What is Superpex?
Bow SUPERPEX pipe offer the most-advanced technology in cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) for hot and cold potable water syatemes. This patented multi-layer pipe outperforms all other cross-linked polyethylene plumbing alternatives to assure the longest , trouble-free service life available in the industry.
When did PEX become popular?
PEX has been used Europe since the 1970s and in the United States since the 1980s, initially for radiant heating. Its market share increased as builders and consumers began to use it for residential water distribution in the 1990s. HUD studies helped demonstrate the performance and value of PEX.
What is bow PEX?
Bow SUPERPEX pipe offer the most-advanced technology in cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) for hot and cold potable water systems. This patented multi-layer pipe outperforms all other cross-linked polyethylene plumbing alternatives to assure the longest , trouble-free service life available in the industry.
What is PEX plumbing?
PEX plumbing is a type of plastic tubing made from high-density polyethylene. Apart from being the newest player in the water supply line game, PEX is also used for radiant floor heating tubing. PEX plumbing has many advantages, including: Acid-resistant – Unlike copper, PEX can withstand acidic water.
What is Xlpvc?
Designation for cross-linked poly vinyl chloride thermosetting insulation and jacketing material with good physical properties.
What is cable armouring?
Insulation in cables ensures that conductors and other metal substances do not come into contact with each other. Armour: Steel wire armour provides mechanical protection, which means the cable can withstand higher stresses, be buried directly and used in external or underground projects.
How long does PEX last?
Additionally, long-term testing programs on PEX have shown that it has a potential lifespan of more than 100 years. So, while copper systems may have to be re-piped every few years or decades due to corrosion and pinhole leaks, a PEX system can last 10 times longer — or more.
What is LDPE and HDPE?
LDPE is softer and more flexible than HDPE. HDPE is rigid and durable and offers greater chemical resistance. Its higher melting point (135° C) allows it to withstand higher temperatures than LDPE. Its more crystalline structure also results in greater strength and opacity of the material.
What is the difference between PE and LDPE?
Produced through free-radical polymerization, LDPE has the most long- and short-chain branching of any form of PE, resulting in its lower density. The branching keeps the molecular chains from packing tightly in its crystaline form, so LDPE has less tensile strength but greater ductility.