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Materials Make
A Difference
The majority of system wide failures are directly related to tting material
breakdowns or improperly made crimp joints. Inferior overseas materials
have historically been suspect in design or manufacturing process. From wall
thicknesses to the exact chemical composition of a tting, PowerPEX ttings
embody the strength to withstand harsh water conditions, are compliant with
necessary certications and will withstand a lifetime of plumbing service... even in the harshest of conditions. Sioux Chief believes
in quality. We build quality into our ttings instead of inspecting it out. We warrant our products, without restriction of installation. We
do this to provide our customers the peace of mind and the best plumbing solutions to last for the lifetime of the plumbing system.
Material Manufacture (Mix) Material Composition (Makeup)
Why Choose Better Brass
More
Porous
Not in ASTM standard
Less
Porous
Filler
Materials
X-Ray Fluorescence
(XRF) Analyzer
Proven
Quality
Materials
Bismuth Brass:
Bismuth replaces lead. Sioux Chief does not use bismuth
brass. Bismuth becomes brittle and has negative performance
characteristics in high heat applications.
There are jurisdictions
in every state that
have harsh water that
can cause premature
tting failure. Have
you chosen a tting
material that will
protect you?
Muntz Metal:
Lead is replaced with more Zinc. Sioux Chief does not use
alloy choices like this due to their inability to pass NSF-14
testing for dezincication and stress corrosion cracking.
EcoBrass:
Tenured brass alternative. No Lead. Best industry protection
against dezincication and stress corrosion cracking.
Compliant to and listed within ASTM standards. SCM ttings
are Made in America from domestic materials.
Improperly made ttings
or ttings made from
the wrong material can
be suspect to stress
corrosion cracking.
Are yours?
Domestic SCM Brass (EcoBrass)
Dezincication (dealloying)
Import/Foreign Brass (Muntz Metal/Bismuth Brass)
Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
Fully compliant
with ASTM
and NSF:
fully warranted
and insured
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