Compare PE-Xb with PE-Xc Pipes
The PE-Xb technology for making pipes from cross-linked polyethylene using the silane method appeared on the market before the PE-Xc method, which is based on the radiation method. Despite this, pipes made from PE-Xb are cheaper and also more resistant to chlorinated water than PE-Xc pipes. Find out what other advantages there are to PE-Xb technology and which type is better for you.
Sanitary and heating PE-Xb pipes fully meet all requirements for drinking water applications, heating and gas applications. They also easily resist hot chlorinated water for several decades. Compared to PE-Xc they are also cheaper, but flexible, durable and high-quality.
PE-Xb versus PE-Xc

AGING RESISTANCE
Due to silan crosslinking method PE-Xb pipe holds for ages

HIGH FLEXIBILITY
Latest product developments assure PE-Xb material reaches similar level of flexibility as PE-Xc

HIGH RELIABILITY
Even under strong pressure PE‑Xb won’t let you owing to high resistance

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Chemicals or disinfectants do not harm PE‑Xb pipes even with high chlorinated water

EASY INSTALLATION
Universal fitting system and wider use of PE-Xb tubing worldwide make installation reaslly fast and easy

HIGH TEMPERATURES RESISTANCE
High temperatures do not affect the superior performance of PE‑Xb

EXCELLENT SURFACE FINISHING
Surface finishing of PB-Xb assures smooth fluid or gas flow inside

QUALITY VS. PRICE
PE-Xb is the most typical and the most affordable type of plastic pipes used worldwide and cheaper than PE-Xc
What PE-Xb Pipes Can Offer You?
- It guarantees safe transport of water thanks to the material’s high resilience to pressure, temperature and chemicals
- It minimises the number of pipe connections, thereby saving money and time
- Fully meet all requirements for drinking water applications
- Comply with regulations and standards concerning heating and gas applications
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Why to use PE-Xb instead of PE-Xc?
Pipes made using PE-Xb technology are cheaper compared to PE-Xc and reduce cost for constructing distribution systems. They are also very high-quality, flexible, durable and have no problem transporting hot chlorinated water.
Is the installation of PE-Xb pipes difficult?
Installing PE-Xb pipes is very simple due to their greater flexibility, which enables reduction of the number of connections to the minimum.
Where to buy products from PE-Xb?
Pipes manufactured using PE-Xb technology are freely available and offered by a number of manufacturers and distributors.
Utilization of PE-Xb Worldwide
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of all sanitary pipes are made of PE-Xb
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of plumbers rely on PE-Xb pipes
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