INDUSTRY

PIPING SYSTEMS
FOR INDUSTRIAL
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The Plastics Experts.

AGRU industrial piping systems have proven their value for decades in industrial plants around the
globe. The various systems are characterised by outstanding operational reliability, easy installation
and extremely low maintenance overheads. Be it leakage-monitored double containmented piping
systems, abrasion-resistant multilayer systems, or the ECTFE system, which is even resistant to nitric
acid, AGRU has the best solution for virtually any industrial application in its portfolio.

The AGRU success story has been unfolding now for around seven decades. Founded back in 1948
by Alois Gruber senior, nowadays the company is one of the world‘s most important single-source
suppliers for piping systems, semi-finished products, concrete protection liners and lining systems
made from engineering plastics. Our ability to supply everything from a single source sets us apart.
We use only top-grade thermoplastic polymers as our raw materials. When it comes to applicati-
on-technical consulting, we are your best partner in the field.

Quality
At AGRU, customer satisfaction comes first. Technical consultations, training courses,
welding instruction and expert supervision on site are essential parts. The AGRU quality
assurance system is compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and its environmental manage-
ment system fulfils ISO 14001:2015. This in turn ensures that the products comply with
international norms, as monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis by independent
testing agencies standards.

The start-to-finish attention to quality ensures that the products meet and beat the
strictest technical specifications, providing safe operation within gas, water and waste-
water infrastructures.

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Reliable plant operations for decades
The AGRU industrial piping system includes materials and pipe types for virtually any industrial application. Excellent
chemical resistance and an extremely wide temperature application range make our industrial piping systems the ideal
solution for pipework in plant, equipment and tank construction, and also in the petrochemicals industry.

Fast and easy installation

Pipes, fittings and customized solutions perfectly harmonized
Our strength lies in more than 50 years of experience and offers you
• carefully thought-out systems optimised down to the finest detail
• unique application technology advice from experts
• easy planning, fast installation and effective logistics

Maintenance-free pipework
Welded joints and materials for high operational reliability
Efficient and reliable operation of your plant thanks to
• durable and robust system components
• corrosion-free and extremely resilient plastics
• tried-and-trusted AGRU industrial piping systems

Double operational safety

The compact Poly-Flo double containment piping system is highly reliable
A media pipe and a protective pipe extruded in a single production step offer
• absolute operational safety thanks to a double containment pipe
• easy installation thanks to time-saving simultaneous welding
• a space-saving design and leakage monitoring of the annular gap

High media resistance

Pipes and fittings made from PE 100-RC/PP/PVDF/ECTFE
A product range that leaves no wish unfulfilled, including
• customised PE and PP types for special fields of application
• electrically conductive, flame-retardant and chemically resilient materials
• maximum acid and lye resistance

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AGRU industrial piping systems
developed by experts

PP-H/PP-R industrial piping systems

Plastic pipes and fittings made of PP-H and PP-R have proved
their value for decades in every area of industry. Above all, excel-
lent temperature and corrosion resistance ensure durability. PP is
characterised by its superior strength, stiffness, hardness, and the
temperature and chemical resistance these features ensure. PP
can be used between -5 °C and +95 °C.

Electrically conductive:
HDPE-ESD-el / PPS / PPS-ESD-el
In plastic piping system building, electrically conductive piping
must be used in areas with a risk of explosion. Electrically conduc-
tive plastics modified by the addition of carbon black guarantee
that the known benefits of polyolefins, such as chemical resistance
and easy processing and installation, are retained. However, the
conductive carbon black does reduce the impact strength and
creep strength.

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Fluoroplastic systems
PVDF is a thermoplastic homopolymer with excellent media
resistance, a high level of mechanical strength, and maximum
purity without additives or stabilisers. ECTFE consists of an alter-
nating arrangement of ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethylene.
This makes it the ideal material for applications involving high
temperatures and extremely aggressive media. These plastics
can be used between -30 °C and +140 °C. Aggressive media
such as nitric acid, sulphuric acid, free chlorine and ozone can
be transported safely. The excellent surface quality and abrasion
resistance make them ideal materials for use in the petrochemi-
cals industry, life sciences and the food industry.

Double containment piping systems

and COOLSAFE
The reliable Poly-Flo double containment piping system made of Poly-Flo

PP or PE is extruded in a single production step. Thanks to its

compact design with a small annular gap and low weight, the
system can be quickly and reliably installed using simultaneous
welding, even in cramped conditions. The insulated COOLSAFE
PE piping system keeps media at temperatures as low as -30 °C.
The annular gap between the outer pipe and the media pipe is
filled with polyurethane foam for optimal thermal insulation.

