Guide matériau
Quel tube pour quel usage ?
PPR-C, PB, PE-RT et PVC excellent chacun dans un usage différent. Choisissez votre scénario, puis explorez la matrice complète.
Sélection rapide — par cas d'usage
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Matrice des propriétés
Les quatre systèmes sous pression et le PVC d'évacuation, côte à côte.
| PPR-C | Blue Fusion | PB | PE-RT | PVC-U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nom complet | Polypropylene Random Copolymer | PPR-C Blue Fusion (PN20+) | Polybutylene-1 (PB) | Polyethylene of Raised Temperature resistance | Unplasticised PVC (TYPE-1) |
| Norme de référence | TS EN ISO 15874 / DIN 8077-8078 | TS EN ISO 15874 | DIN EN ISO 15876 | TS EN ISO 22391 / DIN 16968 | TS EN 1329-1 |
| Classe de pression | PN16, PN20, PN25 | PN20+ | PN16, PN20 | PN6, PN8 | Gravity drainage |
| Temp. continue max | 70 °C | 70 °C | 82 °C | 70 °C | 60 °C |
| Pic court terme | 95 °C | 95 °C | 95 °C | 95 °C | 80 °C |
| Temp. service min | 0 °C | 0 °C | -15 °C | -25 °C | 0 °C |
| Dilatation linéique α | 0.15 mm/m·K | 0.15 mm/m·K | 0.13 mm/m·K | 0.19 mm/m·K | 0.08 mm/m·K |
| Densité | 905 kg/m³ | 905 kg/m³ | 935 kg/m³ | 940 kg/m³ | 1400 kg/m³ |
| Conductivité thermique | 0.24 W/m·K | 0.24 W/m·K | 0.22 W/m·K | 0.4 W/m·K | 0.16 W/m·K |
| Mode d'assemblage | Heat fusion (260°C / DVS 2207) | Heat fusion (260°C / DVS 2207) | Push-fit / electrofusion | Compression / press-fit (multilayer) | Push-fit gasket / solvent weld |
| Durée de vie | 50 years (at 70°C / PN16) | 50 years (high-flow lines) | 50 years (potable + heating) | 50 years (underfloor heating) | 50+ years (indoor stacks) |
Atouts & limites
PPR-C
Atouts
- Smooth inner wall, no scaling
- No corrosion or galvanic reaction
- Simple heat-fusion joints — no o-rings
- Long service life under pressure
Limites
- Higher linear expansion than metal — needs anchors/loops
- Cannot handle continuous service > 70°C reliably
Blue Fusion
Atouts
- Thicker wall than standard PPR-C
- Blue colour-code prevents site mix-ups
- Same fusion equipment as PPR-C
Limites
- Higher cost per metre vs standard PPR-C
- Same temperature ceiling as PPR-C
PB
Atouts
- Most flexible of the four — tight bend radius
- Push-fit joins reduce site labour
- Better creep resistance than PE-X at high temp
- Quietest material under flow
Limites
- Higher raw-material cost than PPR-C
- Push-fit joints need correct insertion depth
PE-RT
Atouts
- No cross-linking step — fully recyclable
- Multilayer (PE-RT/AL/PE-RT) gives oxygen barrier + shape memory
- Best low-temperature flexibility of the four
Limites
- Lower pressure class than PPR-C / PB
- Multilayer needs press-fit fittings — different SKU set
PVC-U
Atouts
- Lowest expansion of the four — closest to metal
- Excellent chemical resistance to lime/soap/detergent
- Light, fast to install (push-fit or solvent)
- TYPE-2 thick-wall option dampens drainage noise
Limites
- Brittle below 0°C — needs insulation outdoors
- Not suitable for continuous hot-water service
- UV exposure causes colour fade and embrittlement