Posts Tagged ‘“cross-linked” polyethylene’

Pipes metal-polymers

Age metal pipes are much younger than the pipe cross linked polyethylene. The first metal-plastic pipes produced little more than ten years ago in England. The conventional designation of metal pipes – PEX – AL – PEX. New Development – PE – RT – AL – PE – RT (PEX – polyethylene, PE – RT [...]

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PEX tubing for high-pressure water system

What does it say exists in USA normative documentation about the durability of PEX tubing? First of all, SNIP 2.04.01-85 * “Domestic plumbing and plumbing of buildings” specifies only the upper allowable temperature limit of operation of hot water +75 ° C, with an estimated useful life of 25-30 years, and SNIP 2.04.05-91 * “Heating [...]

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Types of plastic pipes

1. Polybutylene pipes. Compared with other polymers polybutylene more elastic and thermal conductivity, can withstand temperatures up to 90oS transported fluid, in connection with what is used for mounting “warm floor.” It is easy curling, transported to the bays. Connection welding. 2. Tubes made of polyethylene. Durable. Stretch. A good insulator. Distinguish polyethylene of high [...]

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