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Installed pre-insulated pipe network on a roof with valves and blue actuators, illustrating the scope of installation work.

Time savings with pre-insulated pipes: Andreu Moia’s experience

Andreu Moia shares his experience with ABN INSU PLUS. What his time and cost figures mean and how to compare the options for your project.

Coloured polymer granules used as raw material in ABN polypropylene pipe manufacturing.

From granules to pipe: how ABN manufactures polypropylene pipes

How ABN manufactures polypropylene pipes in Medina del Campo, Spain: in-house compound, extrusion, cooling, marking and checks before supply.

ABN custom manifolds with different branch and connection layouts, illustrating custom manifold manufacturing.

How an ABN custom manifold is made: from drawing to pressure test

From drawing to delivery: cutting, machining outlets, welding branches and pressure testing an ABN custom manifold for hydraulic installations.

Installer wearing a blue helmet working on the valves of an ABN INSU PLUS pre-insulated pipe network.

Skilled labour shortages on site: reducing tasks with pre-insulated pipes

How ABN INSU PLUS pre-insulated pipes can reduce on-site insulation tasks and help plan installation work around the team available.

Polypropylene pipe and fitting inserted into heating tools to control thermofusion welding times.

Thermofusion welding times: heating, joining and cooling

What to check in thermofusion welding times: heating, joining and cooling, with reference tables and links to ABN welding manuals.

Cleaning socket fusion heating tools with a blue cloth while wearing protective gloves.

Cleaning socket fusion heating tools: checks before welding

How to check socket fusion heating tools, remove residue according to the manufacturer and recognise when damaged coating requires replacement.

Aluminium or polyethylene pre-insulated pipes from ABN INSU PLUS, showing silver and grey jackets with exposed insulation.

Aluminium or polyethylene pre-insulated pipes: what changes in ABN INSU PLUS?

What changes between aluminium and polyethylene in ABN INSU PLUS: external protection, location and criteria for selecting the right project configuration.

ABN INSU PLUS pre-insulated elbows and tees with aluminium and polyethylene finishes, adapters and brass connections.

Pre-insulated elbows and tees: maintaining insulation continuity

Why elbows, tees and branches matter in a pre-insulated network, and what to check in ABN INSU PLUS fittings, joints and finishing details.

ABN INSU PLUS Pre Insulated Fittings Insulation Continuity and Installation

ABN INSU PLUS Pre-Insulated Fittings: Insulation Continuity and Installation

How to select ABN INSU PLUS pre-insulated fittings and check compatibility, joining methods and insulation continuity throughout the pipe route.