ViegaPEX Tubing Products

Viega offers three main PEX tubing products: ViegaPEX, ViegaPEX Ultra and FostaPEX Tubing. Unlike copper, all PEX tubing products from Viega offer proven resistance to chemically aggressive water conditions and temperature aging for longer life expectancy. Our PEX tubing meets and exceeds strict standards within the plumbing industry for potable (drinking) water. ViegaPEX is also one of the few brands that has obtained the PEX5006 (CL5) chlorine resistance ratings. This means Viega’s PEX product was exposed to high levels of chlorinated water in high temperatures and high pressure conditions to make sure it will last for a very long time – providing homeowners piece of mind.

ViegaPEX
ViegaPEX is a very durable product made of cross-linked polyethylene. The cross-linked polyethylene, or PEX, is stable for higher temperature applications such as plumbing and radiant heating. ViegaPEX offers a superior chlorine resistance and protection against corrosion and freezing and is resistant to ultra violet (UV) light for up to 60 days.

ViegaPEX Ultra
ViegaPEX Ultra provides exceptional protection against UV radiation from the sun for applications where tubing could be exposed to the outdoors for up to 6 months. ViegaPEX Ultra is also available in sizes from 3/8" to 1 1/2" for larger applications.

Viega FostaPEX
Fosta stands for Form-Stable PEX, so the piping will keep its shape after it is bent. The flexibility of the PEX and the form stability of the rigid aluminum outer coating are combined to make Viega FostaPEX ideal for plumbers and homeowners wanting a professional looking installation. It is perfect for potable water systems, radiant heating systems, station and manifold connections as well as radiator or baseboard connections. For convenience, Viega FostaPEX is available in two colors, red or silver and can be easily color coded for identification of hot water lines if so desired.

Viega’s FostaPEX line is currently manufactured in Germany, but in early 2009 production of this product will be brought to Viega’s new Logistics & Manufacturing Facility in McPherson, Kansas. This product has been sold by Viega since the year 2000 with great success. A team of six dedicated employees are currently in Germany learning how to make FostaPEX in the U.S.