Types Of High Pressure Plastic Pipes And Fittings
The use of plastic in the manufacture of pipe systems is now several decades old. For a number of water supply and management applications, as well as for gas supply, the pipelines to be laid out require high pressure installations, which find the use of plastic pipes. There are different types of pressure pipes which have their own distinct characteristics, making them suitable for different applications across domestic, commercial and industrial environments. Let us take a look at some of the various types of high pressure plastic pipes: 1. PVC pipes: Polyvinyl chloride or PVC pipes are among the newer metals used as high pressure pipes. They are lightweight by design, show high corrosion and rust resistance and are malleable. This makes high pressure PVC pipe fitting and pipes extremely suitable for the transport of water as well as gas. 2. CPVC: A modified version of the PVC pipes, chlorinated PVC or CPVC is also suitable for pressure plastic pipe applications.