The Advantages and Applications of Polyethylene Random Pipes in Home Plumbing

Polyethylene Random Pipes have become the preferred choice for home water supply due to their light weight, corrosion resistance, no scaling, extremely long service life and excellent impact resistance. The heat fusion technology ensures zero leakage, is environmentally friendly and non-toxic, and is more suitable for drinking water systems. It is widely used in cold and hot water, heating and industrial piping, and offers excellent value for money.

What is PPR Pipes?

PP-R pipe, also known as type III polyene pipe, is officially called random copolymer polyene pipe. This pipe material is widely used in home improvement projects and is currently the mainstream choice for water supply pipes. Through the gas-phase copolymerization process in the late 1980s, the PP-R pipe achieved a random and uniform polymerization of PE and PP, accounting for about 5%, thus giving birth to this new type of pipe material. It is not only lightweight, but also corrosion-resistant, scale-free and has an extremely long service life. In addition, the PP-R pipe also demonstrates excellent impact resistance and long-term creep performance, ensuring its PPR Pipes in Home Plumbing

The PPR pipe uses hot-melt technology to connect the joints, allowing for a complete fusion between the pipes and ensuring extremely high reliability. Once installed and pressurized, there will be no more leakage. In terms of overall performance, PPR pipes show an outstanding cost-performance ratio and are thus the preferred material for home plumbing renovations. It has a wide range of pipe diameters, from 16mm to 160mm. In the home decoration field, 20mm and 25mm are the most commonly used pipe diameters, known as 6-inch and 1-inch pipes, with 4-inch pipes being more widely used.

PPR Pipes:Environmental protection and applications

Environmental features: PPR pipes are made from carbon and hydrogen, are non-toxic and harmless, and are hygienic and environmentally friendly. It is not only suitable for cold and hot water pipes, but also an ideal choice for pure drinking water systems. The pipe has an extremely low thermal conductivity of only 0.21w/mk, and compared with steel pipes, it has a significant insulation effect and superior energy-saving performance.

Wild Range of PPR Pipes

PPR pipes, as a high-performance pipe material, have a very wide range of applications. It is not only suitable for cold and hot water piping systems, but also an ideal choice for the delivery of pure drinking water. At the same time, the energy-saving and insulating properties of PPR pipes also make them play an important role in the construction field. Its excellent heat resistance and durability ensure the safety and stability of long-term use. In addition, the ease of installation and recyclability also make PPR pipes perform well in terms of environmental protection.

PPR is an ideal choice for building cold and hot water systems, whether it’s a central heating system or any other type, it performs exceptionally well. Its heat resistance and durability ensure the long-term stable operation of the system. PPR pipes are also widely used in building heating systems. Whether it’s floor heating, wall panel heating or radiant heating, it can meet the specific requirements of the system and provide efficient and safe heating solutions. PPR tubing is particularly suitable for pure water supply systems. Its non-toxic, odorless, and bacteria-free properties ensure the purity and safety of the water supply, making it very suitable for direct drinking. In central air conditioning systems, PPR pipes also play a significant role. Its excellent heat resistance and physical properties enable the system to operate stably even in high-temperature environments. PPR pipes are also widely used in industrial piping systems for transporting or discharging chemical media. Its corrosion resistance and durability enable it to maintain excellent performance when handling a wide range of chemical media.

Connection Method of PPR Pipeline

PPR has a variety of connection methods, including hot melt, electromelt, flange, etc., to meet the specific application requirements. Hot-melt connection is a common connection method for PPR pipes, which involves heating the pipe and fitting to melt and join them together to ensure a firm and tight connection. Electrofusion, on the other hand, involves electrifying an electrofusion fitting and using the heat generated by a resistance wire to fuse the pipe. This method is simple and fast, and is suitable for a wide range of applications. A flange connection is formed by combining a flange connection piece with a flange plate to create a loose flange connection, which is highly flexible and detachable, facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement. In addition, the PPR pipe can be mechanically fastened and sealed with specialized tools to ensure the tightness and safety of the connection. For certain special applications, special joints consisting of nuts and fittings can also be used for connection.

Advantages of PPR Tubing

PPR pipes are not only hygienic and safe and corrosion-resistant, but also can work under high temperature and high pressure, and have excellent energy-saving insulation and lightweight high strength properties. The advantages of PPR pipes are not only reflected in their material properties, but also in their performance in various practical applications. Its outstanding performance has made it widely adopted in multiple industries, making it the preferred pipe material.

Supplier

Luoyang Datang Energy Tech Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in high-quality plastic pipes and fittings. Equipped with state-of-the-art automated production lines and supported by a team of 200 professionals, we offer an extensive product line comprising over 150 types of plastic pipes and fittings designed for water supply and  drainage systems, gas transmission, and floor heating systems. Our main products include PVC Pipes and Fittings, PE (HDPE) Pipes and Fittings, PPR Pipes and Fittings, and PEX Floor Heating Pipes. 

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