Welcome to PDM®
Here at PDM® we believe the pursuit to design & develop beauty in our products & services is always vindicated when we deliver with elegance, simplicity, proficiency, safety and respect for all. We‘re simply not just a company that produces insulated copper tubing, we aspire to much more. Please enjoy our video and remember it‘s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. PDM® is always
“First in Tubes”.
Our Products
Gelcopper® Line Sets
GelCopper® Line Sets provide the perfect size combination for applications requiring both suction and liquid lines to be insulated, such as ductless mini-splits, VRF, heat pumps and unitary systems.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- UL Certified: This product is UL723 CLASSIFIED R39562 (ASTM E84 25/50).
- Outer Jacket: Additional polyethylene jacket cover protects foam insulation from tearing during installation process.
- Foot Marking: Insulation incrementally marked by every foot to ensure accurate initial unit charge and reduce copper waste.
- R410: Can be used in applications where high-pressure gases are used as a refrigeration source .
- UV resistant: This product is UL PERFORMANCE VERIFIED for UV exposure and successfully tested internally for UV resistance for a minimum of 5 years.
- Paintable: The insulation can be painted to match the surroundings.
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Gelcopper®
Individual preinsulated rolls for increased versatility and use on ductless mini-splits, VRF, heat pumps and unitary systems. Available in 50 ft., 82 ft., and 164 ft. rolls with 1/2”, 3/4”, or 1” insulation thicknesses. All rolls are marked by the foot for proper line charging and maximum waste reduction.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- UL Certified: This product is UL723 CLASSIFIED R39562 (ASTM E84 25/50).
- Outer Jacket: Additional polyethylene jacket cover protects foam insulation from tearing during installation process.
- Foot Marking: Insulation incrementally marked by every foot to ensure accurate initial unit charge and reduce copper waste.
- R410: Can be used in applications where high-pressure gases are used as a refrigeration source.
- UV resistant: This product is UL PERFORMANCE VERIFIED for UV exposure and successfully tested internally for UV resistance for a minimum of 5 years.
- Paintable: The insulation can be painted to match the surroundings.
For further details on this product, please click the download PDF button below for full specs on applications, technical specs, product numbers and more.
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GelBlack-GelWhite®
GelBlack-GelWhite® provides the perfect lineset solution for unitary systems by combining a high-quality bare copper coil for the liquid line along with a pre-insulated suction line.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Outer Jacket: Additional polyethylene jacket cover protects foam insulation from tearing during installation process.
- Foot Marking: Insulation incrementally marked by every foot to ensure accurate initial unit charge and reduce copper waste.
- R410: Can be used in applications where high-pressure gases are used as a refrigeration source.
- UV resistant: This product is UL PERFORMANCE VERIFIED for UV exposure and successfully tested internally for UV resistance for a minimum of 5 years.
- Paintable: The insulation can be painted to match the surroundings.
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Gel29®
GEL29® Copper Tube is a durable and reliable solution for any HVACR application. GEL29® Copper Tube is manufactured from UNS C12200 grade copper according to ASTM B280 standards. GEL29® Copper Tube is available in pancake coils ranging from 1/4” to 7/8” tube diameter and lengths of 50’ and 100’.
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PDM® - "First In Tubes"
PDM® draws on nearly 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry from our origins in Europe. PDM® was the First one in 2008 to introduce the polyethylene tough jacket resistant insulation to the North American market (aka white insulation); in 2013 PDM® was the First European lineset company to establish a production in the United States and in 2017 PDM® was the First one to become UL CERTIFIED for flame and smoke rating (ASTM E84 25/50) and UL performance verified for UV resistance. In February of 2023, PDM® became a copper manufacturer and the First fully integrated Made in USA lineset company, being able to produce its own copper tubing, its own insulation and its own pre-insulated linesets and single rolls. PDM® is always “First in Tubes”.
PDM® - The 15 Competitive Advantages
Durability
Our polyethylene internal foam and protective outer jacket make our insulation extremely tough and very difficult to tear or break apart. Our insulation is the most abrasion-resistant and long lasting in the market. Other competitive products may be easily torn apart by hand or quickly deteriorate over time.
