District heating with Uponor Ecoflex pre-insulated pipe

The ultimate solution for heating and cooling water networks

Ecoflex pipe system offers professional solutions for a large number of possible uses with just a few components. The Ecoflex system provides a wide range of innovative and energy efficient pre-insulated pipes, fittings and accessories that can be used in a variety of building types and applications.

Uponor Ecoflex pre-insulated pipes can easily and economically transport water for heating-, cooling-, and water distribution. The network installation can be handled quickly and efficiently, even in the most difficult conditions on site.

Overview on district heating and cooling networks

District heating network Cooling distribution network

District heating network

Application areas:

Heating water

Usage areas:

District heating
Biomass
Power plants
Remote boilers
Heat pumps

Cooling distribution network

Application areas:

Chilled water

Usage areas:

District cooling
Geothermal

Pre-insulated pipes for district heating and cooling

The smart system design of product lines provides seamless integration:

Ecoflex Thermo for pipe network and house connections for easy handling and flexibility.
Ecoflex Thermo PRO for main pipe line with excellent heat loss performance.
Ecoflex Quattro for all-in-one heating and domestic hot water connections.
Uponor at your service: design and site support, fast deliveries, cut-to-measure.
Quick and Easy and Wipex jointing technologies for fast installation.

Pre-insulated pipes for district heating networks

Ecoflex Varia Ecoflex Thermo Ecoflex Quattro Ecoflex Thermo PRO

Ecoflex Varia

Cost effective solution for heating water supply

Even easier handling due to reduced jacket pipe diameter
Uponor Ecoflex Varia Single is available in 25 - 125 mm in 6 bar
Uponor Ecoflex Varia Twin is available in 25 - 50 mm in 6 bar

Ecoflex Thermo

Excellent flexibility for crossing over any obstacle

For energy efficient heating networks and house connections
Easily connected with reliable Wipex compression fittings or with well-known Quick & Easy fitting technology
The two-coloured centre profile in Uponor Ecoflex Thermo Twin prevents to mix up flow and return lines when pipes are connected
Single and twin pipe configurations with diameters up to 125 mm

Ecoflex Quattro

Easy transportation of heating and domestic hot water in one pipe

The all-in-one solution for connecting single buildings
Efficient and convenient installation
Flow and return pipes for heating and two service pipes for domestic hot water, including circulation

Ecoflex Thermo PRO

Excellent energy efficiency with best-in-class flexibility all along the way

Up to 40 % of heat loss improvement
Unique pipe construction and flexible PUR foam provide a high level of energy efficiency
Easily connected with well-known Quick and Easy fitting technology or traditional Wipex compression fittings
Marking on one of the service pipes differentiates flow and return pipes from each other
Ecoflex Thermo PRO Single is available in 40-110mm in 6 bar
Ecoflex Thermo PRO Twin is available in 25-63 mm in 6 bar

Pre-insulated pipes for cooling distribution networks

Ecoflex Supra Ecoflex Thermo

Ecoflex Supra

Ultimate system for cold drinking water and cooling water networks

For cooling water networks in hotel complexes, swimming pools or in industrial plants
Cold drinking water networks
Optional frost protection cable ensures frost-proof transportation of drinking water
PE medium pipe can be connected with compression and electro fusion fittings
Focusing on reduced installation costs

Ecoflex Thermo

Practical, ideal and versatile for cooling in summer and heating in winter

Heat losses of Ecoflex Thermo pipes are externally monitored
Approved and tested completed system
No need for special tools for assembly
The two-coloured centre profile in EcoflexThermo Twin prevents to mix flow and return lines when pipes are connected
Ecoflex Thermo Single is available in 25-125 mm in 6 bar
Ecoflex Thermo Twin is available in 25-75 mm in 6 bar

District heating and cooling network fittings

Wipex fittings Q&E fittings Ecoflex accessories

Wipex fittings

Uponor Wipex – Reliable connection without special tools

Wipex fittings to connect PE and PE-Xa pipes for hot and cold water service
Made of high quality DR brass
Available in PN 6 and PN 10
Easy to install without hemp and special tools
The sealing performance is unaffected by temperature fluctuations
Fittings for Uponor S-Press and RS connections

Q&E fittings

Uponor Quick and Easy – Impressively simple and fast connection technology without seals

Innovative and permanently tight connection technology
Very high pull-out resistance
Pipe material is the also sealing material, therefore O-rings not required

Uponor Ecoflex Thermo PRO installation with Q&E fittings

Have a look at our video where we show how the insulation is peeled off and then make a completely secure connection with Q&E connections.

Ecoflex accessories

Accessories for heating, cooling and tap water networks

Protect connections in the ground
Seal pipe ends
Heat traced products: electrical components for cable connections
Ecoflex rubber end caps, insulation sets, connection sets, control units, Jacket joint sets, wall sealings and wall ducts
Ecoflex chambers