14 best manufacturers of polypropylene pipes

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Since metal pipes rust, and their installation requires welding machines and complex skills, many people prefer to install plumbing, hot water or heating with polypropylene pipes. The material withstands high temperatures, is not subject to corrosion and lasts up to 50 years. We have conducted a study and selected the TOP-14 best manufacturers of such products for buyers in Russia. The review is based on both the technical characteristics of the goods and customer reviews, which will help you choose reliable communications at an affordable price.

How to choose polypropylene pipes

To understand how to choose polypropylene pipes, you need to learn a few important parameters:

1. Operating pressure. It depends on how strong the pipe will be. It is worth remembering that with an increase in the temperature of the liquid, the maximum indicator indicated in the marking decreases by 3 times. For cold water supply, 10 atm is enough. For hot water and heating, choose values ​​​​20-25 atm.

2. Wall thickness. Another factor affecting the strength of communication. Varies from 2.5 to 4.5 mm. The higher the indicator, the better, especially for long pipe sections on wiring or risers.

3. Throughput diameter. It happens from 12 to 400 mm. Affects the speed of fluid movement. The main thing is that it should not be smaller than the inlet on the supply (thread on the water meter, outlet from the boiler, boiler, etc.), otherwise the pipes will slow down the movement of water and reduce pressure.

4. For what temperature. There are communications only for cold water up to 25 degrees. They are cheaper, but when a heated liquid is supplied, they deform. Pipes for hot water supply are more expensive, but they will not take the form of waves after passing a coolant with a temperature of 90-120 degrees.

5. Reinforcement. Strengthening of the middle layer is carried out with fiberglass, aluminum or fiber. This significantly increases the strength of the structure and reduces its linear expansion by 2 times. Of the three options, it is better to choose fiberglass reinforcement, since for other technologies it all depends on the quality of the glue (sometimes the pipes delaminate).

6. Number of layers. The cheapest pipes are single-layer. More reliable – three-layer. The strongest are five-layer. This indicator is also important for reducing heat losses during the delivery of the coolant.

What is better metal-plastic or polypropylene pipes

When the issue of organizing heating or plumbing is being decided, sellers or craftsmen may suggest other options, for example, from metal-plastic pipes. Our experts have prepared a comparison table so that you can clearly see the advantages and disadvantages of each material.

Rating of the best manufacturers of polypropylene pipes

Now let’s move on to a review of the best manufacturers, compiled on the basis of a study of their activities, product range, applied technologies and customer reviews.

Aquatherm

Rating: 5.0

In the first place is the German company Akwatherm, which has been manufacturing polypropylene pipes for over 40 years. The manufacturer’s products are certified according to international standards and are of high quality. The catalog offers polypropylene pipes for cold and hot water supply, the creation of heating systems and underfloor heating. From the products of this company, communications were laid in such companies as PepsiCo and the Marriott hotel chain. Before going on sale, samples of each series are tested for strength, flexibility, stretching and maintaining the declared pressure. Users in the reviews are satisfied with polypropylene pipes for drinking water, which are environmentally friendly.

Our experts considered the manufacturer to be the best due to the production of polypropylene pipes with pre-insulation. This is a new TI technology, which implies the conservation of communication in a layer of foam and an additional plastic shell. Such pipes can be laid in the ground or run through open unheated areas on the street without additional protection.

VALTEC

Rating: 4.9

The second place was given to the Russian-Italian manufacturer VALTEC. The company was founded in 2002 and specializes in heating and water supply systems. The company occupies a leading position in the Russian construction market and actively cooperates with developers, where 1.2 million m² of new housing is supplied with polypropylene pipes every year. The manufacturer has the prestigious “Brand of the Year” award and carefully monitors the quality of its products. Buyers in the reviews like that polypropylene pipes of this brand are insured (flooding of neighbors, etc. cases), so the burden of eliminating the consequences lies with insurance companies. But for this, it is important to buy communications at official points of sale and with all documents.

We have included the manufacturer in the list of the best due to the provision of a long-term guarantee for our products. When buying VALTEC polypropylene pipes, you receive a document that provides free replacement or repair of the damaged section (just a refund is possible) for 10 years. This is an impressive period among polypropylene communications (competitors have 5-7 years).

WEFATHERM

Rating: 4.8

The third place of honor belongs to a manufacturer from Germany. Vefaterm manufactures polypropylene pipes with fiberglass or aluminum foil reinforcement. The brand catalog contains communications for supplying drinking water, heating, hot water and technical needs. According to the degree of tolerated pressure, the pipes are divided into PN10, 16, 20 and 25. There are shut-off valves with transitions to threads or flanges in order to attach stainless heated towel rails or dock with metal pipes of neighbors. Masters in reviews praise the manufacturer for the production of polypropylene pipes with increased smoothness of the inner walls. Due to this, less deposits are collected on the surface of the channels and their throughput does not change with time.

This manufacturer has the highest quality polypropylene pipes with fiberglass reinforcement. They feature low linear expansion (40 mm for every 10 m) and are easy to install.

