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ADVANTAGES OF POLYMELT PP-RCT PIPES.

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POLYMELT's PP-RCT products offer many distinct advantages over competing piping systems made of metal or plastic. Find out what PP-RCT pipes have to offer and discover how our pipes can greately improve the efficiency and profitability of your next project.

✓ Sustainability

  • PP-RCT typically lasts longer than the life of the building. 
  • PP-RCT does not leach chemicals.
  • Does not increase pumping energy needed over time due to corrosion or scaling.
  • The leak-resistance of our durable and heat-fused connections reduces mold and IAQ risks.
  • PP-RCT does not emit toxic materials.
  • PP-RCT is 100-percent free of heavy metals.
  • Heat fusion allows for flame and emission free installation.
  • Our systems can contribute to green building credits.
  • PP-RCT is fully recyclable throughout its life cycle.

✓ Longevity and reliability

  • PP-RCT lasts for decades in piping applications – often longer than the building in which our pipes are installed.
  • Engineered PP-RCT has added heat stabilizers which protect our pipe and fittings from spikes in temperature and boiler malfunction.
  • PP-RCT can be safely buried in soil, sand, or concrete without affecting performance.
  • Our systems are suitable for direct-buried and trenchless applications.

✓ Chemical purity

  • PP-RCT is durable and chemically inert and will not react with water or many dissolved chemicals in water.
  • PP-RCT is resistant to corrosion, scaling, and erosion - three major causes of long-term piping failure.
  • Unlike copper and many plastics, PP-RCT piping and its connections will not leach harmful chemicals.

✓ Leightweight materials

  • Our pipes weight up to 80 percent less than comparable metals.
  • Installers can carry more pipes safer and with less fatigue.

✓ Easy & fast installation

  • Instead of glues, solders, or gaskets, PP-RCT uses heat fusion, which turns the pipe and fitting into a single continuous piece of PP-RCT that eliminates any leak path.
  • PP-RCT offers multiple connections including fittings and valves for straightforward installation.
  • PP-RCT joints do not crack or leak as they’re transported to installation sites.
  • Prefabrication speeds installations.

✓ Cost savings

  • One of the biggest cost-savers from using PP-RCT is installation speed.
  • The material cost of PP-RCT is more stable than copper and other metals and not susceptible to tariffs.
  • No flame, smoke, or fumes are produced during installation.
  • Unlike copper and other metals, PP-RCT has no scrap value.

✓ Performance

  • Being chemically inert and hydrophobic, PP-RCT maintains performance without chemical treatment.
  • PP-RCT offers high volumetric flow.

✓ Code compliance

  • Our pipe meets requirements of most building codes.
  • POLYMELT PP-RCT products adhere to NSF standards.