CPVC Pipes – Benefits & Applications

The boom in the building and construction industry, especially in the housing and commercial building sector has fueled high demand for cost effective, reliable, quality piping and plumbing systems. The choice of piping systems for water utilities is based on overall long term value. They must deliver on factors like long term costs, reliability, versatility, environmental effect, drinking water safety and public health. CPVC Piping systems are the ideal choice, because they are corrosion resistant, durable, smooth, friction free, resistant to bacterial growth and environment friendly, besides a host of other user friendly features.

CPVC Pipes - Manifold Benefits
CPVC Pipes provides several critical advantages like:

· Aesthetic, extremely easy, cost effective to handle and install
CPVC pipes are lightweight, which means low shipping costs along with faster, safer and easier handling, cutting and installation, reducing overall labour costs. Installation is easy by fast cold welding, which is cost effective as no electric/heat source is required. Simple cutter, chamfering tool and CPVC solvent are the only requirements for 100% leak proof jointing.

· Excellent resistance to chemicals, corrosion and abrasion
Does not breakdown ever under harshest water conditions and aggressive service conditions like low pH water, coastal salt air exposure and corrosive soils. It can even be buried directly under concrete slabs with no chemical interaction with concrete.

· Most suitable for carrying drinking water
Retards bacterial growth, this keeps the water quality healthy and very good. They are suitable even for aggressive water pH levels of less than 6.5.

· Smooth Internal Surface
Absence of scaling, pitting and leaching leads to smooth and full bore flow and low water noise. It maintains full water carrying capacity because of no scale buildup, avoiding water pressure loss.

· Energy efficient, lower thermal conductivity and insulation cost
It is self insulating with lower thermal conductivity, which greatly reduces heat and therefore requires low insulation levels and cost.

· Excellent performance in tough conditions
These piping systems are tough, rigid and strong with higher pressure bearing capacity. It requires fewer hangers and supports with minimum offsets/looping.

· High flexibility virtually eliminates water hammers
No water hammer arrestors required under normal conditions as intensity of water hammer is approximately one third that of copper or steel pipe.

· Extremely fire resistant
It has integral flame retarding property with very high Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) of 60. Thus in air these pipes cannot be the ignition source of fire or support or sustain combustion. It does not increase fire load, has low smoke generation and low flame spread without flaming drips.

· Completely leak proof
The cold welding using CPVC solvent is fast and simple, ensuring leak free installation for the entire life span of the piping system.

· Cost - effective, durable with excellent long term reliability
CPVC pipes have high impact strength and durability. It has low initial cost and lower maintenance costs as against competitive materials.

· Ideal for home plumbing systems
The CPVC system is four times quieter than copper plumbing systems, reducing not only the sound of running water, but also the pounding noise of the water hammer. Its thermoplastic properties provide excellent insulation to virtually eliminate sweating and condensation. It keeps hot water hotter and cold water colder than copper plumbing. There is minimal energy loss through pipe walls, saving money on heating and cooling.
· Less subject to job site thefts as compared to copper or metal pipes.
· Relative price stability over a long time.
· Eco friendly as its production is very energy efficient.

Wide Range of Applications