Thermoplastic resins are in constant development to enhance specific characteristics that may offer value for a myriad of applications. With so many thermoplastic piping materials offered today for applications ranging from potable water to hot sulfuric acid, it’s not always clear which are best suited for particular applications.

Building information modeling (BIM), CAD and Revitt files are available on many manufacturers’ websites. These provide quick access to important dimensional information giving the designer the ability to place them directly into system schematics. Highly accurate drawings can be produced of various facility locations showing the placement of all process and building services piping. Most importantly, obstructions and interference can be seen and rectified, without expensive modeling, or worse, in-field corrections.

Plastic piping manufacturers are also working within regulatory standards such as ASME, to develop industry guidelines for non-metallic (NM) piping. Asahi/America is involved in the B31.3, B31.9 and NM committees.

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