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flexible nature of PEX means the pipe can bend

How to design and size PEX pipe the right way

Best practices for designing and installing PEX to leverage the benefits of installation efficiencies, job-site safety and profitability potential.
December 22, 2022
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Most plumbing professionals in residential construction know PEX. They have either used it themselves or know other designers or installers that are using it. That’s because PEX is the piping product used in more new-home construction than copper and CPVC combined.


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IPEX announces major expansion in pipe extrusion capacity

June 21, 2022
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All three facilities will see expansions of their distribution yards and buildings. The new lines are expected to be operational beginning in late 2022, through to early 2024. 


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Plastic piping

Protect CPVC and PEX Pipes from harm

Plastic pipes can have sensitivities to certain environmental exposures.
Lance MacNevin Michelle Knight
February 18, 2022
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Over the past 60 years, plastic piping materials have evolved from a new alternative to the material of choice for building and construction applications such as hot- and cold-water plumbing distribution, fire protection and mechanical systems like hydronics and chilled water.


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Top 10 of 2021: The most-read articles on PM Engineer

As 2021 draws to a close, we revisit the articles which caught the attention of our readers the most.
December 27, 2021
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Here’s a countdown of the top 10 articles you read the most in 2021 based on the number of unique pageviews on www.pmengineer.com.  


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PEX Q&A

Answering customer questions and myths about PEX

What engineers should know about PEX for hydronic piping applications.
Aaron Stotko
December 15, 2021
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Even though PEX has a long history in construction applications, its early North American beginnings in residential radiant floor heating systems more than 35 years ago dubbed it a “residential” product for the first decade or so.


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REHAU

REHAU Plant Cullman celebrates 25 years in operation

August 27, 2021
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The facility currently operates as two separate plants – one specializing in automotive painted exterior components, the other in PEXa piping for plumbing and radiant heating systems and gaskets for household appliances.


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Uponor expanding manufacturing capacity in two facilities

July 15, 2021
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After completion of both expansions in 2022, the total Uponor North America building square footage will exceed one million.


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RIFENG PEX plumbing system

RIFENG PEX plumbing system

June 8, 2021
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Manufactured with the cross-linked polyethylene, RIFENG PEX pipes boost more elaborated polyethylene performances without losing the excellent properties of thermoplastics, the company explains. 


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PEX Joining Methods

The prescription for PEX

Why a polymer piping system is the superior solution for better hygiene, performance and IEQ in health care facilities.
Kim Bliss
February 22, 2021
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Over the past year, the pandemic has had great impacts on our mental, physical and social world. 


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PPI

PEX pipe and tubing freeze-break resistance and benefits addressed in new technical report

February 12, 2021
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The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) published a new technical report related to the break resistance of PEX pipe and tubing when fluid inside becomes frozen.


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2018 Uponor Convention

This year’s Uponor Convention was held from April 4-5, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Photos by John McNally/pme

April 9, 2018

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