Manual valves in PVC Astore
The Astore line of valves and fittings in PVC is recommended for irrigation and agriculture, for swimming pools but also for shut-off in water distribution and treatment plants.
The Astore brand offers ball and butterfly valves and supplements the offer with spring-loaded check valves and clapet valves.
The range of PVC-U fittings completes the Astore line with fittings for glueing, threaded and transit.
New PVC fittings Astore
The new Aliaxis range of Astore-branded PVC fittings offers a harmonized range, with a more functional design and high quality level.
🔸 Clear and complete markings on the product: Astore brand, quality and approval marks, dimensional information and material specifications
🔸 New design: aesthetics and quality
🔸 Conical threads according to ISO 7
The range of PVC fittings includes figures for gluing, threaded and through and is ideal for irrigation systems and various applications in agriculture, for conveying swimming pool water but also for interception in distribution and water treatment systems.
Compression joints and saddle clamps Astore
Astore branded PP compression joints are particularly suitable for connecting PE pipes for water transport, used both for irrigation applications and on drinking water systems or to be made potable.
The Astore mechanical saddle clamps are the ideal technical solution for user derivations for both irrigation and aqueduct networks.
PVC-U fittings
Unions for solvent welding, threaded and transition.
Astore PVC fittings are ideal for use in pressurized pipelines for irrigation systems, aqueducts and water treatment in general.
Range
Metric series from d.12 mm to d.315 mm, threaded series from r.3./8″ to r.4″, flow series from d.16×3/8″ to d.110×4″.
Pressure resistance
Metric series PN 16 up to d.160, from d.180 up to d.315 PN 10; Threaded and bore series PN 10.
Materials
Fittings in non-plasticized PVC, gaskets in EPDM, reinforcing rings (TM3, GM3, MM3, RM3) in stainless steel.
Manual valves in PVC-U
Astore PVC valves are suitable for irrigation and agriculture, for swimming pools and in general for shut-off in water distribution and treatment plants.
Range
The Astore brand offers double gate ball valves for process plants in the 111, 724 series.
For irrigation systems, single and double ring ball valves in the 302, 303, 322 series and coupled with pipes in PE 305, 334, 335 and 426.
For the transport of water and for the application in swimming pools Astore presents ball valves in the 420 series.
Also available are ball air vent valves (1V220), ball foot valves (1V210), butterfly valves (800 series), spring non-return valves (1V230), clapet valves (CLP series) and three-way valves (1V930)
The joints of the Astore ball valves are possible by gluing (ISO and BS) by threading and by flanging for butterfly valves.
Astore valves comply with the European Directive PED 97/23/CE relating to pressure equipment.
Pressure resistance
Ball valves: up to PN 16 at 20°C
Butterfly valves: PN 16 PN from d.50 to d.63, PN10 at 20°C up to d.225, PN 6 at 20°C for d.280, PN 4 for d.315.
Clapet valves: PN 5
Materials
Ball valves: Components in gray PVC, handles in grey, red and light blue PVC according to the product line, ball seats in PTFE or PE, gaskets in EPDM or FPM.
Butterfly valves: components in gray PVC, handle in red PVC, gaskets in EPDM, stem in galvanized steel.
Clapet valves: body and disc in PVC, O-ring in EPDM.
Spring non-return valves: stainless steel spring
Compression joints in PP
The Astore compression joints in PP are connection fittings for PE pipes dedicated to water transport systems. They can be used both in the irrigation segment and in potable and potable water systems.
Range
The range of Astore couplings includes numerous figures designed to satisfy the most varied system requirements of the installer. The dimensions of the joint start from d.16 mm up to d.110 mm. Threaded couplings have a metal reinforcement on the outside of the thread starting at r.1 1/4″.
Pressure resistance
At 20°c from d. 16 mm to the d. 63 mm 16 bar, from d. 75 mm d. 110mm 10bar.
Materials
Body and ring nut in black copolymer polypropylene, clamping ring in white acetal resin, O-ring in nbr, reinforcing ring in AISI 430. Thrust bushing (d.75, d.90, d.110) in black copolymer polypropylene.
Bracket sockets in PP
The Astore mechanical clamp sockets are the correct technical solution for user derivations in irrigation and aqueduct systems.
Range
The saddle clamps are supplied in the following versions: 503 single branch. coupling diameter with pipe from d. 20 to d. 110 mm and threaded outlets from 1/2″ to 3″, provided with 2 and 4 bolts depending on the diameters. 505 single lead. coupling diameter with pipe from d. 20 to d. 315 mm and threaded branches from 1/2″ to 4″, equipped with 2,4 and 6 bolts depending on the diameters, and with a metal reinforcement ring on the branch thread. 508 double-lead. coupling diameter with pipe from d. 20 to d. 315 mm and threaded branches from 1/2″ to 4″, equipped with 2,4 and 6 bolts depending on the diameters, and metal reinforcement rings on the branch threads.
