ACO Product Information

ACO pipe
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CONTENT

General Introduction to ACO 05

ACO drainage system overview and benefits 06

Introduction to ACO pipe 08

ACO pipe portfolio overview 09

6 advantages of ACO pipe 10

Material 13

Standards & certificates 16

Installation 18

Full bore flow rate tables for varying gradients 22

Below ground installation 24

Care and maintenance 25

Transport & handling 27

Material resistance 28

Fire resistance and sound insulation 30

Sealing material information 31

General Introduction to ACO
ACO is one of the World’s leading drainage ACO drainage is used in
specialists with 60 years’ experience gained applications anywhere where
across a wide range of sectors. Our passion hygienic, corrosion resistant
for producing high performance products has and durable drainage
led us to make major investments in research performance is essential:
and development.
§§ Professional kitchens
§§ Food processing facilities
We are working in partnership with
§§ Brewing, bottling and canning plants
commercial facility owners, managers and
operators. We are continuously developing §§ Chilled warehouses
our products and enhancing our expertise. §§ Laboratories
We understand the critical role that drainage §§ Chemical industries
plays in a successful business. §§ Pharmaceutical industries
§§ Restaurants
Our product portfolio includes items §§ Schools
which are fully compliant with the highest §§ Hospitals
hygienic requirements. We also have a full §§ Hotels
understanding of the food industry’s own
§§ and others
standards such as HACCP and we work
with bodies including the European Hygienic
Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG).

As one of the World’s leading commercial As a result, many drainage systems are not Our HygieneFirst philosophy represents our
drainage specialists, The ACO Group designed well, which leads to inefficiencies, commitment to delivering products that
understands the critical role that drainage costly on going cleaning and maintenance. provide ultimate hygienic performance.
plays in a successful commercial food In worst case scenario it can result in food We design intelligent drainage solutions
preparation business. We appreciate that food contamination, closure of a facility and that minimize operational costs without
safety, hygiene and cost control are all vital even loss of a business. As the company compromising food safety.
factors, yet we also understand that for many, that’s driving the future of drainage, we are
drainage is out of sight and out of mind. determined to change this by raising the
profile of hygienic drainage and improving
standards across every part of the process.

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ACO drainage system overview and benefits
ACO provides solutions which optimise food ACO offers sustainable, integrated drainage We believe that our systems and services
safety, employee´s health and safety and systems which are designed to protect are truly unique, delivering unparalleled
water protection. Every ACO product safely business, the environment and ultimately benefits to everyone involved in project
controls the water to ensure that it can be public health. Our aim is to constantly delivery or subsequent operation.
hygienically, economically and ecologically improve every aspect of safety, hygiene and
managed in a viable way. functional performance.

Food safety Cost control EHEDG

§ § ACO hygienic drainage fulfills § § ACO drainage systems can be easily ACO hygienic drainage fulfils stringent
maintained, reducing associated cleaning hygienic requirements to prevent
hygienic requirements to prevent
costs, thanks to their functional design
harmful bacteria contamination. We harmful bacteria contamination. We
and cleaning recommendations which
apply relevant hygienic design principles have been developed in partnership with apply relevant hygienic design principles
reserved for food contact surfaces premium cleaning agent suppliers. that are reserved for food contact
as recommended by EHEDG. surfaces EN 1672, EN ISO 14159 and
§§ ACO’s advanced manufacturing technologies
§ § Our product design ensures minimal build- EHEDG documents No. 8, 13 and 44
ensure durability and our special surface
up of food particles and debris as well as treatment guarantees corrosion resistance.
to the design of our drainage products.
a safe connection with the surrounding floor Our systems perform effectively at all times
to minimise any opportunity for bacteria and keep business disruption to a minimum.
to grow throughout the drainage system.
§ § We provide expertise in drainage system
§ § Sleek slope function and hygienically planning, correct installation and creating
designed products ensure our system a safe connection with the surrounding
is fully drainable, eliminating the floor to avoid unnecessary costs.
stagnant odour of waste water.

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Introduction to ACO pipe
ACO pipe is reliable, lightweight and durable push-fit pipe work system, designed, produced and tested for soil, waste, rainwater and industrial
wastewater drainage applications as well as for maritime waste water drainage and vacuum systems.

