Plumbing
Pipes
Plumbing Pipes
With the advancement of technology, we have seen incredible development in every aspect of our lives and plumbing is no exception. Modern technology and advancement has made plumbing services better than ever. As a result, there is an improvement in plumbing pipes as well. If you’re constructing a new building, here are some types of plumbing pipes you can consider.
- Galvanized Steel Plumbing Pipes
- Polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC)
- CPVC Plastic Plumbing Pipes
- PEX or Cross-Linked Polyethylene pipes
Specification
Here are the general specifications for plumbing pipes :
- Properties remain unchanged up to a temperature of 60°C continuous and 90°C for short time
- Size 15mm (0.5 inch) to 100mm (4 inch) available in SCH-40, SCH-80 & SCH-120
- ASTM-D-1784 - Standard specification for right PVC compounds.
- ASTM-D-2467 - Unplasticized - PVC Pipe fitting SCH-80.
Specification
Before we understand the applications, let’s consider the general specifications for plumbing pipes:
- Properties remain unchanged up to a temperature of 60°C continuous and 90°C for short time
- Size 15mm (0.5 inch) to 100mm (4 inch) available in SCH-40, SCH-80 & SCH-120
- ASTM-D-1784 - Standard specification for right PVC compounds.
- ASTM-D-2467 - Unplasticized - PVC Pipe fitting SCH-80.
Applications
Following are the best application for the most commonly used plumbing pipes:
- Building Construction: These pipes are useful to provide water connection for bathrooms, kitchen sinks, wash basins and laboratories.
- Portable Water Supply: It can be used in complexes, private houses, flats, offices, hospitals, bus stations, railway stations & airports.
- Industrial Applications: Distribution of milk, chemicals and gas in dairy plants, industries, agriculture, telecommunication & Projects, etc.
Salient features
- Resistant to Corrosion
- Low friction loss
- Non-Toxic
- All weather resistant
- Smooth internal surface
- Tough and Strong
- Durability
- Impact resistant
- Maintenance free
- Inert to chemicals
- Quick & easy joining
- Flexibility
- Flight weight
- Self extinguishing
- Moisture proof
- Wear & abrasion resistant
- Termite proof
- Good thermal & electrical insulation
Salient features
- Resistant to Corrosion
- Low friction loss
- Non-Toxic
- All weather resistant
- Smooth internal surface
- Tough and Strong
- Durability
- Impact resistant
- Maintenance free
- Inert to chemicals
- Quick & easy joining
- Flexibility
- Flight weight
- Self extinguishing
- Moisture proof
- Wear & abrasion resistant
- Termite proof
- Good thermal & electrical insulation