UPVC Pipes and Fittings

Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride or uPVC is a thermoplastic piping material and a variant of the commonly used PVC which has found widespread applications. Since uPVC is made without the addition of plastic compounds, it has better mechanical properties as compared to other plastic pipe materials. uPVC pipes and fittings have been widely put to use in domestic and commercial environments, providing high efficiency performance. Read more to find out about the top applications of uPVC pipes and fittings:

Among the many different types of plastic pipes which are widely used nowadays for plumbing and sanitation pipe networks, a popular one is unplasticized polyvinyl chloride or uPVC. It is a widely used plastic in construction, often used in constructing windows and door frames, but it is also used for thermoplastic pipes and fittings for use in plumbing applications. uPVC pipes and fittings have a number of features which make them most suitable for use in water-related systems. Here are some of the best features of these pipes and fittings: 1.        U PVC pipes, like other thermoplastic pipes, have strong resistance to most chemicals and are also resistant to the action of natural elements such as temperature and weather conditions, soil pH and vegetation growth or root action of plants. 2.        Unlike many other thermoplastic pipes and fittings, uPVC pipes and fittings are also resistant to harmful ultraviolet rays, which imparts...