Composite tubes combine both, the corrosion resistance properties of plastic tubes and the bursting pressure of metal pipes. System technology has evolved rapidly since shipment of the first line in 1984, especially due to the collaboration of Dreistern with the extruder manufacturer Maillefer. (more…)
Jindal Composite Pipe is made of five layers, inside & outside layers of which are made of Hi-density Polyethylene (HDPE) Cross-linked (PEX) or Medium density polyethylene (MDPE), tightly bounded with melt adhesives to the mid layers of aluminum core which is longitudinally welded in an overlapping way. Cold and Hot Water Distribution: It has smooth inside appearance and is rust-free and scale-free. This leads to a 30% more flow of in Jindal Composite Pipe than in metal tubes.
More: KWD-Study “Multilayer Pipes worldwide 2008”, www.kwd-globalpipe.com.
The Hot & Cold segment (pipes, fittings and manifolds that supply hot and cold tap water, radiator connections as well as surface heating and cooling) delivered continued profitable growth, with revenue increasing by 16.2% to EUR 312.4 million. This key growth segment now makes up almost one fifth of Wavin’s total revenue, benefiting from the steadily increasing awareness among the building community of the substantially lower installed costs of plastic systems versus traditional materials. The innovative smartFIX push-fit system received good market acceptance. It has been launched in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the Baltic states. More: KWD-globalpipe, 2008-03-04, No.272.
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