UNDERFLOOR HEATING
Underfloor heating is a system in which the floor is heated to a low temperature and radiates heat. Available in 2 main forms, electric and hydraulic system. The operation of hydraulic underfloor heating system is based on the circulation of hot water with temperature between 35⁰C – 45⁰C through a network of specialized plastic pipes that run through the floor, converting it into a large surface radiator with mild thermal output.
Underfloor heating can be applied to a wide range of building installations, from domestic to business premises, public buildings, industrial facilities, hotels, etc. Its wide application is due to the uniform distribution of heat from the floor to the roof; therefore it can be applied in buildings with high internal ceiling.
Underfloor heating has a number of advantages:
- Uniform distribution of heat in the area, as it diffuses upwards through radiation (60%-65%) and secondarily through transport (35%-40%). Furthermore temperature differences in the area are reduced, since the network of pipes covers the entire surface of the floor.
- Healthier living conditions. Radiation of heat from floor to ceiling provides the ideal distribution for people, i.e. warm feet – cool head. Furthermore, the prevention of air currents, as created during the use of common radiators, leads to maintenance of air humidity in the room as well as lack of dust circulation.
- Low operating costs. The low temperature of the water circulating in the pipe network (35⁰C-45⁰C) and the uniform radiation from floor to ceiling made it possible to achieve comfortable living conditions in a room with an average temperature lower by at least 2⁰C than usual.
- Environmental friendly, as the system operates with low temperature water (35⁰C-45⁰C) within the pipe network in relation to the water temperatures required in common radiators (65⁰C-75⁰C), therefore whatever energy source is used is for fewer hours, with obvious positive effects on the energy footprint and the burden on the environment.
- Space saving and discreet heating system. Τhe absence of radiators allows full exploitation of room space and reduces the possibilities of injury to young children and the elderly.
- Although the cost of installing an underfloor heating system is higher than conventional installation with radiators, its depreciation is short-term, as it minimizes energy consumption and provides low cost building maintenance.
Palaplast S.A., conscious of energy saving and always respecting the environment, manufactures and supplies the National and International market with a complete range of pipes and fittings suitable for the installation and use of a reliable and efficient hydraulic underfloor heating system.
- PALATHERM-3L-PERT (with Oxygen Barrier)
- Multi-layer pipe (3 Layers) with Oxygen Barrier.
- Validated according to the International Standards: ISO/DIS 22391.
- Applications: domestic cold and hot water, low and high temperature heat transfer applications, underfloor heating, central heating, air-condition systems, transport of industrial gases, compressed air and fluids, snow melting.
- Available packing: coils – 100 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600m – wrapped with film.
- Color: Red.
- PALATHERM PEX Cross-Linked Pipe PE-Xb
- Produced and validated according to the International Standards: ΕΝ ISO 15875.
- Applications: potable water, heating (underfloor and central), air-conditioning, industrial implementations (conveyance of gases, liquid and air under pressure).
- Available packing: Φ15 – Φ22mm in rolls of 100m (carton packed), Φ28 – Φ32mm in rolls of 50m (carton packed).
- PALATHERM PERT Pipe PE-RT
- Produced from a specific polyethylene that provides high resistance to temperature (RT) than the common polyethylene.
- Validated according to the European Standard: ISO/DIS22391.
- Applications: domestic cold and hot water, central heating, under floor heating, air-condition systems, transport of industrial gases, compressed air and fluids.
- Available packing: ΦF15 – Φ22mm in rolls of 100m (wrapped with film), Φ28 – Φ32mm in rolls of 50m (wrapped with film).
- Also available (upon request) in 400m coil.
All the above Palaplast pipes are produced from primary raw materials and according to International Standards (ISO, EN & DIN). They have excellent thermal properties, low pressure losses and excellent resistance to corrosion. Moreover, are highly resistant to mechanical and impact strength, are non-toxic and noiseless.
Easy connection possibilities with Lock and Press fittings.
They can also be integrated into spiral pipes for protection and for underfloor heating installation positioned in specific plates or metallic nets for encasement under the floor.
Available technical sheet with detailed presentation of the products.
