UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) pipes and PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) pipes are two types of plastic pipes made from PVC material, however uPVC and PVC pipes have many differences. In this article, Long Thanh Telecom Plastic helps you distinguish uPVC and PVC pipes, let's follow along!

What is uPVC pipe? What is PVC pipe?

What is PVC pipe?

PVC pipe is made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), a flexible and durable material that is not harmful to the environment. It can also contain stabilizers, opaque agents and other compounds to enhance the quality and durability of the product.

What is uPVC pipe?

UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) pipe is a type of plastic pipe made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). It can contain stabilizers, rubber and other compounds to enhance its durability and chemical resistance. Compared with ordinary PVC pipe, UPVC pipe has better durability and chemical resistance. It is often used in water heating systems, aquaculture systems and oil and gas systems.

What are the similarities between uPVC and PVC pipes?

PVC pipes and uPVC pipes have the same origin and basic characteristics: both uPVC pipes and PVC pipes are durable, odor-resistant, anti-oxidation and waterproof plastic pipes. They are also easy to cut, attach and install, and can be used for many purposes, including water injection, water meters, cooling systems, etc.

What are the differences between uPVC and PVC pipes?

Structural characteristics

Although these two types of plastic pipes are both made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, they have many differences, specifically:

Unlike PVC pipes, in the production process, in addition to PVC raw materials, plasticizers and additives must be added. In the production process, uPVC pipes do not add additives that affect human health.

PVC pipes are softer than uPVC pipes because PVC pipes contain phthalates and BPA - these are toxic chemicals that are harmful to the health of users. UPVC pipes do not contain plasticizers, so they are harder, cannot be bent, have higher durability, can withstand temperatures and are especially safe for the health of users and the environment.

About features

PVC pipes are used in the following cases:

Water pipes in bathrooms and kitchens

Making pipes for irrigation, clothing, production, etc.

Applications of uPVC pipes in life

Agricultural system

UPVC pipes have a long life even when installed outdoors, so uPVC pipes are also used for irrigation water supply systems in agriculture such as: drip irrigation, automatic irrigation, hydroponic vegetable growing systems...

Wastewater supply and drainage systems

UPVC pipes are widely used in industrial water supply and drainage systems, industrial wastewater discharge systems.

Application in the use of domestic wastewater discharge systems from sanitary equipment in the house such as: sinks, toilets, bathtubs...

Similar to domestic drainage systems, uPVC pipes are also used in rainwater drainage systems, rainwater pipes to large water pipes for centralized drainage.

Water supply system

UPVC pipes are used to supply water to factories, water supply pipes directly to machinery and equipment...

Used to supply domestic water to residential areas, apartment buildings from the factory's domestic water supply system.

Unique decorative models

With uPVC water pipes and uPVC accessories, a customer can completely create a very beautiful flower garden in their yard. This garden is both a place to grow flowers, ornamental plants, some green vegetables for the family and can also be a place to sit and rest, drink tea after a tiring day at work. Besides, there are many other creative decorative models designed from uPVC pipes.

Which type of plastic pipe is more popular in the market?

Nowadays, people increasingly prefer uPVC plastic pipes over PVC pipes. Because uPVC pipes have many outstanding advantages such as: safe for human health, withstand great impact, good elasticity, anti-UV, long life...

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