The Philmac EasyLOK Metric Compression Fittings seamlessly merges with polyethylene (PE) pipes and or BSP threads, revolutionizing water system connections. Its design is synonymous with durability and ease, establishing it as a key component in water distribution and irrigation systems.
Designed for Versatility
Whether for municipal, commercial, agricultural, or domestic settings, the EasyLOK connector ensures a secure and reliable link to metal fixtures or valves. It’s especially beneficial in irrigation and landscaping, enhancing the efficiency of water transport and application.
Robust and User-Friendly Features
Crafted from premium polypropylene, this connector is UV resistant and WaterMark approved, meeting both metric and rural standards. It is designed for easy and reliable connections, with visual stop indicators to ensure correct assembly, minimizing installation errors and time.
Unmatched Durability and Efficiency
With its resistance to wear, corrosion, and UV damage, the EasyLOK connector promises sustained performance. It offers leak-proof assurance, reducing water wastage and ensuring system integrity. The inclusion of EPDM seals enhances its chemical resistance, providing a versatile solution for various applications.
Installation and Operational Excellence
This connector is engineered for effortless installation, saving labour and time. Its design minimizes pipe twist during tightening, preventing potential issues across the system. Suitable for a wide range of pipe diameters, it facilitates seamless integration into diverse water management setups.
- 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 |