Metal-plastic pipes and press fittings: advantages and scope of application
The durability and reliability of heating, water supply and sewerage pipelines depends not only on the quality of plumbing, but also on the pipes used. The most durable pipes are made of metal-plastic, connected by press fittings.
Advantages of metal-plastic pipes
Pipes made of metal fiber combine the advantages of metal and polypropylene options. Compared with metal pipes, these pipes are lighter, resistant to corrosion and not overgrown with plaque from the inside. Unlike polypropylene pipes, these products are more durable and resistant to external influences, they are not afraid of swelling and destruction during soldering.
These pipes serve at least 50 years in cold water pipes and at least 25 years in hot ones. When using them, compensators and reinforcing elements, for example, shut-off and control valves, are often not required.
Other advantages:
- flexibility;
- large length of pipes;
- easy installation.
Areas of application of metal-plastic pipes
Pipes made of metal-plastic are universal. They are used to create:
- cold and hot water pipelines;
- heating;
- watering;
- communication systems in residential, public and industrial buildings.
Both water and hot steam can be carried through these pipes. They are ideal for creating underfloor heating systems, for heating and water supply in places where wetting of surfaces as a result of condensation is unacceptable.
Advantages of Press fittings
Press fittings are the most durable type of fitting elements. They consist of a housing and a sleeve. The sleeve is compressed around the pipe by means of a press tool. Such fastening ensures complete tightness, which makes them ideal for creating hidden pipelines, underfloor heating, etc. The main advantages:
- reliability;
- high speed operation;
- aesthetics of compressed joints;
- no need for welding;
- durability.
Combining press fittings and metal-plastic pipes, it is possible to organize any pipeline system that can last for decades.