Information about UPVC pipes

UPVC stands for Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride. UPVC have been used in various materials like pipes, windows and doors too. But the use of UPVC pipes is more popular in pipes than in windows and doors.

UPVC have been popular because they are more advantageous as compared to the traditional materials. UPVC is seen as an environmental friendly option because plastics are not used in them. In the manufacturing process of UPVC, several chemicals are mixed together to form resin compound. This resin compound is resistant against corrosion, chemical attack making them more useful in pipes than in windows and doors because windows and door face less attacks and often are required to look majestic rather than durable.

Costing and Advantages of UPVC pipes over other pipes materials

UPVC pipes costs less than other varieties of pipes such as PVC pipes, copper pipes and metal pipes. The advantage of UPVC pipes over iron pipes is that UPVC pipes are nearly as hard as iron pipes, but they can easily be cut using simple cutting tools whereas it is very difficult to cut iron. UPVC is usable both as pressure pipes and gravity pipes.

They are preferred both for sewer pipes and clean water supplying pressure pipes used in the underground. UPVC pipes are also fire resistant because of having low flammability and durable, making them a good option than plastic pipes. UPVC is often used as an alternative for wood. It is also used in place of cast iron for heavy-duty plumbing. UPVC can also handle a wide variety of temperatures.

Advantages of UPVC pipes

Use in Potable water transportation

UPVC pipe is made from unplasticized PVC. PVC is actually a non-toxic resin and not mixing plastic in it makes it non-toxic. UPVC pipes are indeed the best pipes for transporting potable water in municipal supplies. Unlike Iron pipes that contain lead, UPVC pipes do not contain lead. They are approved by health agencies throughout the world to use in industries related to food and beverages.

Resistant to temperatures

UPVC pipes can resist temperature of 60 degree Celsius consistently without melting. They are also resistant against fire for a considerably long period of time.

Easy to Install

UPVC pipes are easy to install using solvent chemicals and in threaded pipes. They are lightweight and easy to handle, thus making the installation quicker.

No Chances of Build-up of scaling

UPVC pipes have almost zero chances of build-up of deposits of solid inside the pipe. Because of this property, they require almost no cleaning or less frequent cleaning.

UPVC Pipe Doesn’t Leak

Most of the brands of UPVC pipe make sure their product is leak-proof. Some of them use solvent cement as the sealant for joints and give a guarantee of their pipes being completely leak proof. Threaded joints and push-fit joints are also leakage proof.

Long Term Cost Saving

If you use UPVC pipes in your plumbing system at home construction, you are going to save the construction cost in a long term. It is because maintenance cost of UPVC pipes is almost nil. 

Features of UPVC Pipe

UPVC can be used for supplying both the hot water and cold water. UPVC melts only at extreme temperature so water at boiling points can also transport through UPVC pipes.

Metal pipes are not corrosion resistant and prone to rust. But UPVC pipes literally never have corrosion issues. UPVC doesn’t react with cement so UPVC pipes can be put inside while casting the slab. UPVC also has antimicrobial properties, therefore they are very suitable for carrying potable water.

UPVC is a strong material and that’s why it is durable than any other pipe material too. Its inertness makes the fluid passing inside remain safe against chemical change inside the pipeline.

Applications of UPVC pipes

UPVC pipelines are used in almost everywhere at home including laboratories, kitchens, bathroom and sinks. UPVC pipes have been used for ventilation pipes in washrooms as well. They are used in plumbing system across potable water supply system. They are used in agricultural sector for irrigation purposes too.

Pipelines transporting crude oils and edible fluids also use UPVC as piping material. UPVC materials are also used in electrical conduits.

Sizes and Capacity of UPVC Pipes

UPVC pipes come in various sizes ranging from 12mm diameter to 315mm outside diameter pipes. The pressure capacity of these pipes are anything among 4 bars, 6 bars, 10 and 16 bars.

Regarding Pressure pipes, the sizes range from a half inches to 8 inches. Most of the pressure pipes above 63mm diameter are available in push-fit sockets in various pressure classes. The length of the pipe available in the market is generally 6 meters.

Conclusion

UPVC Pipes are being extensively used in replacement of other pipes because of its advantages in pricing, usage and durability. UPVC is also environment friendly, that’s why Skillsewa uses UPVC pipes extensively in construction works.