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PEX fittings

Methods of wiring and connections

Polypropylene tubes are interconnected through a coupling, as well as fittings and movable combs (collectors) by soldering. With a special device at a temperature of about 170 ° C PEX tube outside and PEX fittings – from the inside. Then they connect with each other and form a single mass. When installing the reinforced polypropylene pipes with a special tool is removed first aluminum foil, liberated area welded to the coupling or fitting. The cost of couplings, tees, elbows and other fittings on average from 0,2 – 10,7 at. ie for the product.

Average market value of equipment for welding of polypropylene tubes did not exceed 100 at. e. per set. Such equipment can be leased.

PEX fittings for plumbing

To produce press-fitting used new-generation polymer Polyphenylsulphone (or PEX) – material with high impact resistant, durable edges, resistant to high temperatures. On the strength it can be compared with the metal. Like other plastics, Polyphenylsulphone absolutely not subject to corrosion. Installation of the press fitting is carried out by the presses of an instrument by mere compression fittings attached to the fixing sleeve, made of stainless steel.

Crosslinked PEX Rehau

From the well-known foreign brands, experts note REHAU – RAUTHERMS, REHAU – RAUTITAN PINK, WIRSBO. Approximate price for these products ranges from 1,1 to 9,1 at. f. per meter, depending on diameter.

Metal pipes also are made of crosslinked PEX, but for greater strength and stability of linear expansion of the top wrapped in aluminum foil thickness 0.2 mm, covered with a protective plastic layer. Metal pipes are used in cold and hot water, heating, process piping, water systems, to equip the underfloor heating, radiant heating farms and greenhouses. Such pipes are used in urban and suburban industrial and private housing, improvement of facilities for agricultural and private land in agriculture.

If we turn to the authoritative opinion, among the new products is very promising for its operational characteristics, the system of metal pipes and PEX fittings for  Plumbing. Cross-linked PEX, which is used for manufacturing pipes Plumbing, has a high heat resistance, which significantly increases the service life of pipes, even when coolant temperature to 70 ° C.

PEX Products

Products PEX connected mechanically using a special crimping or sliding sleeve of stainless steel.

Installation of metal pipes and fittings FUTURE K 1 is more simple and convenient compared with the above methods. Ongoing installation of the presses with the tool, simply by compression fittings attached to the fixing sleeve, made of stainless steel. Such equipment can also be rented. PEX Fittings (or PVC fitting for Plumbing) have a tapered thread with special notches that hold the tape sealant on the entire surface of the thread and thus provide the greatest tight seal fittings with taps, mixers, etc. Following the recent increase in the cost of multiple on brass fixtures, fittings, made of this polymer material, steel price is very attractive to consumers. In addition, they can withstand temperatures up to 250 ° C and are resistant to the corrosive effects of chlorine content in water from the central city thoroughfares. The price of fittings ranging from 1,96 to 14,8 cu for the product.