For decades, plumbing professionals have sought a tubing solution that balances durability, flexibility and water quality protection. Legend Valve has answered that call with HyperPure PE-RT (polyethylene of raised temperature resistance), a next-generation potable water tube that is designed to reshape expectations across the plumbing industry.
What sets HyperPure apart is its underlying material engineering. Rather than relying on chemical cross-linking like traditional PEX, it is crafted using a HyperTherm bimodal PE-RT resin that weaves together short and long molecular chains, resulting in strength and toughness without sacrificing flexibility.
The tubing boasts a pressure rating of 200 psi at 73 degrees F and 100 psi at 180 degrees F. Additionally, it carries a CL-5 rating for chlorine resistance, ensuring that municipal water additives won’t cause the pipe to degrade or become brittle over time.
Time is money on a job site, and piping that fights the installer slows down progress. HyperPure features “stay-straight” and “stress-relax” capabilities. It uncoils smoothly, holds its position and bends at a tight radius of just five times its outside diameter. To minimize scrap and maximize material efficiency, the tubing is also marked in convenient 5-foot increments.
It is exceptionally versatile, compatible with cold expansion rings, copper crimp rings, stainless steel cinch clamps, insert fittings, push-fit fittings and even fusion fittings. Because it is produced without toxic chemical additives or performance-altering cross-linking processes, it eliminates concerns regarding off-gassing or plastic taste. Plumbers can completely bypass the time-consuming line flushing typically required to remove chemical odors and tastes from new installations.
Fully compliant with HDPE Code 2 guidelines, the tubing is 100% recyclable. Scrap materials that would normally end up in a landfill can now be cleanly recycled, perfectly aligning with modern eco-friendly building and sustainable construction practices.
“Plumbing professionals are looking for solutions that improve system durability while simplifying installation and protecting water quality,” says Mike Boehk, general manager of pipe manufacturing at Legend Valve. “HyperPure PE-RT was engineered to deliver performance across all three priorities.”
Accepted by National and International Plumbing Codes and meeting the same stringent performance standards as PEX, it is a code-compliant powerhouse for both residential and commercial applications. By meeting and exceeding the same rigorous performance standards as PEX, it allows for a seamless transition to a more advanced material without requiring changes to existing design specifications.
800-752-2082; www.legendvalve.com
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