ACO pipe portfolio

The portfolio consists of pipes and fittings
with socket and lip sealing ring included. It is DN 315
available in 40, 50, 75, 110, 125, 160, 250
DN 250
and 315 mm pipe diameter sizes.
DN 200
Straight pipes are available in lengths from
150 to 6000 mm. To see the whole portfolio, DN 160
please visit the ACO building drainage online
DN 125
catalogue for more information
DN 110

DN 75

DN 50

DN 40

Together with the other products of ACO The wide range of fittings available utilizes ACO pipe stainless steel pipe work systems
building drainage it creates a perfect system advanced cold forming techniques, offer all the key features found in traditional
and offers a sustainable drainage solution thereby reducing the manufacturing cost metal waste water systems but with the
with unique advantages to the customers. and minimizing the amount of welded additional benefits unique to stainless
Especially with the ACO gully and ACO components, to provide the ultimate in steel material and the push-fit system.
stainless steel channel systems provide system reliability. Stainless steel pipe
a unique system for building drainage. systems are particularly suited to
The push-fit system ensures quick and applications subject to thermal shock.
easy assembly for a reliable installation for
gravity and vacuum drainage.

Push-fit advantages
§§ Easy to assemble
§§ Time saving
§§ Cost saving
§§ Tight connection

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ACO pipe portfolio overview

Straight pipes

Bends

Branches

Accessories

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6 advantages of ACO pipe

1 2 3

ACO pipe is made from resilient stainless ACO stainless steel pipe is strong enough to ACO pipe is classified and certified as
steel, which is the most suitable material withstand the effects of gravity, yet lightweight a non-combustible product because it is
for hot water jet cleaning. It expands and enough to need fewer anchor point supports manufactured in compliance with EN1124,
contracts less than plastic alternatives and than other heavier pipes. parts 1 & 2, which classifies the ACO pipe
thanks to the ACO push-fit connection, system as Class A1 fire resistant
our pipes can compensate for reasonable
It requires no additional fire collars to be
amounts of material expansion.
installed and produces no toxic fumes
in the event of fire.

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The utilisation of ACO stainless steel drainage ACO pipe is made from stainless steel, which ACO pipe is lightweight yet durable,
features an effective and complex protection is a durable, yet flexible material. When it’s so it can be installed quickly. This is
against unwelcome guests. exposed to dynamic shock, it bends but beneficial especially on reconstruction and
doesn’t break, preventing its contents from refurbishment projects where there is a need
Stainless steel itself cannot be chewed
spilling or leaking out. to keep production downtime to a minimum.
through by rodents and when the ACO foul
air trap and ACO rat-stop are used together
in the gully, they create an impenetrable
barrier for any rodent.

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Material
ACO pipe stainless steel pipe work systems are manufactured from austenitic stainless steel in grades 1.4301 (AISI 304) and 1.4404 (AISI 316L).
All products are chemically pickled and passivated for optimum durability and corrosion resistance.

Surface treatment by means of electro Thermal movement

polishing or varnishing is available.
ACO pipe stainless steel pipe work systems
Recognized for long service and its easily
have a low coefficient of thermal expansion,
cleaned characteristics, stainless steel’s
of approximately 1 mm per 1000 mm under
hard, smooth surface provides efficient f
60 °C of temperature change.
low for water and waste products.

Seal material information

The ACO pipe socketed stainless steel pipe NBR (Nitrile Butane rubber)
systems are fitted with a unique, double Black sealing rubber ring is suitable for waste
lip seal manufactured from EPDM, NBR or water applications where there are petrol
Viton®. The double lip seal arrangement or oil residues. NBR is not resistant to
provides added security for the ultimate in solvents and high temperatures.
long term reliability.
FPM (Fluoroelastomer) – Viton®
EPDM (ethylene propylene
diene monomer) Green sealing rubber ring is suitable for
special applications where oil, solvents and
Black sealing rubber ring which is suitable
strong acids are present in waste water
for most applications where there are no oil
and for applications with higher temperatures.
or petrol residues in the waste water.
Viton® seal has limited resistance to
chemicals like acetone, methyl alcohol.

