PVC-U
"PVC-U is widely used for its excellent chemical resistance"
Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-U) is the most widely used of all plastics used for pipe installations. Is is rigid, versatile, and is suitable for both above and below ground installations.
Is has excellent chemical resistance which, when combined with smoothness of bore, eliminates build up of scale and gives good flow characteristics. It is odourless and tasteless, and is suitable for conveying potable water and many food or dairy products.
PVC-U is suitable for use at temperatures from 0°C to 60°C at a wide range of operating pressures, depending upon the system chosen. It is lightweight and easy to install, using cold solvent welded joints which require no special tools.
Our Partners in PVC-U
Spears
Spears Manufacturing celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2019. The world's largest producer of PVC-U and PVC-C pipe fittings, Spears hold a reputation for fine products and exceptional service. Spears products are manufactured in three plants located in the USA, and are distributed via a network of international distributors. Producing injection moulded products in diameters up to 16", and fabricated fittings in diameters up to 24", the Spears range is extremely diverse, including pipe fittings as well as manual and actuated valves.
Praher
Praher valves are manufactured in Austria and the USA for a multitude of applications from semi-conductors to agriculture. The range is divided into three groups: "Energy" - safety products for process duties; "Ocean" - for water or simple applications; and "Evolution" - a comprehensive actuated valve programme. Materials covered include PVC-U, Polypropylene and PVDF.
High standards of reliability, quality and innovation are some of the characteristics for which Praher are renowned.
VDL
VDL has been manufacturing PVC-U fittings and valves for more than 50 years. From its large production facility in the Netherlands, VDL supply one of the most complete ranges of PVC-U fittings in metric sizes, both moulded and fabricated, up to 400mm.
With an in house tooling facility, VDL can maintain quality and stock levels to the highest standards.
Aliaxis
Aliaxis has been at the forefront of thermoplastic pipework technology for over half a century, and were pioneers in the introduction of ABS as a pressure piping system. Aliaxis UK products are manufactured in an environment that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Hayward
Hayward Flow Control, a division of Hayward Industries, Inc. based in Clemmons, NC, USA, has been a leading manufacturer of industrial thermoplastic valves and process control products for more than 60 years. Hayward have remained committed to producing the highest quality products while providing outstanding service that exceeds customer expectations. Hayward has earned an unsurpassed reputation for product design, manufacturing precision, quality assurance, experience and know-how, and a total commitment to customer satisfaction and support.