xtralis VESDA Aspirating Pipe and Fittings User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- xtralis
Table of Contents
- VESDA Aspirating Pipe and Fittings
- QUALITY DOES NOT NECESSARILY COST MORE
- DESIGNING PIPEWORK HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER
- VESDA – THE SOONER YOU KNOW
- OUR RANGE OF VESDA PIPES AND FITTINGS – TAILORED FOR YOUR NEEDS
- ABOUT XTRALIS
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
VESDA
ASPIRATING PIPES AND FITTINGS
VESDA Aspirating Pipe and Fittings
WITH OVER 250,000 ASPIRATING SMOKE DETECTORS INSTALLED WORLD WIDE THE VESDA
NAME HAS BECOME SYNONYMOUS WITH HIGH QUALITY AND OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
An aspirating smoke detection system, however, only performs at its best with
a well designed and installed quality pipework system. Xtralis, manufacturer
of VESDA detectors, recognised this requirement and in 1997 launched its VESDA
Pipe and Fittings range. Since then we have been providing pipes and fittings
for customers in over 25 countries and the list of satisfied clients becomes
longer every day. Now we can share the secret of our success.
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QUALITY DOES NOT NECESSARILY COST MORE
We provide a one-stop source for aspirating detector, pipe, fittings and
accessories thus saving you procurement time and cost.
We chose to manufacture our products from ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Styrene), a very lightweight, versatile material, guaranteeing you easy and
professional installation.
In addition to our high quality products we are committed to providing
unparalleled customer services including fast track ordering, next day
delivery in the U.K. mainland and outstanding technical support.
DESIGNING PIPEWORK HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER
We have developed a computer software programme for you to design and model pipe system layouts so that you can apply the optimum solution for each system application. The ASPIRE software helps you to estimate:
- Smoke transport time
- Balance between air-flows amongst sampling pipes and holes
- Influence of varying end cap vent sizes
- Effect of various fittings
- Classification to EN54-20 (Classes A, B or C).
You can attend one of our regular VESDA Accreditation Training Courses to
become a confident user of the ASPIRE software.
We have also produced Application Design Guides to help you avoid design and
installation problems and optimise the performance of your aspirating smoke
detection system.
In addition to our free software tool and design guides we provide you with
committed customer service – our experienced field engineers give you full
technical advice and support on design and installation. Should you require
our services for commissioning assistance or system performance testing our
technical staff are always ready to help you.
VESDA – THE SOONER YOU KNOW
VESDA Aspirating Pipe and Fittings are produced in red ABS under a stringent
quality control system approved to BS EN ISO 9001, EN54 – 20 and EN61386-1
Class 1131 ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a robust polymer, which
has the most suitable physical properties for aspirating detection, optimising
performance with tensile strength, chemical resistance, ductility,
weatherability, heat stability and processability.
Toughness and Durability
The Butadiene constituent of ABS enhances impact strength and toughness at
temperatures ranging from -40°C to 70°C and gives exceptional resistance to
accidental damage*.
Chemical Resistance
Acrylonitrile impacts chemical resistance, thus ABS is unaffected by corrosive
attack from a wide range of acids, alkaline and other aggressive chemicals.
Easy to Joint
The Styrene constituent in ABS makes it an easy material to joint using ABS
solvent. Simple modifications to existing pipework are also possible with
minimal specialist training.
Lightweight
Unlike some metal pipes, VESDA ABS pipework is very light in weight. This
makes it easy to handle in high and difficult places where systems are often
installed.
Color
The standard VESDA pipe and fittings are supplied in fire red to identify its
service as fire. Special orders of white can be accommodated for aesthetic
reasons.
OUR RANGE OF VESDA PIPES AND FITTINGS – TAILORED FOR YOUR NEEDS
Our range of Pipes and Fittings products have been specially developed to
provide fully matched components for the optimal performance of your whole
VESDA aspirating system. They are also manufactured to comply with the
requirements of BS5391 Part 1, EN 61386-1 and the new EN54 Part 20
guaranteeing you the quality you are used to as a VESDA customer.
The pipes are a metric standard of 25 mm external diameter with suitable
adapters available for imperial to metric conversions and are designed for use
with any make of low pressure aspirating type smoke detection system.
Some pipes and fittings are not available in certain countries, please check
with an Xtralis office before you order.
XTRALIS HAS BEEN SUPPLYING
VESDA PIPES AND FITTINGS TO OVER 25 COUNTRIES
| United Kingdom | Finland |
|---|---|
| Germany | Turkey |
| Cyprus | The Netherlands |
| Denmark | Portugal |
| Switzerland | Oman |
| Malta | Norway |
| France | Ireland |
| Russia | Spain |
| Belgium | Israel |
| Italy | Sweden |
| U.A.E. | Poland |
ABOUT XTRALIS
Xtralis is a leading global provider of powerful solutions for very
early & reliable detection of smoke, fire, and gas threats. Our technologies
prevent disasters by giving users time to respond before life, critical
infrastructure or business continuity is compromised.
We protect highly valuable and irreplaceable assets and infrastructure
belonging to the world’s top governments and businesses.
To learn more, please visit us at www.xtralis.com
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