Properties Of UPVC And Fittings That Make Them Suitable For Different Applications
With the demand for plastic pipes and fittings increasing over the decades, one material which has emerged as a popular one is unplasticized polyvinyl chloride or uPVC, its abbreviation and common moniker. uPVC does not contain additional plastics, more specifically, it does not contain Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, giving it the ‘unplasticized’ characteristic and thereby making it more rigid as compared to PVC. Let us try and understand the many advantages of uPVC fittings and pipes: uPVC is much more corrosion resistant as compared to metallic pipes. Consequently, uPVC pipes and fittings can withstand the corrosion from alkalis, acids and electrolytes as well. uPVC pipes and fittings are extremely long lasting and can withstand pressure without damage for several decades without need for replacement. uPVC pipes and fittings are extremely lightweight, which makes them easy to transport even to long distances without additional expenses. T...