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Ep 1. The history and longevity of Uponor innovations
Join Marcus Elmer and Daniel Worm as they talk all things Uponor, from PEX and PP-RCT pipe to industry solutions and trends. In this episode, we go back in time to learn about the company’s history and how Uponor and Wirsbo came together to bring innovative technology and worksite productivity to PEX piping, radiant heating, hydronic piping, residential plumbing, commercial applications, large-diameter piping, and more.
Improve productivity with Uponor kitting solutions
Uponor kitting offers a solution that improves installation efficiencies and consistency, lowers labor and material costs, and enables better management of project schedules.
Learn moreUponor commercial PEX plumbing systems
Uponor PEX plumbing systems meet the changing needs of the commercial design and construction industry with smart solutions that provide greater profitability and productivity, on-time project deliverability and improved job site health and safety.
Trusted by professionals everywhere
Used in more commercial plumbing projects than any other PEX piping system, Uponor PEX is the product professionals trust the most.
- Most tested and third-party listed PEX for commercial applications
- Backed by a 25-year transferable limited warranty
- Professional estimation and design services to get projects started off right
Comprehensive product offerings
Solutions to meet your needs
From in-slab to risers to distribution piping, Uponor has product solutions to fit your commercial plumbing application needs.
Sizes up to 3"
Uponor has PEX pipe and ProPEX fitting solutions available up to 3" for risers, mains and in-suite plumbing.
Diverse applications
Largest offering of ASTM F1960 fittings
Design and install confidently with the industry’s largest offering of ASTM F1960 ProPEX® lead-free (LF) brass and engineered polymer (EP) fittings.
ASTM F1960 ProPEX connections
The only PEX connections that actually get stronger over time, Uponor ProPEX connections eliminate the need for open flame and chemicals and are impossible to dry fit.
VISIT CODES AND STANDARDSFaster, easier installations
- Flexible PEX pipe bends to minimize required connections for faster installs and greater system efficiencies.
- Uponor Logic plumbing design couples the flexibility of PEX with innovative multiport tees to reduce connections and speed installations.
- ASTM F1960 ProPEX connection method is easy for trades to learn and installs fast, helping address the skilled labor shortage.
Manufactured to last a lifetime
- Resists corrosion, pitting, scaling and rust
- Greatest flexibility for fewer fittings and connections
- Proven by Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) Technical Report TR-52 for exceptional resiliency in freeze/thaw cycles
Uponor in the Cavalier Hotel
Established in 1927 and renovated in 2016, the 20-story Cavalier Hotel is brought back to its original grandeur, complete with a new PEX plumbing system from Uponor. The system includes PEX piping in sizes up to 3" with installation using the Milwaukee® M18™ FORCELOGIC™ ProPEX Expansion Tool.
Uponor commercial radiant heating and cooling systems
Uponor radiant heating and cooling systems improve energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) for structures around the globe.
Consistently comfortable
Uponor hydronic radiant floor heating and cooling distributes comfortable temperatures evenly. There are no hot or cold spots, making it ideal for buildings with high ceilings and/or expansive windows.
How hydronic radiant floor heating and cooling works
PEX pipe and water flow
Water flows through flexible PEX pipes embedded in the ground, within a concrete slab or in radiant panels.
Energy transfer
The radiant surface area transfers energy to effectively heat and/or cool for the most superior human thermal comfort.
How hydronic radiant floor heating and cooling works
PEX pipe and water flow
Water flows through flexible PEX pipes embedded in the ground, within a concrete slab or in radiant panels.
Energy transfer
The radiant surface area transfers energy to effectively heat and/or cool for the most superior human thermal comfort.
Heating and cooling benefits
Heat radiates up from the floor to warm people and objects or absorbs heat back into the floor to provide cooling benefits.
Efficient design
Systems can even transport heat from one side of a building to the other to heat and cool simultaneously throughout the day.
Reduces cooling loads
Radiant cooling can effectively manage all or at least a portion of the building’s sensible load to reduce the total demand placed on a forced-air system.
Flooring compatibility
A radiant heating and cooling system is also compatible under any type of floor covering — carpet, wood, slate, tile, stone, laminate, and even concrete.
Several installation methods
Uponor offers several methods for installing a radiant heating and cooling system: tie downs, staples, rails and Radiant Rollout™ Mats.
Piping solutions
Radiant systems energy and comfort comparisons
- Water has the capacity to transfer energy 3,500 times greater than air.
- Energy savings can range from 20% to 40% over traditional forced-air systems.
- Radiant provides greater thermal comfort at a lower temperature setpoint for heating and a higher temperature setpoint for cooling.
