Philmac – EasyLOK Metric Male End Connector – PE x MI BSP
Unlock the potential of your water system with the Philmac EasyLOK Metric Male End Connector – PE x MI BSP. A cornerstone of efficiency and reliability, this connector bridges polyethylene (PE) pipes to Male Iron (MI) British Standard Pipe (BSP) threads effortlessly. Designed for both metric and rural applications, it’s the perfect ally for a broad spectrum of water management tasks.
Unmatched Versatility
Whether you’re overseeing municipal water distribution, setting up agricultural irrigation systems, or managing residential plumbing, the EasyLOK Male End Connector ensures a seamless connection. Its compatibility with both metric and rural pipes makes it a versatile choice for various projects.
Superior Material Quality
Crafted from high-grade polypropylene, this connector is not just about robust connections. It’s about lasting ones. Approved by StandardsMark™ and WaterMark and made following the stringent Australian Standard, it promises durability and safety in water supply and irrigation systems.
Installation Made Simple
Gone are the days of complicated fittings. With the EasyLOK Metric Male End Connector, secure and leak-proof connections are achieved effortlessly, every time. The visual stop indicator ensures perfect assembly, while its design allows for easy disassembly when necessary, without the need for special tools.
Designed to Endure
Engineered to withstand the challenges of the Australian landscape, this connector is chemical and impact-resistant, UV stabilized, and suitable for use across a wide range of environments. Whether it’s the scorching sun or harsh chemicals, the EasyLOK Male End Connector stands resilient.
Peace of Mind for Decades
With a 20-year warranty, investing in the Philmac EasyLOK Metric Male End Connector – PE x MI BSP is investing in peace of mind. It’s not just a connector; it’s a commitment to excellence and reliability, ensuring your water systems function flawlessly for years to come.
- Projected life of Compression fittings: Whilst Philmac EasyLOK conforms to institutionalised specifications written to have a minimum life of 50 years, its compression fittings are intentionally developed to exceed the expectations of these specifications.
- Easy to use: With Easylok fitting it is essential that the nut is tightened fully so that no threads are showing to ensure compete compression of the seal. The Easylok range has been designed to minimise the torque required to tighten the nut making installation as simple and easy as possible.
- Visual Stop: The flange on the body of the EasyLOK fitting provides a visual stop to indicate when the nut is fully tightened. This removes any uncertainty from the installation process.
- Chemical Resistance: Standard compression fittings are supplied with nitrile seals which fail when they come into contact with acids. EasyLOK fittings are supplied with EPDM seals which means that the fittings can withstand a wide range of chemicals without having to switch components.
- Safety is Paramount: Philmac strongly recommends that fittings should never be disconnected on a live air line. However in the event that work commences on an air line before the air supply is switched off, the use of Philmac EasyLOK fittings will ensure that a warning is given to the user that the line is live. The user can then switch off the air supply and continue working on the line in a safe manner.
- Minimises Pipe Twist: The fitting has been designed to minimise pipe twist as the nut is tightened. Maximum pipe twist is approximately three quarters of a turn compared to one and a half turns with many other fittings. Pipe twist can impact on not only the connection you have just made but also on the connection at the other end of the line.
- Abrasion Resistance: Philmac EasyLOK is suitable for the transportation of abrasive slurries and will withstand normal conditions found in urban, mining, industrial, rural water and waste water systems.
- Weathering: Black polypropylene material contains pigments to provide excellent protection against degradation from ultra-violet radiation. However, long term continuous use above ground can impact performance and fittings should be protected from direct sunlight.
- Electrolytic Corrosion: The metal reinforcing rings on female threads are made from stainless steel (grade 316) and provide long term resistance to corrosion.
- Thermal Insulation: Polypropylene has natural thermal insulation of 2000 times over copper and 200 times over steel.
- Light Transmission: The Philmac EasyLOK fittings do not transmit light, thus protecting the water quality in potable water pipelines from growth of micro organisms.
- Effect on Water: Philmac EasyLOK does not impart to the water any odour, taste, colour, or any constituents in concentrations that could be injurious to health.
- Pressure Rating: Philmac EasyLOK fittings are rated for PN16 and have a maximum operating pressure of 16 Bar, 1600kPa or 230 psi.
- Pipe Material: Philmac EasyLOK fittings maintain their full rating on PE 100 (HDPE), PE 80B (MDPE) and PE 63 (LDPE).
- Temperature Derating: Philmac EasyLOK performance ratings are at 20°C, for higher temperatures apply the same derating to the Philmac EasyLOK fittings as applied to the PE pipe.
- Head Losses: The following table offers a guide in estimating head losses in PE pipe systems based on the conveyance of water.
Use the following formula to estimate this head loss;
L = F x D
where L = head loss based on
equivalent pipe length (m)
F = fitting constant
D = pipe inner diameter (m)
Fitting | Fitting Constant (F) |
90º elbow | 30 |
90º tee – straight through | 12 |
90º tee – side branch | 60 |