PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), is a thermoplastic polymer or a vinyl polymer constructed of repeating vinyl groups. PVC is widely used in construction industry because it is cheap, durable, and easy to assemble. PVC was discovered at least twice in the 19th century, at first by Henri Victor Regnault in the year 1835 and by Eugen Baumann in the year 1872. Later on in the early 20th century, the Russian chemist Ivan Ostromislensky and Fritz Klatte of the German chemical company Griesheim-Elektron both were attempted to use PVC (polyvinyl chloride) in commercial products.
PVC is widely used in many areas and that are:
Clothing: PVC is widely used in clothing and PVC clothing is common in Goth, Punk and alternative fashions. Though it is cheaper than rubber, leather, and latex, PVC is more widely available. As it is waterproof, therefore the PVC is commonly used in coats, skiing equipment, shoes, jackets, aprons, and bags.
Pipes: The PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is used for producing pipes for various municipal and industrial applications. Its light weight, high strength, and low reactivity features make it well-suited to this purpose.
Signs: Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is formed in flat sheets in a variety of thicknesses and colors. PVC is often expanded to create voids in the interior of the material, providing additional thickness and minimal extra cost.
Made from a plastic and vinyl combination material, the PVC Pipes are durable, hard to damage, long lasting and do not rust, rot, or wear over time. For these vibrant features, such pipes are most commonly used in water systems, underground wiring, sewer lines and many more areas. These type of pipes are used for irrigation systems proved to be effective, and that has since been considered an affordable and reliable means for water piping. The smooth surface of the PVC Pipe is also resistant to bacterial contamination and hence, many water companies rely on these pipes for their systems to keep them free of contamination.
A number of PVC Pipes are widely used for a wide variety of applications. These are also a suitable material for greenhouses, small home playgrounds, furniture, pool toy frames, foam weapons, custom truck toppers, or even giant building sets for kids. These pipes are popular material for window and door frames because of their impact modifiers and stabilizers. PVC Pipes are categorized into many types that include:
o PVC Water Pipe- Bigger PVC pipes are used in carrying fresh water from water treatment plants to homes and businesses. Smaller PVC pipes are used in distributing the water to sinks, showers, and other fixtures.
o PVC Plumbing Pipe- These type of pipes are used for a specific purpose in plumbing. It is a type of plastic plumbing pipe primarily used to transport high pressured water.
o PVC Sewer Pipes- Sewer carrier pipes are housed inside containment pipes that do not create leak before the outer containment wall is breached.
