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Corflo® Heavy Duty Conduit
TO AS/NZS 2053
Meets all Physical and Mechanical Requirements of AS/NZS 2053 for Heavy Duty Conduits
Faster Installation Rates
Lightweight and Easy to Handle
Extremely Cost EffectiveQuality ISO 9001Lic 570
Product Characteristics
Corflo(r) is a double-walled, material-efficientPVC pipe, with a smooth internal bore anda corrugated exterior. Manufactured by acontinuous, co-extrusion process theseamless pipe utilises the principles ofstructural forms to provide a pipe that,using less material, meets the physicaland mechanical requirements of HeavyDuty (HD) conduit when tested toAS/NZS 2053 – 1995.
The high technology design andmanufacture of Corflo(r) enables thecharacteristics to be achieved, with thefollowing benefits:
• A material efficient product which reduces cost
• Lighter weight per unit length for ease of handling and transportation
• Heavy Duty strength and performance
• Long pipe length giving fewer joints
• Improved handling and durability
• High performance installation rates provide further project savings
Acceptance
The benefits of Vinidex Heavy Duty CorfloConduit is well recognised and acceptedby contractors, specifiers and authoritiesincluding:
• Department of Energy (NSW)
• Department of Minerals & Energy (QLD)
• Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector (VIC)
• Principle Inspector Western Power Corporation (WA)
Product Material
Corflo(r) is manufactured from the sameextrusion grade PVC resin as conduitscomplying with AS/NZS 2053 - 1995.
Quality
Vinidex has achieved Standards AustraliaStandardsMark Product Certification for arange of PVC and polyethylene pipes. Thiscommitment to product quality is furtherevidenced by certification as a QualityEndorsed Company to ISO9002.
Australian Standards
Vinidex is accredited as a QualityEndorsed company to ISO9002.
Corflo meets the requirements of AS/NZS2053.6:1995 Profile-Wall, Smooth BoreConduits and Fittings of InsulatingMaterial.
Independent testing of Corflo(r) has beencarried out by a N.A.T.A. approvedlaboratory and test results highlight thefact that Corflo(r) also meets all the physicaland mechanical tests of AS/NZS 2053 forHeavy Duty (HD) conduit.
Colours
Corflo(r) is manufactured in orange to makethe product easily distinguishable forelectrical applications.
Joining
Corflo(r) is joined together in the samemanner as normal conduit by means of abelled end, and standard PVC solvent isused to bond the lengths together. Corflolengths can be pushed together by hand,no hammering is necessary.
Fittings
Corflo(r) is a rigid conduit. The existingrange of HD bends and fittings should beused with Corflo(r). No special fittings arerequired.
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Interchangeability
Corflo(r) has the same O.D. as standard100mm HD conduit so therefore it istotally interchangeable with conventional100mm conduits.
Installation Procedure
The installation procedures for Corflo(r)pipes are no different to those for plainPVC pipes. AS2032 - 1977 "Code ofPractice for Installation of PVC PipeSystems" also applies to Corflo.
Bedding & BackfillMaterial
The bedding and backfill material must beof the correct specification, with type andprocedures conforming to AS2032 - 1977"Installation of PVC Pipe Systems" andAS/NZS 2566.1 "Buried Flexible Pipes-Structural Design".
Cover Heights
Vinidex recommends the adoption ofminimum cover heights in accordancewith AS/NZS 2566.1 "Buried FlexiblePipes-Structural Design".
Other Corflo Conduit
Vinidex also manufactures other Corflo(r)pipe products. Contact your Vinidexrepresentative or the Vinidex NationalSales Office for further information.
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Certificate of compliance
Certificate of Compliance confirms Vinidex 100mm Corflo(r) meetsall physical and mechanical tests of AS/NZS 2053 for HeavyDuty (HD) conduit.
Certificate of Compliance
850/1-ANumber:
Product:Vinidex type Corflo100 mm heavy dutyprofile wall smooth bore conduit
International Testing andCertification Services
Complied for heavy mechanical stresses classification
of rigid plain insulating conduit.
Client:Vinidex Tubemakers Pty. Ltd.Coopers Plains, Queensland
AS 2053.2 : 1995Clause 9 Mechanical propertiesClause 10 Resistance to heatClause 11 Resistance to burningClause 12 Electrical characteristicsClause 13 External influences
12 Park TerraceBowden Sth. Aust 5007Telephone: (08) 269 0526Telex AA82769Fax: (08) 346 7072International + 61 8 269 0526ACN 007 873 529
Result:
Notes
Initial distributionClient (1)Original
D.A. GRAY9th October 1995
Itacs file (1)CopyAuthorised signature
Commenced 18th July 1995; Completed 9th October 1995
1. This test certificate is based on assessment(s) and test(s) applied to the specific test item(s) as
submitted by the client.ITACS disclaims any and all responsibilty or obligation for any other item.
For further details refer to ITACS Test Report No. 850/1 - A
Examined and tested to therelevant requirements of:
ITACS
Product Data - Pipe
Product Nominal Mean Outside Mean Inside Wall Mean Mouth Effective SocketCode Size Diameter Diameter Thickness Diameter Length Length
Dm Db T D1 L L1(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) (mm)
Corflo Heavy Duty Electrical conduit - Orange
21135 100 114 100 7 114 6.0 10421153 125 140 126 7 140 6.0 11521139 150 160 144 7 160 6.0 124
NoteAdvisory information concerning usage of the Company's products is published to assist users to obtain best performance, and represents thebest information available at the time of publication.
No warranty is expressed or implied, nor will any liability be accepted by the Company for any consequences resulting directly or indirectly fromthe use of such information.
This document addresses only technical matters related to the application of our products. It does not address issues of health and safetypractices, nor any regulatory limitations that may apply, and does not constitute a recommendation of suitability for any purpose.
Product data and advisory information are subject to change at any time without notice.
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