 0.55 99 3400 0.68 106 6500 0.79 100 8500 0.71 66
1800 0.58 110 3600 0.72 117 7000 0.85 114 9000 0.75 73
1900 0.62 121 3800 0.76 129 7500 0.91 129 9500 0.80 81
2000 0.65 132 4000 0.80 141 8000 0.97 144 10000 0.84 88
2100 0.68 144 4200 0.84 154 8500 1.03 160 10500 0.88 96
2200 0.71 156 4400 0.88 167 9000 1.09 177 11000 0.92 104
2300 0.75 169 4600 0.92 180 9500 1.15 194 11500 0.96 113
2400 0.78 182 4800 0.96 194 10000 1.21 213 12000 1.00 121
2500 0.81 195 5000 1.00 209 10500 1.27 232 12500 1.05 130
2600 0.84 209 5200 1.04 223 11000 1.33 251 13000 1.09 140
2700 0.88 223 5400 1.08 239 11500 1.39 272 13500 1.13 149
2800 0.91 238 5600 1.12 254 12000 1.46 293 14000 1.17 159
2900 0.94 253 5800 1.16 271 12500 1.52 314 14500 1.21 169
3000 0.97 268 6000 1.20 287 13000 1.58 337 15000 1.26 179
3100 1.01 284 6200 1.24 304 13500 1.64 360 15500 1.30 190
3200 1.04 300 6400 1.28 321 14000 1.70 383 16000 1.34 201
3300 1.07 317 6600 1.32 339 14500 1.76 408 16500 1.38 212
3400 1.10 334 6800 1.36 357 15000 1.82 433 17000 1.42 223
3500 1.14 351 7000 1.40 376 15500 1.88 458 17500 1.46 235
3600 1.17 369 7200 1.44 395 16000 1.94 484 18000 1.51 247
3700 1.20 387 7400 1.48 414 16500 2.00 511 18500 1.55 259
3800 1.23 406 7600 1.52 434 17000 2.06 538 19000 1.59 271
3900 1.27 425 7800 1.56 454 17500 2.12 566 19500 1.63 284
4000 1.30 444 8000 1.60 475 18000 2.18 595 20000 1.67 297
4100 1.33 464 8200 1.64 496 18500 2.24 624 20500 1.72 310
4200 1.36 484 8400 1.68 517 19000 2.30 654 21000 1.76 323
4300 1.40 504 8600 1.72 539 19500 2.37 685 21500 1.80 337
4400 1.43 525 8800 1.76 561 20000 2.43 716 22000 1.84 350
4500 1.46 546 9000 1.80 584 20500 2.49 747 22500 1.88 364
4600 1.49 567 9200 1.84 607 21000 2.55 779 23000 1.93 379
4700 1.53 589 9400 1.88 630 21500 2.61 812 23500 1.97 393
4800 1.56 611 9600 1.92 653 22000 2.67 845 24000 2.01 408
4900 1.59 633 9800 1.96 678 22500 2.73 879 24500 2.05 423
5000 1.62 656 10000 2.00 702 23000 2.79 914 25000 2.09 438
5100 1.66 679 10200 2.05 727 23500 2.85 949 25500 2.13 454
5200 1.69 703 10400 2.09 752 24000 2.91 984 26000 2.18 469
5300 1.72 727 10600 2.13 777 24500 2.97 1021 26500 2.22 485
5400 1.75 751 10800 2.17 803 25000 3.03 1057 27000 2.26 501
5500 1.79 775 11000 2.21 829 25500 3.09 1095 27500 2.30 518
5600 1.82 800 11200 2.25 856 26000 3.15 1132 28000 2.34 534
5700 1.85 825 11400 2.29 883 26500 3.21 1171 28500 2.39 551
5800 1.88 851 11600 2.33 910 27000 3.27 1210 29000 2.43 568
5900 1.92 877 11800 2.37 938 27500 3.34 1249 29500 2.47 586
6000 1.95 903 12000 2.41 966 28000 3.40 1289 30000 2.51 603
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Press Fitting Pressure Drops

Press Fitting Pressure Drop Calculation Fitting Figure ξ
To determine localised pressure drops of plants with

Gerpex fittings, it is possible to refer to the following
values for the loss coefficient (ξ), which can be obtained 1.8
from technical literature.

