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Characteristics of polypropylene pipe products

To make the right choice of polypropylene pipes, you need to familiarize yourself with the advantages of products made from this material:

Non-susceptibility to destructive corrosion processes. This property allows pipelines to maintain their original qualities for many years. The service life is 3-4 times longer than that of metal products.
Immunity to chemically active environments and excellent cross-country ability.
Frost resistance. When operating in severe frost conditions, polypropylene pipelines demonstrate a high degree of reliability - they are not subject to rupture.
Low noise level, which is typical for polypropylene pipes for heating structures - people around them practically do not hear them.
Minimum amount of pressure loss in the pipeline, which is very important.
Saving thermal energy from hot coolant in polypropylene pipelines reaches 10–20% in contrast to metal products.
Safety for human health.
Reliability of the resulting connections with ease of installation work.
A wide variety of connecting elements - fittings. This allows you to carry out wiring of structures of any complexity.

Which pipes to choose?

Here is a rating based on reviews from both the owners of apartments and country houses with installed polypropylene pipes, and the installers themselves, in full:
Products made in Germany:
Banninger;
Akwatherm;
Wefatherm;
Rehau. The characteristics of each of them are in the article “German polypropylene pipes”.
Czech pipes are confidently in second place:
ECOPLASTIC;
FV-Plast (you can get acquainted with them in the article “Czech polypropylene pipes”).
In third place are cheaper and slightly inferior quality products from Turkey (in the “Turkish polyethylene pipes” section below):
TEBO;
Pilsa;
Vesbo;
Valtek;
FIRAT;
Kalde;
Jakko;
Dyzain (their characteristics are below “Turkish polypropylene pipes”).
China does not please with quality, the exception is the brand
BLUE OCEAN (reviews of Chinese products below “Chinese polypropylene pipes”).
Finally, a budget option - Russian-made products:
PRO AQUA;
RVC;
Heisskraft;
Santrade;
Politek (reviews of more popular manufacturers in the article “Russian polypropylene pipes”).

So, let's start looking at products made from Turkish and Chinese polypropylene.

Main types of polypropylene pipes

Information about what types they come in will help solve the problem of which polypropylene pipes to choose.

Pipe products made from polypropylene are:

single-layer;
multilayer.

Single-layer polypropylene products

They are produced in the following types:

Type 1 – PPH is made from homopropylene. Such products are used for laying ventilation systems and industrial pipelines, when arranging cold water supply.
Type 2 – PPV is made from polypropylene block copolymer. The scope of use is the creation of floor heating systems and cold water mains, the production of highly impact-resistant fittings.
Type 3 - PPR is made from a random copolymer of polypropylene. Area of application: water supply and heating.
PPs pipes are a type of highly flammable special polypropylene.

Multilayer reinforced pipes

To decide which reinforced polypropylene pipe is better, you need to know that this type of pipe product allows you to:

Reduce thermal expansion of thermoplastic products.
Pipe products reinforced with aluminum foil are either smooth or perforated.

In addition, you should familiarize yourself with the types of pipes depending on the method of reinforcement:

On the outside there is a solid or perforated layer of aluminum foil.
The inner aluminum layer is located closer to the outer edge, and the perforated foil helps to connect the layers without the use of glue.
Fiberglass is used.
The layer inside is made of a composite mixture, which includes polypropylene and glass or fiber fiber.

Ostendorf

Ostendorf products are manufactured using the latest technologies based on high-quality polypropylene. Ostendorf sewerage is made of heat-resistant polymer, due to which it is highly resistant to various aggressive environments. Pipes and fittings from Ostendorf can withstand high temperatures, which makes them widely used for domestic sewerage. Ostendorf material does not burn, therefore it is used in the most fire-hazardous places. Ostendorf sewer systems also have the following distinctive features:

Light weight, which facilitates transportation and installation;
High impact resistance at low temperatures;
Ostendorf pipes and fittings have a smooth surface;
Reliable socket connections, which are produced with lip seals already installed at the Ostendorf factory;
Ostendorf pipes have a centimeter scale to simplify installation;
Ostendorf products are manufactured with different diameters - from 32 to 160 mm;
Ostendorf sewer systems have special fastenings.

The Ostendorf company produces a wide range of pipes and fittings for them. Thanks to special fittings, Ostendorf sewerage can be combined with other systems.

Ostendorf sewer pipes

Manufacturers of sewerage products such as Rehau, Wavin, Ostendorf have been tested for years and have an impeccable reputation.

