Sanitary Pipe Fittings

Among the earliest materials to be used for water supply and sanitary pipes and fittings were metals. While they served their purpose, over time, as their disadvantages began to outweigh their uses, alternatives were being sought. It was thus that in the 1930s that plastic pipes began to be first used in water supply pipelines in Europe. Gradually, they have made their way to installations arounf the world. Within the category of plastic pipes and fittings, there are different materials, each with their distinct properties and applications. Let us understand the different classifications of plastic materials for sanitary pipes and fittings:

When it comes to the installation of pipelines and fittings for sanitary systems, increasingly plastic pipes are being employed. Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is one of the oldest materials used for sanitary pipe connections and they are extremely different from the conventional pipes, offering a whole host of benefits. Let us take a look at what makes PVC different from conventional pipes: 1.        The PVC pipe connector and pipe systems do not break down easily even when exposed to harsh water conditions. They are resistant to regular wear and tear and do not crack under pressure, giving them a much higher service life as compared to metal pipes which are more prone to damage under harsh service conditions. 2.        PVC sanitary pipe systems also ensure that there is optimal pressure for water supply throughout the system, even over the long term. Unlike metal pipes which have the tendency to acquire scaling deposits if exposed to water with high salt deposits, plastic PVC pipes a