UPVC Pipes and Fittings
- Posted by Meenakshi World
- May 5, 2022
UPVC stands for Unplasticised PVC and is also known as rigid PVC since no plasticizer has been added to the PVC compound which makes them the most rigid form of PVC. UPVC pipe fittings are manufactured using the moulding process on Injection moulding machines.
UPVC pipe fittings are commonly used with UPVC pipes for transportation of water under pressure inside homes, buildings and industries. In India UPVC fittings normally refer to the white coloured fittings which are used with UPVC plumbing pipes. These are sometimes also known as bathroom pipe fittings.
Features of UPVC Pipe fittings
- Light weighted and are easy to handle
- Do not corrode & resistant to scale formation
- High mechanical strength and durability
- Resistant to fire, chemicals & UV exposure
- 100% recyclable
- Cost-effective and require low or no maintenance
- Suitable for applications upto 60 Deg C
- Jointing with UPVC solvent cement
Applications of UPVC fittings
UPVC fittings are used with UPVC pipes that are ideal for cold water supply lines in residential installations. These can withstand high pressure so can also be used in high rise buildings.
UPVC fittings are used for water supply pipes in industries for low and medium pressure applications.
- Water treatment plants
UPVC pipe fittings are used in water treatment plants for drinking water applications.
- Chemical Industry
UPVC pipe fittings are used in the transportation of chemicals and hot corrosive fluids that includes a wide range of inorganic acids, bases used in chemical processing.
In the current scenario UPVCpipes and fittings are highly recommended by most plumbers and engineers as they are safe and secure to use for both home and commercial applications. Visit Meenakshi Buildworld, one of the largest dealers of multi-brand bathroom and kitchen fittings in Bangalore located at Hennur. Login to www.meenakshibuildworld.com for more details.