UPVC has high chemical resistance across its operating temperaturerange, with a broad band of operating pressures. Due to its long-term strengthcharacteristics, high stiffness and cost effectiveness, UPVC systems accountfor a large proportion of plastic piping installations. Unplasticized PolyvinylChloride Pipes (uPVC) can be used in a wide range of applications includingelectrical and telephone cables, sewer pipes and potable water supply. The uPVCversions often replace wood when building window frames and sills. The uPVCpipe variant also often replaces pipes made of cast iron for drains, wastepiping, downspouts and gutters.
Being made of a tasteless and odorless material, uPVC pipes remainneutral to all transported fluids. uPVC is completely inert and is widely usedfor transporting liquids made for human consumption. Unplasticized PVC pipesare strong yet light, their specific gravity being approximately one-fifth ofCast Iron. As a result, these pipes are more easily handled than their metalcounterparts. Reasonable care, however, should be used at all times.
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