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. CPVC has high temperature resistance, going as high as 93 degree Celsius over the long term, for hot and cold water applications.

3.       uPVC pipes: Like most other thermoplastics, unplasticized PVC or uPVC pipes are resistant to corrosion against harsh chemicals and durable. Their smooth inner pressure also keeps the pressure of the substances flowing through them optimal.

4.       Polyethylene: PE pipes, or polyethylene pipes, have a wide range of properties which makes them extremely popular as a high pressure plastic pipe in piping applications for water and gas distribution. Polyethylene pipes are extremely malleable, recyclable, durable and also extremely cost effective plastic pipes. They have a high temperature resistance and owing to their flexibility and durability, they are more popular for underground applications.

5.      HDPE: High density polyethylene or HDPE is another high pressure plastic material. Pipes and fittings made from HDPE are easy to install without too many joints and are resistant to wear and tear. They offer longevity of almost up to 100 years and can also stand high water pressure flow. Their most widespread use is in gas pipe systems but they are also used for irrigation water supply, sewer and water mains pipelines.

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