PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a thermoplastic substance with great strength that is frequently used in applications including pipes, wire and cable insulation, and medical equipment. PVC pipes have been offered for sale on the consumer market for a very long time. Consumers have already tried and tested PVC pipes’ suitability for use in water distribution for various applications. Some PVC pipe varieties are flexible in addition to being robust. PVC is viewed as a more natural resource because it is a thermoplastic resin made from industrial salts and carbon rather than oil or gas. PVC technology is advancing for usage in pipes, building materials, wires & cabling, medical tubing, floors, fabrics, and other consumer goods.
When compared to PE pipe, PVC pipe is roughly 75% less expensive to use PVC-O or oriented PVC, and PVC-M, or modified PVC, are two recent developments. The PVC molecules are realigned with a biaxial orientation to create this pipe. Because of the pipe’s significant strength, the wall thickness could be lowered by almost 50% while keeping the same pressure strength. Modifying polymers added to PVC produce PVC-M pipe. PVC-M exhibits exceptional durability and resistance to scratches or cracks. The pipe can alternatively be produced with a thinner wall, which would cost less to produce while maintaining the same durability.
Trenchless technology greatly benefits from the use of fusible PVC. This pipe comes in very handy for replacing cast iron pipe that has been fractured or damaged. The cost reductions are amplified by the absence of seal rings in continuous pipes. Pressure and non-pressure lines, as well as wastewater applications, use fusible PVC.
Metal piping is now frequently replaced with PVC piping. Due to its strength, longevity, simplicity of installation, and low price, PVC has been one of the most widely used plastics in the world. Pipes, fittings, valves, and other liquid-handling equipment are made of thermoplastic polymer PVC.
The demand for PVC pipes is driven during the forecast period by an increase in the demand for pipes in the building and construction and irrigation industries. Future PVC pipe market growth is anticipated to be significantly influenced by the growing use of PVC pipes as a viable substitute for metal and concrete pipes in the construction sector. The advantages of PVC pipes, such as their durability and ease of installation, are anticipated to increase their demand.
(The author is Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal, Director of Yuvraj Pipes Limited and the views expressed in this article are his own)
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