Pressure resistance
505-508 – working pressure at 20°c: up to 10 bar.
503 – working pressure at 20°c : 6 bar.
Materials
Bracket body in black polypropylene, nuts and bolts in chromed zinc steel, gaskets in nbr, reinforcing ring in AISI 430.
PVC-U fittings
Unions for solvent welding, threaded and transition.
Astore PVC fittings are ideal for use in pressurized pipelines for irrigation systems, aqueducts and water treatment in general.
Range
Metric series from d.12 mm to d.315 mm, threaded series from r.3./8″ to r.4″, flow series from d.16×3/8″ to d.110×4″.
Pressure resistance
Metric series PN 16 up to d.160, from d.180 up to d.315 PN 10; Threaded and bore series PN 10.
Materials
Fittings in non-plasticized PVC, gaskets in EPDM, reinforcing rings (TM3, GM3, MM3, RM3) in stainless steel.
Manual valves in PVC-U
Astore PVC valves are suitable for irrigation and agriculture, for swimming pools and in general for shut-off in water distribution and treatment plants.
Range
The Astore brand offers double gate ball valves for process plants in the 111, 724 series.
For irrigation systems, single and double ring ball valves in the 302, 303, 322 series and coupled with pipes in PE 305, 334, 335 and 426.
For the transport of water and for the application in swimming pools Astore presents ball valves in the 420 series.
Also available are ball air vent valves (1V220), ball foot valves (1V210), butterfly valves (800 series), spring non-return valves (1V230), clapet valves (CLP series) and three-way valves (1V930)
The joints of the Astore ball valves are possible by gluing (ISO and BS) by threading and by flanging for butterfly valves.
Astore valves comply with the European Directive PED 97/23/CE relating to pressure equipment.
Pressure resistance
Ball valves: up to PN 16 at 20°C
Butterfly valves: PN 16 PN from d.50 to d.63, PN10 at 20°C up to d.225, PN 6 at 20°C for d.280, PN 4 for d.315.
Clapet valves: PN 5
Materials
Ball valves: Components in gray PVC, handles in grey, red and light blue PVC according to the product line, ball seats in PTFE or PE, gaskets in EPDM or FPM.
Butterfly valves: components in gray PVC, handle in red PVC, gaskets in EPDM, stem in galvanized steel.
Clapet valves: body and disc in PVC, O-ring in EPDM.
Spring non-return valves: stainless steel spring
Compression joints in PP
The Astore compression joints in PP are connection fittings for PE pipes dedicated to water transport systems. They can be used both in the irrigation segment and in potable and potable water systems.
Range
The range of Astore couplings includes numerous figures designed to satisfy the most varied system requirements of the installer. The dimensions of the joint start from d.16 mm up to d.110 mm. Threaded couplings have a metal reinforcement on the outside of the thread starting at r.1 1/4″.
Pressure resistance
At 20°c from d. 16 mm to the d. 63 mm 16 bar, from d. 75 mm d. 110mm 10bar.
Materials
Body and ring nut in black copolymer polypropylene, clamping ring in white acetal resin, O-ring in nbr, reinforcing ring in AISI 430. Thrust bushing (d.75, d.90, d.110) in black copolymer polypropylene.
Bracket sockets in PP
The Astore mechanical clamp sockets are the correct technical solution for user derivations in irrigation and aqueduct systems.
Range
The saddle clamps are supplied in the following versions: 503 single branch. coupling diameter with pipe from d. 20 to d. 110 mm and threaded outlets from 1/2″ to 3″, provided with 2 and 4 bolts depending on the diameters. 505 single lead. coupling diameter with pipe from d. 20 to d. 315 mm and threaded branches from 1/2″ to 4″, equipped with 2,4 and 6 bolts depending on the diameters, and with a metal reinforcement ring on the branch thread. 508 double-lead. coupling diameter with pipe from d. 20 to d. 315 mm and threaded branches from 1/2″ to 4″, equipped with 2,4 and 6 bolts depending on the diameters, and metal reinforcement rings on the branch threads.
Pressure resistance
505-508 – working pressure at 20°c: up to 10 bar.
503 – working pressure at 20°c : 6 bar.
Materials
Bracket body in black polypropylene, nuts and bolts in chromed zinc steel, gaskets in nbr, reinforcing ring in AISI 430.
Normative requirements
The production of ASTORE valves is carried out following the highest quality standards and in full compliance with the environmental constraints imposed by the laws in force and in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard. All products are manufactured in accordance with the quality assurance system according to the ISO standard 9001.
