Top Features 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.       UPVC 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 them with higher tensile strength and impact resistance, adding to their durability and efficiency even under harsh external conditions.

3.       uPVC pipes and fittings are also harder than their derivative PVC pipes and fittings. They are manufactured without the addition of plasticizing polymers, which makers more rigid in consistency as compared to PVC pipes and fittings.

4.       The design of uPVC pipes and fittings is extremely lightweight yet extremely strong and durable. By rough estimates, uPVC pipes and fittings weigh about one-fifths of the standard metal pipes. This makes the installation of uPVC sanitary pipe system extremely easy and cost-effective in terms of the energy efficiency as well as labour involved.

5.       The joints of uPVC pipes do not require any heat or welding and can be easily secured with minimal effort. This makes them a preferred solution for pipe networks with leakproof performance.

6.       uPVC pipes also do not scale nor have any deposits on the inner surface, and do not get abraded easily, which ensures that they have a smooth internal surface allowing for higher pressure flow without blockages during transportation of water, sewage waste or any other substances.

For the best quality uPVC pipes and fittings for plumbing and sanitary applications, explore the solutions from Wavin, the leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipes and fittings. Wavin’s uPVC pipes and fittings are made from lead-free plastic and have integral flame retardant properties which makes them a safe and secure choice for piping in different environments.