Electrical Conduits and Telecommunication

Telecommunications and Electrical Technical Guide

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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 Conduit Sizes

Light Duty Orange Electrical Conduit

Heavy Duty Orange Electrical Conduit

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

Solid Wall Heavy Duty Orange Electrical Conduit

Medium Duty Grey Electrical Conduit

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.

PVC Conduits and Fittings

Mechanical Properties

Thermal Properties

Fire Resistance Properties

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

PE100 Conduits and Fittings

Mechanical Properties

Thermal Properties

Fire Resistance Properties

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

Technical Standards & Identification

To ensure site safety and compliance with AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 2053, Iplex provides colour-coded conduit solutions for easy identification across all electrical and telco applications:

• Orange Electrical Conduit: The industry standard for heavy duty and light duty buried electrical installations. Our range includes high-impact PVC conduit from 20mm up to 200mm for utility and power protection.
• Grey Electrical Conduit (Medium Duty): Specifically designed for above-ground protection, available in conduit sizes ranging from 16mm to 50mm.
• White Conduit: Dedicated for data and telecommunications pathways.
• Large Diameter Solutions: For major civil works, we supply electrical conduit pipe in 80mm to 200mm sizes, available with foam core construction.

Compliance & Sustainable PVC

Iplex is committed to transparency and sustainability in the manufacturing of PVC conduits:

• Best Environmental Practice (BEP PVC): Certified to AS/NZS 1260, allowing projects to claim positive PVC Credit Points under the GBCA’s Green Star Rating Scheme.
• Verified EPDs: We provide third-party certified Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for our PVC-U and Polyethylene ranges, covering the full life-cycle impact.
• Quality Assured: Manufactured under a third-party accredited ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• PipeBack Recycling Program: To support a circular economy, Iplex leads the PipeBack program, a dedicated PVC recycling service to re-purpose materials and divert them from landfill.

Learn more about PipeBack.

Environmental credentials

Iplex PVC-U cable conduit pipe is certified to conform 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 about best environmental practice PVC

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

Standards & 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

Handling and 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.

Find out more information about handling and storage in the Electrical and Telecommunication Technical Guide.