Review of companies producing polypropylene pipes

According to experts analyzing the pipe products market, the rating of polypropylene pipes looks like this:

The leading place belongs to the products of companies from Germany, including Pexay, Akwatherm, Banninger, Wefatherm.
In second place are Czech polypropylene pipes from EKOPLASTIK.
Slightly lower in the ranking are products from Turkish companies Pilsa, FIRAT, TEBO, Valtek and Vesbo, Jakko.
Fourth place was taken by pipes from companies from China - Blue Ocean and Dyzain.
Fifth place went to products manufactured in Russia.

Polyethylene pipes, made in China

Blue Ocean

A subsidiary of the UK company Blue Ocean International Industrial Group, which is Qingdao Blue Ocean New High Technology Co., Ltd, produces good quality polypropylene fittings and pipes.

According to buyers, these pipes are soldered perfectly. Soldering iron tips are somewhat different in that they are rounded on the inner tip, which allows for better fusion of PP layers over the aluminum layer. The only disadvantage of Blue Ocean pipes is the error of the pipes themselves in the outer diameter, which is somewhat dancing. Chinese Blue Ocean pipes connect with joints without problems. If Ekoplastic is compared with these pipes, then they lose, since they melt somewhat worse. In the reviews, installers note that they are a little difficult to insert into the soldering iron, and the red line is not drawn accurately, almost in a spiral, so it is not possible to solder exactly along it - only by eye.

Blue Ocean range

We hope you find our review useful. Peshtan pipes not included in the rating are available at the link “Serbian Peshtan pipes”.

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Russian-made pipes

Since the products are of good quality, many domestic buyers are interested in which brand of polypropylene pipes is better.

Russian pipe products PRO AQUA can withstand temperatures up to 95 degrees. It is not susceptible to corrosion or chemicals and lasts for many years. Products of the RVK brand are reinforced with aluminum, so they are used in the arrangement of hot water supply and heating systems (read: “Characteristics of RVK polypropylene pipes, advantages, areas of use”).

Heisskraft pipes can also satisfy consumer demand. Politek products are distinguished by an average level of quality - with the same wall thickness they are deformed during compression.

Pipes for external and internal sewerage

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Comments on this article

Ira	We have heard about the high quality of Rehai and Korsis pipes, but for us they are a little expensive, we chose Russian Polytek for ourselves, and the price and quality were satisfactory. 05/12/2016 at 11:23

Vladis

Sewerage is installed for more than one year, so there is no point in saving here. The best pipe manufacturer is Rehau, with such a pipeline everything is reliable and durable.

05/12/2016 at 11:24

Pipes from manufacturers from Turkey

The TEBO company produces polypropylene pipes with a diameter of 20–160 millimeters for creating heat and water supply systems. The products offer excellent resistance to chemically aggressive environments. For the arrangement of water supply structures there is a separate line of products - PN10 and PN20. To create heat supply systems, pipes that are reinforced with aluminum or fiberglass are used.

Also worthy of attention are Turkish polypropylene pipes Pilsa, Novaplast, Vesbo, VALTEC and others, characterized by a high degree of strength, wear resistance and elasticity.

How to choose the right pipes

Among the official suppliers of products, you can stumble upon a fake. What criteria should you rely on when choosing so as not to buy a counterfeit? For accuracy, take a photo with the manufacturer’s logo, or remember the size of the letters, font, background color. On the official website on the Internet, study the company's products. Knowing how to identify a brand by the color of polypropylene and the location of the marking, it is difficult to fall for a fake. When choosing pipes, you need to pay attention to the quality of the casting. Counterfeits are of unequal size, not perfectly round in shape, with notches and depressions.

Pipe brands made in Turkey

In the rating system, Turkish pipes are inferior in quality, so they are cheaper, than pipes from manufacturers from Germany and the Czech Republic. The rating is based on reviews from owners of private households and apartments who use these products. Also builders who directly lay pipes.

Below are the technical characteristics of common polypropylene pipes coming from Turkey.

Brand TEBO

Turkish products are widely represented by the TEBO brand; pipes are used for the installation of heating mains and water supply systems for industrial purposes. Pipes of this brand resist the effects of chemicals passing through the sewer well.

TEBO brand pipes have been tested in Russia for several years and are successfully used in heat and water supply systems. The manufacturer offers a wide range of products. Pipes of the PN10 and PN20 line are suitable for drainage. Pipes intended for heating have an aluminum top coating and are also insulated with fiberglass.

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According to user reviews, the pipes are classified as medium quality. Many installers have no complaints about the quality of the product, having been using it for many years.

Brand Pilsa

Turkish pipes of the Pilsa brand are produced from polypropylene. They have high qualities: strength, wear resistance, elasticity. Widely used for laying heating system pipes, drainage of cold and hot water.

When installing a heat supply system and laying pipes for hot water supply, aluminum-reinforced pipes of PN 20 configuration are used; PN10 pipes are suitable for cold water pipes.