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Standards & certificates
Reference standards
ACO pipe stainless steel pipe work systems are designed, manufactured, tested and checked under the standards EN 1124-1
and EN 1124-2 pipes and fittings of longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes with spigot and socket for waste water systems.

The following standards will assist the designer to select the correct size of pipe system for the particular application.

EN 12056 gravity drainage systems.

EN 752 drain and sewer systems.

Testing Certificates quality & approval: Resistance:

§§ ISO 9001 §§ Sitac
ACO Pipe stainless steel pipe
§§ ABS §§ CSI
systems are tested for:
§§ DNV
§§ Pressure & vacuum
§§ Lloyd’s Register
§§ Noise
§§ SZÚ
§§ Fire
§§ Bureau Veritas
§§ Tightness
§§ ETA
§§ Watermark

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Installation
General information
The following standards will help designers drainage systems inside buildings. EN 752: manufacturer’s recommendations as well as
to select the correct size of pipe system for drain and sewer systems outside buildings. with EN 12056–2, EN 12056–3 and EN 752.
a particular application: EN 12056: gravity Installation should be in accordance with the

Pipe cutting
If it is necessary to adapt or shorten pipe designed to form the edge bevel on the male
lengths where tools are used, the cut must be spigoted end of the pipe. Carbon steel cutting
square, clean and chamfered. Suitable cutters wheels are not suitable.
are available from ACO. These tools are

Pipe joining
The assembly of pipe joints is quick and clean and free from contamination. Push-fit
straightforward requiring only a light the pipe end into the socket, but do not push
application of lubricant available from ACO fully into the socket recess so as to allow for
to the chamfered pipe end. Ensure that the thermal expansion within the system
matching ends of the pipes and fittings are

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Vertical pipe stacks
The load applied with a fluid in the pipe is within 200 mm of the bottom. Fit brackets
vertically down. Position the highest bracket at each change of pipework are direction
adjacent to the top inlet of the pipe, and then or junction points. Pipework should be at
mount brackets at 3 meter distance. At the least 30 mm from the wall to facilitate
bottom of the vertical pipe, use a bracket maintenance and painting.

Pipe weights
Engineers should be aware of minimum and between brackets should not exceed
maximum weights when designing vertical 1,5 mm. The discretion of the installer should
stack and horizontal pipe run systems. be applied in each instance to ensure that
Generally, when the pipe is completely full of the pipe is adequately supported.
water, then the vertical deflection of the pipe

MAX. DISTANCE
3M

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Horizontal pipe runs
As a guide, use the table belowfor bracket
spacing on horizontal pipes.

Pipe diameter bracket spacing

Pipe Length
ø [mm] [m]
40 2.0
50 2.0
75 2.3
110 2.5
125 3.0 MAX. DISTANCE
200 3.0 2–3M
250 3.0
315 3.0

Recommended distances; for installation

follow your local standards.

Horizontal pipework should be supported by of direction and at junction points immediately

pipe brackets in 3 meter intervals maximum. downstream of the fitting. Horizontal pipe runs
One bracket should be within 300 mm of the may be installed at a fall of 1 in 50 and feeder
pipe joint and the other approximately at the connections should be achieved using 45°
midpoint of the pipe length, but not more than branches. Where long pipe runs occur i.e.
3 metres from the next bracket (depending on greater than 15 meters, a fixing arm should be
the pipe diameter- refer to the upper table). attached to the bracket to prevent pendulum
Additional brackets should be used at changes movement within the system.

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Socket clamps
Drainage systems for waste water are gravity the joints from sliding apart in most cases,
systems with free draining and should not but if it is difficult or impossible to fix the
be overloaded or blocked. The ACO pipe pipes to the structure, the socket clamps
socketed systems have push-fit socket joints (Art. No. 419134–7) can prevent the push-fit
and consequently they will not be able to resist sockets and spigot ends from sliding apart
internal pressure unless precautions are made if the system is overloaded or internal
to ensure that the joints will not slide apart. pressure is generated.
Appropriate fixing to the structure can prevent

Working pressure
ACO pipe system is designed to withstand operation pressure in accordance to EN 1124-4.

