VIP-Polymers – The world’s largest manufacturer of Tyton® Gaskets
VIP-Polymers can mould dual hardness Tyton® gaskets for Ductile Iron pipe in sizes from DN80 to DN2200. With over 40 years of experience of in manufacturing these seals, today our Tyton® gaskets are selected by a number of the leading Ductile Iron Pipe manufacturers worldwide as original equipment.
Tyton® Gaskets
The Tyton® joint is a standard push-fit, flexible joint for water pipelines offering a high performance joint with a number of benefits;
Table of Maximum Working Pressures
Nominal Diameter mm | Angular Deflection | Maximum Working Pressure |
DN80 | 5° | 60 bar |
DN100 | 5° | 60 bar |
DN150 | 5° | 60 bar |
DN200 | 5° | 60 bar |
DN250 | 5° | 53 bar |
DN300 | 5° | 47 bar |
DN350 | 4° | 43 bar |
DN400 | 4° | 40 bar |
DN450 | 4° | 38 bar |
DN500 | 4° | 36 bar |
DN600 | 4° | 33 bar |
DN700 | 4° | 31 bar |
DN800 | 4° | 29 bar |
DN900 | 4° | 28 bar |
DN1000 | 4° | 27 bar |
DN1100 | 4° | 26 bar |
DN1200 | 4° | 25 bar |
DN1400 | 4° | 25 bar |
DN1800 | 4° | 25 bar |
DN2000 | 3° | 20 bar |
DN2200* | 3° | 20 bar |
n.b. Maximum angle of deflection can vary depending on the pipe manufacturer.
VIP-Polymers offer dual hardness Tyton® gaskets in both EPDM to BS EN681-1 WA/WC for and in Nitrile material meeting the physical requirements of BS EN682. In addition to physical properties, our Tyton® gaskets are approved for use by potable water authorities across the globe. Details of these approvals can be supplied upon request.
Please note when ordering that above DN600, not all Tyton® socket dimensions are in accordance with DIN 28603 so please consult our technical department to ensure the correct gasket is selected.
Relevant Standards
BS6920.
Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water.
ISO 3302-1:2014.
Specifies classes of dimensional tolerances and their values for moulded, extruded and calendared solid rubber products.
BS EN 681-1.
Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals in water and drainage applications.
ISO 2230:2002.
Rubber products. Guidelines for storage.
BS EN 598:2007+A1:2009.
Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for sewerage applications. Requirements and test methods.
BS EN 545:2010.
Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water pipelines. Requirements and test methods.