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How to plan PE pressure systems

Economics

Economics is one of the most important factors that tip the balance concerning the use of materials in planned applications.

The question of price is not the only crucial factor included under the term "economics", but equally decisive in assessing economic considerations are:
- life-span
- flexibility
- ease of installation
- handling
- environmental impact

Due to shortened installation times and ease of handling, plastic pipe systems enable important cost savings. A further factor involving economic considerations of using PE plastic pipe systems is the reduced maintenance with respect to corrosion protection. The costs of preserving and maintaining an installation are regarded as a cost-intensive part of an overall project and therefore affect the investment decision after the fact.

 

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