Uponor PEX-a Piping Solutions
With more than 40 years of proven performance, and 17 billion feet of pipe installed worldwide, Uponor is the leader in flexible polymer piping solutions with the industry’s most tested, listed, and code-approved PEX piping product on the market.
Benefits of Uponor PEX-a
- PEX-a manufacturing for the greatest flexibility and durability
- Resists corrosion, pitting, and scale buildup
- Fewer connections compared to rigid copper
- Kink repairable to eliminate unnecessary couplings
- Long, flexible coils to eliminate added connections
- Expands up to 3X the pipe’s diameter for resiliency in freeze/thaw cycles
- 25-year transferable limited warranty when used with ProPEX® ASTM F1960 fittings as a system
- Meets IPC, UPC, and IRC codes for domestic-water piping applications
- Listed to NSF 14 and 61 for health effects
- Lightweight and easy to move for greater jobsite safety
- Stable material costs to accurately bid jobs
- No microcracking during expansion
- No open flame, no fire-watch requirements
- Smooth surface for reduced pressure loss
Uponor AquaPEX® White: The Reliable PEX-a Piping Solution for Long-Lasting Performance
The original, trusted, reliable PEX-a piping solution that industry professionals have depended on for decades. Uponor AquaPEX® is an Engel-method crosslinked polyethene PEX-a pipe offering the greatest flexibility, durability, kink repairability, and corrosion/scale resistance to maximize quality and performance.
Uponor AquaPEX Red & Blue: Designed to Address Skilled-Labor Challenges with Complete Color Differentiation
A trusted, easy-to-identify solution for hot-water and cold-water plumbing lines, Uponor AquaPEX Red and Blue are durable, reliable PEX-a options for residential and commercial applications.
- Six-month UV resistance
- Highest chlorine resistance rating of ‘5’
- Available in long coils or straight lengths
Uponor AquaPEX White with Red and Blue Print
Uponor AquaPEX White with Red and Blue Print offers the same quality and performance that industry professionals have depended on for decades with Uponor AquaPEX White pipe, with an added benefit of red and blue print to easily differentiate between hot and cold potable-plumbing lines.
Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water Pipe
Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water is an Engel-method, PEX-a pipe designed for reclaimed water (graywater) systems. The tubing is color-coded purple for easy distinction of non-potable water piping for designated graywater applications, including laundry, toilets, and residential irrigation systems.
Faster, Simpler, Radiant Solutions Offering Unmatched Comfort
Wirsbo hePEX™: The Trusted Leader in PEX-a Radiant Heating and Cooling Piping.
Wirsbo hePEX™ remains the industry’s premium PEX-a pipe for closed-loop hydronic piping and radiant heating and cooling applications. With more than 40 years of proven performance and billions of feet installed worldwide, Wirsbo hePEX is the leader in radiant and hydronic piping.
Features
- Rated and listed by the Hydrostatic Stress Board of PPI at 200°F (93.3°C) at 80 psi, 180°F (82.2°C) at 100 psi and 73°F (23°C) at 160 psi
- Compliant with ASTM F876 and F877
- Listed to NSF 61 for potable-water applications
- 25-year transferable limited warranty when used with ProPEX ASTM F1960 expansion fittings as a system
- ProPEX fittings tested and certified to ASTM F1960
- Proven by Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) Technical Report TR-52 for exceptional resiliency in freeze/thaw cycles
Pre-Sleeved and Pre-Insulated PEX Piping Systems
Pre-Sleeved Uponor AquaPEX: The Fastest, Easiest Way to Install In-Slab Plumbing
Used in hot and cold potable-water systems, Pre-Sleeved Uponor AquaPEX features a red or blue high-density polyethylene (HDPE) corrugated sleeve to provide protection for installations in concrete slabs or soil and allows for quick removal and replacement of the pipe, if required.
Features
- Superior sound insulation qualities
- In-slab applications eliminate hangers and minimize ladder time for faster, easier, more productive installs
- No insulation required; easier scheduling with only one trade
- Proven in the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) Technical-Report TR-52 for exceptional resiliency in freeze/thaw cycles
Pre-Insulated Uponor AquaPEX and Wirsbo hePEX: Faster Installations, Easy Energy Code Compliance
Pre-Insulated Uponor AquaPEX for potable plumbing is available with ½" to 1¼" service pipe and ½" or 1" insulation. Pre-Insulated Wirsbo hePEX for hydronic heating and chilled water is available with ½" to 1½" service pipe and ½" to 1½" insulation. Both systems feature manufactured sealed seams on the insulation that run the entire length of the coil for faster, easier installation. Additionally, the systems also help meet ASHRAE 90.1 and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements as well as help support LEED® and National Green Building Standard™ practices.
Features
- Highest chlorine resistance rating of ‘5’ per ASTM F2023
- Superior resistance to stress-crack propagation
- Superior sound insulation qualities
Uponor Ecoflex®: Pre-Insulated PEX for Easy Installs, Maximum Efficiency
Uponor Ecoflex® is a pre-insulated piping system with single or twin Uponor PEX-a service pipes at its core in sizes up to 4". The PEX-a pipes are surrounded by multi-layer, PEX-foam insulation and covered by a corrugated, watertight, HDPE jacket for the ultimate in energy efficiency and protection for underground or aboveground hydronic hot-water heating, chilled-water cooling, or domestic-water applications.
Features
- High-quality PEX-foam insulation protects against heat loss
- Multi-layer foam not bonded to the pipe (more flexible, easier to make connections)
- Custom cut-to-length service
- Pipe uncoilers available for easy installation into a trench