COOLSAFE

Double
Abrasion-resistant systems containment pipe

The three-layer MINELINE piping system was developed to trans-

port abrasive media. Economic operation due to a longer service
life, minimal thermal expansion thanks to the white surface, and
high operating reliability due to the thicker walls are the system‘s
most important properties. Thanks to the abrasion-resistant layer
in the pipes and fittings, all the pipework is protected against fast
abrasion.

MINELINE

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 PP is ideal for pickling plants, the chemicals industry and
also for extremely aggressive sewage, because chemicals at
high temperatures are used in these areas.

PP-H/PP-R - industrial piping systems

for high temperatures and chemicals

Special applications
PP plays an important role in reverse osmosis, which is used in
desalination plants. Permanent freedom from corrosion and
resistance to salts and minerals, as well as smooth inner surfaces,
ensure decades of maintenance-free operation. As high opera-
ting pressures are typical in plants of this type, PP – with its high
creep strength – is the most popular material.

Custom parts – tailor-made solutions

AGRU has been known for its unrivalled expertise in custom
part manufacturing for decades. Segmented fittings made of PP
were used in this project for an industrial ventilation system. PP
impresses with its high temperature and chemical resistance here
as well.

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Product range
AGRU PP-H/PP-R – industrial piping systems

Pipes MULTI fittings

PP-H OD 20mm – 1400mm SDRs of 17 and 11
PP-R OD 20mm – 800mm OD 20mm – 315mm

Extended fittings Short-spigot fittings

SDRs of 17 and 11 SDRs of 17 and 11
OD 63/50mm – 315/250mm OD 25/20mm – 315/280mm

Segmented fittings Socket welding fittings

SDRs of 17, 26, 33 and 41 SDR of 7.4
OD 560mm – 1200mm OD 20mm – 110mm

Electrofusion welding
Valves
fittings
OD 20mm – 140mm
OD 20mm – 355mm

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Fluoroplastic systems
Safe transport of highly aggressive media

ECTFE – the premium class

Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) is a thermoplastic copo-
lymer with an alternating arrangement of ethylene and chlorotrif-
luoroethylene. For applications involving temperatures between
-30 °C and +140 °C or aggressive chemicals (e.g. free chlorine
in the medium and 98% sulphuric acid), ECTFE is the ideal solu-
tion. The ECTFE piping system is the ready-to-use, highly resistant
piping system made by AGRU. For even tougher requirements,
AGRU also supplies liner pipes made of FEP and PFA, which
possess the highest chemical resistance.

PVDF – highest product purity

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is an ultra-high purity homopo-
lymer without additives. This makes it physiologically safe and
suitable for use in ultra-high purity applications. It also offers high
mechanical strength and excellent chemical resistance. Just like
ECTFE, PVDF is easy to handle and use. It can be used between
-20 °C and +120 °C.

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Product range
AGRU ECTFE/PVDF

Pipes MULTI fittings

ECTFE OD 20mm – 200mm ECTFE OD 20mm – 110mm
PVDF OD 16mm – 400mm PVDF OD 20mm – 225mm

Fittings for socket welding

Fittings
fittings
ECTFE OD 63mm – 110mm
ECTFE
PVDF OD 16mm – 315mm
PVDF

Valves
HPF coupler
ECTFE OD 20mm – 63mm
PVDF OD 20mm – 63mm
PVDF OD 20mm – 140mm

Union
Backing ring
ECTFE OD 20mm – 63mm
OD 20mm – 630mm
PVDF OD 20mm – 90mm

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Double containment piping systems and
COOLSAFE double safety and piping system
for cooling water

AGRU double containment piping systems

Poly-Flo includes a piping system made of PE 100-RC or PP-R for
the safe transport of hazardous media. It is easy to install using
simultaneous or cascade welding, and both the media pipe and
the protective pipe offer full pressure resistance.

The double containment piping system is prefabricated as

standard and can be connected using simultaneous butt welding,
after spacers have been welded in, or using cascade welding.

COOLSAFE
The AGRU COOLSAFE system is the best solution for the ener-
gy-saving transport of cold media. The AGRU COOLSAFE product
line is a double containment piping system made of premium
PE 100 plastic. The annular gap between the outer and the media
pipe is filled with polyurethane foam for optimal thermal insula-
tion. This makes COOLSAFE the perfect piping system for cold
media such as those as used in air conditioning systems. It can
also be used for transporting hot water as a customised variant
with a PP media pipe.

