Imagine your everyday life: the smell of coffee boiling on the stove, the comfort of a hot shower or the heating that makes cold days more bearable. All of this depends on an invisible but essential element – gas. And for it to reach us safely, TUGÁS tubes, produced by Tucab, come into play. This family of products combines innovation, quality and safety, ensuring that the gas – whether natural, propane or butane – reaches its destination without worries.
Tucab: A History of Excellence
Founded in 1996, in Portugal, Tucab specializes in the extrusion of plastic pipes, profiles and seals. With more than 25 years of experience and 11 extrusion lines, the company has achieved a prominent place in the market, providing solutions for sectors such as healthcare, industry and gas transportation. Its credibility is reinforced by important international certifications, such as:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management;
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management;
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational health and safety.
- ISO 13485:2016- Quality Management System for medical devices (Applied to the production of non-sterile medical tubes for non-active, third-party medical equipment )
ISO 14644 – White Room level 8
These seals prove Tucab's commitment to excellence in all aspects of its work.
Tubes TUGÁS: Technology at the Service of Safety
TUGÁS pipes were designed to meet the specific needs of gas transportation, with different models for each type – all certified to strict standards. Check out the details:
- TUGÁS PROPANE 8x18: Certified by standard EN 16436-1:2014+A3:2020, ideal for driving propane in complete safety.
- TUGÁS BUTANE 8x15 and 9x17: Also certified by the same standard EN 16436-1:2014+A3:2020, perfect for use with butane.
- TUGÁS NATURAL: Certified by standard NP 4436:2005, developed especially for the transport of gas natural.
These pipes are versatile and robust, being used in homes, industries and businesses where safety in the transport of gas is essential.
Lires for Gas: Certified Safety
Tucab also offers gas lyres, manufactured with the 8x18 propane tube. These liras are manufactured according to the EN 16436-1:2014+A3:2020 standard and approved by the Instituto Tecnológico do Gás (ITG), a Portuguese entity recognized for promoting quality standards in the gas industry. This validation guarantees that liras are safe and reliable for transporting gases such as propane and butane in the vapor phase, both in domestic and industrial environments.
Curiosities that Will Surprise You
Do you want to know more about the universe of gas and TUGÁS tubes? Here is some interesting information:
- What is the gas we use? Natural gas is composed mainly of methane, while propane and butane are liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), derived from petroleum processing.
- How are pipes made? Via extrusion, a process in which plastic is heated and shaped as it passes through a die, resulting in precise and resistant tubes.
- Safety in focus: TUGÁS tubes undergo rigorous testing to withstand specific pressures, ensuring safe gas flow even in challenging conditions.
Why Choose Tubes TUGÁS?
TUGÁS tubes and gas liras represent more than products – they are synonymous with trust. Whether preparing a meal at home or supporting industrial processes, these certified items ensure that the gas reaches its destination safely and efficiently.
Do you want to discover how TUGÁS tubes and gas liras can transform your daily life or your business? Visit the Tucab website or contact our team. We are ready to help!