Henco multilayer pipes offer unmatched efficiency and durability

Henco multilayer pipes are a robust, lightweight and detectable pre-insulated piping system, suitable for various applications such as heating, cooling, compressed air, sanitary, drinking water and underfloor heating. Furthermore, the Henco pipes are WRAS approved and align with Part L building regulations.

Synthetic pipe solutions made the transition into mainstream mechanical plumbing applications over a decade ago in the UK.  Major clients, installers and designers are now satisfied enough that they perform well, and due to the benefits they bring, have now migrated certain systems such as multi-layer piping, not just for single housing but also into other more serious commercial projects such as volume residential, education and modern methods of construction applications.

The Henco multi-layer piping solution is a ‘hybrid’ pipe that brings together the best features of synthetic and metal in one solution, as the name suggests, it combines multiple layers of both materials.  

High Resistance to Corrosion
The smooth synthetic bore of the pipe helps long term flow rates, due to the low internal surface roughness of 0.007, which is 100 times better than copper piping, has a higher resistance to corrosion and scale build up. This build-up in copper piping allows biofilm to embed and encourages pathogen growth, proving the multilayer pipes to be a more hygienic option long-term, especially for sanitary and drinking water applications. Additionally, the long-term flow rates within the pipe network are a significant benefit to heat pump installations.

The aluminium layer in the Henco system ensures it is strong, flexible, can be easily fabricated and has an expansion rate similar to copper. Moreover, it allows the Henco system to bend to extremely tight radiuses if necessary or become straightened to create neat long lengths by use of the Henco pipe straightener tool. The aluminium layer means that Henco multilayer pipes are also detectable once installed. This means that even if the pipe or fitting is hidden behind a wall or under the floor, it can still be found to avoid accidently drilling through or damaging the pipe.

Multilayer piping does not require a vapour barrier to be included within the pipework. This reduces the overall time and cost for the installation process and adds further benefits for follow-on contractors. The Henco range is suitable for vertical risers, integrated corridor modules, prefabricated plant rooms, pre-engineered bathrooms, bedroom units and serviced headwall systems. Underfloor applications are particularly suited to the Henco range, with the integrated manifolds that can be standardised due to their ‘plug and play’ design.

Whilst being a more cost-effective solution, Henco pipes and fittings have undergone independent testing to verify that they have at least a 50-year life span which will not see the product degrade within that period to provide peace of mind to the end user.

Furthermore, Henco pipes offer superior conductivity performance in heat loss and gains, due to the nature of the pre-insulation reducing the effects of surrounding temperatures impacting the heat loss and gain of the pipes.
 
Lee Kenney, Regional UK manager of Henco Industries, commented, “The Henco multilayer pipe is synonymous with robustness and reliability, whilst remaining cost-effective. Our multilayer pipes are WRAS approved, hold an independent UK certification which ensures water safety, they are also very flexible due to the metal core, and they are detectable following installation. Henco multilayer pipes are the obvious choice for your next installation, whether it be a new installation or for a retrofit project.”

Sustainable solution
Henco fittings and pipes are designed and verified via third party testing to have at least a 50-year life span and they will not degrade over that time, continuously offering a robust, reliable and sustainable solution. According to independent studies, multilayer pipe systems made from cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) for plumbing hot and cold solid wall applications have a lower environmental impact than those made from copper**.

The Henco range of WRAS approved pre-insulated multilayer pipes come in a variety of sizes from 16mm to 90mm, in addition to having both press and push fittings available that both have inserts and inspection windows to provide a seamless connection to the same pipe range.

Henco pipes are highly regarded and deliver the heating and cooling supply chain with a complete piping solution that has been developed to be reliable, robust, lightweight, detectable and aligns with the new Part L standards.  The system is ideal for ground source or air source heat pump installations.

Find out more about the Henco range visit www.henco.be/en

 ** https://www.teppfa.eu/wp-content/uploads/LCA8_HC-Leaflet-PEX-vs-Cu.pdf

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