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Product range
AGRU double containment piping systems
and COOLSAFE

Poly-Flo pipe Poly-Flo fittings

PP-R + PE 100-RC PP-R + PE 100-RC
SDR 17/11 SDR 17/11
Dim. 50/32, 90/63, 160/110 Dim. 50/32, 90/63, 160/110

Poly-Flo fittings Poly-Flo measuring fitting

PP-R + PE 100-RC PP-R + PE 100-RC
segmented turned
SDR 17/11 SDR 17/11
Dim. 50/32, 90/63, 160/110 Dim. 50/32 , 90/63, 160/110

Double containment pipe

Double containment fitting
fitting
PP/PP, PE/PE
PE/PVDF, PP/PVDF
Simultaneous welding
Cascade + e-socket welding
from dim. 90/32 to 355/250
from dim. 90/32 to 280/160

COOLSAFE fittings
COOLSAFE pipe Tee, bend, reducer, anchor
from dim. 90/32 to 355/250 point, measuring adapter
as standard and thread adapter
(customised dimensions from dim. 90/32 to 355/25
on request) (customised dimensions
on request)

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MINELINE I and II
Abrasion-resistant piping systems

White outer layer (PE) MINELINE II, the three-layer system

MINELINE II pipework has a longer service life due to the abrasi-
on-resistant inner layer in the pipes and fittings. The outer layer
is white and reflects sunlight, which keeps thermal expansion to
a minimum.
Abrasion
protection layer
The core layer made of PE 100 (-RC) and the substantially greater
wall thickness of the innovative three-layer structure guarantee
high operating reliability.
Core material
(PE 100-RC)
MINELINE I has a white outer layer, but does not have an additi-
onal inner layer. The bright surface keeps thermal expansion to
a minimum.

Guaranteed safety
In addition to the safe three-layer structure, MINELINE II can
be connected using a combination of butt and electro-socket
welding. This helps to avoid potential weak points and protects
the inner pipe against abrasion.

Heated element butt E-socket welding Combined welding

welding

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Product range
AGRU MINELINE I and MINELINE II

MINELINE MINELINE
Pipe Tee

MINELINE MINELINE
Segmented bends Stub flange

MINELINE
Sweep bends

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Electrically conductive customised materials
Safe transport of substances with a risk
of explosion

Occupational safety is key

An electrostatic charge in the pipework must be prevented when
flammable media is being poured in, emptied, stirred, mixed or
sprayed. If the pipework is routed through an potentially explo-
sive atmosphere, a single spark discharge can cause an explo-
sion. ESD (electrostatic discharge sensitive) plastics offer additi-
onal safety by permanently dissipating electrostatic charges in a
controlled manner. They are therefore used in areas where sparks
from electrostatic charges need to be prevented due to explosion
protection requirements, and are used for piping systems in areas
with a potentially explosive atmosphere.

Easy installation
Both PPS-ESD el and HDPE-ESD el can be butt, socket or heating
wire welded. In heated element butt welding, the pipe is able
to conduct electricity beyond the joint layer without additional
work. The electro-socket welding of electrically conductive pipes
using electro-socket fittings made of non-conductive PE is only
permissible with electro-socket fittings equipped with embedded
heating wires, as low current flows can occur otherwise.

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Product range
AGRU PPS-ESD el / HDPE-ESD el

Pipes 90° bend

PPS-ESD el PPS – ESD el
OD 32mm – 400mm OD 32mm – 315mm
HDPE-ESD el HDPE-ESD el
OD 32mm – 400mm OD 125mm – 315mm

Reducer concentric
Tee PPS-ESD el
PPS-ESD el OD 63/16mm –
OD 32mm – 315mm 315/225mm
HDPE-ESD el HDPE-ESD el
OD 32mm – 315mm OD 63/16mm –
315/225mm

Stub flange Backing ring

PPS-ESD el PPS-ESD el
OD 32mm – 400mm OD 32mm – 315mm
HDPE-ESD el HDPE-ESD el
OD 32mm – 400mm OD 125mm – 315mm

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 The AGRU range of industrial piping systems includes

References
electro-socket fittings, socket welding fittings and butt
welding fittings for any application.

AGRU 90° MULTI bends are available in a variety of materials and

complete the AGRU industrial piping system range.

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Pipes made of PE offer a variety of industrial application
options. Thanks to their high resistance to UV light, they
can also be installed outdoors as well as indoors.

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 The AGRU Poly-Flo double
containment piping system
can be joined using time-sa-
ving simultaneous welding.

Pipework made of electrically

conductive PE is required in
many industrial applications.

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PP is also very suitable for
reverse osmosis in seawater
desalination.

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