Understanding The Properties of UPVC High Pressure Pipes

Since they were first discovered in the 1930s, plastic pipes have come to acquire widespread usage in plumbing pipelines. Among the many different thermoplastics which are in widespread use nowadays, the unplasticized polyvinyl chloride or uPVC is one of the commonly used materials. Essentially, uPVC pipes are a modification of the PVC pipes which are also a type of plastic pipes. As the name suggests, uPVC pipes are made without additional plasticizing compounds. uPVC pipes are used in a wide range of environments for different applications in domestic, commercial, industrial and even agricultural establishments. Let us look at some of the properties of uPVC pipes: 

1. The virgin material from which uPVC pipes and fittings are manufactured imparts them with high resistance to chemicals, including acids and alkalies. This in turn makes the uPVC high pressure pipe systems resistant to damage from chemical corrosion, enhancing their appeal for transport of drinking water as well as chemicals and sewage.

2. The smooth inner surface of uPVC pipes means that they do not impede the pressure at which liquids flow through them. This makes uPVC high pressure pipes suitable for applications where there is variation in pressure and pipes are required to resist these pressure changes.

3. The omission of additional plasticizing polymers imparts greater strength and rigidity to uPVC pipes, giving them greater consistency as well as higher ultraviolet resistance. This makes them suitable for outdoor installations as they do not lose their mechanical strength even after prolonged exposure to sunlight. 

4. Since uPVC is manufactured by uPVC fittings manufacturers in India by omitting the addition of extra plasticizing polymers, and only virgin eco-friendly plasticized polymer compounds are used in their manufacture, they have become a viable option for green plumbing.

5. uPVC pipes are extremely lightweight, yet they are durable and long lasting, resilient against damage, which gives them long service life. This property makes them extremely suitable for installation across buildings.

6. The lightweight nature of uPVC pipes and fittings also ensures that they are easy to transport and install. This not only makes them cost-effective but also energy efficient.

For the highest quality pipes and fittings for domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes, choose uPVC pipes and fittings from Wavin. Made from high quality virgin raw material, which is also food grade, Wavin’s uPVC systems are suitable for high performance efficiency for cold water applications.