All About Wavin AS+

All About Wavin AS+

Wavin AS+ is a soil and waste drainage system made of mineral-reinforced polypropylene (PP). Large sounds are made from drainage pipes that carry soil and waste. With the experience of over 30 years in the industry and much research, Wavin has devised products that solve the issue of noise pollution. Unlike other plastic pipes, Wavin AS+ guarantees optimal noise reduction and performs its function efficiently.

Why Wavin AS+

The unique features of Wavin AS+ make it an ideal choice for noise-free drainage systems. Here are some of the features:

• Made of mineral-reinforced polypropylene.
• It has adjusted wall thickness and density of 5.3mm for 110mm pipes and 1.9kg/dm3.
• The air-borne sound level is low at 48dB(A), and structure-borne noise is less than 10dB(A) at a flow rate of 2ltr/s.
• It has an optimized three-layer pipe structure for noise insulation. The inner layer is smooth and chemical resistant for optimal flow; the middle layer is low noise, and the outer layer is smooth and impact resistant.
• Push-fit connections with pre-lubricated elastomer seal (EPDM)for easy installation.
• The low elastic modulus of its PP material enables the reduction of structure-borne noise.
• It is available in sizes from DN50 to DN160.
• It is durable and requires very little maintenance because of its corrosion-free components.
• Wavin AS+ is lighter and easier to install due to its lighter weight compared to cast iron pipes.
• Typically used in multistoried buildings like hotels, hospitals, offices, and other institutions with regulations on noise level.
• It is preferred in constructions that cannot handle multiple insulation layers.
• Wavin AS+ is of light color, making it suitable to be placed in areas where it may be visible, for instance, in the kitchen or bathroom.
• They work well in rainwater systems as well as in commercial kitchens with extremely hot and greasy water.

A special quality of Wavin AS+ is that it efficiently tackles air-borne noise. Air-borne noise is the amount of noise created when water passes through a pipe and can be heard from the room in which it is installed. Structure-borne noise is the same noise heard after it permeates through the piping systems and walls. Structure-borne noise is often at a lower level than air-borne. Most architects only consider the values of structure-borne noise, which does not accurately represent the noise for all situations.?

For pipes other than Wavin AS+, steps like creating high-mass shafts, using insulation blankets, high sound-absorbing mineral wool, avoiding contact between pipes and walls, etc., may be necessary to prevent air-borne noise. However, Wavin calculates the air-borne noise, too, and has features that solve this issue. Instead of doing all that work, you must use Wavin AS+ soil and waste drainage solution.?

Conclusion

Noise regulations are often updated everywhere. Keeping track of the changing requirements may take time and effort. Wavin has an online Sound Check Tool that simulates the system acoustics and calculates the noise level based on various parameters. This advanced tool can be used to check the efficiency of your Wavin AS+ installation. This mineral-reinforced PP pipe by Wavin answers the requirement for a noise pollution-free environment in an urban environment.