PVCu Metric

PVC, or polyvinyl chloride unplasticised, is an excellent thermoplastic pipework system used in many industries for the transportation of liquids, including those containing: acids, alkalis, chemical processing, sewerage and water treatment.

PVC is also known as PVCu or uPVC; the terms are interchangeable.

PVCu is non-toxic, so it is suitable for cold potable water (drinking water), and has been proven to be resistant to a wide range of diluted acids, alkalis, salts and water soluble solvents. However, it is not resistant to aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons.

PVC pipework has a smooth bore which resists limescale build-up, gives superior flow, and is abrasion resistant and corrosion free. It is also manufactured with a design life of 50 years, based on maximum pressure at 20°C.

PVC products are easy to identify due to their dark grey colour.

Please note: PVC is not suitable for use with compressed air.

 

Pressure Rating	9 to 16 bar
Operating Temperature	5°C to 60°C

 

	20°C	30°C	40°C	50°C	60°C
Class C	9.0 bar	9.0 bar	5.2 bar	3.5 bar	2.0 bar
Class D	12.0 bar	9.6 bar	6.9 bar	4.6 bar	2.6 bar
Class E	15.0 bar	12.0 bar	8.7 bar	5.8 bar	3.3 bar

Pressure ratings for PVC pipework systems are quoted at 20°C. If the temperature is increased then the pressure rating must be reduced.

 

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Chemical resistance guide

 

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