Raw Material Prices Comfort Sector Hot and Cold Fluid Treatment

FT Mercati offers the Comfort Sector - Hot and Cold Fluid Treatment raw material quotation service for companies operating in the air conditioning sector. This business is very broad and involves numerous types of companies, each specialising in specific technologies and applications:

• Manufacturers of heating and cooling systems: boilers, air conditioners, heat pumps, radiators and radiators, ventilation systems.
• Manufacturers of system components: valves and actuators, heat exchangers, piping and fittings.
• Automation and control companies: control systems, thermostats, sensors.
• Thermal insulation companies: insulation materials.
• Companies producing energy from renewable sources: solar/thermal panels, geothermal heat pumps.

Main raw materials used

Metals and Alloys:

• Steel: used for the production of piping, heat exchangers, boiler support structures and air conditioners.
• Copper: used for pipes, fittings and heat exchangers due to its high thermal conductivity.
• Aluminium: light and conductive, it is used for radiators, heat exchangers and air-conditioning components.
• Cast iron: used for the production of radiators and boiler components due to its resistance to corrosion and heat.

Plastic materials:

• PVC: Polyvinyl chloride, used for pipes, fittings and insulation components.
• PE: Polyethylene, used for pipes, especially for transporting hot and cold water.
• PP: Polypropylene, used for pipes and components resistant to high temperatures.
• ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, used for air conditioner components and other appliances.

A correct analysis of quotations allows companies in the sector to optimise purchases, plan production, assess the feasibility of projects and mitigate risks. With FT Mercati, these companies have multi-platform, constant and up-to-date access to the prices of raw materials strategically relevant to their business.