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MICHIGAN BREWERY HITS BULLS-EYE WITH ASSIST FROM PP-R PIPING SYSTEMS
aquatherm provided a leak- and maintenance-free system that has run smoothly for four-plus years - and it’s the brewery’s preferred pipe system going forward.
Location/Date
Ypsilanti, MI Spring 2011
Product
aquatherm Advantages
- Ownership was drawn to PP-R's lifecycle benefits vs other pipe systems.
- aquatherm provided labor time savings thanks to heat fusion connections.
- Heat fusion eliminated mechanical or glued connections, which was essential since most of the system is underground or in concrete.
LOCHINVAR SELECTS PP-R PIPE FOR ITS NEW TESTING LOOP
aquatherm was installed to avoid long-term corrosion or degradation issues.
Location/Date
Lebanon, TN Winter 2011
Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green, aquatherm lilac
aquatherm Advantages
- Blue Pipe did not require insulation like black pipe would have thanks to its natural R-value
- The lighter weight of PP-R compared to steel provided solid labor savings
- The thermal expansion resistance — up to 75% compared to plastic piping in operating temperatures up to 200 °F was essential to the job
INNOVATIVE PIPING SYSTEM SOLVES FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS’S PRODUCTION DILEMMA
Blue Pipe was used due to its reliability and ease of installation – also because it offered a 10-year warranty.
Location/Date
Ferndale, WA Fall 2010
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- Weighs up to 75% less than comparably sized metal pipes, offering easier installation
- Heat-fused connections and corrosion resistance eased concerns of system leakage and failure
- The final system worked without leaks and came in on budget
CONTRACTOR UNCOVERS UNIQUE DIRECT-BURIED PIPE SOLUTION
A directional bore process was used to install Blue Pipe at the facility without disrupting the road or grounds.
Location/Date
St. Louis, MO Winter 2010
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- The polypropylene pipe was able to withstand the high temperatures of the condensate
- Since PP-R is chemically inert, no protective chemicals are necessary for the pipe – unlike steel
- Returning the condensate to the facility at a higher temperature saves energy
HIGH-RISE SENIOR CARE BUILDING BENEFITS FROM INNOVATIVE PIPE SYSTEM
aquatherm's Blue Pipe delivered material savings and a flawless installation.
Location/Date
Cincinnati, OH Summer 2008 - 2010
Product
aquatherm Advantages
- Compared to copper, there was a reduction of 20-25% savings in labor
- The fusion process requires no toxic materials, glues, resins, or open flames
- During a cold spell in construction, the water lines aquatherm didn’t freeze, like copper would have
CSU STAFF RE-PIPES DATA CENTER WHILE REMAINING OPERATIONAL WITH ASSIST FROM PP-R PIPE
aquatherm’s PP-R material, which is bonded using heat fusion, provided a solution that was both fast and safe.
Location/Date
Fort Collins, CO 2010
Product
aquatherm Advantages
- The heat fusion bonding process requires no open flames, solder, or glue
- The PP-R material is considerably lighter than metal alternatives and required no crane for installation
- The 10-year, multimillion dollar warranty provided confidence to university administration
CUTTING-EDGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT USES PP-R PIPE SYSTEM FOR VAST MAJORITY OF ITS PIPING NEEDS
Plant designers selected aquatherm pipe to transport various materials including CIP (Clean-in-place), vent, effluent, and exhaust lines.
Location/Date
Carrollton, OH Winter 2010
Product
aquatherm Advantages
- aquatherm was nearly a single-source pipe, installed in sizes ranging from 1-in.to 12-in., and above ground, underground, indoors, and outdoors (mostly painted to avoid cross contamination).
- aquatherm pipe is affordable, especially compared to ductile iron.
- aquatherm’s natural sound insulation makes it quieter than ductile iron pipes.
- Heat fusion connects aquatherm pipe at the molecular level meaning Carrollton facility managers have peace of mind because their pipe systems are leak-resistant.
NO FLAME, NO SPARK … PIPING HITS THE MARK
aquatherm’s PP-R pipe was used due to its chemical resistance, ease of use, and a 10-year multimillion-dollar warranty.
Location/Date
Columbia, TN November 2009
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- Flame-free heat fusion joints are leak-free, reliable, and safe to install.
- Lighter weight (75% less than steel) made installation easier.
- 10-year warranty covers parts, labor, and incidental damages.
HISTORIC OHIO SKYSCRAPER PICKS AQUATHERM TO REPLACE WASTEFUL STEEL PIPING SYSTEM
Both aquatherm North America’s Design & Fabrication Services team and the contractor fabricated pieces of the new closed-loop chilled-water system, helping the installation process move quickly and decrease downtime as well as labor costs.
Location/Date
Akron, OH January 2016
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- aquatherm PP-R piping’s light weight and easy heat-fusion welding saved the owner at least $20,000 in labor.
- The perfect solution for a sensitive, historic bank environment, heat fusion eliminated toxic materials, glues, and resins as well as fumes and gases and open flames from the piping installation procedure.
- Fabricating aquatherm piping systems on the ground created a safer, more streamlined installation process.
PIPING ALTERNATIVE PROVIDES EXTENSIVE SAVINGS AND HELPS FORT HOOD “GO GREEN”
aquatherm Climatherm cost approximately 20% less than steel and copper and contributed to the project earning LEED points
Location/Date
Fort Hood, TX June 2009
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- A 10-year multimillion dollar warranty
- Eliminated concerns about rust in the chilled water systems and the boilers
- PP-R’s natural insulation value eliminated the need for insulation on the boiler supply and return lines