Operating pressure
Pipe diameter Vacuum applications
[bar]
Without socket With socket Pipe diameter Operating pressure
[mm]
clamp clamp [mm] [bar]
40 0.5 2.5 40 -0.8
50 0.5 2.5 50 -0.8
75 0.5 2.5 75 -0.8
110 0.5 2.5 110 -0.8
125 0.5 2.5 125 -0.8
160 0.5 1.5 160 -0.8
200 0.5 1.5 200 -0.8
250 0.5 1.0 250 -0.8
315 0.5 0.7 315 -0.8

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Full bore flow rate tables for varying gradients
For rainwater/storm drainage applications
Flow rates based on Colebrook-White formula.
Roughness coefficient ks = 0.6 mm

Gradient Pipe ø 40 mm Pipe ø 50 mm Pipe ø 75 mm Pipe ø 110 mm Pipe ø 125 mm

Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow
Velocity Velocity Velocity Velocity Velocity
[%] rate rate rate rate rate
v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s]
Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s]
10.0 1.44 1.28 2.74 1.52 8.40 2.01 23.81 2.60 33.61 2.83
7.5 1.25 1.11 2.38 1.31 7.28 1.74 20.62 2.25 29.11 2.45
5.0 1.01 0.90 1.94 1.07 5.94 1.42 16.83 1.84 23.77 2.00
4.5 0.96 0.86 1.84 1.02 5.64 1.35 15.97 1.74 22.55 1.90
4.0 0.90 0.81 1.73 0.96 5.31 1.27 15.06 1.64 21.26 1.79
3.5 0.84 0.75 1.62 0.90 4.97 1.19 14.08 1.54 19.88 1.67
3.0 0.78 0.70 1.50 0.83 4.60 1.10 13.04 1.42 18.41 1.55
2.5 0.71 0.64 1.37 0.76 4.20 1.00 11.90 1.30 16.80 1.41
2.0 0.63 0.57 1.23 0.68 3.76 0.90 10.64 1.16 15.03 1.26
1.5 0.55 0.49 1.06 0.59 3.25 0.78 9.22 1.01 13.01 1.10
1.0 0.44 0.40 0.87 0.48 2.66 0.63 7.53 0.82 10.63 0.89

Gradient Pipe ø 160 mm Pipe ø 200 mm Pipe ø 250 mm Pipe ø 315 mm

Flow Flow Flow Flow
Gradient Velocity Velocity Velocity Velocity
rate rate rate rate
[%] v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s]
Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s]
10.0 64.15 3.31 116.89 3.83 218.31 4.45 401.51 5.15
7.5 55.56 2.87 101.22 3.32 188.95 3.85 347.54 4.46
5.0 45.36 2.34 82.65 2.71 154.13 3.14 283.52 3.64
4.5 43.03 2.22 78.40 2.57 146.17 2.98 268.90 3.45
4.0 40.57 2.10 73.92 2.43 137.77 2.81 253.45 3.25
3.5 37.95 1.96 69.14 2.27 128.82 2.63 236.99 3.04
3.0 35.13 1.81 64.01 2.10 119.20 2.43 219.31 2.82
2.5 32.07 1.66 58.43 1.92 108.74 2.22 200.09 2.57
2.0 28.68 1.48 52.26 1.71 97.18 1.98 178.83 2.30
1.5 24.84 1.28 45.26 1.48 84.05 1.71 154.70 1.99
1.0 20.28 1.05 36.95 1.21 68.48 1.40 126.07 1.62

Note:
The flow rates shown above assume an unrestricted discharge from the pipe. For installations without an unrestricted discharge, the flow rate will
be affected by the downstream throttle.

For shallow gradients, the Colebrook-White formula underestimates flow rates (because when gradient tends towards zero %, velocity also tends
to zero). For level or nearly level installations (slope < 1 %), spatially varied flow tables should be used.
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For soil/foul water drainage applications
Flow rates based on Colebrook-White formula.
Roughness coefficient ks = 0.6 mm

