PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

Household plumbing systems use PEX for pipes to supply water and carry away sewage. The term PEX stands for "crosslinked polyethylene." PEX piping is manufactured by melting high-density polyethylene ...

The high price of copper is encouraging growth in the U.S. market for cross-linked polyethylene pipe, and a Chinese machinery company is hoping to benefit. Hangzhou Shuanglin Plastic Machinery Co. Ltd ...

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