Save 80% on installation time
Radiant Rollout™ Mats are a custom-designed, prefabricated network of Uponor PEX pipe that installers can simply "roll out" on the job site, saving up to 80% on installation time.
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25-year transferable warranty
Uponor confidently backs its PEX pipe and ProPEX® fittings with a 25-year transferable limited warranty for added confidence and peace of mind.
Design support
Uponor project delivery
Get support from Uponor through every phase of your radiant project — from solicitation to pre-construction to post-construction.
Energy efficiency
Using an Uponor radiant heating and cooling system in a commercial design can help achieve LEED® points in the areas of Energy & Atmosphere (EA), Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and Innovation in Design (ID).
Uponor in the Pier 15 Exploratorium
Discover more about the unique Uponor radiant heating and cooling system that carries water from the San Francisco Bay to 82 different heating and cooling zones.
Uponor PEX hydronic heating and cooling systems
Hydronic hot-water heating and chilled water cooling systems are the most efficient and comfortable way to heat and/or cool a structure.
Durable, cost-effective solution
Using Uponor PEX-a piping and ProPEX® connections for hydronic heating and cooling systems offers a durable, cost-effective solution for transporting water to terminal units such as chilled beams and fan coil units.
Why Uponor PEX is a great solution for hydronic piping
Sizes up to 4"
Safer job sites
Uponor PEX pipe and the ProPEX connection system eliminate open flame, chemicals and fire-watch requirements.
Installation ease
Whether in the slab or under a slab, Uponor PEX offers flexible application options.
System durability
PEX is engineered to resist pitting, scaling, corrosion and rust.
ProPEX connections
As the only PEX connection that actually gets stronger over time, ProPEX ASTM F1960 expansion connections are remarkably fast and easy to learn and quick to install.
Pipe support
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support enables hanger spacing similar to copper and helps to control the natural expansion and contraction of PEX.
Staying on track with Uponor PEX hydronic piping
Learn how using Uponor PEX piping for hydronic heating and cooling systems can help keep projects on time and on budget.
Uponor PEX snow and ice melting systems
Uponor hydronic radiant snow and ice melting systems eliminate the back-breaking work of snow and ice removal to make surfaces cleaner, safer and easier to manage.
Uponor PEX snow and ice melting system
PEX piping buried in concrete, asphalt or sand circulates a warm water/glycol solution to heat the surface and melt ice and snow on contact. Use Uponor's Wirsbo hePEX™ oxygen-barrier pipe along with the Ecoflex® pre-insulated piping system for a durable, reliable solution.
Benefits of an Uponor PEX snow and ice melting system
Manual or automatic operation
Can be designed for manual or automatic operation, depending on need
Pairs with alternative energy sources
Works well with solar, geothermal and waste heat sources to operate nearly cost-free
Less gas and pollution
Conserves gas and reduces pollution by eliminating the need for snow blowers and plows
No salt or sand
Extends the life of exterior surfaces and eliminates the hassle and expense of salt and sand
Cleaner floors
Keeps interior floors cleaner by eliminating snow and ice that gets tracked inside
Safe and easy access
Helps meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations by reducing liability and providing safe and easy access
Uponor PEX snow and ice melting case studies
Discover how Uponor PEX snow and ice melting systems help you toss the shovel and eliminate salt and sand.
25-year limited warranty
Uponor PEX snow and ice melting systems are backed by a 25-year transferable limited warranty for added confidence and reliability.
VIEW WARRANTYUponor PEX turf conditioning systems
Uponor was the first to use PEX piping for hydronic turf conditioning systems. These systems are now used by the National Football League (NFL) and in numerous soccer and other athletic stadiums in Europe, Canada and the United States.
Preserve natural turf all year long
Uponor PEX turf conditioning systems use PEX piping embedded in the soil beneath the turf to circulate a warm water/glycol mixture that helps to maintain an optimum soil temperature for the root bulb of grass plants. This ensures a constant root temperature for lush, green grass year round, which, in turn, helps to protect athletes from serious injury in all climates and seasons.
Benefits of an Uponor PEX turf conditioning system
Pipe flexibility
Superior field conditions
Optimal soil temperature promotes growth, faster recovery, a longer playing season and superior field conditions, which helps protect athletes from serious injury in all climates and seasons.
Transferable limited warranty
Uponor PEX pipe and ProPEX® fittings are backed by a 25-year transferable limited warranty.
Fewer connections
Long PEX pipe coil lengths greatly reduce or eliminate any underground connections.
The perfect playing surface all year long
Uponor PEX turf conditioning systems are used in numerous football, soccer and other athletic stadiums in Europe, Canada and the United States. See how Uponor PEX turf conditioning keeps the Toyota Park outdoor stadium field in excellent condition year round.