The many benefits of using plastic pipes

Both ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) pipes are commonly used for pressurized liquid and potable water applications. UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) pipe is typically used for pressurized liquid and potable water applications, although, with the many benefits associated with the use of plastic pipe over traditional metal pipe, its uses are expanding. increasing in a variety of industries.

Lightweight and easy to handle, plastic pipes can be installed faster than their metal counterparts, as well as being made of non-hazardous material. With today’s focus on sustainability, plastic pipe provides an alternative that is cleaner to produce and uses fewer raw materials. Also, when plastic pipe reaches the end of its life cycle, it can be recycled into children’s toys, garbage bags, and furniture (among other things). Even plastic that cannot be recycled can be used as an industrial fuel due to the large amount of heat that is produced from relatively small amounts of material.

Easy-to-install press-fit and solvent-welded joints have made installing pipe easier and faster, eliminating the need for specialized tools and skilled workers to do the job (which is a distinct benefit given the current shortage of pipes). of skills in the construction sector). There are additional health and safety benefits due to the reduced risk of a potential fire as a result of on-site cutting and welding.

Old buildings often contain highly flammable materials, and in many cases specialized permits are required before cutting and welding metal pipes can begin, slowing progress and increasing costs. With plastic pipe, complex configurations can be pre-assembled off-site and delivered ready for immediate installation. See our installation manuals.

Once installed, plastic pipes can be extremely reliable for many years without problems associated with metal rust (such as repainting) leading to significant costs over the life of the product. Damaged components can be replaced more easily than metal, and plastic pipes are not prone to scale buildup in hard water areas.

Additionally, the sound of materials traveling through the pipe is greatly reduced and can be virtually eliminated with the use of specialized plastic pipe in multi-occupancy buildings.

Finally, a major problem faced by those who work in the construction industry in recent years centers on the increase in the price of scrap metal. Organized gangs target construction sites for metals to melt down and sell. Once again, plastic eliminates this problem and can only be described as the clear winner provided there is a selection of suitable materials.

For more information on PVC and ABS pipes and fittings, visit www.abwplastics.co.uk.