Δp = ξρv²/2
Δp = pressure drop (Pa = 0.01 mbar) 1.6

ξ = loss coefficient
ρ = volume mass of the fluid (kg/m³)
v = speed of the fluid (m/s)
2.4
Water Temperature (°C) ρ (kg/m³)
20 0.9982
40 0.9922 2.2
60 0.99832
80 0.9718
2.4
2.2
1.8
3.2
3.0
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Quality Control
The manufacturing process of EMMETI Multilayer

Peeling
Composite Pipe (MLCP) is subject to stringent control
Tests the resistance to
checks which are carried out before, during and after delamination between
production from the raw material analysis through to the inner and the
the finished product performance checks. The purpose aluminium layers.
built analytical laboratory is equipped to carry out the
following tests:
Melt Flow Index (MFI) Verification of

Verifies compliance Cross-linking
of the polymer raw Verification performed
materials to be used. in the laboratory to check
the correct level (%)
of cross-linking of the
materials.
INK Test Resistance to Internal

Ensure that the strip Pressure
of aluminium is free of Tests resistance to a specific
imperfections and clean. internal pressure at 95°C; the
pressure value is chosen in
relation to the size of pipe
(maximum diameter, aluminium
thickness) and the duration of
the test (22h, 165h, 1000h),
by referring to the relative
regression curves.
Dimensional Control Thermal Cycles

in Production Tests a system consisting
Automatic computerised of the pipe and fittings
control of pipe subjected to 5000
dimensions. temperature cycles
(20 to 95°C) of
30 minutes each with
a pressure of 10 bar.
Ball Test Pressure Cycles

To ensure that there Tests a system consisting
are no occlusions or of the pipe and fittings
deformations on the subjected to 10,000
interior wall of the pipe pressure cycles (from
by using compressed 1 to 30 bar) at 23°C with
air to pass a ball through a frequency of 0.5 Hz.
the pipe.
Enlargement Test Vibration Test

Test performed both in Vibration tests a system
production and in the consisting of the pipe and
laboratory to verify the fittings subjected to 330
quality of welds and the alternating bending cycles
adhesion of individual with an internal pressure
layers. of 15 bar at room
temperature.
34
System Solutions
Case Studies
35
Case Study
Hinkley Point C Workers Accommodation
Project Name EMMETI’s Solution

Hinkley Point C Workers Accommodation. Instead of using traditional soldered copper pipe on
the project, the mechanical contractor chose to utilise
EMMETI’s Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP)
Project Background
and Gerpex Press Fittings.
The new Hinkley Point C is the first in a new generation
Ranging in size from 16mm up to 75mm the pipework
of power stations. Constructed in Somerset, Hinkley
and fittings were easily used in conjunction with all the
Point C will create 25,000 employment opportunities and,
customer’s standard system components (drain valves,
once completed, it will provide approximately 900 jobs
shower mixers, thermostatic blenders) by using EMMETI’s
throughout the 60 years of operation.
patented Monoblocco connector system.
To accommodate the substantial construction workforce
required to deliver such an important project, new
Client Benefits
worker accommodation campuses have been created
in Bridgwater and at the Hinkley Point C site. The composite construction of Gerpex MLCP allows the
pipe to bend easily which makes installation simple while
Bridgwater A Campus is the largest of these developments
the aluminium core ensures that the pipe will remain in the
and provides living space and recreational facilities for 850
desired position once formed. This makes routing of the
workers within 25 separate accommodation buildings. The
pipe extremely easy and shortens installation time. The
Hinkley Point C Onsite Campus provides living space for
linear expansion of the pipe when heated is close to that
646 workers within 19 separate accommodation buildings.
of copper pipe and considerably less than other plastic
The new accommodation buildings were modular built
pipes, meaning that the expansion allowances required
with all modules being constructed at factory facilities, this
are minimal.
included a large proportion of MEP services which reduced
Gerpex MLCP is the optimum solution for modern building
the onsite installation time.
projects, offering all the advantages of both plastic and
metal pipes combined with excellent value for money, quick
Project Requirements and efficient installation as well as peace of mind.
● LTHW Heating Services Each individual outlet is supplied using a continuous length
● Domestic Hot & Cold Services of pipe from the manifold, with joints at the outlet and at the
manifold only. This eliminates all concealed intermediate
joints in the system and allows for individual isolation.
36
Hinkley Point C Workers Accommodation (continued)
Case Study
Installation
“
One of my favourite points of the Gerpex system is
its semi rigid quality. With the level of complexity in
our mechanical risers we had a limited amount of
it takes only seconds to crimp allowing us to
install elements of work very efficiently and in
an ordered manner.
space to install domestic services and heating runs,
Finally, the support from the EMMETI team has
however with the pipe system having an aluminium
been superb, from can-do attitude from the guys
core it could be manipulated allowing us to create
and girls in the office, to the great support and
swept bends to not only reduce pressure loss,
visits from the development department to the
but also allowing us to install in an efficient and
early morning and late-night calls from the head of
logical manner.
Another point to note is the quality of the crimping
“
technical to ensure that I was happy with the service
I was receiving and the product I was installing.
system. With a build of brass and aluminium that A great team with a great product.
incorporated a double o-ring for peace of mind, it’s
a robust fitting capable of withstanding up to 10 bar Client Quote
of pressure. After dressing and attaching the fitting
37
Case Study
Southall Waterside Regeneration
Project Name
Installation
Southall Waterside Regeneration.
Project Background
Described by developers as the future of contemporary urban
living, this significant housing, leisure and retail development
is designed to re-generate a 90-acre space in the Borough of
Ealing. Phase 1 consists of 618 residential properties with of
a mixture of studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
Project Requirements
● LTHW Heating Services
● Domestic Hot & Cold Services
EMMETI’s Solution
Instead of using traditional soldered copper pipe on the project
the mechanical contractor chose to utilise EMMETI’s Gerpex
Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP) and Gerpex Press Fittings.
Ranging in size from 16mm up to 63mm the pipework and
fittings were easily used in conjunction with all the customer’s
standard system components (drain valves, shower mixers,
thermostatic blenders) by using EMMETI’s patented
Monoblocco connector system.
Gerpex was also utilised within the riser systems for each
apartment block.
Client Benefits
“
The composite construction of Gerpex MLCP allows the
pipe to bend easily which makes installation simple while the
aluminium core ensures that the pipe will remain in the desired
We have used the Gerpex pipe and fitting system
position once formed. This makes routing of the pipe extremely
easy and shortens installation time. The linear expansion of
on many projects over the past three years and
the pipe when heated is close to that of copper pipe and have found it to be an extremely reliable system,
considerably less than other plastic pipes, meaning that the that is easy to install. The jointing method is simple,
expansion allowances required are minimal.
Gerpex MLCP is the optimum solution for modern building
clean, robust and hot works are eliminated.
“
The fact that we can use this system throughout
projects, offering all the advantages of both plastic and metal the project is also a great advantage to us.
pipes combined with excellent value for money, quick and
efficient installation as well as peace of mind. Client Quote
The brass bodied fittings with double o-ring technology and
combined sight hole, dielectric ring and jaw alignment collar
help to ensure that the pipe is fully inserted and pressed
correctly, every time.
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Gerpex - The Full System 5

Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP) 15

Distributed Pressure Drops 27

Hinkley Point C Workers Accommodation 36

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Gerpex Sysytem Applications

The Advantages of using the Gerpex System

Solid oxygen barrier

Classification of the Conditions of Use (UNI EN ISO 21003)

Design Durability Durability Durability

Regression Curves and Linear Thermal Expansion

Linear Thermal Expansion for Pipes of 10m in Various Materials DT 50°C

12.5 8.3 5.7 5.5

(1) For insulated pipes only

Technical Data Gerpex Pipe Technical Data of Insulating Sheath

Gerpex press fittings have been designed to be used in

• it fixes the sleeve to the fitting

Pressing Profile Compatibility Options

Installing the System

Surface Mounted Installation

Maximum Distance (S)

Surface Embedded Installation

Minimum Radius of Bends

Minimum Radius of Bend R Minimum Radius of Bend R

It is preferable to use elbow unions to

FP: Fixed Point

L = 15.6mm (previous example),

Where pipes are concealed or

Calibration and De-burring

Inserting the Fitting

Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe can also be used

Pipe Connection Fig. G

the split olive when tightened onto the compression ﬁtting

Distribution with Manifold

Series Distribution in a Wall

copper compression ﬁttings in a range of sizes.

Gerpex Multilayer Composite Pipe (MLCP)

Gerpex MLCP (PE-X/AL/PE-X) WRAS Approved

Description Coil Code

Description 4m Bar Code

Maximum operating pressure 10 bar, maximum operating temperature 95°C.

Gerpex Insulated MLCP (PE-Xb-AL-PE-Xb) WRAS Approved

Description Insul. Thick Coil Code

16 x 2 6mm 50m 28106108

20 x 2 9mm 50m 28106106

Maximum operating pressure 10 bar, maximum operating temperature 95°C.

Gerpex Insulated MLCP WRAS Approved

16 x 2 Blue / 10mm 50m 28102540

20 x 2 Blue / 13mm 50m 28102542

Maximum operating pressure 10 bar, maximum operating temperature 95oC.

Gerpex MLCP in Corrugated Conduit WRAS Approved

Description Colour Coil Code

16 x 2 Red 50m 28102350

Maximum operating pressure 10 bar, maximum operating temperature 95oC.

Adaptor Female Union 16mm - 63mm WRAS Approved

Adaptor Female Union Elbow BSP 16mm - 20mm WRAS Approved

L = 15.6mm (previous example),