FM 1613 approved piping systems

We kindly want to introduce our expanded FM approved product range and new pressure classes for underground fire protection systems! 

AGRU is the first supplier with an extensive product range of pipes and fittings made from high crack resistant PE 100-RC material! This safes costs during installation, increases the system safety and the service lifetime of the complete piping system.

Furthermore, AGRU PE 100-RC FM approved components achieve the highest pressure ratings of 215 psi / 15 bar (SDR 11) and 250 psi / 17.5 bar (SDR 9). With the AGRU FM approved catalog and comprehensive technical support, AGRU offers a complete program and is your partner from planning to completion of any project where FM approved piping is required for underground fire suppression systems.

AGRU OFFERS TWO FM-TESTED PRODUCT RANGES FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS.

With our comprehensive range, we are able to fully meet the high demands and requirements for underground fire protection systems in a wide variety of applications.

AGRU the full-range supplier also in the FM sector

AGRU manufactures pipes and fittings in the dimensions OD 63 mm to OD 630 mm in the pressure stages 215 psi/15 bar (SDR 11) as well as 250 psi/17.5 bar (SDR 9). The approval test carried out as part of the product expansion also made it possible to significantly increase the pressure ratings for our pipe systems in SDR 11 and SDR 9! This means considerable cost advantages for installation compared to many other manufacturers with FM approval. FM-certified pipe systems from AGRU are thus the first choice for reliable, buried fire extinguishing systems.

AGRU America receives FM approval for IPS fittings

With our comprehensive range, we are able to fully meet the high demands and requirements for buried fire extinguishing pipes in a wide variety of applications. Our subsidiary company AGRU America completes our delivery programme of FM-certified pipe systems in the IPS dimension (Iron Pipe Size) commonly used in the USA. AGRU can therefore supply the full range in both metric and IPS dimensions.

Ensuring quality, dependaЬility and performance

FM global is the world's largest commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organisation specialising in property protection. FM Approvals certifies products and services for thousands of companies worldwide to help improve and advance property loss prevention. Globally recognized and respected, the FM APPROVED mark assures а product or service has been objectively tested and conforms to appropriate FM Approvals, national and international standards. Customers rely on FM Approvals for assurance that FM Approved products and services will perform as intended and support property loss prevention.

Firefighting lines

The water supply of а fire protection system is often considered as the most critical component of the system. Moving the water from it's source to the entrance of the building, is the function of underground fire protection piping. This piping system must Ье extremely reliaЫe to withstand internal and external stresses over long periods of time. РЕ 100-RC pipes and fittings can Ье welded together homogeniously Ьу heated tool butt welding or electrosocket welding. The welded joints are as strong as the pipe itself, providing а continuous leak-tight system. On the other hand РЕ 100-RC pipes do not corrode or incrustate. This is а key point as in case of а fire emergency valves will Ье opened immediately and if pipes are corroded or incrustated - particles may Ье flushed and clog the sprinklers inside the building.
 

System pressure rating

There are 2 complete product ranges for firefighting systems availabe from AGRU: FM approved per approval standard 1613 for 215 psi (15 bar, SDR 11 ), and for 250 psi (17,5 bar, SDR 9). This pressure designation means maximum operating pressure for firefighting systems, at 23 °C. lt is calculated and tested that all the system components can handle 3.2 times of the specified pressure in case of a water hammer without any failure.

Product range

AGRU FM products: AGRU 215 psi / 15 bar (SDR 11)
Product range: Pipes and fittings OD 63-630 mm

AGRU FM-Produktprogramm: AGRU 250 psi / 17,5 bar (SDR 9)
Produktsortiment: Pipes and fittings OD 63-630 mm

PE 100-RC pipes & fittings

For now, AGRU pipes and fittings made of PE 100-RC are the pinnacle of more than 50 years of development work. High-precision manufacturing, full pressure and point load resistance open up new dimensions in PE piping system building.

Extensive FM documentation includes:

• Information about FM global
• Product information
• Hydraulic design
• Installation guide
• Pressure test
• Specification
• Product range

Download Productsheet (PDF) FM 1613 approved piping system

Download FM 1613 approved Catalogue (PDF)