PAP pipe of G.StAR is made of PE/PEX/PPR, aluminum. It’s smooth, high temperature resistance, environment-friendly non-toxic. The middle aluminum layer can isolate air totally. The pipe has characteristics of both the aluminum pipe and plastic pipe, so it can get rid of weakness of the both respectively and have a long service life up to 50 or more years.

The main products of PAP pipes are :

• PE-AL-PE pipe
• PEX-AL-PE pipe
• PEX-AL-PEX pipe
• PPR-AL-PPR pipe

Features:

• Wide hot resistant scope, high resistance pressure
• Corrosion resistant, non-produce the bacillus
• Over 50 years of service life under normal conditions
• Doesn’t produce the bacillus and oxygen.
• Anti-static electricity, difficult catch fire
• Freeze proof, anti-knocked.
• Can bend not bound
• Light weight, easy to carry and stock.
• Easy installation wide range of application

Application:

• Cold and hot water supplying system for family, drinking water pipeline system
• Cold and hot water pipeline system for Solar energy and Water heater
• For floor heating system of residential rooms, public building, bathroom and swimming pools.
• Liquid products transportation in chemical and Pure natural water system

PE-X materials can be extruded for all the pipe structures now available on the market, from the all-plastic pipes to co-extruded pipes with 3 or 5 layers using EVOH or aluminium.

PE-X is certified by institutes around the world for use in contact with drinking water.  Product evaluation involves a formulation review of all water contact materials, chemical extraction testing, toxicological evaluation and manufacturing facility audits.

An important factor to take in consideration in the installation of pure plastic pipe for heating applications is the permeability to oxygen. The oxygen present in the water or coming from air may create corrosion of metallic components present in the heating system.   The coextrusion of PEX with a barrier layer resistant to oxygen like EVOH is the solution.

PE-X can be used to produce multilayer pipes with aluminium as well as pipes with oxygen barrier. Companies can produce pipes with EVOH in the middle (5 layers pipe) or outside (3 layers pipe), ensuring protection against oxygen permeability. This reduces potential damage deriving from the oxidation of the metal components of the boilers, which may occur if oxygen is present in the water.   Thus PE-X is giving assurance of not only a long pipe life but also protection of the heating device.

Nowadays the largest sector of the PE-X market is for multilayer pipes, e.g. coextruded pipes PEX/Al/PEX. These type of pipes give the end users the advantages of a metallic pipe such as mechanical resistance and resistance to oxygen permeation, whilst excluding corrosion, weight reduction, rigidity and eliminating potential conduction of electricity.

Advantages versus metals

• Corrosion resistance
• Low weight
• No build up of deposits on the pipe bore
• Low pressure loss
• Flexibility

• Use for re-lining a possibility
• Heat fusion welding
• Low temperature toughness
• High flexibility
• Fast and easy installation
• Lower installation cost
• Longer term stability
• High chlorine resistance
• High Scratch resistance

Contact: European PEX Association: contact@pexassociation.net

For more information on PE-X materials see www.pex-association.net

Effective this 9 April 2010, Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik, Cincinnati Extrusion and B+C Extrusion Systems (Foshan) Ltd., formally operating as independent entities, have now combined their strengths under the new brand of battenfeld-cincinnati. Together with American Maplan Corporation, also a member of the group, they   form the largest global supplier of extrusion lines for the production of pipes, profiles, film and sheet, with manufacturing plants on three continents.

Customer benefit is a top priority at battenfeld-cincinnati. This is manifested in the formation of three central divisions. The new divisional structure will favor targeted orientation  towards meeting customers‘ needs for specific solutions. In each division, the competencies of all predecessor brands have been pooled, so that from now on our customers will have  the expert knowledge from a total of some 120 years of experience in the extrusion industry at their disposal.
The Construction Division headed by Rainer Kottmeier will take care of all customers requiring solutions to manufacture visible extrusion products for the public and private sectors,  such as profiles, PVC sheet, but also WPC, decking, fencing, siding and railing.
Walter Häder will be responsible for the Infrastructure Division with immediate effect. He and his team will be the contact partners for all questions concerning transport and  distribution of water, gas and telecommunication data in plastic pipes. Dr. Henning Stieglitz will be in charge of the new Packaging Division specializing in extrusion solutions for the packaging industry (such as thermoforming film for food packaging) as well as PVC granulators and PVC processing solutions. An outstanding international production company will emerge from the coordination of battenfeld-cincinnati’s 5 production sites on three continents. Together with a number of additional sales subsidiaries and agencies, this will result in an all-encompassing network with global service and closeness to customers worldwide. The battenfeld-cincinnati team is confident: “With our concentrated expertise in each Division, we can offer our customers individual extrusion solutions that will give them the decisive competitive and technological edge.”

source: www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com

One example of Novelis’ innovative strength is The New Aluminium, Novelis FUSION TM, which is certainly one of the most important innovations in aluminium processing in the past 60 year s. Differing aluminium alloys are cast into one ingot: This opens up completely new perspectives for future designs as ideal combinations of alloy properties are now possible. Novelis supplies compound tube coils according to customer`s specific requirements. Mechanical properties are determined depending on the use and processing of the material. The ideal material NOVALTUBE™  has been developed to meet excellent processing properties as, Good corrosion resistance, High stability and flexibility, Good welding properties, Great adhesive strength for plastic extrusion and High pressure resistance. NOVALTUBE™ ensures that the compound tubes remain stable in shape, both when bent as well as when straight; this facilitates their installation.

