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Replacing brass in potable water systems
Rising copper demand, tightening lead regulations, and increasing cost pressure are forcing the plumbing industry to reconsider traditional brass comp...
Faucets
Learn how Envalior advanced materials can make faucets and other plumbing fixtures safer, stronger and more sustainable.
Making drinking water safer with materials for faucet components
Drinking water crises, such as the are making more consumers aware of the health risks that plumbing parts containing leachable substances pose. As a result, manufacturers of residential water system components, including faucet mixing valves and mixing cartridges, are under pressure to use safe and sustainable materials.
Brass, copper, lead, and other metals have traditionally been used in bathroom and kitchen faucets. However, as regulators target substances such as lead which can create health risks by leaching into drinking water, manufacturers are replacing these traditional materials with more advanced thermoplastics.
Understand why choosing Envalior in faucet components
Envalior offers a robust portfolio of proven material solutions for faucets including EcoPaXX® bio-based PA410, ForTii® PPA, and Xytron™ PPS.
- Compliant for warm/hot water contact
- Sustainable bio-based solutions available
- Superior performance in mechanics and finish
- Global availability, solutions in PA66, PPO tooling
For example, EcoPaXX is a bio-based long-chain polyamide made with 70% renewable castor bean feedstock. Due to its unique bio-based chemistry, it offers best-in-class low moisture uptake, excellent mechanical strength and the highest melting temperature of any bioplastic solution - making it ideal for water system applications.
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Faucet system components
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Application requirements High strength (static pressure > 500psi, bending strength >61Nm) No water leakage during lifetime (cycle test up to 1 milli...
Pipe Fittings
Building & construction | Water management
Akulon has better surface appearance; Stanyl solves wear and friction issues; EcoPaXX has the lowest carbon footprint amongst common polyamides; Xytro...
Pump Housings
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Allows for lightweight and more economical solutions; Allows for more reliable solutions; Provides higher stiffness and chemical resistance;Fifty perc...
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