Banninger

Rating: 4.7

Experts put Banninger in fourth place. The manufacturer is located in Germany and has official representative offices in different countries, including Russia. The dealer in the Russian Federation is located in St. Petersburg. The brand’s polypropylene products are recognized and of high quality, so they were installed by such organizations and enterprises as: the Central Bank of Russia, the Moscow Hotel, the customs terminal in Kronstadt, the 1st Medical Institute. The manufacturer uses only heat-stabilized PP-RCT polypropylene, which is characterized by increased reliability. Buyers in the reviews are pleased with the presence of a guarantee for each accident, which covers losses in the amount of up to 30 million euros.

This manufacturer stands out for the manufacture of polypropylene pipes with an especially large diameter. The internal throughput size can be from 20 to 125 mm. Products with an indicator of 90-125 mm are ideal for mounting vertical risers in multi-storey buildings. For the supply of industrial water at enterprises in large volumes, the manufacturer offers water-pressure systems with a diameter of 160-400 mm.

WAVIN EKOPLASTIK

Rating: 4.6

The top five manufacturers include the WAVIN EKOPLASTIK brand, which has been producing polypropylene pipes since 2003. The company was formed as a result of the merger of two enterprises – the Czech plant “Ekoplastic” and the international corporation WAVIN. The catalog of polypropylene products is divided into categories System Ekoplastik, SmartFIX, Wavin K-press, M-press. Brand products are presented in 25 countries of the world. There are pipes in racks and coils. The range contains communications for a working pressure of 10-20 atm. The manufacturer carefully monitors the size of the inner diameter of the pipe and polypropylene fitting to prevent pressure loss.

In our opinion, this manufacturer is the best, since it produces new generation polypropylene pipes. A unique feature of the products is the use of basalt fiber instead of glass, which allows them to be operated with a working temperature of up to 90 degrees. Polypropylene communications with basalt have no linear expansion. These characteristics make it ideal for mounting next to a boiler, boiler or other heat sources.

TEBO

Rating: 4.5

This is a relatively “young” manufacturer, which began its activities in 2008. The company is engaged in the production of valves, polypropylene fittings and pipelines, fasteners and manifolds. We considered the company to be the best due to the development of several patents with polypropylene pipes, which other brands do not have. In 2011, the manufacturer presented a collapsible plastic connection with a Eurocone and a union nut. This simplifies the subsequent connection of the radiator or pump without the use of a soldering iron. Judging by the reviews, buyers like the combined metal and plastic fitting, which allows you to connect a polypropylene line to a steel pipeline. Such elements from the manufacturer are more compact in size than similar products of competitors.

The manufacturer also has a weld-in saddle with two pipes. The inner diameter of the first channel is 25 mm, and the second can be 63-90 mm. This design is optimal in small-sized places where it is not possible to mount a conventional tee. The third “trick” of the polypropylene fitting is the indication of the depth of the welded belt, which makes it easier for the master to assemble – it is immediately clear to what extent the sides need to be squeezed together so that they do not close up the internal passage.

NOVAPLAST

Rating: 4.4

Further in the review is the NOVAPLAST plant, owned by the KAR Group. This is one of the largest Turkish manufacturers, which began its activities in 1982. The company’s polypropylene products are sold in 52 countries, including France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Borealis granulated polypropylene or Basell raw materials are used for pipe casting. This is a random copolymer type 3 PPR 80, which is of high quality and environmental friendliness. The manufacturer’s pipes are suitable not only for heating and water supply systems, but even for drinking water supply.

Experts singled out the manufacturer due to the increased strength of the polypropylene pipeline. The company uses high-quality raw materials from global suppliers and manufactures pipes with a maximum wall section of 4.5 mm. This allows the use of products even for gas supply. The presence of various certificates and compliances in accordance with GOST allows the use of the manufacturer’s materials in residential and commercial facilities that are subject to rigorous inspections.

SupraTherm

Rating: 4.3

The manufacturer has been producing piping and risers made of polypropylene for 10 years. The plant is located in Romania, Bucharest. The company’s products have passed many tests and received a number of certificates from international agencies, including: Gost-R, Gost-Ukr, Agrement Technic, ISO 14001, 9001, EN 12168. The manufacturer produces a stabilized pipe with aluminum foil reinforcement, ball valves, shut-off valves, polypropylene pipe with and without fiberglass. Products are applicable for cold and hot water, heating. Craftsmen in the reviews like that the eyeliner with an internal aluminum core does not require preliminary stripping before soldering.

We placed the manufacturer in the list of the best because of the particularly reliable threaded fitting. In such goods, the company uses metal mortgages of Italian production. This prevents leakage and protects against water puddles on the floor. It is best to use such polypropylene products for connecting heated towel rails, heating radiators and pumps.

Pilsa

Rating: 4.2

And here is another Turkish manufacturer actively promoting its polypropylene products on the Russian market. The company offers PPR pipes with a pressure of PN10-20 atm, which can be used in cold and hot water supply. The catalog includes PPR Fiberglass and PPR-AL options reinforced with fiber or aluminum foil. The manufacturer does not lag behind world trends and has recently expanded its range with PPR Basalttherm pipes with basalt fiber, which allows the use of communications for working with temperatures up to 110 degrees due to the absence of linear extension. It is easy to recognize such a product by a thick red stripe on the side.

