Case Studies Library

aquatherm’s polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipe enabled the team to install the lines in direct contact with the soil in less time than more conventional materials.

Location/Date
Detroit, MI Summer 2013

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• The natural R-value and durability of PP-R eliminated the need for insulation and allowed the pipe to be direct-buried.
• aquatherm’s quick heat fusion installation cut labor costs, reducing the installation to six days from an estimated nine days with steel.
• The leak-free heat fusion joints and chemical resistance will guarantee peak performance from the system for decades to come.

MSB owners selected aquatherm pipe for their systems and it ended up providing labor savings of at least 30%.

Location/Date
Vancouver, BC August 2013

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• The highly engineered aquatherm pipe provided material savings compared to copper piping.
• aquatherm pipe is nontoxic and corrosion-resistant, keeping the materials that flow through the pipe system clean and unaltered.
• The inherent R-value of aquatherm pipe eliminated the need for insulation on MSB’s hot and cold water pipe.

aquatherm blue delivered a more durable solution than plastic and a less expensive one than metal, along with a 10-year multimillion dollar warranty.

Location/Date
Jacksonville, FL Spring 2013

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The durable aquatherm pipes withstand glycol/water in low temperatures over extended periods of time, perfect for a brewery.
• Less expensive than copper and far more durable than CPVC in low process temperatures for long-term.
• Reliable and long-lasting aquatherm provided peace of mind and excellent future expansion options, thanks to fusion outlets.

aquatherm pipe was selected because it not only reduced the environmental impact, but it also fit into the tight installation time frame.

Location/Date
New England, April 2013

Product
aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm green is the only plastic piping system approved for unrestricted commercial potable water use in the state of Massachusetts.
• aquatherm was installed to improve water quality and provided material and labor savings.
• Time was precious and aquatherm was installed dramatically faster than metal pipes due to heat-fusion.
• aquatherm fusion outlets make expansion and/or changes within the piping system easier and allow for flexibility.

The plant manager realized aquatherm would be an affordable, quality piping product that, if installed properly, would safely transport the chemicals without leaks.

Location/Date
Muskegon, MI Summer & Fall 2012

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• Chemically inert, aquatherm was approved to transport chemicals such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, caustic potash, caustic soda, sodium bisulfate, and phosphoric acid
• aquatherm's heat fusion technique allowed for a 50% faster installation than welded stainless steel, leading to its use on a second project
• Along with leak-free connections, the 10-year, multi-million dollar warranty provided Webb Chemical with peace of mind

aquatherm’s PP-R pipe offered all of the benefits of plastic (cost savings, easier installation, improved flow) without any fumes, glues or chemicals used during installation.

Location/Date
Livermore, CA 2012

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• Provided $2 million project savings
• Leak-proof heat fusion joints are fast, simple, and reliable
• Chemical inertness ensured complete compatibility with sensitive equipment
• Backed by a 10-year multimillion-dollar warranty

aquatherm blue, made from polypropylene-random (PP-R), provided the advantages and quality needed for the project while offering material and labor savings.

Location/Date
Stevens Point, WI March – August 2012

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• PP-R material is highly resistant to chemicals and corrosion.
• Simple heat fusion joints are easy to install and leak-proof.
• Significant labor savings compared to alternative systems.

Even with unique time and space constraints, the mechanical contractor chose aquatherm PP-R piping systems, and the project was still completed under budget and ahead of schedule.

Location/Date
South Central U.S. August 2012

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm’s heat-fusion welding technique allowed the mechanical contractor to fuse the piping system quickly, finishing the project a month ahead of schedule.
• Because of aquatherm’s light weight and simple heat-fusion process, the mechanical contractor’s projected labor costs came in under budget.
• aquatherm provided a leak-free piping system.

Having seen aquatherm piping at tradeshows as well as in the field, the contractor identified it as a non-leaching, scale-free piping system that would function well, look good, and meet the owner’s demands...

Location/Date
Metairie, LA Summer 2012

Product
aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• The contractor saved ownership roughly 20% in upfront costs by selecting PP-R over copper.
• Ownership was drawn to PP-R's lifecycle benefits vs. other pipe systems especially in light of aggressive elements used in the washing process.
• aquatherm is free of heavy metals and toxic chemicals while also corrosion-resistant and non-leaching.
• aquatherm's comprehensive 10-year warranty was a selling point on the project.

aquatherm pipe was selected as the quickly and easily installed piping solution for a variety of applications including compressed air, domestic hot/cold water and nitrogen gas.

Location/Date
California Wine Country June 2012-present

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm pricing is very stable unlike the volatile pricing of metal pipes.
• Substances inside aquatherm pipe are able to retain their temperature more easily than metal pipes thanks to the inherent R-value.
• The installers really liked that there were no open flames, fumes or chemicals when fusing the pipe, making it safer and faster.
• aquatherm’s heat-fused connections can absorb shock and stress such as water hammer and moderate seismic activity.