New DIN standards for water pressure pipes recognise PP-RCT

According to EN ISO 1043 designations, PP-RCT is a PP random copolymer with special crystalline structure. This structure gives improved pressure resistance particularly at elevated temperatures, offering more than a 50% improvement in long-term strength at 70°C over 50 years compared to standard PP-R materials. As a result, pipes based on this material can be produced with thinner walls thus with a larger internal pipe diameter, delivering a range of benefits to the plumbing industry and homeowners.

A wider internal diameter gives pipes a higher hydraulic capacity, thus benefiting systems distributing large volumes of water, such as in high-rise buildings. The capacity increase can also serve to overcome the problem of low water pressure from a supply network.

Environmental and cost-saving advantages can be generated for both extruders and installers. Thinner wall pipes allow for higher extrusion speed with reduced material usage, while a higher percentage of smaller pipes leads to smaller insulation, fittings and faster installation times.

Furthermore, the reduction in weight which can be achieved with PP-RCT eases transportation and handling for the plumbing industry.

Borealis is the first company to offer this new solution, marketed under the trade name Beta-PPR, to pipe and fitting producers worldwide who are focusing on quality and are looking for clearly identified and specified resins. Beta-PPR is produced according to the highest industry standards and satisfies all key European drinking water regulations.


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