What are the advantages of PE-X?
• No corrosion • High maximum operating temperature, suitable for all classes of Hot & Cold water applications, including the UK Class S in accordance with BS 7291 which specifies a higher boiler malfunction temperature. • Reduced deformation under load (ie lower rates of creep compared with thermoplastics) • High chemical resistance • High abrasion resistance • Exceptional toughness giving impact resistance even at sub zero temperature • Outstanding resistance to slow-crack growth • Outstanding resistance to Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP) allowing high pressure gas applications at sub zero temperatures • Ease of installation • Pipe can be supplied in coils even up to pipe diameters of 180 mm, reducing the need for frequent jointing • A variety of jointing systems can be used from full end load resistant electrofusion fittings to simple ‘push-fit’ systems.
