Chevron Tubing

Chevron Tubing is a manufacturer of plenum-rated FRPE pneumatic tubing for HVAC pneumatic control circuits and instrument signal lines in commercial building applications. The Plexco 2600 Series Instube FRPE pneumatic tubing is produced by Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, headquartered in Plano, Texas, with 13 ISO-certified US manufacturing plants. The 2600 Series carries UL 1820 listing and meets NFPA 90A requirements for plenum-rated installations in commercial HVAC air-handling spaces.

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Plexco 2600 Series Instube FRPE Pneumatic Tubing

The Plexco 2600 Series Instube is a 3/8-inch OD FRPE pneumatic control tubing for HVAC pneumatic control circuits and instrument signal lines in commercial building plenum spaces. Available in 250-foot rolls. Meets UL 1820, NFPA 90A, UL 94 V-2, and ASTM D 635 requirements. The standard reference for plenum-rated pneumatic control tubing in commercial HVAC DDC and pneumatic control system installations.

Why Contractors Specify Chevron Tubing

Building automation and HVAC controls contractors specify Performance Pipe Plexco 2600 Series because the product carries UL 1820 listing and NFPA 90A compliance, meeting the plenum-rated requirement for pneumatic control tubing in commercial HVAC air-handling spaces. Performance Pipe is a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, produced at 13 ISO-certified US facilities. The 250-foot roll provides a practical job site quantity for commercial HVAC DDC pneumatic system installations.

How to Choose a Chevron Tubing Product

The primary decision variable is whether the installation requires plenum-rated material. Commercial building pneumatic control tubing in plenum return air spaces must use plenum-rated materials under most codes referencing NFPA 90A. The Plexco 2600 Series Instube meets this requirement with its UL 1820 listing. For 3/8-inch OD plenum-rated pneumatic tubing, the 2600 Series in 250-foot rolls is the standard Plexco offering. For applications not requiring plenum rating, non-plenum polyethylene tubing is an alternative, but the 2600 Series FRPE is the correct selection for any air-handling space subject to NFPA 90A.

FAQs

Who manufactures Plexco 2600 Series pneumatic tubing?
Manufactured by Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, headquartered in Plano, Texas, with 13 ISO-certified US manufacturing plants.

What certifications does the Plexco 2600 Series Instube carry?
UL 1820 listing, NFPA 90A compliance, UL 94 V-2 flame retardancy, and ASTM D 635 horizontal burn rate. These make it a compliant material for plenum-rated commercial HVAC pneumatic control tubing installations.

What does FRPE stand for?
FRPE stands for Flame Retardant Polyethylene. The FRPE compound meets UL 94 V-2 and NFPA 90A requirements for use in plenum return air spaces in a flexible polyethylene format.

What size is the Plexco 2600 Series Instube available in?
3/8-inch OD, the standard size for HVAC pneumatic DDC and analog control signal lines. Available in 250-foot rolls.

Where is Plexco 2600 Series tubing used in commercial HVAC?
Used in pneumatic control circuits for DDC and pneumatic analog control systems in office, healthcare, education, and institutional buildings. Typical applications include pneumatic signal lines from DDC controllers to actuators, thermostats, and sensors in plenum return air ceiling spaces.

What is the difference between Plexco 2600 Series FRPE and standard polyethylene pneumatic tubing?
Standard polyethylene pneumatic tubing does not carry UL 1820 or NFPA 90A listings and is not rated for plenum return air spaces. The 2600 Series FRPE compound adds the flame retardancy required for plenum compliance. For commercial HVAC plenum installations, the 2600 Series is the code-compliant selection.