Plastic piping products are safer than conventional pipes

Our team of experts in technical support provides new and advanced products best technical assistance in project design and installation to ensure trouble-free product performance and project  cost optimisation, says G.S. Dikondawar – Sr. General Manager (Innovation & Technology) at The Supreme Industries Ltd.

What are the latest innovation and trends in designs and materials for pipes and fitting in Indian industries? 
Regarding design and material  innovation, technological advancements in plastic piping are evolving faster. This is mainly to make inroads in new application segments to offer a better substitute  to the prevailing products with superior performance at affordable cost.
For hot- and cold-water applications, cutting-edge materials, including PEX, PERT, and multilayer composite pipes, have recently been launched. To suit the evolving needs of the construction industry, high-end drainage systems for buildings, such as low-noise drainage systems with various innovative features, are now readily available. Similar to how they have upgraded and enhanced items like septic tanks, underground water tanks, rainwater harvesting systems, and underground drainage and sewage systems.

How is your organisation innovating to ensure protection against corrosion and rust?
Innovation, product development and continuous up-gradation of quality have been our constant endeavour and key strengths. Conventional metal piping products are associated with problems  like poor resistance to corrosion and abrasion, chemical reactiveness,  sedimentation, short and uncertain life spans, repeated maintenance requirements, etc. On the other hand, all plastic piping  products are free from these problems and offer many other advantages.

Plastic piping is a sustainable and eco-friendly solution compared to conventional products. Being chemically inert and free from corrosion, plastic piping products are considered much safer than
traditional metal pipes, especially  for potable water applications and industrial usage. At Supreme, we offer a variety of piping products and indifferent polymers like PVC, C-PVC, PP, PP-R, HDPE and PEX. These pipe materials have excellent resistance to corrosion and a wide range of chemicals.

Which global factors have been impacting the growth of the pipes and fitting business?
One factor affecting the piping  sector’s expansion is the fluctuation in raw material prices and the absence of particular raw resources locally.

What are the key products and solutions offered by the company?
Supreme always leads in understanding the market  requirements and providing unique products and the right solutions. The unparalleled and extensive range of over 9000 products for different application segments always helps us meet the clientele’s varied needs. Some of the innovative key products in the portfolio include various plumbing systems, building drainage systems, Nu-drain underground drainage and sewerage system with readymade inspection chambers and manholes, premium quality overhead and underground water storage tanks, readymade septic tanks and recently introduced PEX piping system, compression and electrofusion fittings for water supply and gas applications and packaged STP’s.