IPEX - Model Enpure -High Purity System

The purity of a system depends on the leach ability of the material and joining method used to assemble the system.

Traditional materials used for handling high purity water have been metal and glass piping. The issue is that metals can exhibit problems with trace metal contamination; and elements such as sodium, boron, silica, lead and arsenic can be leached out of glass piping.

Over the past twenty years, advances in thermoplastic technology have enabled the effective use of plastics for high-purity water distribution systems, even in aggressive ultra high purity applications.

• Food processing
• Laboratories
• Hospitals
• Universities
• Research facilities
• Biotechnology
• Chemical manufacturing
• Photographic chemical processing
• Effluent treatment plants
• Water treatment plants
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing

• FDA Code of Federal Regulations
• CFR Title 21-177.1520 2002

Virgin Material

Enpure is manufactured from special high purity virgin polypropylene materials. No regrind material is used in the manufacturing process, thereby avoiding contamination by colorants or other materials and potential loss of physical properties due to the incorporation of heat stressed materials.

Abrasion Resistance

The inherent abrasion resistance of natural PP allows substantial increases in life expectancy compared to other materials. In many applications, natural polypropylene out-performs other materials such as metals.

Improved Flow

IPEX piping is smooth and has a substantially lower roughness factor than metal and other materials, and since thermoplastics do not rust, pit, scale or corrode, the interior walls remain smooth in virtually any service.

Biological Resistance

Enpure natural PP piping is resistant to fungi and bacterial growth. The smoothness of the interior walls inhibits bacterial growth by eliminating sites where bacteria can adhere.

Chemical Resistance

Enpure natural PP offers a complete high purity system including pipe, fittings and valves with outstanding resistance to most organic and inorganic chemicals in common use. It is potentially vulnerable to strong oxidizing acids, certain organic solvents and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Corrosion Resistance

Our thermoplastic materials are immune to damage from naturally corrosive soil conditions as well as electrochemical or galvanic corrosion. These noncorroding properties extend service life and lower maintenance costs even in below-grade applications

Extended Life

Once properly selected for the application and correctly installed, Enpure products provide years of maintenance free service.

Lower Costs

IPEX Enpure natural PP has lower material and installation costs than other comparable materials such as stainless steel or PVDF.

Service Temperature

IPEX Enpure line of pipe, fittings and valves are designed to meet the highest purity standards. It is because of this that there are no additives in the virgin polypropylene material. Additives such as antioxidants and UV stabilizers help thermoplastic materials with oxidation resistance. Since Enpure does not contain these additives, it is pressure rated at 73°F (23°C) and will experience lower pressure capabilities and a shortened service life if operated at elevated temperatures.

Standards and Approvals

IPEX manufactures the widest range of thermoplastic piping systems available. All products are produced to the strictest internal quality control specifications and meet or exceed applicable regulatory standards.