Made in the USA
Most of the products from our competitors are made in Asia or Europe. Both our copper tubes and our insulation are proudly produced in our manufacturing plant located in Rock Hill, South Carolina - USA, using exclusively American components and crafted by American people, and therefore guaranteeing a high-quality product, consistent availability, and reliable delivery times. Buy American.
IN HOUSE MADE COPPER
PDM® manufactures its own 99.9% pure copper according to ASTM B280 / ASTM B1003 - C12200 DHP - 700 PSI.
UNIQUE INSULATING PROCESS
Several competitors of ours simply insert the copper tube into the insulation using obsolete methodologies such air expansion and therefore leaving a wide gap that could lead to condensation and other product poor performances. Our proprietary insulating process is performed by automated production machineries, where the polyethylene foam is mechanically built around the copper tube and then coated by an additional protective tear resistant outer jacket. This process ensures a tight fit of the insulation around the copper tube, preventing any risk of condensation and limiting external elements to penetrate between the copper and the insulation.
IN LINE ANNEALING
Our State-of-the-Art process provides a full control of the copper tube workability through a unique in line annealing methodology, which provides a consistent temper of the copper tube. This translates into a much easier uncoiling experience for the installer and less risk of kinking.
FULLY INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS
PDM® is the ONLY Made in USA lineset manufacturer to make both its own copper and its own insulation and mechanically package them together into linesets through a fully automated operation. The ability to fully manage the entire process from A to Z allows us to monitor the entire product quality control, to quickly adapt to different markets demand, to code changes, and to efficiently manage products lead time.
FULLY AUTOMATED PRODUCTION
Thanks to PDM® Automation Technologies, a PDM® sister company, our products are manufactured through a fully automated process under the supervision of our machinery operators. The result of such a cutting-edge approach translates into a consistent product quality and a cost-effective output.
ANTICORROSION COPPER
Our extensive R&D on copper tube manufacturing, in conjunction with our collaborations with local universities research centers, made it possible to create a patent pending technology, called Cu29BA, that provides strong anticorrosion properties to our copper tubes, reducing any risk of formicary/pitting corrosion.
ANTICORROSION INSULATION
Our long-term research and development studies were able to achieve a proprietary formulation that prevents any Volatile Organic Compound present in the atmosphere to trigger any carbocyclic reaction in our insulation that could then penetrate the copper tubing and corrode it. PDM® insulation is the only one with these characteristics.
SUPERLATIVE R-VALUES
Our insulation has higher R-values when compared to similar thickness of traditional black rubber or to the R-values of most of our competitors.
UL 723 CERTIFIED ASTM E84 (25/50) FOR FIRE AND SMOKE
Our products are the first ever to be UL 723 CERTIFED – ASTM E84 25/50 for fire and smoke. Our products are all Plenum Rated.
UL PERFORMANCE VERIFIED for UV RESISTANCE
All PDM® products are UL PERFORMANCE VERIFIED for UV exposure and guaranteed for 5 years against major degradation, discoloration, or deterioration.
FOOT MARKING
The last phase of our insulating process ends by progressively marking each foot number of our rolls, so the installer can easily determine the accurate initial unit charge, reduce copper waste, and perform a professional installation. Traditional black rubber or lineset companies that do not manufacture their own insulation cannot offer this feature.
PAINTABLE
The standard colors of our products are an aesthetically pleasing white or black, although, if desired, they may be painted in any other color to match the surrounding.
LEADERSHIP OF PDM® US
At the forefront of the copper linesets industry in the United States, we keep evolving and setting the standard for quality copper and linesets. We lead this market with our continuous improvement efforts and constant search for new solutions. Today PDM® keeps being one of the fastest growing companies in the HVAC industry and in the United States economy.
Where to Buy
PDM® has the advantage of a global economy. Due to their vision, they have set themselves up to be able to provide great products and service to many parts of the globe. PDM® currently has representatives in the US, Canada, Mexico and South America – and more countries to come. Click on the map to find representatives in your area or click one of the buttons to register with us or to contact us directly. If you‘re a representative agency and want us in your market, please contact us directly.
