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Buteline UK > Buteline Plumbing System > Polybutene-1 Technical Information > PB-1 Pipe Performance Comparisons

PB-1 Pipe Performance Comparisons

Polybutene-1 (PB-1) offers many advantages over other plastic alternatives:

Comparative Pipe Performance
  Polybutene-1 (PB-1) PE-X PP-R
Creep Resistance Excellent Poor Good
Flexibility Excellent Good Moderate
Chemical Resistance Good Good Good
Weldability Yes No Yes
Stress (Thermal Expansion/Contraction) Low Moderate High
Impact Strength Good Good Good
  • Buteline Plumbing System
  • Buteline Pipe Hot and cold water piping solution
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  • Buteline Clamp Tools Clamping made easy
  • Installation Guides Easy step-by-step guide for installing the 16mm, 22mm & 28mm Buteline Plumbing System
  • Green Plumbing A sustainable and environmentally-friendly plumbing system
  • Buteline 'Pipe Pull' Demo This demonstration reveals just how strong a Buteline joint is!
  • Polybutene-1 Technical Information Technical Information on the Polybutene-1 System
    • Drinking Water Safety
    • PB-1 Pipe Performance Comparisons
    • Wall Thickness & Design Stress
    • Internal Bore Sizes
    • Flow Rates for Polybutene-1 Pipe
    • Friction Loss for Polybutene-1 Pipe
    • Acoustics
    • Pipe Pressure Head Loss
    • Thermal Characteristics of Polybutene-1
    • Environmental Stresses & Flammability
    • Creep Resistance of Polybutene-1
    • Working Pressure
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