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Premium steel water pipe systems

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Superior steel pipes for hydronic and potable setups

Pipelife steel systems offer robust, long-lasting pipes and fittings for heating, cooling and water supply configurations in a variety of buildings. With extensive portfolios in both stainless and carbon steel, you have options regarding the cost, configuration, temperature and pressure demands of your project.

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Stainless steel water pipe systems

Thanks to high thermal and chemical disinfection tolerance, our stainless steel pipe systems (EN 10088-2, EN 10217-7, EN 10312) are primarily used for drinking water supply systems in buildings with high hygienic requirements (hospitals, schools, etc.). The high material quality also certifies these systems for use in a wide variety of other applications, including heating and cooling, industrial uses, compressed air, fire sprinklers, and solar thermal systems.

Beyond the extremely high pressure, temperature and corrosion resistant properties that make stainless steel a perfect match for these applications, they are also coveted for their premium aesthetic appeal in projects with visible installations. Our stainless range includes blue press indicator seals for visual confirmation of successful connections.

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Carbon steel water pipe systems

Our carbon steel pipes and fittings are made from EN10305-3 (1.0034) carbon steel. This high-grade material boasts excellent durability and performance for use in closed heating circuits.

Pipelife carbon steel systems are known for their excellent pressure and temperature ratings, operating up to 16 bar and 120 °C. They also include a galvanized zinc coating for high corrosion resistance and red press indicator seals for visual confirmation of successful connections.

BENEFIT FROM STEEL WATER PIPE SYSTEMS

Explore the ways premium steel piping can advance and protect your project.

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Long-lasting quality

To ensure excellent corrosion resistance, our stainless steel pipes and fittings are made from high-quality austenitic stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI316L) while our carbon steel portfolio is coated with galvanized zinc for added protection. Both systems also have high pressure tolerances (up to 16 bars), minimizing the chance of pipe bursts or deformities over time.

Safer drinking water

Our stainless steel pipe systems are perfect for applications that require extremely high hygienic standards, such as hospitals or schools, due to their ability to withstand intense thermal or chemical cleaning.

Design friendly solutions

Both stainless and carbon steels setups offer a sleek aesthetic, perfect for exposed installations in modern bathroom and kitchen designs. Each system also comes with a wide variety of fittings to accommodate bespoke configurations that align with the specific needs of your project.

Heavy-duty performance

Pipelife steel pipe systems can be pushed to the limit with extremely high temperature and pressure ratings. Both our steel systems perform up to 16 bars and 120 °C in drinking water and heating applications.

Versatile portfolio

Create tailored, cost effective systems by opting for carbon steel in heating and cooling applications where premium stainless steel attributes are unnecessary. With dimensions covering 15-108 mm, our broad steel range is one of the most complete portfolios we offer — meeting all your project needs, regardless of size or complexity.

Visual press indicators

Quickly distinguish between stainless and carbon steel parts and highlight unsecure fittings with colored seals that only peel off after a successfully pressed connection. Fittings up to OD 54 feature Leak-Before-Press for faster, safer installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the difference between stainless steel water pipe systems and carbon steel water pipe systems?

Pipelife stainless steel pipes and fittings are made from high-quality austenitic stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI316L). This ensures extremely high pressure, temperature and corrosion resistance throughout the system and enables intense thermal and chemical disinfection of the pipes for buildings that have high hygienic standards (e.g., schools and hospitals). This is why our stainless steel systems are most commonly used for drinking water supply, but the material (along with the appropriate O-ring) is also certified for use in a variety of other applications, including:

Potable water
Heating and cooling
Industrial use
Compressed air systems
Fire sprinkler systems
Solar thermal systems

Our carbon steel systems, on the other hand, are made from high-quality EN10305-3 (1.0034) carbon steel — certified for use in both residential and industrial applications. They are a cost-effective alternative that remains corrosion resistant (thanks to a galvanized zinc outer-coating) and provides excellent pressure and temperature ratings — operating at up to 16 bars and 120 °C.

2. Why are stainless steel water pipes preferred for drinking water applications?

Stainless steel offers exceptional hygienic properties which prevent contamination, biofilm formation and taste alteration of the potable water supply. The material also supports thermal and chemical disinfection, which is essential for applications with strict hygiene requirements, such as hospitals and schools.

3. When should carbon steel water pipe systems be used?

Our carbon steel pipe systems are best suited for closed heating circuits. The properties of more expensive stainless steel are unnecessary for this application and carbon steel provides a reliable, corrosion-resistant environment that can withstand high temperatures (120 °C) and pressures (16 bars).