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Get a quote on a wide variety of cable conduits here. Iplex’s extensive range of electrical and communications conduits, cable covers, marking tapes, pits and associated accessories provides solutions to the electrical, telecommunications, civil infrastructure, construction and mining sectors. The conduit range includes both PVC and Polyethylene (PE100) products used for open trench and trenchless directionally drilled installations. Our range of conduits are built for long lasting protection of both fibre optic and telecommunication cables and can be delivered in coils or large drums for additional convenience.

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Applications

Applications

Iplex’s range of Electrical and Telecommunications PVC-U Conduits are designed to protect cables in a range of buried and above ground installations. PVC-U is the most commonly used material for electrical conduits due to its lightweight, ease of assembly and non-conductivity.

The delivery of conduit pipes, electrical pits and accessories as a package offers time and cost saving advantages for project managers and contractors. The Iplex range of PVC-U conduits are designed to protect and carry both fibre optic and other telecommunication cables in a wide range of buried and underground installations.

For trenchless or direct burial applications Iplex can supply polyethylene conduit in coils or large drums.

Electrical and Telecommunications - Product Catalogue and Technical Guide

Material Options

Material Options

PVC

Mechanical Properties

Property Value & Unit
Density (Specific Gravity) 1.47
Ultimate tensile strength 52MPa
Yeild Strain 5.5%
Compressive Strength 66MPa
Tensile Modulus 3200MPa
Hardness Shore D 85
Poisson's Ratio 0.38
Design Stress ≤DN150=11.0 MPa > DN150=12.3 MPa
Ring Bending Modulus (50yrs) 1200Mpa

Thermal Properties

Property Value & Unit
Coefficient of thermal expansion 70 x 10-5 / °C
Thermal conductivity 0.138W/m.K
Specific heat 1047 J/kg.K
Vicat Softening Temperature >70°C
Allowable Operation Temperature 50°C

Fire Resistance Properties

Property Value & Unit
Flammability Will not support combustion
Ignitability - AS 1530* 7
Smoke development - AS 1530* 9
Spread of flame - AS 1530* 0
Heat evolved - AS 1530* 2

*AWTA Product Testing, test report number 7-558788-CV

PE100

Mechanical Properties

Property Value & Unit
Density (Specific Gravity) 955kg/m3
Yeild Strain 10%
Yeild Stress 25Mpa
Compressive Strength 32MPa
Tensile Modulus 900MPa
Hardness Shore D 63
Poisson's Ratio 0.4
Ring Bending Modulus (3 mins) 950Mpa
Ring Bending Modulus (50yrs) 260Mpa
Safe axial (HDD pull-back at 20°C) load 8Mpa

Thermal Properties

Property Value & Unit
Coefficient of thermal expansion 1.8x10-4 / °C
Thermal conductivity 0.38W/m.K

Fire Resistance Properties

Property Value & Unit
Flammability Will not support combustion
Ignitability Index 13
Spread of Flame Index 7
Heat Evolved Index 6
Smoke Developed Index 3

*AWTA Product Testing, test report number 7-558788-CV

Product Details

Product Details

Standards and Approvals

Iplex Electrical and Telecommunications PVC-U Cable Conduits pipe is manufactured to the Australian Product Standard under a third-party accredited Quality Management System (QMS) complying with ISO 9001.

Referenced Australian electrical and telecommunications product standards include:

  • AS/NZS 2053 (various parts)
  • AS 4702

Colour and Markings

Australian Standard AS/NZS 2053 is silent with respect to the colour of electrical and communication conduits. AS/NZS 3000 nominates the use of orange conduits in buried electrical installations. AS 1345 and PIPA Guideline POP203 both provide guidance for the colour identification of pipes in a range of buried and above-ground applications.

Colour Application
Orange

Electrical conduits installed below ground

Grey

Electrical conduits installed above ground

White

Data and telecommunications conduits

Environmental Credentials

Iplex PVC-U cable conduit pipe is certified to confirm to the Best Environmental Practice PVC (BEP PVC) provisions of AS/NZS 1260.

