Pipework Selector Tools
BESA in partnership with the British Metals Tubes and Fittings Association (BMTFA) and the British Plastics Federation (BPF), have launched the second phase of the UK's original pipework selection tool. With the existing partnership with BMTFA and the new partnership with BPF, you can now select the correct pipework for either metal or plastic!
The pipe selector tools cover all aspects of pipework specification for construction and building engineering projects including guidance on all relevant materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, and plastic, and the appropriate jointing options, as a function of temperature and pressure.
The Metal Pipework Selector Tool is a portal to a comprehensive industry database to support accurate product specification including details of steel grades, technical delivery conditions, installation guidance and other BESA supporting information. It also directs users to BMTFA members who can supply more detailed product information and support.
The Metal Pipework Selector Tool is the perfect solution for:
The FREE tool is a simple tool which enables you to:
The Metal Pipework Selector Tool
Built in partnership with BMFTA
The BPF Pipes Group online pipe selector tool will help you choose plastic pipe and fittings for your pipework project.
The tool covers building services including wet pipe systems for hot and cold water, and for space heating and cooling. Simply select your intended application – the selector tool will then guide you through a few steps before displaying the result.
Results identify suitable plastic pipe and fittings materials based on your answers and the relevant product standards that the pipe and fittings should comply with. The results list relevant BPF Pipes Group members that manufacture and supply the pipe and fittings that have been identified as suitable.
The easy to use tool is FREE and which enables you to:
With years in the making, what started out as a pipe dream, has become a reality thanks to the collaboration of BESA's Pipework App Development Group, the British Metal Tubes and Fittings Association (BMTFA) and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Pipes Group. The development brought together manufacturers’ technical expertise, distributors’ understanding of poor specifications, and installers concerned about reducing risks associated with poor or incorrect product selection.
BESA, BMTFA and BPF have repeatedly warned about the risks posed by making poorly informed product choices, which can impact pressure integrity, temperature suitability, service life and performance, resulting in increased risks, extra maintenance, compliance and sign off challenges, as well as reduced system lifetime.
The confusion surrounding what type of tube to select is a glaring example of the pitfalls the app will help contractors avoid. While some may look largely the same when installed, they have very different performance and compliance characteristics.
So what are you waiting for? Start saving your clients, specifiers and contractors time and money by avoiding costly mistakes and bringing more clarity to your supply chain!
*Source: Based on claims data for the period 2010 – 2020, as kindly supplied by BMTFA and BESA Affiliate member, and may not reflect other possible routes to market.
A Special Thank You
Without the following people the Pipe Selector Tools would still be a pipe dream, we we would like to extend our thanks to:
WILL PITT, LAING O'ROURKE/CHAIR BESA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
CHRIS OWEN, TATA STEEL/BMTFA
CLIVE WAINWRIGHT, TILBURY DOUGLAS
IREK STARZYK, CROWN HOUSE TECHNOLOGIES
KEITH HORSLEY, HOARE LEA
DOUGLAS LOCKYEAR, HOARE LEA
OWEN MACE, BPF PIPES GROUP
As always we welcome any feedback so please let us know your thoughts by emailing technical@thebesa.com