For tubes the aluminium content means that there is only a slight thermal length variation, just like metal tubes. In addition, they become completely oxygen impermeable, which is indispensable, for example, when connecting radiators. Different aluminium alloys for specific requirements. NOVALTUBE™ 1050A and NOVALTUBE™ 1200. These alloys contain more than 99% aluminium. They can be easily welded, have an excellent corrosion resistance, low strength and excellent ductility. NOVALTUBE™ 3003, the alloy NOVALTUBE™ 3003 contains about 1.2% manganese and a low amount of copper, can be easily welded, has a medium corrosion resistance, good strength and ductility. NOVALTUBE™ aluminium is available in gauges from 0.15 – 1.5 mm and is ideally suited for the production of various compound tube applications, such as Heating engineering, Drinking water installation, Refrigeration technology, Industrial applications, Regenerative energies and Domestic gas plumbing

Contact: Novelis Deutschand GmbH, D- 06469 Nachterstedt,
verkauf-nachterstedt@novelis.com, www.novelis-specialities.com

20 years of experience on multi layer composite pipes.

Uponor knows exactly, how a really good multi layer composite pipe system should perform. Uponor stands for more than 20 years of unique customer proximity and innovation leadership. Pipes, fittings and system technology – Uponor offers the complete programme: certified safety and guaranteed reliability, a comprehensive worldwide network of local Uponor companies and distributors in more than 100 countries.

Since 1990 Uponor has produced multi layer composite pipes in Germany. Our pipe production in Zella-Mehlis has produced more than 650 Million metres of pipes in all these years – experience at a glance!

An all-around system

The Uponor multi layer composite pipe provides complete potable water installation – from house connection up to the latest tap, as single connections via manifolds, tee connection or loop system. The  stable and incrustation free pipe is easy and safe to install and has an authentic protection for drinking water. The used brass material for the system fittings meets all demands of the new German drinking water regulations. It can be used without restriction for all water qualities, which correspond to the potable water regulations. With the Uponor multi layer composite pipe you can easily and energy-efficient install complete heating systems without any problems. Using high quality Uponor multi layer composite pipes as well as corresponding system components – press and threaded fittings – the system can be connected to all standard heating components and radiators.

Comprehensive Programme from one source

Uponor is also showing competence in the construction and development of an exactly to the pipe verified fitting concept. The fitting programme with couplings, elbows, tees and a variety of Practice-oriented system components leave nothing to be desired: pressing or screwing – both methods are possible and assure everlasting water-proof connections.

Always Innovative

At the ISH fair in March 2009 Uponor presented the latest innovation. On the one hand the new fitting generation for the multi-layer composite pipe for the distributor and riser system for big dimensions until 110 mm. The Uponor multi-layer composite pipe is easy and consolidated extruded on the workbench.
On the other hand the innovation for the dimensions 14 – 32 mm: no calibration – no deburring is needed. That means less tools and time saving of about 30 % with the press connection. Uponor is and remains innovative.

source: http://www.uponor.com

THE Machines SA, Yvonand Switzerland, has developed a series of Laser welding machines with which is possible to weld powder-, lack- or polymer coated thin wall metal stripes and foils. Prior welding the coating has not to be removed. The machines working fully automatic and can be delivered as stand alone units or they can be incorporated in continuous working production plants.

These machines can be used for welding of aluminium foils for Multilayer Pipes.

There are 4 sizes available for strip width starting at 8 mm up to 500 mm. Metal foils with thicknesses down to 0.08 mm can be safely welded. Special machines for wider products can be quoted according specification. With this welding process it is possible to weld almost all metals, the tensile strength is better than 90% compared to the unwelded material.

Highlights: Precise mechanical guiding and automatic aligning allow welding of tapes down to 0.08 mm thickness and laser technology allows welding of copolymer coated tapes without pre-cleaning.

Options: Multiplexed laser source for up to 3 welding units in parallel use.

