Blazemaster CPVC | fire protection system | fire safety | on November 30th, 2021
Some things deserve the best available option. Safety is one of those things. When you buy a lock for your home, you want to go for the safest and best lock. Similarly, when it comes to fire safety, all your buildings deserve the best. But what is the best in fire safety? If you are looking for an effective fire protection system, then there is nothing better than BlazeMaster®.
For a long time, steel pipes were the norm in fire protection systems. After all, these pipes were strong and could withstand the high pressure of water needed for a fire protection system. Steel is a tried and tested material in these systems, so much so that almost 95% of fire sprinkler systems use MS and GI steel pipes.
Handling and installation of steel pipes is a cumbersome process that requires a significant amount of labour force. These pipes corrode over time and need replacement after a point. And replacing steel pipes is not easy. So what is the alternative?
Well, Blazemaster® CPVC pipes are a viable alternative to steel pipes in fire protection systems. Various designers and consultants around the globe have relied on Blazemaster® CPVC to offer the best protection for their projects since 1984. The thermoplastic is now manufactured locally in India.
Are you curious if it is the right choice for the Indian climate? Sarla IT Park in Mumbai, a high rise from a prominent builder in Hyderabad, and a Luxury five-star hotel in Pune are just a few examples of those who have chosen to give themselves the Blazemaster® advantage thanks to the ease of installation, strong joints formed by fusing the material with a solvent and non-disruptive installation process.
Blazemaster® CPVC pipes have global accreditations from Underwriter Laboratories, FM Global, LPCB, National Fire Protection Association, ASTM International, and BIS for fire protection systems.
Interested to know what makes Blazemaster® CPVC the perfect choice for you? Read on to find out!
Engineered To Perfection
Lubrizol has been manufacturing CPVC since the 1960s. Lubrizol is the global leader in manufacturing CPVC for various applications. BlazeMaster® is a Lubrizol brand that specialises in manufacturing CPVC pipes for fire protection systems.
BlazeMaster® has a global network of licensed manufacturers who can manufacture BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes for exceptional quality worldwide. With Ashirvad Pipes, Indian builders can access the perfect engineering of BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes. It is only natural to wonder what makes CPVC so special? CPVC is manufactured by chlorinating PVC using a free radical chlorination reaction. Here are some of the properties of CPVC that make it an excellent choice for fire protection systems.
- CPVC pipes are lightweight and strong. They have a tensile strength of 8400 psi.
- BlazeMaster® CPVC is specially formulated to ensure that it does not support melting or burning.
- The water pressure in fire protection systems can be quite high, and BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes are engineered to withstand the high pressure.
- Steel Pipes corrode over time, but BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes experience zero Microbial Induced Corrosion(MIC).
- One of the biggest advantages of using CPVC pipes is that the BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes have excellent hydraulics. It has a Hazen Williams C factor of 150 while the same for new steel is 120. This enables smaller diameter BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes to carry the same volume of water as the larger diameter steel pipes.
Why Use BlazeMaster® CPVC
As you can see, CPVC pipes are a much better choice for fire protection systems. Choosing BlazeMaster® CPVC pipe also give you some added benefits like:
World-Class Performance
When it comes to pipes for fire protection systems, it is vital that the pipes can handle the heat. The BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes can withstand high temperatures. Well, so can steel. But CPVC pipes do not conduct heat as steel pipes do.
BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes are also highly resistant to various types of corrosion such as MIC, pitting corrosion, and rust. They also have a higher Hazen Williams C factor which ensures that smaller pipes can handle more water volume when compared to steel pipes.
Better Handling
One of the biggest advantages of using BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes is that these pipes are lightweight when compared to the steel alternatives. The reduced weight makes transporting and handling these pipes easier. The pipes can be carried to various locations on the building by a single person. The CPVC pipes are joined by applying a solvent that fuses the pipes. It creates a strong bond without the need for power tools. The solvent is usually mixed on the spot. The whole process is simple, and only one person is needed to carry out this task. This is in contrast to steel pipes, where a person will have to hold the pipes together while another person carries out the welding. They will also need to use power tools for cutting the pipes and welding, which leads to noise and disruption.
Stronger and Long Lasting Installations
The welded joints are often the first point of failure in steel pipes. However, the fused joints in CPVC pipes are stronger and will last longer. The solvent joints also create a smooth surface for water flow, thereby ensuring better hydraulics. It contributes to the ability of the BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes to carry a larger amount of water in a smaller pipe. A small-sized pipe that is also lightweight reduces the pressure on the joints and contributes to its longevity.
BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes have the trust of builders around the world. With the awareness of fire safety increasing in India and with more and more buildings brought under the ambit of fire protection in the country, a fire protection system is necessary. BlazeMaster® CPVC can be ideal for light hazard occupancies such as high rises, hotels, libraries, hospitals, schools, colleges, etc. What if you already have a fire protection system in place that uses metal pipes but want to use BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes for expanding or retrofitting the existing system? The good news is that the engineers at BlazeMaster® have developed a unique design that allows the BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes to be used along with steel pipes. It makes the BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes ideal for builders who want to improve the fire safety in their existing buildings and those who want to ensure that their new projects are highly secure. Want to know more about BlazeMaster®?
Contact us today, and our fire safety executives will be more than happy to help you with all the information you need to make the right choice.
