Cutting-edge Technology

For the NeoTer underfloor heating system, we use only high-quality raw materials, guaranteed by manufacturers. The main component of the system is NEOPE-XA pipes – cross linked polyethylene with peroxides – and NEOPE-RT TYPE II – “raised temperature” polyethylene. These are the most used pipe types for underfloor heating systems.

The production line contains material storage and transportation, gravimetric weighing (solid and liquid components) and the extrusion equipment itself. Infrared "oven" for pipe cross-linking, vacuum and cooling equipment, correct metering of peroxides, co-extrusion of oxygen barrier layer and adhesive layers, control systems and automatic winder, all in an innovative, modern and safe manufacturing process, efficient and fully automated.

The NeoTer by TeraPlast underfloor heating system includes the following:

  • Underfloor heating pipe: NEOPE-XA – cross linked polyethylene with peroxides NEOPE-RT – “raised temperature” polyethylene.
  • Thermo-insulating plate (with polystyrene grooves and flat tacker plate);
  • Manifold Assembly - STAINLESS STEEL collector with flow meters;
  • Accessories (perimeter tape, expansion joints);
  • Fitting with thread clamping ring – EUROCON adapter, with clamping ring removable joining
  • Set of brass ball valves with hollender;
  • Box for distributor, wall mounting;
  • Automation System.

PE-X type pipes, modified/ cross-linked, 5-layer polyethylene with oxygen barrier, are the most used/ preferred by plumbers due to flexibility, ease of installation, for underfloor heating, radiator connection and hot water/ cold water (drinkable) distribution networks. TeraPlast SA is one of the few companies in Romania to obtain these products from PE-X material, with oxygen barrier, for pipe sizes from 16 to 32 mm, through a new, fully automated production line for the PE-Xa pipe extrusion process in a single stage.

The element of precision, monitoring and safety, observed throughout production, the creation, use and optimization of own recipes - through Multi-Components Gravimetric Dosing, but also the presence of unique infrared ovens - provides a specific pipe guidance and an optimal distribution of infrared wavelength, thus contributing to the manufacture of the high-quality NEOPE-XA product, with high performances, especially in the case of underfloor heating systems, NeoTer by TeraPlast.

The high degree of cross-linking of the pipes ensures long-term resistance to pressure and temperature, but also high flexibility and ease of installation. Using an ultrasonic measuring technique of the wall thickness, the measurement is a very accurate one - the wall size, the ovality - having an accuracy of 0,02 mm. This ensures that the resulting products meet the highest quality standards.

The technology used ensures product stability, and a proven average service life of 50 years (proof of average service life is demonstrated by product standard tests), at the recommended temperature (*average service life decreases as these pipes are used at consistently high temperatures, not recommended for the system).

The high performance is also the result of co-extrusion with additional pipe coatings: an oxygen barrier layer (EVOH), an outer protection coating (polyethylene), and adhesive layers. The EVOH layer ensures oxygen impermeability and protects the system components from corrosion.

These are the NEOPE-XA oxygen barrier pipes from NeoTer by Teraplast. The pipes are made up of 5 layers, as follows:

  • The inner layer is cross-linked, flexible, strong and resistant to high temperatures and pressures polyethylene
  • The oxygen diffusion barrier – EVOH (Ethylene vinyl alcohol), prevents the diffusion of oxygen into the thermal agent. The major advantage of the inner oxygen barrier is that there is no risk of scratching it and thus, does not affect the performance of the pipes and the efficiency against the oxygen molecule penetration.
  • The two adhesive layers ensure the fixation of the EVOH layer inside the pipe
  • Strong and flexible polyethylene outer layer is covering the surface for mechanical protection.

ȚNEOPE-RT pipes from NeoTer by TeraPlast. The pipes are made up of 5 layers, as follows:

  • An inner layer of strong and flexible polyethylene for pressure resistance
  • The oxygen diffusion barrier –EVOH (Ethylene vinyl alcohol), prevents the diffusion of oxygen into the thermal agent. The major advantage of the inner oxygen barrier is that there is no risk of scratching it and thus, does not affect the performance of the pipes and the efficiency against the oxygen molecule penetration.
  • The two adhesive layers that ensure the fixation of the EVOH layer inside the pipe
  • Strong and flexible polyethylene outer layer is covering the surface for mechanical protection.