Additionally to the above mentioned welding machines THE Machines SA is able to deliver the following equipments:

• Tape pay offs for up to 3000 Kg coil weight

• Tape accumulators for up to 200 m accumulating length

• Metal pipe forming equipment with high diameter/wall thickness radius (up to 500)

• Laser- and TIG welding plants for thin wall precision pipes

Contact: THE MACHINES SA, CH-Yvonand, info@the-machines.ch, www.the-machines.ch

KWD-globalpipe, 2009-11-21. (PEX, PE-RT and multilayer pipes) Rofix, an international group of companies, has set new standards for fastening technology in the plumbing and heating industry. The company was founded 25 years ago and has since emerged as a leader in radiator and pipe hangers and struts. The company employs 200 workers in 4 factories, two of which in Belgium, and one each in Poland and China. Located in Dilsen, Belgium, the sales headquarters serves their various sales organizations in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, France, Poland, Greece and the United States. This combination makes Rofix an international leader in fastening techniques.

Rofix subsequently started production of its heating, plumbing and air-conditioning accessories for the international market. Among other products Rofix offers multilayer PE-Xb pipes Rhino-pex and pipes for underfloor heating Rhino-pert (PE).

(Please see also KWD-globalpipe 2008-01-15, no.266: Rofix launches Rhino PEX; PEX / Al / PEX).

Rofix Rhino-pex pipe is a multilayer pipe (PE-Xb / Al / PE-Xb). The range contains rolls and pipe lengths. In addition, the pipe can be ordered standard, with a red or a blue conduit characteristics or pre-insulated. It is a system pipe for all applications. Rhino-pex pipe offers many advantages like limited expansion, 100% oxyge  n-proof, easy installation, no external corrosion, sanitary cold and hot water, less noise nuisance and durable/hard-wearing.

To connect Rhino-pex, several kinds of fittings are available. All fittings are manufactured according to the current ISO-standards. The standard range includes a number of clamp-connection fittings, which have a double O ring to guarantee the best use.

Contact: www.rofix.com, www.rhino-pex.com

Update 2009 now published. The current edition of the report is now available and encompasses two books:

Standard Version: Pipe Materials in figures 2006 – 2012, 4.190 companies, datas on CD + Print, 920,- €, Subscribers only pay 680,- €. Premium Version incl. Excel and PowerPoint Format costs 1.220,- € or 980,- € for Subscribers.

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Volume I. Marketing:
Long-term charts from 2006 to 2012 illustrating how many pipes are sold in million meters, in tons, in million Euros and fittings sold in million units for 27 European countries and all Europe in total. Numbers for FH (under floor heating), RA (radiator connection) and SA (sanitary) pipes are shown separately and aggregated per country. In the text section, updated listings of inspection certificate holders granted by well-known institutes are provided (per August 2009). Also, detailed information on individual countries, market developments and pipe materials can be found. In addition, graphs illustrate Top Ten rankings of multi-layer, PE-X and PE-RT pipe processors for 2009.

Volume II. Addresses:
The updated list contains 4,190 company names of the European heating and sanitary industry. All companies are listed in alphabetical order and by products to make searching easy. In the detailed country-by-country address section, street address, E-mail and web addresses, a list of products and a brief company profile are provided.

The Standard Version contains the two books and a CD with the pdf file for 680,- Euro plus VAT for subscribers in Germany. Shipping within Germany is free of charge.

In addition to that, the Premium Version includes the long-term charts from 2006 to 2012 for all 27 European countries covered and for all Europe in total in an editable Excel spreadsheet format. Here also, pipe lengths in million meters are shown for FH, RA and SA and aggregated for all three types. Default graphs for all major pipe materials are provided for each country but these graphs can easily be adapted to individual requirements. They are also included in the Powerpoint presentation of the Premium Version. Moreover, other useful information for each country is presented, e.g. number of inhabitants, largest cities, pipe manufacturers and new housing completion numbers. The Premium Version is available at 980,- Euro plus VAT for subscribers in Germany. Shipping within Germany is free of charge.

Rifeng launches its new generation manifold kit for heat regulation center–FN5C. The manifold kit has inlets and outlets from 2 to 12 ways for various choic es. Polished by advanced techniques, FN5C is of shining appearance with splendid colors: original and nickeld for different preferences. Furthermore, its flow gauge is colored in red and switch knob in blue to indicate delivery and return side, on top of indication arrows on the manifold bodies.

From technical perspective, FN5C is suitable for mediums of hot and cold water, and water and anti-freeze additive mixture from 0oC to 85oC. The normal pressure it stands is 1.0Mpa, i.e. 145 Psi. And flow adjust range is 0-5 L/min, Kvs=1.10. The manifold has passed air-permeability test of pressure 2 bar and 8 bar respectively for 60 seconds. And air vents and valves have passed torque tests of 67 newton. To complete the whole thermal control system, components such as electro-thermal actuator, basis box and room thermostat are also provided.

Equipped with a whole Rifeng Heat Regulation System will surely add to your home more coziness. And good news comes that customers purchasing the whole FN5C manifold kit will also enjoy a favorable price discount in Multilayer Pipes and PEX Pipes.

Contact:   overseas@rifeng.com, www.rifeng.com.