PVC polymer pipe

When you are planning your plumbing, it is important to choose the right type of pipe for your job.
Due to the many advantages of plastic over metal, replacing metal water pipes with polymer pipes is becoming more common day by day.

What is the reason for the popularization of polymer or PVC pipes?

Polymer pipes are usually made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is a combination of plastic and vinyl. There are also CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) PERT (Polyethylene Elevated Temperature) pipes and more to choose from.

The safety, durability, cost efficiency and recyclability of polymer tubing make it the preferred choice for a variety of piping applications from potable water transportation to drainage systems and fire sprinkler solutions.

Advantages of polymer pipes

PVC pipes have various advantages which are mentioned below:

• Economic
• Easy installation
• An ideal choice for low temperature service
• light weight
• resistant to rust and corrosion
• Smooth surface and less friction loss
• Resistant to chemicals

Advantages of using polymer pipes over metal pipes

The word “plastic” means flexible or something that can be easily shaped.

This plastic property and many other properties make it a valuable raw material for piping.

Safety

Polymer pipes are a suitable choice for transporting drinking water because they do not rust inside and the water inside the pipe is clean and transferred.

These tubes offer a high degree of inertness and corrosion resistance, which makes them free from biofilm contamination that leads to bacterial growth.

In addition, there are risks such as injuries in the manufacture of metal parts. Plastic is relatively softer and smoother, safer and easier to mold.

Durability

The average life expectancy of an underground polymer pipe can be more than 100 years.

One of the main reasons for such a long life is the ability of plastics to resist physical, chemical, environmental and atmospheric attacks. On the other hand, metals are highly susceptible to chemical and weather attacks, which is one of the main reasons why plastic pipes are preferred over metal pipes.

Recyclability

The biggest advantage of PVC pipes over metal pipes is that plastic can be recycled. Polymer pipes can be melted down and reused many times, while metal pipes must be discarded and replaced once damaged.

Faster production

Compared to metal pipes, PVC or polymer pipes can be produced more easily and the production cycle is shorter.