Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (RPVC) Pipe Manufacturing Industry. Production of RPVC Pipe
Rigid PVC is a strong, stiff, low cost plastic material that is easy to fabricate and easy to bond using adhesives or solvents. It is also easy to weld using thermoplastic welding equipment.
Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (RPVC) is a non-flammable material that is resistant to weathering. With the proper additives, RPVC can be UV stabilized so that it withstands sunlight. Because PVC has an excellent resistance to aqueous solutions (like water), it is frequently used in applications that come in contact with water, include doorways, windows, pipes (as in large diameter waste water pipes), and even extruded wire covering. Home plumbing pipes are typically made out of RPVC, so this material is used very heavily in the construction and plumbing industries. RPVC does not function well when it comes in contact with stronger solvents like esters, hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents. Excessive heat is also an issue for non-heat-stabilized RPVC.