Fittings
- BS 10 Specifications for flanges and bolts for pipes, valves and fittings
- BS 3505 PVC-U pipes for cold water
- BS 4346-1 Joints and glue fittings for PVC-U pipes
- DIN 2501 Flange dimensions
- DIN 8061 PVC-U pipes: General quality and test requirements
- DIN 8062 PVC-U pipe dimensions
- DVS 2204 - DVS 2221 Bonding of thermoplastic materials in PVC-U
- EN 10226-1 Pipe threads, where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads
- EN 1092-1 Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valve fittings and accessories - Part 1: Steel flanges, design according to PN
- EN 14728 Imperfections in welded joints of thermoplastic material
- EN ISO 1452-3 Characteristics of PVC-U pipes and fittings for piping systems in the field of water supply
- EN ISO 15493 Systems of components (Pipes, Fittings and Valves) in ABS, PVC-U, PVC-C for industrial applications
- ISO 7-1 Fittings with threaded ends for sealed coupling
- ISO 161-1 Metric series dimensions of PVC-U pipes and fittings
- ISO 228-1 Fittings with threaded ends
- ISO 727 PVC-U pipes and fittings. Metric series dimensions and tolerances
- ISO 7005-1 Metal flanges; part 1: steel flanges
- ISO 9624 Thermoplastic material piping systems for pressurized fluids
- UNI 11242 Joining by gluing PVC-U and PVC-C pipes, fittings and valves
Manual valves
- BS 4346-1 Joints and glue fittings for PVC pipes
- EN 10226-1/2 Pipe threads, where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 2: Conical external threads and conical internal threads - Dimensions, tolerances
- EN ISO 1452 Characteristics of PVC-U pipes and fittings for piping systems in the field of water supply
- EN ISO 15493 Systems of components (Pipes, Fittings and Valves) in ABS, PVC-U, PVC-C for industrial applications
- EN 12201-3 Plastics piping systems for water distribution, and for pressurized waste and sewage - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
- EN 12201-5 Plastics piping systems for water distribution, and for pressurized waste and sewage - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 4: Valves
- ISO 7 Fittings with threaded ends for sealed coupling
- ISO 228-1 Fittings with threaded ends
- ISO 727 PVC-U pipes and fittings. Metric series dimensions and tolerances
- ISO 4427-3 Plastic piping systems for water distribution, and for pressurized waste and sewage - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
- ISO 17885 Plastics piping systems - Mechanical fittings for pressure piping systems - Specifications
Compression joints
- UNI 9561 Pipes and fittings in thermoplastic material, compression fittings for mechanical joints for use with PE pressure pipes
- ISO 17885 Plastic piping systems - Mechanical fittings for pressure systems
- ISO 7 Piping threads for sealing coupling on the thread. Part 1: dimensions, tolerances and designation
- UNI EN 12201 Plastic material piping systems for pressurized water distribution.
- EN 10226-1/2 Pipe threads, where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 2: External tapered threads and internal tapered threads - Dimensions, tolerances
- ISO 4427 Piping systems for water distribution
Bracket grips
- ISO 727 PVC-U pipes and fittings. Metric series dimensions and tolerances
- EN ISO 1452 Characteristics of PVC-U pipes and fittings for piping systems in the field of water supply
- ISO 228-1 PVC-U fittings with threaded ends
- ISO 7 Piping threads for sealing coupling on the thread. Part 1: dimensions, tolerances and designation
- EN 10226-1/2 Pipe threads, where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 2: External tapered threads and internal tapered threads - Dimensions, tolerances
- ISO 4427 Piping systems for water distribution
- UNI EN 12201 Plastic piping systems for pressurized water distribution
- ISO 13460 Irrigation devices. Plastic brackets for polyethylene pipes
Approvals and quality marks
ACS France (Attestation de conformité Sanitaire)
Suitability of PVC-U for application with water intended for human consumption
WRAS (Water regulations advisory scheme - UK)
Suitability of PVC-U for the transport of drinking water (Water Regulation Advisory Scheme - UK)
IIP N. 122 Italian Institute of Plastics PVC-U fittings in accordance with UNI EN ISO 1452-3
DVGW ASTORE compression joints are certified suitable for coming into contact with water intended for human consumption according to the Deutscher Verein des Gas und Wasserfaches. For more information on the certified range, contact Marketing.
OQC by NSF
The products of the ASTORE range are OQC certified, Certificate of Origin and Controlled Quality No. 7 by the NSF body.
NSF, with the OQC mark (Controlled Origin and Quality), also declares the compatibility of products for conveying drinking water.
The detailed list of certified products is shown in the NSF OQC listing visible on the website www.nsf.org
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