There is a saying that the heavier the tap, the better quality it is. Is that true?

It is actually true that the biggest weight part of every tap consists of its body. However, the endurance of a tap depends on the consistence of the casting, casting technology, casting shapes and the evenness of the wall thickness of casting, rather than the weight itself.

The consistence of casting materials ensures that the materials distribute evenly and that the metal won‘t crack in its operation because of the chemical processes (such as corrosion, oxidation, etc.). Certain components, such as Fe (iron), Sn (tin), Al (aluminum) are very dangerous to exceed, since even such small exceeding as for example 0,1% could cause a crack to the tap body, while using it. This is why it is so important to ensure the quality and consistence of raw materials.

We must not forget casting technologies, since this is the only way to guarantee that there will be no microporous gaps is gravitational casting method. It‘s very important to make the casting reach every cavity of the shape, while being casted, in a very short time. Thus, in order to ensure highest quality possible, it is essential to design casting shape properly and choose the liquid casting feed points correctly. The catering shapes, including the outer one (shaping the product‘s exterior) as well as the inner one (shaping the product‘s interior) should be made very carefully, so that the thickness of the walls of the body would be the same in all spots and exceed 2.5 mm

It is well known that proper catering shapes, quality and stable raw materials, as well as the gravitational casting technology itself are expensive. As long as we know that, it is clear that the manufacturers offering extra low price for such products are simply refusing the latest casting technologies and raw materials quality control processes; while they might also try to avoid spoilage by casting the bodies with a greater margin, which also means them being larger and heavier. Unfortunately, weight of the body cannot ensure the quality of the products in any way.

Is RUBINETA the one who does the casting? Are they made in China?

In order to ensure quality brass casting you need to know everything about the materials and technologies. Rubineta does. Only a factory that uses latest gravitational casting technology (Italian casting machines IMR are the best known) and follows very precise casting metal composition control processes can make a quality casting. Rubineta co-operates with some reliable Italian, Slovenian, Portugese, Turkish, as well as Chinese casting factories. The casting of the tap bodies is not done in Lithuania. This is quite usual, since many leading water tap manufacturers choose not to make the casting themselves, but rather appoint it to modern and specialised factories.

How does RUBINETA organize its production manufacturing processes?

Rubineta designs it from the very beggining. Water tap designing process begins from choosing every different type of design, projecting its construction and preparing the sketch for manufacturing. RUBINETA does it all by itself, and this is the main reason why it can have competetive advantage among other businesses. RUBINETA unites its qualified engineers and designers who create successfully under RUBINETA brand. The latest RUBINETA water tap series successfully participates in prestigious international industrial design competitions IF and RED DOT. In the designing process RUBINETA uses both - a unique computer technology and a laboratory – so it could fully test every new product even before the mass production. This helps to ensure the product‘s quality and its success in the market.

Rubineta also:

Sets detailed requirements for the materials used and all processes of manufacturing technologies; uses quality assurance control system. As we know from the industrial ages, one could get the best prime cost, as well as the best selling price without saving on the quality, only by specialising in one exact sphere. Only a massive 24/7 operation enables businesses to give the best quality and price ratio possible. That is why Rubineta implements highly specialized manufacturing processes such as body casting, brass component metal processing, plastics stamping, ceramic cassettes and aerators production by co-operating with its partners leading in their own spheres and known for being the best.

Assmebles the water taps. Assemblage of the tap is an important part of the long process of manufacturing, when separate parts and units become one final product, prepared for usage. The whole assemblage proccess is being held in Lithuania, while also ensuring precise quality control for each and every part and unit, quality product assemblage and all-round product check.

Applies full quality control system. Rubineta has been using its own created unique tap manufacturing quality control system that minimizes the possibility of any defects. We are proud to say that Rubineta taps' quality results are one of the best not only in their own price category, but among the most expensive ones as well. Rubineta team controls not only the end product assemblage, but also quality control and assurance of every step of the exterior manufacturing at our partners.

How the assemblage of water taps goes in RUBINETA? How many taps are made every day?

Rubineta uses 2 steps product assemblage technology. In the first one, the taps are assembled and every tap is tested 100%. In the second one, the final completing and packing is made, depending on the actual exact order from the Customer. At the moment, Rubineta makes and presents its customers about 3 to 4 thousand taps every working day.

Does RUBINETA make shower heads, stands, hoses?

Shower heads, stands, hoses (further – shower goods) production is a very specific niche, that requires significant investments into quality shapes and production equipment. Rubineta has set some very strict requirements for material consistence and production technologies, that are used for shower goods, as well as other products of its brand. While following Rubineta‘s requirements it‘s always possible to ensure the durability, reliability and quality of the products. In order to ensure the best quality and price ratio for the shower goods Rubineta chose to co-operate with the best manufacturers in Europe and China, that guarantee strict quality control for its materials and the whole production process. A Customer that is into purchasing shower goods should keep in mind that sometimes products of a similar look could only look alike externally, while still being quite different actually, and that the differences can only be seen by a laboratory research or while using it.