Gradient Pipe ø 40 mm Pipe ø 50 mm Pipe ø 75 mm Pipe ø 110 mm Pipe ø 125 mm

Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow
Velocity Velocity Velocity Velocity Velocity
[%] rate rate rate rate rate
v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s]
Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s]
10.0 1.21 1.08 2.30 1.27 7.14 1.71 20.45 2.23 28.97 2.44
7.5 1.04 0.93 1.99 1.10 6.19 1.48 17.71 1.93 25.09 2.11
5.0 0.85 0.76 1.63 0.90 5.05 1.21 14.46 1.58 20.49 1.72
4.5 0.81 0.72 1.54 0.85 4.79 1.14 13.72 1.50 19.43 1.64
4.0 0.76 0.68 1.46 0.80 4.52 1.08 12.94 1.41 18.32 1.54
3.5 0.71 0.64 1.36 0.75 4.23 1.01 12.10 1.32 17.14 1.44
3.0 0.66 0.59 1.26 0.70 3.91 0.93 11.20 1.22 15.87 1.34
2.5 0.60 0.54 1.15 0.64 3.57 0.85 10.23 1.12 14.49 1.22
2.0 0.53 0.48 1.03 0.57 3.19 0.76 9.15 1.00 12.96 1.09
1.5 0.46 0.42 0.89 0.49 2.77 0.66 7.92 0.86 11.22 0.94
1.0 0.37 0.34 0.73 0.40 2.26 0.54 6.47 0.71 9.16 0.77

Gradient Pipe ø 160 mm Pipe ø 200 mm Pipe ø 250 mm Pipe ø 315 mm

Flow Flow Flow Flow
Velocity Velocity Velocity Velocity
[%] rate rate rate rate
v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s] v [m/s]
Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s] Q [l/s]
10.0 55.61 2.87 101.81 3.34 206.87 4.22 382.95 4.92
7.5 48.16 2.49 88.17 2.89 177.84 3.62 329.47 4.23
5.0 39.32 2.03 71.99 2.36 143.52 2.93 266.21 3.42
4.5 37.30 1.93 68.30 2.24 135.71 2.77 251.81 3.23
4.0 35.17 1.82 64.39 2.11 127.46 2.60 236.59 3.04
3.5 32.90 1.70 60.23 1.98 118.69 2.42 220.42 2.83
3.0 30.46 1.57 55.76 1.83 109.29 2.23 203.07 2.61
2.5 27.80 1.44 50.90 1.67 99.10 2.02 184.25 2.37
2.0 24.87 1.28 45.53 1.49 87.86 1.79 163.50 2.10
1.5 21.53 1.11 39.43 1.29 75.18 1.53 140.05 1.80
1.0 17.58 0.91 32.19 1.06 60.25 1.23 112.42 1.44

Note:
The flow rates shown above assume an unrestricted discharge from the pipe. For installations without an unrestricted discharge, the flow rate will
be affected by the downstream throttle.

For shallow gradients, the Colebrook-White formula underestimates flow rates (because when gradient tends towards zero %, velocity also tends
to zero). For level or nearly level installations (slope < 1 %), spatially varied flow tables should be used.

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Below ground installation

Back-filling
Back-filling around the pipe can only start
when the position of the pipe has been
checked and approved.

Compression
Care should be taken to avoid distortion
of both the pipe run and the pipe itself during
back-filling and compaction. Avoid tipping
backfill material directly onto the pipe system.
If mechanical compaction is used, the weight
and resultant compressive force must be
taken into account to avoid distortion.
Back-fill materials should be compacted
to a minimum of 93%.

Filling in the excavation

Soil from the excavation can be used for
filling, but larger stones and blocks should not
be used. Compression of the filling material
outside reinforced areas is not necessary if the
settling will not cause problems or damage.

Local standards
It is recommended to install pipes according
to local standards.
SECONDARY FILLING

PRIMARY FILLING

LEVELLING FILLING

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Care and maintenance
Cleaning methods
Stainless steel is easy to clean. Washing with adequate for many applications. An enhanced
soap or a mild detergent and warm water aesthetic appearance will be achieved if the
followed by a clear water rinse is usually quite cleaned surface is finally wiped dry.

Precautions
If all the suggestions and actions in the table by specialists on site. Please contact ACO
below have been attempted, stainless steel Industries for further assistance.
has the facility to be mechanically cleaned

Problem Cleaning agent Comment

Soap or mild detergent and water Sponge, rinse with clean water, wipe dry
Routine cleaning, all finishes. (such as washing up liquid). if necessary.

