Quality Management Systems

VIP-Polymers Ltd operates a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 (Certificate number: FM 01685) and an Environmental Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 (Certificate number: 680793) for the following scope:

The manufacture of compression moulded, injection moulded and extruded elastomeric products to customer specifications.

The compounding of rubber formulations.

The design and development of elastomeric products and compounds.

STANDARDS AND APPROVALS

CE Marking

Applicable Market:

European Economic Area (EEA)

Scope:

The CE mark is a claim that a construction product can be legally placed on the market of member states of the EEA and is based on the principal that the product is fit for purpose. VIPSeal^® Flexible Couplings use the CE mark on couplings which meet the requirements of the harmonised standards BS EN 681 and BS EN 295. Declarations of Performance are available which state the products listed are in conformity with the provisions of the Construction Products Regulation when installed in accordance with the installation instructions contained in the product documentation.

BS EN681-1 (KM 07729)

Applicable Market:

All

Scope:

Elastomeric Seals – Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage application.

Sizes Covered:

All

Products:

All elastomeric products manufactured from EPDM and NBR rubber in accordance with the above standard

BS EN295-4 (KM 560418)

Applicable Market:

UK and Europe (in the German market these are referenced under the ‘U’ Mark scheme which is accredited by MPA NRW)

Scope:

Vitrified clay pipes & fittings & pipe joints for drains and sewers

Sizes Covered:

Nominal Sizes DN 100mm – 1000mm

Products:

Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSC115-620
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSCW225-620
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VLC600-1000
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VLCW600-1000
Type 1 Drain Couplings – VDC115-275
Adaptor Couplings – VAC1001-4209
Bushes – Nominal sizes between 100mm to 1000mm

WIS 4-41-01 (KM 560419)

Applicable Market:

UK

Scope:

Flexible couplings for gravity sewerage and drainage pipes

Sizes Covered:

Nominal Sizes DN 100mm – 600mm

Products:

Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSC110-620
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSCW225-620

DIBt (Z-42.5-544)

Applicable Market:

Germany

Scope:

Flexible repair coupling / transitional collar with the designation “VSC, VSC-W” and “VLC, VLC-W” for buried sewers of nominal sizes DN 100 to 800

Sizes Covered:

Nominal Sizes DN 100mm – 800mm

Products:

Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSC115-620
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSCW225-620
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VLC600-2000
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VLCW600-2000
Bushes – Nominal sizes between 100mm to 1499mm

Approval of Sanitary Materials Godkendelse (VA2.23/20726)

Applicable Market:

Demark

Scope:

Products Covered: Plumbing couplings, shear banded couplings and adaptor couplings supplied with grade 1.4401 stainless steel bands

Sizes Covered:

Nominal Sizes DN 100mm to 600mm

Products:

Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSC115-620
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSCW225-620
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VLC600
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VLCW600
Type 1 Drain Couplings – VDC115-275
Adaptor Couplings – VAC1001-4209
Bushes – Nominal sizes between 100mm to 600mm

AS/NZS 4327:1995 (CMARK Cert No. 3018)

Applicable Market:

Australia and New Zealand

Scope:

Metal-banded flexible couplings for low pressure applications

Sizes Covered:

Nominal Sizes DN 100mm to 600mm

Products:

All couplings supplied with:
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSC115-600

AS/NZS 4327:1995 (WaterMark Cert No. 23304)

Applicable Market:

Australia and New Zealand

Scope:

Metal-banded flexible couplings for low pressure applications

Sizes Covered:

Nominal Sizes up to DN 600mm

Products:

All couplings supplied with:
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSC115-600
Type 2B (Shear banded couplings) – VSCW225-600
Type 1 Drain Couplings – VDC65-275
Adaptor Couplings – VAC0752-6000

Site Testing Specifications

VIPSeal^® standard, extra wide, wraparound, adaptor and drain couplings are designed to withstand air and water tests in the construction and testing of drains and sewers as specified in BS EN 1610. These tests are required as part of sewers for Adoption (7th Edition) and Approved Document H of the Building Regulation April 2002.

Note: When used in conjunction with a water test, the end stopper should be securely braced.

Designed for life

When installed correctly VIPSeal^® couplings have a design life of 100 years – exceeding that of the pipe. They are suitable for use above and below ground usually without additional protection due to the high quality of materials used in their manufacture. In certain circumstances where high levels of chloride are present, either a protective tape or a coupling made from 1.4401(316) grade stainless steel will give satisfactory protection.

Sealing System

In order for a coupling to perform well it needs to maintain an adequate sealing pressure between the coupling and the pipe. This is necessary to resist internal and external hydrostatic pressure as well as root intrusion. With VIPSeal^®, this is achieved by a relatively simple system of applying pressure to the elastomeric sleeve through the use of tension bands. The use of a heavy duty single or multiple worm drive allows the radial sealing force to be equally spread around the circumference ensuring optimum sealing performance.