[inspic=187,left,,65]KiTEC Industries (India) Limited, an ISO 9001 company, is a joint venture promoted to manufacture revolutionary piping system popularly known as “KiTEC Composite Pipes”. The company commenced its manufacturing operation in technical and financial collaboration with KiTECHNOLOGY BV, Netherlands at its Silvassa (India) plant in October, 1996.
The past 4 decades account for accelerating the trend towards the use of altenative materials, particulary plastics and ceramics based, as replacement for metals including steel and non-ferrous materials (Copper, aluminium, brass).
In India, GI pipes are being extensively used for domestic water distribution system. However, this trend ic changing and use alternative materials such as copper is being already thought of. High cost of copper piping is a major factor which is keeping the use of this pipe to very low levels. Composite pipes offer an economic alternative to copper piping with a potential to replace GI pipes.
Kitec composite piping system/ 2008 second line
[inspic=186,right,,300] Manufacturer of PE-AL-PE pipes in India. The manufacturing range is 3 / 8″ to 2″ including associated fittings and installtion tools. Factory is located at Silvassa in India. The manufactuirng started in 1996. Main markerts: Africa.
Kitec system is an aluminium and polyethylene composite that gives both the properties to piping systems and it is attached with adhesive layers hence avoids thermal expansion and deformation of plastic pipes. Kitec composite piping system can safely be used for 6 kg/cm2 pressure at 80 degree c. Working temperature. Short term excursions to 95 degree c. Will not affect the overall performance. plumbing pipes are manufactured as per internal standards and meet the requirements of bs 7291:part i:1990, the specifications for thermoplastic pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations.
Pressure rating of 13.8 kg/cm2 at 23 degree c. And 11.0 kg/cm2 at 60 degree c Variety spices up the market 2007.October. Yet another new entry to this market is KiTEC Industries’ pioneering multilayer pipe (PE-AL-PE) technology, which is also well-suited for hot and cold water distribution lines. According to Avinash Laddha, Managing Director, KiTEC Industries, many leading architects have recommended the use of KiTEC pipes for reasons such as their suitability for both hard as well as soft water, thermal strength properties (good for water heated to 80° C) and health benefits.
The latter is an interesting plus-point likely to be of interest to upmarket consumers. This piping material has tested well for not changing the taste or appearance of water, nor causing the growth of aquatic micro-organisms in it.
Other reasons why a multilayer pipe could be preferred is its resistance to UV radiation – a major factor of concern in low-grade plastic pipes – low thermal expansion coefficient, good surface finish ensuring minimal friction, permeability that avoids corrosive air ingress and ability to withstand subzero temperatures.
As the plane of construction expands vertically in the shortage of horizontal space, the ease of installing and jointing flexible, lightweight multilayer pipes available in different lengths has seen their demand increase from both the government and private sector. As a result, KiTEC is planning to up its current installed capacity of 3.5 million metre a year for sizes up to 2″ to generate more than 7.5 million metre of piping up to 4″ in diameter. This should significantly push up its annual Rs 20 crore turnover.
The fact is, competition is rife, both among manufacturers of one kind of piping material and between producers of variants. This bodes well for builders and recipients of new units of real estate alike. Pipes, the basic elements of plumbing, may still be out of sight, but fortunately are no longer out of our minds. Contact: www.kitecindia.com.