Soap or warm water or organic solvent

Fingerprints, all finishes. (e.g. acetone, alcohol).
Rinse with clean water, wipe dry if necessary.

Mild cleaning solutions (e.g. Jif, Goddard

Stubborn stains and discolouration. stainless steel care).
Rinse well with clean water and wipe dry.

Organic solvents (e.g. acetone, alcohol, Clean after with soap and water, rinse with clean
Oil and grease marks, all finishes. trichlorethylene). water and dry.

Oxalic acid. The cleaning solution should be applied

with a swab and allowed to stand for 15–20 Rinse well with clean water (precautions for acid
Rust and other corrosion products. minutes before being washed away with water. May cleaners should be observed).
continue using Jif to give final clean.

Household synthetic fibre scouring pads (e.g.

Do not use ordinary steel wool (iron particles can
Scotch Brite fibre pad). For deeper scratches; apply
Scratches on brush (satin) finish. in direction of polishing. The clean with soap or
become embedded in stainless steel and cause
further surface problems).
detergent as per routine cleaning.

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Drainage is a critical component affecting predominant. Floor drainage components The principles of cleaning involve combination
the hygienic performance of commercial cater for these situations through three core of thermal, kinetic and chemical energy. The
food preparation business. Effective drainage functions interception, conveyance of fluids, cleaning processes are always combination of
helps to mitigate hazards from the external and ability to act as a barrier. these factors and time of these to work. The
environment and is central to the safe and key point to highlight is that all equipment –
hygienic operation internally. Within the Effective cleaning of drainage in commercial including drainage – in food processing plant
food production facility, surface liquids food preparation business reduces risk of should have hygienic design, which is easy to
represent potential hazard of microbiological contamination and spoiling of food during clean and disinfect. Otherwise the cleaning
contamination. Liquids may be part of preparation, processing, and storage. The process is time and energy consuming
the cleaning process, or may originate main objective of cleaning is to remove and not cost effective. All surfaces of ACO
from specific equipment discharge points, soil to obtain clean surface and thereby stainless steel drainage are hygienically
or be simply the result of an accidental reduce number of microorganisms. A further designed – no sharp corners, edges, dead
spillage. Quite often the liquids contain reduction of microorganism can be obtained spaces and crevices. ACO drainage is easily
other components – organic matter being by disinfection step. accessible for cleaning and visual inspection.

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Transport & handling
ACO pipe straight pipes are packed on pallets with wood frame and inserts, protected by cardboard and stretch foil. Fittings are packed in
cardboard boxes and stacked on pallets.

It is strongly recommended to transport and §§ Maximum transport length of straight §§ It is strongly recommended to transport
store the pipes and fittings in their original pipes pallets is 6 080 mm and width and store the pipes and fittings in their
packaging to avoid theirs damage. Pipes 820 mm. original packaging to avoid damage
should be stored and supported on a flat §§ Straight pipes are packed on framed/ non and/or the loss of parts. Store preferably
surface to avoid deformation. framed long pallets, protected by wooden on dry and flat surface.
Handle the pipes and fittings with care. inserts and supports. §§ Handle the pipes and fittings with care.
Any care less handling (like dumping off the §§ Articles are either wrapped in cardboard Any rough handling (like dragging along
truck...) can cause deformation or damage to or stretch or PE foil. Fittings are packed the ground, dumping off the truck...) can
pipes. Contact with carbon steel can cause in cardboard boxes and stacked on foiled cause deformation and potentially cause
corrosion on the stainless steel. EUR pallets. product malfunctions.
§§ Contact with carbon steel may cause
stainless steel corrosion.

