Webinar: GF Piping Systems to unveil the updated HEAT-FIT product line for marine applications

Piping systems on board ships serve many purposes, from transporting a variety of essential fluids to increasing the ship’s efficiency or ensuring operational safety. At the same time, these systems can reach lengths of several hundred kilometers. As a result, planners and engineers are faced with the challenge of designing piping solutions that are reliable and long-lasting while being as efficient as possible.

With the upcoming webinar, GF Piping Systems aims to explore the benefits of thermoplastic piping systems in marine applications. Experts will discuss the role of material choice, cover application possibilities as well IMO regulations and approvals, and answer questions during a Q&A Session. Speakers include Roberto Chiesa, Global Business Development Marine, Kelly Chen, Head of Sales Asia, and Daniel Wunderle, Global Product Manager Marine at GF Piping Systems.

GF Piping Systems will also take the opportunity to unveil HEAT-FIT PE. Building on the fire-retardant pipe jacket system HEAT-FIT, the new addition to the portfolio features co-extruded ecoFIT pipes for the first time. This significantly improves impact and scratch resistance and speeds up the installation process thanks to a 2-in-1 piping system. HEAT-FIT is compatible with the ecoFIT (PE100) range of polyethylene pipes, fittings and valves by GF Piping Systems and is designed for applications rated L3 in the IMO fire endurance matrix. These include essential applications in the engine room such as ballast water, BWT, or cooling. HEAT-FIT has passed the L3 fire endurance test with an additional safety margin by withstanding fire with a temperature of up to 1000°C for 30 minutes at a pressure of 3 bar.

Roberto Chiesa, Global Business Development Marine at GF Piping Systems, is looking forward to hosting the webinar: “With over 30 years of experience as a partner of major players in the marine industry, we want to show our audience why thermoplastic flow solutions can improve efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance the sustainability of ships. I am especially happy to be unveiling our latest innovation HEAT-FIT PE as it will make the implementation of plastic pipes in demanding L3 applications easier than ever.”