FITT S.p.A.
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FITT Bluforce
Polymer alloy pipes for the supply and distribution of water and irrigation networks. The first water distribution network PVC-A (PVC-HI)* system with EPD® certification in Europe.
Thanks to its innovative PVC-A (PVC-HI)* technology, FITT Bluforce offers maximum strength, allowing a significant reduction in maintenance activities on the finished works, and therefore a fully safe use of the infrastructure. The performance of FITT Bluforce is enhanced by the use of Power Lock, the socket based jointing system with integrated gasket mechanically pre-inserted during the hot formation, which transforms the pipe into a complete system that guarantees easy assembly, perfect functionality and optimum long-term seal.
Polymer alloy
The technology used for manufacturing FITT Bluforce is based on the PVC-A (PVC-HI)* polymer alloy, where "A" stands for "alloy", consisting of two main compounds:
traditional PVC-U and chlorinated polyethylene (CPE).
PVC-A combines the strength of PVC-U and the ductility of polyethylene, resulting in a products that offers very high resistance to crack propagation, the main cause of failure in pressure networks.
(*) At a regulatory level, it is defined as a polymeric alloy of Poly Vinyl Chloride with high impact strength PVC-HI (such as PVC-M, PVC-A, PVC-CPE). PVC-HI (PVC-M, PVC-A, PVC-CPE) is a thermoplastic material that contains PVC resin with the addition of an impact modifier (PVC-High Impact). Depending on the type of impact modifier, the acronym HI can be replaced with various designations (PVC-A, Acrylic or PVC-A Alloy (polymer alloy); PVC-CPE, Chlorinated Polyethylene; PVC-M, Modified).
traditional PVC-U and chlorinated polyethylene (CPE).
PVC-A combines the strength of PVC-U and the ductility of polyethylene, resulting in a products that offers very high resistance to crack propagation, the main cause of failure in pressure networks.
(*) At a regulatory level, it is defined as a polymeric alloy of Poly Vinyl Chloride with high impact strength PVC-HI (such as PVC-M, PVC-A, PVC-CPE). PVC-HI (PVC-M, PVC-A, PVC-CPE) is a thermoplastic material that contains PVC resin with the addition of an impact modifier (PVC-High Impact). Depending on the type of impact modifier, the acronym HI can be replaced with various designations (PVC-A, Acrylic or PVC-A Alloy (polymer alloy); PVC-CPE, Chlorinated Polyethylene; PVC-M, Modified).
Jointing system
FITT Bluforce features a socket based jointing system with integrated gasket, mechanically pre-inserted during the hot formation of the socket based joint. The Power Lock® gasket ensures absolute stability, and therefore easy assembly, perfect functionality and optimal long-term hydraulic tightness.
Shock resistance
Thanks to their permanently ductile behaviour, FITT Bluforce PVC-A hoses offer high shock resistance even at low temperatures, making working site activities easier.
Anti-corrosion
The FITT Bluforce PVC-A pipe is impervious to electrochemical corrosion, with excellent resistance to the chlorine dioxide used in drinking water networks.
Durability
The polymer alloy compound (PVC-A) gives the FITT Bluforce drinking water network and water mains pipe a high resistance to crack propagation, ensuring a longer product life and reduced maintenance.
Certifications
FITT Bluforce EPD declaration
EPD® the environmental product declaration of the FITT Bluforce range
FITT Bluforce is the first PVC-A product platform to boast the EPD® mark in Europe, the environmental product declaration that provides certified data on the life cycle of products, according to the international standards ISO 14025 and EN 15804: 2012 + A2: 2019
impact passport
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