PEX-C was selected by Delta Faucet Company for use in InnoFlex waterways for the DIAMOND™ valve because of its unique over-molding capabilities, which allow the manufacture of an integrated, one-piece water delivery system.
The puck (see photo)—which becomes the base for the DIAMOND™ valve—is over-molded onto the extruded InnoFlex™ waterway supply lines. During the overmolding process, the waterways and puck are physically fused together. The connection is strengthened at the molecular level by cross-linking the two materials together via electron beam irradiation, which also sterilizes the product.
InnoFlex™ waterway anchor fittings are also over-molded and then cross-linked, eliminating the need for crimped fittings. The water supply connections are engineered for 3/8" compression shut-off valves and are designed to prevent overtightening. Adapters are readily available for 1/2" fittings.
The resulting supply lines and fittings constitute a one-piece assembly with no leak points.
About PEX
PEX has been used in plumbing applications in Europe for more than 30 years, and was introduced in the United States in the 1980s. With its ability to withstand temperature ranges from below freezing to up to 200°F, PEX is code approved for use in in-wall plumbing, water filtration, radiant heating, and snow and ice melt applications.
