Afripex Piping Systems

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Leading PEX-A & Industrial Piping Systems in South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape

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Afripex has been importing and distributing premium piping systems across Southern Africa since 1998. As the South African representative of Uponor, we supply Pure PEX-A piping for safe drinking water, underfloor heating and cooling, pre-insulated piping, thermally activated building systems (TABS), and specialised industrial pipe solutions. Our systems serve residential and commercial construction, municipalities, utilities and industry — delivering energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling and reliable infrastructure. Products carry a 15-year manufacturer warranty with a design life exceeding 100 years, backed by Uponor's Quick & Easy connection technology.

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Unit 36 Gunners Park, 38 Gunners Circle, Epping, 7475, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Pure PEX-A Piping Systems

Premium cross-linked polyethylene piping for safe, long-life drinking water distribution. Flexible, corrosion-free and certified for potable water.

Underfloor Heating & Cooling

Radiant climate-control systems delivering even, energy-efficient heating and cooling for residential and commercial buildings.

Pre-Insulated Piping

Factory-insulated pipe for district heating and cooling networks, minimising thermal loss across long runs.

Thermally Activated Building Systems (TABS)

Concrete-core conditioning that uses the building structure as a thermal mass for low-energy climate control.

Industrial Pipe Solutions

Specialised high-performance piping for industrial process, utility and municipal infrastructure projects.

Uponor Quick & Easy Fittings

Proprietary ring-expansion connection system — fast, tool-light installation with leak-free joints.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our piping systems are manufactured by Uponor at their facilities in Europe. Afripex has imported and distributed Uponor products across Southern Africa since 1998.

All PEX-A piping carries a 15-year manufacturer warranty, with an engineered design life exceeding 100 years under specified operating conditions.

We distribute throughout Southern Africa from our head office and warehouse in Epping, Cape Town.

Yes. Our Pure PEX-A systems are internationally certified for potable water and contain no harmful plasticisers or heavy metals.

We primarily supply the trade — contractors, consulting engineers, municipalities and industrial clients. Trade accounts are available on application.