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Material resistance
Note:

AISI 316 L Stainless

AISI 304 Stainless

Concentration levels and length of exposure have a direct influence on the
1 = V ery good service to operating limit
of material
resistance of stainless steel to certain chemicals. Each application should
2 = Moderate service therefore be carefully reviewed to determine the suitability of stainless steel.
3 = Limited or variable service
4 = Unsatisfactory

EPDM
Assumptions:

NBR

FPM
Data presented are used as a guide only, for detailed information please
Acetone 1 1 1 4 4 contact our Sales/Technical department.
Acetic acid (diluted) 30% 1 1 1 2 2
Acetic acid 100% 1 1 1 3 3
Acetic acid anhydride 1 1 2 3 4
Aluminium chloride 4 4 1 1 1
Aluminium sulfate 1 4 1 1 1
Ammonium carbonate 1 1 1 4 2
Ammonium chloride 2 3 1 1 1
Ammonium hydroxide 1 1 1 4 2
Amyl chloride 1 1 4 4 1
Anilin 1 1 2 4 3
Anilin hydrochloride 4 4 2 2 2
Barium chloride 2 2 1 1 1
Barium hydroxide 1 1 1 1 1
Benzaldehyde 1 1 1 4 4
Benzene 1 1 4 4 1
Benzoic acid 1 1 4 4 1
Borax 1 1 1 2 1
Boric acid 1 1 1 1 1
Bromine 4 4 4 4 1
Bromine chloride acid 4 4 1 2 1
Bromine hydrogen acid 4 4 1 4 1
Bromoethylene 1 1 - - -
Butanol 1 1 4 1 1
Butyl acetat 1 1 2 2 4
Butyric acid 1 1 2 4 4
Calcium bisulfate el sulfite 1 1 4 1 1
Calcium chloride 2 2 1 1 1
Calcium hydroxide 1 1 1 1 1
Calcium hypoklorite 2 3 1 3 1
Carbon disulfide 1 1 4 4 1
Carbon tetrachloride 1 1 4 3 1
Chloracetic acid (mono) 4 4 2 4 4
Chloride 4 4 - - -
Chloril acid 4 4 1 4 -
Chlorine (dry) 1 1 1 2 1
Chlorobenzene 1 1 4 4 1
Chloroform 2 2 4 4 1
Chlorosulfonic acid 2 3 4 4 3
Copper chloride 2 2 1 1 1
Copper nitrate 1 1 1 1 1
Copper sulfate 1 1 1 1 1
Ether 1 1 3 4 3
Ethyl chloride 1 1 1 1 1
Fatty acid 1 1 4 2 1
Fluorine (dry) 1 1 - - -
Fluorine hydrogen acid 4 4 2 4 1
Formaldehyde 1 1 1 2 1
Formic acid 1 1 1 2 3
Furfural 1 1 2 4 4
Gallic acid 1 1 2 2 1
Hydrochloric acid 4 4 1 4 1
Hydrogen peroxide 1 1 3 4 2
Iodine (wet) 4 4 2 2 1
Lead acetate 1 1 1 2 4

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 AISI 316 L Stainless
Note:

AISI 304 Stainless

1 = V ery good service to operating limit Concentration levels and length of exposure have a direct influence on the
of material resistance of stainless steel to certain chemicals. Each application should
2 = Moderate service
3 = Limited or variable service therefore be carefully reviewed to determine the suitability of stainless steel.
4 = Unsatisfactory

