How SAPPCO CPVC Pipes are Manufactured?

June 13, 2016 9:02 am Published by

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride is an adapted form of basic polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC. The main difference between chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and PVC is that CPVC is a thermoplastic that has been chlorinated through a process that involves applying heat in the form of thermal energy or UV energy. This can be performed in a myriad of ways. The chemical process, however, is more or less the same. Chlorine gas is made to break down into free radical chlorine. After PVC, which acts as a raw material in this manufacturing process, is acquired, it is made to react with the free radical chlorine. The free radical chlorine ends up taking the place of some of the hydrogen in the PVC.

Before SAPPCO CPVC pipes can be manufactured, PVC in its resin form needs to be made more workable. This can be done by combining the resin with a combination of specialized materials. Some of these additives, such as stabilizers and lubricants, are essential to the processing of PVC, without which the result could be different or of a lower quality. Other additives create special formulations which are made into specialized PVC products. For example, in the case of flexible PVC, plasticizing materials are added into the resin. Additives determine the features and attributes of the processed PVC, ranging from thermo resistance to color.

CPVC is used to create a variety of materials, most notably SAPPCO CPVC pipes, which are one of the most sought after materials in water transportation piping systems. Due to their light and highly workable features, CPVC pipes have positive side advantages such as being cost effective in terms of handling, transportation and storage, as well as being very easy to install and repair.  If you are performing closed cell insulation in UAE, you will likely come across such materials while identifying and insulating the envelope of your home.

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