PPRC Plastic Pipes
PPR pipe is a pressure plastic pipe made of polypropylene random copolymer (PP-R), joined to fittings of the same material by socket fusion welding.
It is used on hot and cold domestic water, heating and compressed air lines in buildings. The product range includes PN20 plain pipes from Ø20 to Ø75 mm and glass fibre reinforced types in 4 m lengths.
Main Applications
- Hot and cold domestic water
- Central heating systems
- Combi boiler connection lines
- Compressed air lines
- Risers and main distribution
- Industrial water lines
Technical Data
| Material | PP-R (polypropylene random copolymer) |
|---|---|
| Diameters | 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 75 mm (product range) |
| Pressure class | PN20 (product name) |
| Types | Plain and glass fibre reinforced (product range) |
| Length | 4 m (product range) |
| Connection | Socket fusion welding |
| Operating temperature | Depending on application class and PN |
| Compatibility | PPR fittings |
Material Options
| Part | PPR plain pipe | PPR glass fibre reinforced | PVC-U pressure pipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | PP-R | PP-R + glass fibre middle layer | Rigid PVC |
| Thermal expansion | High | Lower (depending on model) | Medium |
| Hot water | Suitable | Suitable | Not suitable |
| Typical use | Domestic water | Hot water and heating, long runs | Cold clean water |
Which material? On hot water and heating lines, especially long straight runs, glass fibre reinforced PPR pipe is preferred to reduce thermal expansion. The pressure value comes from the product name; pressure capacity falls with temperature.
Advantages
Single Body by Welding
- Leak-free joints
Suited to Hot Water
- Domestic water and heating
No Scale
- Smooth bore
Glass Fibre Option
- Less thermal expansion
Construction and Design Features
- PP-R pipe body
- Middle layer on glass fibre types
- 4 m straight lengths
- Diameter and PN marked outside
Send the diameter, type (plain / glass fibre) and metres; we will confirm PPR pipes with fittings from stock.
How to Choose?
- Determine the diameterSize the PP-R pipe outside diameter for the required flow.
- Check the pressure classConfirm the PN against system pressure.
- Assess the temperatureChoose glass fibre reinforced pipe on hot water and heating lines.
- Plan the fittingsList PPR fittings of the same size.
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