1986, Hydroplast starts the business

Hydroplast introduced the first product called C42, NF certified, with bottom base R42

Hydroplast pioneered the market by introducing the first 35 mm cartridge, named B35 with his bottom base R35

Hydroplast’s first patent, the 35 and 38 mm double-diameter cartridge.

Thanks to the oring in high position, the AX38 allowed the faucet spout to be raised so as to create a modern design.

With the use of both orings and the passage of water through them, very innovative faucets were developed.

With only the low oring you had a normal cartridge with a distributor.

Very versatile product as is in the spirit of Hydroplast.

Hydroplast’s second patent, single-water cartridge with 26 mm footprint.

Created to meet the demands of a customer who won a design award in Paris thanks to this original product, the E26 single-water cartridge was an alternative to traditional headworks.

The translatory instead of rotary opening movement and the two flat sides, which allowed two cartridges to be placed side by side in the same body, enabled the development of taps of the highest originality for those times.

Introduction of G-series cartridges to complete the product range.

After years of relative calm in offering original products, Hydroplast decided to make a cartridge model called joystick.

The combination of the opening movement with the mixing movement and the use of vertical stems, which recalled in shape the joysticks of old video games, allowed the faucet manufacturers to modernize their items and create new ones.

Given the increasing concern for the environment, the market demanded the development of cartridges that would reduce water consumption.

Hydroplast, in an effort to create a highly efficient product, patented the Water Saving Control system.

The totality of cartridges on the market had the saving position (click) calibrated to a flow rate of about 6.5 liters at 3 bar pressure, but since neither faucets nor systems are all the same, this fixed position could be not efficient in situations of low or high pressure or with faucets that were more or less performing from the point of view of flow rate.

Therefore, the original idea was to place a set screw in the control stem so that the saving point could be shifted according to individual needs.

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After a series of prototypes and laboratory tests, Hydroplast has succeeded in creating a noise silencer for eccentrics with great noise absorption capabilities.

This our article, when compared with silencers normally on the market, is capable of reducing noise by an additional 3 to 5 dB.

The originality allowed us to patent it.

Exclusive double brake system for slow closing of the mixing valve.

This new product applied to faucets will avoid the dangerous water hammer that, besides generating annoying noises, also damages faucets and old plumbing systems.

Available in diameter 40, 42 and 47 mm.

GA35 cartridge with water circulation around the body (so-called open) 35 mm, patented.

High-performance F40 (Ø40 mm) cartridge, derived from the F25 model, has a flow rate of over 40 l/min at 1 bar and over 70 l/min at 3 bar.

Introduction of the patented C3 energy-saving system in the A, B, G, F series;

This system allows a cartridge with normal operation, therefore with symmetrical rotation angle, but at the same time, with handle in the middle position it provides only cold water.

Energy-saving Dual Mode C3 series A, B, G, patented.

Unlike the traditional system, the Dual Mode version presents an important evolution of the saving concept in that, while maintaining the same characteristics on the mixing angle as a traditional cartridge, it offers the great advantage of saving water and energy when the handle is in the central position. In fact, in this condition, the faucet will provide cold water at a reduced flow rate up to the click, plus it will give mixed water at normal flow rate. This system will avoid having to search for the mixed position and avoid wasting water and energy.

With the intention of offering new possibilities to designers, our company decided to make a 30 mm diameter cartridge with water circulation around the cartridge body. A very versatile item that immediately met the interest of many customers.

To complete the range, the FA30 is available in joystick, water-saving (WSC) and energy-saving (C3) versions.

In 2016, after a short period of study, Hydroplast decided to develop a range of 25 mm cartridges with water circulation around the cartridge body (open).

Some problems were brilliantly overcome and today our range represents a benchmark in the field of “open” cartridges.

FX40, low pressure cartridge with distributor (long version);

DQ35, 35 mm 2-way diverter, 180°, closing position, DQ35 ECO, introduced the ECO function, patent pending;

PR35 – PRX35, 35 mm progressive cartridge, patent pending;

In order to solve the problems of back pressure and worsening of the mixing generated by the flow limiters installed downstream of the cartridge, Hydroplast has created a new range of products called 7 lt.

By reducing the flow rate of the cartridge to approximately 7 lt, the back pressure is decreased by more than 50% and allow the faucet to work optimally while maintaining  a good mixing. Patented

F25PR, 25 mm progressive cartridge, 180° clockwise rotation. Patent pending

SX20, 20 mm mixing valve, the smallest mixing valve introduced on the market. Such extreme dimensions will allow every designer to give free rein to his creativity.

DQ25, 25 mm, 2-way diverter, 180°, closing position, patent pending

F35, 35 mm, designed for low pressure application