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Choose comfort
INSTAFLEX - Offering all the advantages of a state-of-the-art drinking water installation
What is INSTAFLEX?
INSTAFLEX is a modern system of plastic pipes for
applications in the building technology. The main
areas of application are hot and cold water,
cooling systems and compressed air.
The INSTAFLEX system has been designed to
meet the highest demands in a variety of different
applications - from distribution areas to individual
extraction points.
Whether building a new house or redeveloping
an old one, this complete plastic system offers a
range of key advantages:
• cost-effective prefabricated solution
• quick and safe handling and installation
• broad product range
• corrosion-free
• incrustation-free
• noise-insulating
• flexible.
With the INSTAFLEX system, GF Piping Systems
offer a complete solution package for buildings
ranging in size from single-family detached houses
through apartment blocks right up to public or
commercial buildings.
Feeling good and rediscovering a sense of security
INSTAFLEX - the material
The INSTAFLEX system is made from polybutene -
the ideal material for a drinking water installation.
It has been specially developed for applications in
the building technology.
Of all the available complete plastic systems, the
advantage of polybutene is that it is subject to the
lowest rate of thermal expansion. As the expan-
sion forces are so much lower (30 times lower than
steel and 10 times lower than composite pipes), the
material can absorb any expansion in itself.
This not only means there is no need for expan-
sion pieces or expansion joints, but it also allows
commercially available fastenings and fixtures to
be used. The result: clean installations which are
pleasing to the eye - even if space is tight.
This means:
• space-saving installation;
• no maintenance required;
• easy installation.
The high chemical resistance of the polybutene
material guarantees the longest possible service
life of components.
One manufacturer - one partner: GF Piping Systems
Your one-stop system solution
Pipes, fittings, connection technology or
measuring and control technology - GF Piping
Systems offer one-stop shopping worldwide.
Top quality
Why not profit from the quality of our products?
With more than 40 years experience of produc-
tion and development, stringent quality checks,
highly qualified employees and a continuous
improvement process, our company offers the
ideal basis for superb quality standards.
Local procurement
A worldwide network of our own sales or-
ganisations and trading partners offers our
customers direct access to our high-quality
products and offers a competent and obliging
service at local level.
1 Socket fusion jointing
Electrofusion jointing
Compression jointing
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INSTAFLEX - the piping systemThe INSTAFLEX system stands out with a wide
range of available sizes (d16 mm to d225 mm).
This means that the same system can be used
equally in a single-family detached house, in an
airport or even on board of a luxury ocean liner.
The pipes with diameters ranging from d16 - d25 mm
are protected with an outer protection pipe. In the
event of damage (e.g. drilling damage), individual
pipes can be easily replaced without needing to
open up the wall.
Connection technology for a minimum of fuss
GF Piping Systems offer the perfect connection
technology for every application:
• Electrofusion fittings for fast and safe
connection on-site
• Socket fusion as a cost-effective prefabricated
alternative
• Compression joints for connections and
transitions to other materials
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Advantages of the INSTAFLEX system for your application• The intrinsic flexibility of polybutene allows for
small changes in direction without adapters.
This saves additional parts and valuable time dur-
ing installation on-site.
• Polybutene remains flexible and easy to handle
even at low temperatures.
• Prefabricated ascending pipes can be rolled up
and installed quickly and easily in the duct at the
construction site.
This means:
• you spend less time on the construction site;
• faster installation;
• greater safety and reliability.
Safe and reliable
The welding process is carefully controlled
throughout the entire welding time.
The joint indicators clearly show when the welding
of a fitting is complete.
Fast
The tried and tested Z dimension method from
Georg Fischer can be prefabricated cost-
effectively in the workshop.
This means that entire components (e.g. cellar
distribution bars) can be installed on-site in a very
short space of time - allowing you to meet the
tightest of deadlines.
Feel the difference in terms of comfort
Plastic pipes - the modern alternative to steel and copper
Plastic pipes offer many advantages over steel and
copper.
As a material, polybutene is extremely good in terms
of its eco-balance. It can be reused, with the recycled
plastic being used for example in noise insulation walls.
This saves valuable resources.
In comparison to steel and copper, 4 times less energy
is required to manufacture plastic. This helps to
protect the environment.
System weight in kg
Energy equivalence value in MJ
Polybutene7730
Steel34173
Copper31791
Steel1268
Polybutene173
Copper519
Time to enjoy life
Another advantage of plastic is its low weight. This
makes it significantly easier to handle and transport
components. Unlike a metal system, you won’t need
a crane to install a plastic system.
Less is definitely more here:
The energy equivalence value includes all of the
process energy required for every stage in the
process - from the raw materials right up to the
production of the pipes, formed parts and the neces-
sary thermal insulation. It also includes the energy
amounts required to provide any necessary auxiliary
materials and to provide the connection technology.
Corrosion-free
INSTAFLEX is an absolutely corrosion-free drinking
water installation. This means that even if the system
is not used for an extended period of time, you do
not need to worry about water quality - and there
is certainly no risk of rust deposits or corrosion.
Noise-insulating
Of all available pipe systems, polybutene offers
the lowest sound velocity index. For example, it is
10 times lower than the value for steel. This means
you can always get a good night›s sleep, even if
your bedroom is right next door to the bathroom.
Incrustation-free
With the INSTAFLEX system, GF Piping Systems
can guarantee that the pipes in your drinking water
installation will be free of limescale. The smooth
surface of polybutene prevents deposits from
forming in the system. As a result, the pipes retain
their full internal diameter, and throughput and
comfort remain constant at the same high level.
Hygiene
Water is the most valuable and the most strictly
regulated of all of our foodstuffs. In contrast to
metals, which can release copper ions, nickel
or corrosion deposits into the water, polybutene
releases no substances at all that could affect
the taste of the water or be harmful in any way.
In terms of hygiene and health aspects,
INSTAFLEX is totally safe for use in drinking
water supply systems.
Conclusion
The fully plastic INSTAFLEX pipe system
offers significant advantages:
• cost-effective prefabricated solution
• quick and safe handling and installation
• long service life
• broad product range
• corrosion-free
• incrustation-free
• noise-insulating
• hygienically safe
• excellent eco-balance.
Choose comfort - choose INSTAFLEX.
GF Piping Systems > worldwide at home
Our sales companies and representatives
provide local customer support in over 100 countries.
The technical data contained in this publication is not binding and does not represent expressly warranted characteristics of the goods. The data and characteristics are subject to change. Our General Conditions of Sale apply.
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