The document discusses Uponor AquaPEX tubing and ProPEX fitting technology for commercial plumbing systems. It provides details on the benefits of the Uponor system compared to other plumbing methods like copper, including fewer fittings needed and easier installation. The document also outlines Uponor's company history and the design support services it offers to customers.
4. Uponor ProPEX PEX Crimp | Clamp CPVC Copper Why do plumbing professionals choose Uponor AquaPEX ® tubing and ProPEX ® fittings as their preferred system? ProPEX PEX Clamp CPVC Copper Features Uponor AquaPEX and ProPEX PEX Crimp/ Press/ Clamp CPVC Copper Eliminates go/no-go gauges, torches, glues and solvents YES NO NO NO Provides visual connections YES NO NO NO Eliminates dry-fit connection concerns and damage from blow offs YES NO NO NO Flexible for a tight bend radius, reducing the number of fittings and connections YES YES NO NO Quick and simple fitting connections; easier to train installers YES NO NO NO Air testing recommended to ensure system is free from leaks YES YES NO YES Tubing or pipe heat-reparable if kinked during installation YES NO NO NO
5. Uponor is stronger with superior flow characteristics Standard F1807 fitting Nearly 50% thicker walls and 25% greater flow rate
29. Copper | Trunk and Branch Number of Fittings 29 Number of Connections 82 Nominal Pipe Size Length (ft) ½" 115 ¾" 50 1" 15
30. Home Run Number of Fittings 12 Number of Connections 46 Nominal Pipe Size Length (ft) ½" 250 ¾" 30 1" 15
31. Uponor Logic Number of Fittings 8 Number of Connections 40 Nominal Pipe Size Length (ft) ½" 130 ¾" 50 1" 20
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33. Copper | Trunk and Branch Number of Fittings 29 Number of Connections 82 Nominal Pipe Size Length (ft) ½" 115 ¾" 50 1" 15 Home Run Number of Fittings 12 Number of Connections 46 Nominal Pipe Size Length (ft) ½" 250 ¾" 30 1" 15 Uponor Logic Number of Fittings 8 Number of Connections 40 Nominal Pipe Size Length (ft) ½" 130 ¾" 50 1" 20
60. AquaPEX ® | ProPEX ® Commercial Plumbing Presentation David Zweber | LEED ® GA Channel Marketing Manager
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AUST- Average Uncontrolled Surface Temperature Area-weighted of all interior surfaces Excluding heated(cooled) panel MRT- Mean Radiant Temperature [AUST + heated(cooled) panel]/2 Operative Temperature Temperature an occupant feels [MRT + room temp]/2
Uponor North America, formerly Wirsbo, is a company with a long history of service. The company first began as Wirsbo, founded in 1620 in Virsbo, Sweden, forging high-quality steel and weapons for the King of Sweden. Wirsbo emerged as the leader in the polyethylene pipe industry in 1968 when German inventor, Dr. Thomas Engel, developed a method to chemically crosslink polyethylene (PEX). A year later, Wirsbo successfully developed a viable manufacturing process, and in 1984, Wirsbo was incorporated. Uponor of Today Uponor Corporation, based in Helsinki, Finland, is a publicly traded company and operates throughout Europe and North America.
Uponor is headquartered in Finland where we’re a well-known name throughout the world. With over 12B feet of Uponor PEX installed, no one even comes close to our experience. In North America, we have the largest market share in plumbing, heating and residential fire safety systems. -Over 2 billion feet of Uponor PEX are currently installed in the US & Canada - Which is equivalent to over 378,000 miles
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