They are durable and reliable in operation, and are guaranteed not to develop leaks for many years, if you follow the manufacturer’s advice during installation work. Pipes produced by Pils cannot be laid buried; a boiler with a control system is installed for them to control the pressure of the water supply system. It should not reach one hundred degrees.

Some users leaving reviews point out the disadvantages of this brand. The pipes do not have a clearly round shape; when cleaning, traces of aluminum often remain, which you have to remove yourself.

Brands Wesbo, Valtek

The Wesbo brand is produced by the Turkish plant Novaplast. The pipes are of high quality and are in the inexpensive segment. Pipe configurations are presented in a modest range, and this is considered almost the only drawback of this production. Pipes have a wide range of applications.

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The Valtek brand manufacturer specializes in the production of fittings made from polypropylene material PP-R 100, which gives the pipes even greater strength. Based on reviews, Valtek products have a round outline, the foil coating is very smooth.

Brand Firat

The production of Firat brand pipes and fittings occurs strictly in accordance with quality standards. These products are leaders in the plumbing markets. Plastic pipes have high recommendation reviews; during operation, there are no system failures.

Important! Fiat brand tubes do not rust, and there is no need to additionally treat the surface with paint.

Pipes are used with caution for flowing hot water, because the expansion coefficient during heating is very high and the pipes can become deformed. This quality refers to the main disadvantage of pipes.

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Brand Kalde

Kalde brand polypropylene pipes are produced in Turkey and are inferior in quality to Mari Vavin pipes. Kalde are believed to be made of less durable material. The aluminum-reinforced surface is not perforated, so it may swell over time.

In terms of quality, Kalde is compared with the Russian Ecoplastic, although they have a number of differences. Kalde have a solid aluminum coating, and Ekoplastik has perforation. The interior color of the Kalde plastic is gray, while the Ekoplastik pipes are translucent white.

Reference! These pipes are not suitable for installation in the wall; if installation work is carried out incorrectly, bubbles form on the surface of the pipes.

Brand Jakko

The brand has different customer reviews, from positive to negative. The company produces a different range of products.

The pipes are covered with fiberglass on top, they are easily joined during soldering work, leaks in the joints are rarely observed; when installing these pipes in a cold water supply system, no leaks were recorded at all.

Pipes of this brand can sag when installed over long distances of up to nine meters, although the manufacturer specifies a minimum horizontal expansion coefficient.

Attention! To eliminate the sagging of the system, it is necessary to install special compensators at regular intervals of four meters.

Brand Dizayn

Design brand pipes have a reinforced surface and are presented on the market in different variations. Using pipes, it is easy to carry out construction work on hot and cold water supply systems; they do not require an additional cleaning procedure. They are manufactured using special technology, which simplifies the adhesive process. The laid pipes have a beautiful appearance.

Design pipes are common among installers; the product quality is no lower than that of European manufacturers, and the price is much cheaper.

Installation and dismantling of such polypropylene pipes can be easily done by an untrained person; the main thing is to follow the instructions for use.

Czech products made of polypropylene

A well-known brand of polypropylene pipes manufactured in the Czech Republic is WAWIN Ecoplastik products. It occupies one of the leading positions in the world market, as it is distinguished by the highest quality that meets all standards.

These pipes are used for the following purposes:

ventilation wiring, water supply;
creation of heat supply systems - central and under the floor;
for the installation of high-pressure cold water supply systems and low-pressure centralized heat supply lines.

Pipes from the FV-Plast company, which have special aluminum inserts, have excellent characteristics. Thanks to this, the products of this brand resist temperature changes. It is used for laying water supply lines, underfloor heating systems and supplying thermal energy.

General information about polypropylene products

Polypropylene is a durable plastic with a thickness of 3-15 mm, which is used in almost all areas of industry. It is used in the manufacture of pipes for transporting aggressive liquids in drainage and irrigation systems, which is facilitated by impact strength, high chemical resistance, resistance to high pressure and excellent welding qualities of pipelines made from this material.

The production of polypropylene pipes is technologically, in principle, simple, quite labor-intensive, low-energy and harmless from an environmental point of view. The minimum area required to accommodate a complex production line is 100 m2. The production of polypropylene pipes is a technologically continuous process, including extrusion, calibration, cooling, drawing, cutting and storing products.

Polypropylene pipe production workshop

The main disadvantages of polypropylene pipes that must be taken into account when choosing them:

Inseparable connections.
Inability to bend pipes.
Significant thermal expansion in the longitudinal direction at high temperatures of the transported liquid, therefore, for heating and hot water supply systems it is possible to use only reinforced products.