Uponor North America (Uponor) now offers its innovative PEX-a Pipe Support in sizes up to 3 1/2 inches for suspended piping applications in commercial plumbing and hydronic distribution piping systems.
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support is a galvanized steel channel that provides continuous support of PEX in suspended piping applications, enabling hanger spacing similar to that of copper or steel pipe. The product is available in 9-foot lengths for 1/2-, 3/4-, 1-, 1 1/4-, 1 1/2-, 2-, 2 1/2-, 3- and 3 1/2-inch PEX pipe sizes and comes with nylon-coated, stainless-steel strapping to secure the pipe to the support.
The company is seeing impressive growth in commercial PEX piping systems for both plumbing and hydronic distribution piping applications. Offering its PEX-a Pipe Support in larger sizes allows professionals a wider range of offerings to incorporate PEX systems into more of their commercial projects.