Central water supply facilities provide safe, potable hot and cold water to individual or multiple buildings with consistent quality and temperature control. Developing a reliable water distribution network involves intelligent engineering, quality materials, and professional installation.
PRE-INSULATED PIPING INSULATION
Hot & Cold Drinking water
Each network must manage simultaneous demand peaks, maintain circulation during low-use periods, and ensure regulatory compliance. Our solutions deliver reliable, hygienic water distribution while minimizing energy consumption and guaranteeing end-user safety and comfort.
NETWORK PLANNING
Building Safe Water Distribution Networks
Effective water network design manages tap water demand, simultaneous consumption peaks, and both hot and cold supply requirements. Demand varies throughout the day with multiple simultaneous peaks from consumers, making peak-hour capacity and continuous off-peak circulation critical for hot water system performance and hygiene. Plastic pipe systems deliver distinct advantages: smooth internal surfaces, inherent flexibility, and self-compensating thermal behavior, enabling simplified layouts, fewer components, and accelerated installation. Water networks typically follow high CAPEX, low OPEX models. Pre-insulated pipes combined with project-specific prefabrication dramatically reduce installation time, labor costs, and eployment risk while maintaining system reliability and regulatory compliance.
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Guaranteed Water Safety & Quality
Polybutene-1 (PB-1) materials eliminate corrosion and minimize fouling, critical factors for maintaining water potability and hygiene throughout the network’s operational life. Fusion-welded plastic fittings create permanent, leak-free connections preventing contamination pathways. Professional heat-shrink insulation joints prevent water ingress and protect system integrity against temperature fluctuations and pressure variations. Networks must handle frost protection for cold water systems, safe end-of-line temperatures for hot water delivery, soil movements, and groundwater pressure. A well-designed network using complete pre-insulated pipe systems delivers reliable, hygienic tap water for generations, managing all environmental challenges while guaranteeing consistent water quality, regulatory compliance, and safe potable water supply.
SPECIALIZED SUPPORT
Ensure Compliant, Efficient Water Systems
Delivering safe, reliable drinking water requires expert network design, precise material selection, and professional installation meeting all regulatory requirements. Our engineering team provides comprehensive support from demand calculations and compliance verification through installation training and commissioning, ensuring systems meet potability standards and performance expectations.
EMPOWERING INDUSTRIES WORLDWIDE
Flexalen® Products
50
Years of Expertise
45
Countries Served Worldwide
500
Industrial clients
20
Product lines
OUR SERVICES
Advice and Support
From specification to commissioning, our technical experts ensure your systems deliver maximum performance.
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Engineering and support
Technical product selection, network design, and thermal optimization to meet your system requirements.
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Co-Development
Collaborative engineering partnerships to develop custom solutions tailored to your specifications.
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Installation Training
Professional installation training options to ensure correct system deployment.
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Pipe Pre‑Insulation Service
Meet your customers’ demand instantly with insulated pipes, without changing your production process.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How sustainable are Thermaflex solutions
Thermaflex is committed to genuine sustainability across our entire product portfolio. Our solutions achieve Cradle to Cradle® Certification, carry Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) supporting LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB certifications. We’ve transitioned to renewable energy in our operations and are dedicated to net-zero emissions. Through circular economy principles, safe material formulations, and transparent lifecycle reporting, Thermaflex enables customers to build sustainably without compromising performance. Read more.
Does Thermaflex offer technical support
Yes. Our team provides comprehensive engineering support including system and network calculations, material selection guidance, compliance documentation, installation trainings and project support. Contact our team by email international@thermaflex.com, or explore more services here.
What applications are Thermaflex products suitable for
Thermaflex solutions serve various market sectors: HVAC/R systems, construction, district heating and cooling networks, drinking water distribution, marine/shipbuilding, equipment manufacturing, packaging, and other specialized applications including transport and industrial systems. Learn more about our applications here.
In how many countries is Thermaflex active
Thermaflex is a global company, headquartered in the Netherlands, with production facilities in the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, and Thailand. We have sales offices across multiple continents including France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Asia, allowing us to serve customers globally. Find our internatioanl offices here.
Can Thermaflex insulation be customised
Yes. We offer two levels of customization: Factory Customization produces precision-engineered solutions including custom-dimensioned components, specialized fittings, and integrated assemblies; Co-Development partners your expertise with our R&D capabilities to create solutions for unique applications, specialized requirements, or OEM integration. Contact us to find out more.
