Today’s OEMs require sophisticated materials that offer high-resistance and guaranteed stability to produce long-lasting and high-quality plumbing systems. Syensqo offers a broad portfolio of seven high-performance polymers for plumbing that are ideal in the construction of advanced components for a wide spectrum of water management systems. Our specialty polymers for plumbing are leaders in chemical and thermal resistance and dimensional and hydrolytic stability to provide the market with cost-competitive polymers for plumbing that lower costs and increase efficiency compared to competing materials.
Radel® PPSU
Radel® PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) is a leader in its class and is capable of extremely long-lasting and durable resin composition. Radel® PPSU’s long cycle life assurance paired with its high heat resistance and hydrolytic stability make it suitable for hot water fittings in multilayer piping systems that operate under high pressure (up to 10 bar) and temperatures of up to 95°C. This reliable polymer for high-pressure applications meets OEMs’ needs for versatility and cost-competitiveness. Radel® can be used to manufacture higher-quality insert moldings, welded and molded end caps, manifolds, boiler tanks, solar thermal tanks, faucet cartridges and various PPSU valves.
Udel® PSU
Udel® PSU (polysulfone) adapts to the full spectrum of temperatures found in modern plumbing systems that require continuous exposure to chlorinated water. The mechanical properties of this cost-effective plastic for chlorinated water allow effective replacement of brass in metal insert moldings, welded and molded end caps, manifolds, boiler tanks, solar thermal tanks, faucet cartridges and various valves inside the most complex pipe systems.
Solef® PVDF
A leader in fluorinated semi-crystalline thermoplastics, Solef® PVDF is a polymer with long-term hydrostatic strength properties that accommodate high-pressure, high-temperature environments found in multilayer piping systems. OEMs seek out this specialty polymer for critical systems that depend on high purity, such as membranes for water filtration. Additionally, Solef® PVDF can be utilized for fittings, sliding sleeves, manifolds, pipes, lining and coatings needed in today’s plumbing systems.
Ryton® PPS
Ryton® PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) ensures outstanding dimensional stability, especially for complex parts that require extremely tight tolerances in molding capabilities. In addition, as a durable plastic for hot water and steam, Ryton® PPS maintains mechanical and structural properties in harsh chemical environments and long-term temperatures of up to 200 (392°F). These advanced characteristics are ideal in moldable polymers for plumbing that can be injected into thin-walled parts in water meters, heat meters, pumps, manifolds, boiler components, various valves, faucet cartridges, solar thermal tanks and threaded fittings.
Amodel® PPA
Amodel® PPA (polyphthalamide) offers long-lasting temperature and humidity resistance that is crucial for a wide range of rigorous plumbing environments. OEMs use this high-performance polymer for plumbing when constructing systems experience intermittent exposure to hot chlorinated water and components such as manifolds, pumps, water meters, balancing valves, faucet cartridges and threaded fittings.
Omnix® HPPA
Omnix® HPPA is a family of chemically resistant polyamides that bridge the cost-performance gap between lower performing PA66 and higher performing polyphthalamide, such as Amodel® PPA. Demonstrating high strength and stiffness retention, excellent dimensional stability and lower warpage than their metal competitors, this high-performing polyamide for plumbing is well-suited for components such as various valves, manifolds, water meters, boiler tanks and components, and faucet cartridges.
Today’s advanced plumbing systems depend on the complex designs and enhanced durability of Syensqo’s specialty polymers to offer solutions with more stability and resistance than traditional metal-based plumbing pipe systems. Our reliable polymers for plumbing elevate the industry’s capacity for greater corrosion resistance, streamlined Drinking Water Approval and the assurance of no heavy metal contamination to effectively reduce the cost of production and increase overall performance.