Buyers in the reviews are satisfied with the ease of the pipe soldering process and say that the material is in no way inferior to German competitors. Polypropylene quickly softens with a soldering iron and connects easily. If you want to install a heating system with your own hands with a minimum number of errors (leaks), then choose products from this manufacturer. Here the optimal ratio of price and quality, for which the company is recognized as the best.

PRO AQUA

Rating: 4.1

The manufacturer is an exclusively Russian enterprise that produces polypropylene pipes for water supply and sewerage at its own plant. The company has several lines suitable for both domestic and industrial use. The manufacturer uses equipment from European companies Sciteq, Binder, Zwick for the manufacture of polypropylene products. Our own laboratory with a Zwick Roelle testing machine helps to assess the strength of the pipe even before it goes into series sales, in order to identify weak points in advance and eliminate them. Customer reviews show that pipes of a domestic manufacturer are frost-resistant, easy to assemble and durable.

This manufacturer is notable for its thorough approach to quality control of polypropylene products. The company’s laboratory uses more than 60 different measurements (breaking, breaking, stretching, heating, cooling, twisting, etc.) to see how the pipe will behave in the most unusual conditions. All research results are stored in the public domain on the official website, so any buyer can read them.

FV-PLAST

Rating: 4.1

Polypropylene fittings and pipes from this manufacturer are Czech products manufactured for more than 25 years. For casting communications with and without reinforcement, the company uses type 3 polypropylene, as well as polypropylene copolymers. In addition to pipe products, the manufacturer offers a variety of fittings, including: elbows, tees, adapters from one diameter to another, branch pipes, valves, valves. Separate lines of polypropylene products can be used to create a warm floor. The internal throughput diameter of the channels varies from 16 to 110 mm. According to the working pressure, you can choose products with PN10, 16 or 20. The manufacturer mastered the co-extrusion technology back in 2003. As a result, the Stabi and Faser series can be safely used for installation next to boilers and boilers.

Our experts have singled out the manufacturer as the best due to Stabioxy technology. It implies the presence of a closed oxygen circuit around the internal channel, which acts as an additional barrier to heat transfer. Due to this, the loss of coolant during transportation from the boiler to the radiators is reduced.

RVC

Rating: 4.0

This is another domestic manufacturer of polypropylene products, whose plant is located in Orenburg. The company is called “Plastic” and has existed since 1989. The main characteristics of the produced pipes are average: throughput diameter from 16 to 50 mm (the most “running” 20-25 mm), designed for a pressure of 20-25 atm, have a wall thickness of 3.4 mm. For the manufacture of products, polypropylene granules from European suppliers are used. The domestic manufacturer has the European Standard award. Residents of Moscow, St. Petersburg and other large cities like in the reviews that you can buy polypropylene pipes in the Leroy Merlin network, where they are always available.

Our experts included the manufacturer in the review of the best due to the numerous positive reviews that the pipes of this company do not break from freezing of the coolant inside. If the section of the highway ran close to the surface of the earth or through an unheated building, then the frozen water inside only expands the polypropylene shell. After defrosting, circulation is restored while maintaining tightness.

DESIGN

Rating: 4.0

In the penultimate place in the review, a manufacturer from Turkey. The company was founded in 1987 and initially specialized in heating and water supply systems. During this time, the DIZAYN Group has succeeded and registered 84 patents in this industry. Now polypropylene products are exported by the company to 70 countries of the world, including Russia. The product has an affordable price per linear meter. The manufacturer has repeatedly ordered an independent examination of products and received international certificates: ISO 9001, SKZ, AENOR, SGS, KIWA. The firm has been awarded by the Turkish Patent Union for its continuous contribution to the expansion of the industry with innovation.

The uniqueness of the manufacturer is that it is the only one in the world that produces pipes with a diameter of 1600 mm. Such huge collectors are capable of withstanding pressures up to 12.5 bar and are designed for industrial use and supply of water in especially large volumes. Often they are laid in underground mines and tunnels, where polypropylene communications reliably protect the fluid supply system from corrosion.

Blue ocean

Rating: 4.0

The final place in our review is given to the manufacturer Blue Ocean. Although this is a Chinese product, but with a very limited budget for repairs, it is quite suitable. The manufacturer’s catalog contains three options for polypropylene communications: simple pipes, with aluminum reinforcement, with fiberglass. The product has a clear color designation with stripes, indicating the temperature purpose of polypropylene. In addition, the pipes themselves can be painted in gray, white, green or blue, which can be used to better match the interior. Competitors do not have such a variety, for which users like the material in the reviews.

According to experts, the manufacturer is the best in terms of manufacturing pipes with increased flexibility. This makes it easier to bring the sides together for docking in difficult areas. For example, a joint located close to the wall near the ceiling can be removed with your hands, connected with a soldering iron and then pressed back against the wall. When installing pipes in the basement, where aesthetic beauty is not important, in some corners you can do without a fitting at all, simply by bending the communication.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.