A detailed introduction to the applications of PVC pipes

What is PVC pipe? The primary component of this material is polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Other materials can be added to increase its ductility. This material is coated with paint, but the main component in the middle is still PVC, and then an adhesive layer is applied to the inner layer. It is a synthetic material.

PVC pipes have consistently high sales volume and consumption in the market. There are many types of PVC pipes, mainly based on their different compositions, hence the differences. For example, there are PVC-U pipes and PVC-O pipes. PVC-U pipes have strong corrosion resistance and high hardness, and can be used for drainage or compressed air vacuum systems.

PVC-O pipes are an evolved type, with higher strength and impact resistance. In home renovations, some homeowners choose PVC pipes as drainage pipes because of their good pressure resistance, but their flexibility is slightly less than other plastic pipes. However, they are still suitable for drainage.

Because of its low resistance, primarily due to its very smooth pipe wall, friction is reduced, and blockages are less likely to occur. If you choose PVC-U, it is resistant to acids and alkalis and corrosion, so it is not easily affected by humid environments or the acid and alkali of the soil, and therefore it is not easily corroded.