The Green Building Council of Australia (GCBA) has defined the standards for best practice environmental performance for PVC manufacturing, against which Iplex’s processes have been audited by an independent certifying body. These permit users of Iplex conduits to claim positive PVC Credit Points under the GBCA’s Green Star Rating Scheme. Learn More

Iplex Pipelines has published a verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) on our range of PVC-U Non-pressure Pipes and Polyethylene pipes. EPDs are third-party certified documents based on ISO 14025 and EN 15804 Standards that communicate transparent and comparable information about the life-cycle environmental impact of a product or service. Specifically, product declarations include information on the environmental impact of raw material acquisition, energy use and efficiency, the composition of materials and chemical substances, emissions to air, soil and water and waste generation.

View Iplex's EPDs

Electrical Conduit Sizes

Light Duty Orange Electrical

Product Code Typical Dimensions
Nominal Mean OD Size (mm) Mean OD (mm) L1 Mean ID (mm) L2 Wall Thickness (mm) L3 Nominal Length (m) L4 Socket Length (mm) L5
P400806 80 88.7 83.7 2.4 6 73
P4001006 100 114.1 107.8 3 6 99
P4001256 125 140 132.2 3.7 6 115
P4001506 150 160 151.3 4.2 6 124
P4002006 200 225 213.8 5.4 6 140

 

Heavy Duty Orange Electrical

Product Code Typical Dimensions
Nominal Mean OD Size (mm) Mean OD (mm) L1 Mean ID (mm) L2 Wall Thickness (mm) L3 Nominal Length (m) L4 Socket Length (mm) L5
P600204 20 19.7 15 2.3 4 16
P600254 25 24.7 19.6 2.5 4 20
P600324 32 31.7 26.2 2.7 4 25
P600404 40 39.7 33.4 3.1 4 32
P600504 50 49.7 42.6 3.4 4 40
P600634 63 62.7 54.5 3.9 4 50
P600804* 80 88.7 79 4.6 4 73
P6001004* 100 114.1 101.7 5.9 4 99
P6001254* 125 140 124.9 7.2 4 115
P6001504* 150 160 142.7 8.3 4 124
P6002004* 200 225 203.1 10.5 4 140

Note: *Sizes 80mm - 200mm are foam core construction

 

Solid Wall Heavy Duty Orange Electrical

Product Code Typical Dimensions
Nominal Mean OD Size (mm) Mean OD (mm) L1 Mean ID (mm) L2 Wall Thickness (mm) L3 Nominal Length (m) L4 Socket Length (mm) L5
EHDO80D 80 88.7 79 4.6 4 73
EHDO100D 100 114.1 101.7 5.9 4 99
EHDO125D 125 140 124.9 7.2 4 115
EHDO150D 150 160 142.7 8.3 4 124
EHDO200F 200 225 203.1 10.5 4 140

 

Medium Duty Grey Electrical

Product Code Typical Dimensions
Nominal Mean OD Size (mm) Mean OD (mm) L1 Mean ID (mm) L2 Wall Thickness (mm) L3 Nominal Length (m) L4 Socket Length (mm) L5
P500164 16 15.7 12.4 1.6 4 13
P500204 20 19.7 16 1.8 4 16
P500254 25 24.7 21 1.8 4 20
P500324 32 31.7 27.4 2.1 4 25
P500404 40 39.7 34.8 2.4 4 32
P500504 50 49.7 44 2.8 4 40

Handling & Storage

Handling & Storage

During transportation, conduit must be supported in a secure manner to prevent damage. Storage areas provided for conduit shall-
(a) be a flat surface free of any sharp stone or projection, which may cause damage or localised deformation and
(b) be suitable for the use of the proposed loading and unloading without the risk of accidental damage

Storage outdoors may be extended by covering conduits and fittings with an appropriate material such as hessian or white 70% shade cloth. Black plastic sheeting may cause unacceptable heat build-up and should not be used.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I encase PVC electrical conduit in concrete ?

Yes. Refer to AS/NZ2032

Can electrical conduit pipe be glued ?

Yes. PVC-U electrical conduits can be glued with the appropriate Iplex solvent cement. PE electrical conduits are not able to be glued.

Can I purchase telecommunication pits from Iplex ?

Yes. Iplex has a comprehensive range of pits and related accessories.

Can I connect PVC-U conduit to polyethylene coils ?

Yes. Iplex has a number of adaptors to suit different size pipe.

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