Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 022 - Industrial Plastics

Plastic components are a common feature of all  available systems and it is important that anyone working in this particular area has a sound working knowledge of the types of plastic available and the jointing systems which incorporate these fixtures. The handling, transport, storage and installation of these fixtures  are also considered.

Please find below the list of topics covered within this module.

PE Pipes

• Main Features  of PE
• Typical Applications
• MDPE Pipe Systems

PVCu, PVC-C, PVDF, PP and ABS Pipes

• PVCu Pipes
• PVC-C (Chlorinated  Polyvinylchloride)
• Polyvinyliden  Fluoride (PVDF)
• Polypropylene  Pressure Pipe Systems
• ABS
• Fittings

Jointing Systems

• Mechanical  Joints
• Solvent Welded  Joints
• Fusion Jointing

Handling, Transport, Storage and Installation

• Handling
• Transport
• Pipelaying  - Trench Work
• Brackets
• Secondary Containment Piping System