PB-1 for Shipbuilding

PB-1 for Shipbuilding

Due to significant performance benefits versus metals and other plastics, PB-1 is increasingly specified by shipbuilders for new build and refit piping.

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Azores District Heating

Azores District Heating

Thermaflex constructed a 1,600 kW, 80°C flow district heating network in the Azores using the pre-insulated PB-1 Flexalen piping system.

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Magnolia House Palliative Care

Magnolia House

A palliative centre at NHS Children's Hospital in Birmingham provides optimal heat using the JG Speedfit system made from Polybutene-1

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Haydau Monastery

Haydau Monastery

The 13th century monastery was converted into a conference/hotel facility using biogas for heating and cooling via a 2km Flexalen PB-1 piping system.

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PB-1 Pipe vs. Metals

PB-1 Pipe vs. Metals

PB-1 piping systems deliver a significant lifespan advantage and operating benefits versus metals across the full spectrum of capabilities.

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Auenfeld Barracks

Auenfeld Barracks

A new Swiss military training center is under construction using INSTAFLEX for hot and cold water and compressed air line installations

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Antarctic Research Base

Antarctic Research Base

The Italian Antarctic Research Base installed a dependable pre-tested (-80°C) Flexalen piping system to deliver hot water in extreme cold.

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Al-Babtain Tower

Al-Babtain Tower

The Abdul Aziz Al-Babtain tower in Kuwait City, used PB-1 piping from Nueva Terrain. Read more about the benefits of PB-1 in high-rise buildings.

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Villa Mercedes Biogas

Villa Mercedes Biogas

In central Argentina, animal and plant waste feedstocks power a renewable biogas energy plant built using 1400 meters of Polybutene-1 pipe.

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Bilton Fields Farm

Bilton Fields Farm

An exclusive UK country development with 12 luxury homes installed JG Speedfit PB-1 piping systems for plumbing and underfloor heating.

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PBPSA | Polybutene Piping Systems Association

The Polybutene Piping Systems Association (PBPSA) is an international association of market leading companies committed to the use of the thermoplastic material, Polybutene-1 (PB-1) for the manufacture of piping systems. Also known as polybutylene, PB-1 is used worldwide in applications including piping systems for large-scale building projects, district energy networks, heating and cooling, and plumbing installations.

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New PB-1 grades, applications and techniques are constantly being developed. Latest News provides updates of new innovations in PB-1 products, performance and end use.

Marley New Zealand joins PBPSA

Marley New Zealand joins PBPSA as new member

The Polybutene Piping Systems Association (PBPSA) is... more

Water hammer

Understanding water hammer and the role of PB-1 in mitigating its effects

Water hammer, a prevalent issue in plumbing systems,... more

PBPSA webinar 2023

Building the Future with Polybutene Piping Systems: A Webinar Recap

On December 6, 2023, PBPSA (Polybutene Piping System... more

Choosing the right plumbing material

Choosing the right plumbing material: ensuring durability and reliability

After foundation and structure, plumbing pipes are the... more

The Evolution of Push-fit

PBPSA member company RWC/John Guest, takes a look at how innovations in push-fit... more

GF Sustainability Report 2021

In April 2022, PBPSA member company GF Piping Systems (GF) published its... more

New System for District Heating

Thermaflex presents the next step in District Heating Networks: Flexalen... more

Marley New Zealand

Marley (by Aliaxis)

Marley New Zealand is part of the Aliaxis group, a privately owned business based in... more

The Changing Nature of Push-fit Technology

Push-fit technology has become a given within the plumbing... more

John Guest Adds LowFit for UFH

PBPSA member John Guest, part of the RWC Group, has launched an exciting new... more

Nueva Terrain – Why Polybutene-1?

PBPSA member company, Nueva Terrain is a leading... more

Flexalen Piping Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certified

The Flexalen PB piping system made by PBPSA member... more

District Heating in the Azores

On June 23, 2021, PBPSA member company Thermaflex finalized construction of a 1,600... more

John Guest – 60 Years of Trust

Established in 1961 by John Guest, the company developed the world’s first... more

Infinity tower Lisbon

Infinity Tower - Lisbon, PT

At PBPSA, we are thrilled to showcase the exceptional use of PB-1 pushfit system... more

Zinzia Psychiatric Care Centre

Zinzia Psychiatric Care Centre - Wageningen, NL

Explore the success story of the Flexalen 600 pipe network... more

Soneva Secret Case Study

Thermaflex Enables Carbon-Free Cooling for Soneva Secret

Thermaflex Flexalen pre-insulated piping systems in the... more

Polybutene Piping Systems Association (PBPSA) members