Vulcathene is a completely purpose-designed chemical resistant plumbing system that has been specified and installed in the laboratories of schools, universities, hospitals and research facilities worldwide for over 60 years.

Tried, tested and proven, Vulcathene is the only chemical drainage system to have withstood the test of time in the most demanding of laboratory applications.

Two easy jointing methods, Mechanical for demountable joints and Enfusion (electrofusion) for welded joints, provide total versatility for designers and installers of chemical waste systems.

Typical Applications

Laboratories in:

• Schools
• Universities & Colleges
• Hospitals & Clinics
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Research organisations

Key Product Features

• Purpose designed for chemical drainage
• Two easy jointing methods
• Fully BBA Approved
• 'Common Arrangements of Works Systems' (CAWS) - applicable to R14

Key Product Information

• Size Range - 38mm to 152mm
• Temperature rating - minus20°C to 100°C (Only intermittent at 100°C)

Literature Available (Login required)

• Vulcathene Technical Brochure

CAD Downloads Available (Login required)

• Vulcathene Enfusion Range (2D)
• Vulcathene Mechanical Range (2D)

Technical Specification Downloads Available

• Vulcathene System Specification

Related Jointing Videos

• Vulcathene Enfusion
• Vulcathene Mechanical

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• Vulcathene Aids Health Research
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• The Chemical Trap
• Vulcathene helps modernise University labs
• Making waves in Australia
• Vulcathene proves its place in 21st Century
• Vulcathene aids university research
• Vulcathene Enfusion software update