EPDM

NBR

FPM
Assumptions:
Magnesium chloride 2 2 1 1 1 Data presented are used as a guide only, for detailed information please
Magnesium sulfate 1 1 1 1 1 contact our Sales/Technical department.
Mercury 1 1 1 1 1
Methanol 1 1 1 1 3
Methyl chloride 1 1 3 4 1
Methylene chloride 2 2 4 4 2
Natphalene 1 1 4 4 1
Nickel chloride 2 2 1 1 1
Nickel sulfate 1 1 1 1 1
Nitric acid 3 3 3 4 1
Oxalic acid 3 3 1 2 1
Perchloric acid 4 4 2 4 1
Phorsphor acid 1 1 2 4 1
Picric acid 1 1 2 2 1
Potassium bromide 1 1 1 1 1
Potassium carbonate 1 1 1 2 1
Potassium chlorate 1 1 1 1 1
Potassium cyanide 1 1 1 1 1
Potassium hydroxide 1 1 1 2 2
Potassium nitrate 1 1 1 1 1
Potassium permanganate 1 1 1 3 1
Potassium sulfate 1 1 1 1 1
Potassium sulfide 1 1 1 1 1
Potassiumchloride 2 2 1 1 1
Prophylene dichloride 1 1 4 4 1
Sal ammoniac 2 3 1 1 1
Silver nitrate 1 1 1 2 1
Soda (ash) 1 1 1 1 1
Sodium acetate 1 1 1 2 4
Sodium bicarbonate 1 1 1 1 1
Sodium bisulfate 1 3 1 2 1
Sodium bisulfite 1 1 1 1 1
Sodium bromide 2 2 1 3 1
Sodium chlorate 1 1 1 2 1
Sodium chloride 4 4 1 1 1
Sodium cyanide 1 1 1 1 1
Sodium fluoride 1 1 1 1 1
Sodium hydroxide 1 1 1 2 2
Sodium hypoklorite 4 4 2 2 1
Sodium nitrate 1 1 1 2 2
Sodium sulfate 1 1 1 1 1
Sodium sulfide 1 1 1 1 1
Sodium sulfite 1 1 1 1 1
Stannicous chloride 2 3 2 1 1
Sulfur 1 1 1 4 1
Sulfur chloride 1 1 4 3 1
Sulfur dioxide 1 2 1 4 1
Sulfuric acid 4 4 2 4 1
Sulfurous acid 1 3 2 2 1
Tionyl chloride 1 1 4 4 1
Toluene (toluol) 1 1 4 4 1
Trichloroethylene 1 1 4 3 1
Turpentine 1 1 4 1 1
Xylene (xylol) 1 1 4 4 2
Zinc sulfate 1 1 1 1 1

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Fire resistance and sound insulation

ACO pipe push-fit system is classified and ACO pipe systems are certified also by SITAC Non combustibility:
certified as a non-combustible product (as it authority as fire resistant (cert. no. 0410-01).
§§ Non combustible
is manufactured in compliance to EN 1124, Special certificate of fire resistance for coated
§§ No additional fire collars needed
part 1 & part 2). This standard classifies the pipes (no. CSI PK-13-083) is available.
at installation
ACO pipe systems as class A1 fire resistant
§§ No toxic fumes emitted in case of fire
(highest rating). Fire certificates from marine authorities
§§ EN 1124
are available.

100

75

Non-combustibility
20

ACO pipe Cast iron Plastic

A1 A2 B

Sound insulation 70 67.2

65.8 0.5 l/sec fixed water flow
60.4
§§ Comparison of two pipe work systems 65 10 litre toilet flush
56.3
§§ ACO pipe – DN 110
60
§§ HT system – DN 110
§§ Simulation of water fall from 1st floor 55
through ground floor to basement of
[dB]

50
house stainless steel has better results
in comparison with cast iron and 45
comparable to all other materials 40

35

30
AP systems HT system

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Sealing material information
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene NBR (acryl nitrile-butadiene rubber)
monomer) Black sealing rubber ring which is
Black sealing rubber ring, which is suitable suitable for waste water applications
for most applications where there are no oil where there are petrol or oil residues.
or petrol residues in the waste water. NBR is not resistant to solvents and
high temperatures.

FPM (fluoroelastomer) – Viton® TPEV (thermoplastic elastomer

Green sealing rubber ring which is suitable vulkanized)
for special applications where oil, solvents Sealing rubber with excellent heat resistance,
and strong acids are present in waste physical and mechanical properties.
water; and for applications with higher Suitable for pharmaceutical, medical,
temperatures. Viton® seal has limited food and beverage applications. TPEV has
resistance to chemicals like acetone, limited resistance in oil or petrol residues
methyl alcohol. in waste water.

Sealing materials

Rubber type EPDM NBR FPM (Viton®)

Colour black black green

Temperature range -50 / +130 / +150 °C -30 / +80 / +100 °C -20 / +200 / +300 °C

Resistance

Water excellent good good

Chemicals

Acids good fair excellent

Bases good fair excellent

Benzene/Petrol unsatisfied excellent excellent

Oils

ASTM Oil No. 1 unsatisfied excellent excellent

ASTM Oil No. 3 unsatisfied excellent excellent

Ozone & weather stresses good limited good

Viton® is a registered trademark for

fluroelastomer by DuPont Performance
Elastomers L.L.C. Please contact ACO in
case of any doubts regarding this topic.

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 NM12563 ACO pipe brochure/En/Q3/2017/Subject to technical changes without notice

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