Primary Heat Exchanger Pipes for Water Heater shipped
to North America
Applicant:NORITZ Corporation
Reason for selection: Heat exchangers for water heaters shipped to the North American market
are required to have higher efficiency and longer durability (corrosion
resistance) than those for the domestic market because the heaters are
subjected to severer thermal efficiency, more stringent environmental standards
and harder water quality.Instead of copper commonly used for the products sold in Japan, NORITZ
has decided to adopt stainless steel due to its durability and price stability,
and started commercial production.
Since the heaters were released to the large North American market, they
have been well accepted to boost the maker’s sales and have served as the
flagship product there.In
line with demand expansion for the heaters, stainless steel consumption is
expected to increase as well in the future.
