The Science Behind OPVC and UPVC Pipes: A Comprehensive Whitepaper

Sintex brought about a revolution in the water storage industry years ago. That’s when hygienically storing water wasn’t even known to many people. Today almost five decades after bringing out this unprecedented change in the lives of millions of families, Sintex now brings to you its all-new, next-generation water supply system. Sintex is entering the world of pipes and plumbing with innovative pipes that are scientifically engineered to suit the purpose of modern housing and solve the issues of the old ones. In the line, we bring to you our first batch of pipes, the OPVC and UPVC pipes, that will change the way you perceive the idea of a water supply system.

Among all the types of pipes you’ll see in the market today, you’ll hardly find OPVC and UPVC pipes, as they are not your regular pipes but much beyond that. Let’s see what they stand for and what they are meant to deliver.

OPVC pipes

• OPVC stands for Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride. 
• This is among those types of pipes that are made of plastic that has high strength and durability. 
• These types of pipes can withstand a lot of pressure in water conveyance. 
• Because of their great performance, these types of pipes are used in various applications like – potable water supply, irrigation systems, sewage, and drainage networks. Now that you are well aware of the technology that this pipe uses, allow us to introduce our very own OPVC pipe. 

Sintex UltraX OPVC : This is one of our best pipes for plumbing made with Rollepaal (the world’s leading supplier of plastic pipe extrusion technology). This OPVC pipe is 100% hydro-tested and can withstand 50% higher water pressure. The best part is this pipe is 100% lead-free, meaning the water that’ll run through your house or office will be safe. Moreover, this pipe uses NSF-certified elastomeric composite rings, which makes it leak-proof. To tell you about its PVC fittings, it has insertion marks for joints making its installation simple. Choosing this pipe for your property would mean,choosing sustainability and a hassle-free life with no plumber visits and no breaking of walls for damage repair. 

UPVC Pipes 

• UPVC pipes stand for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipes. 
• What differentiates these types of pipes from any other type of plastic pipe is the fact that it doesn’t use any synthetic material to increase the pipe’s plasticity and flexibility.

Sintex CoolX UPVC Plus: This UPVC pipe is one of the best pipes for plumbing not only because of its material but also because of its various uses. This UPVC pipe comes with a special NXT Lead-Free advantage that makes it 100% safe for water flowing through it. Its antimicrobial properties make it a perfect pipe for industrial use. As far as the PVC fittings are concerned, it’s made of high-quality brass fittings which are rust-proof, making it even safer. This is the perfect UPVC pipe for supplying cold water in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces as it is UV-protected, and doesn’t degrade because of direct exposure to sunlight. 

Sintex ReclaimX UPVC: When it comes to converting non-potable water into further uses, this is where this UPVC Pipes thrives. Marked with the color purple, the universal color for recycled water, these UPVC Pipes are made for easy installation. Water from sinks, shower drains, washing machines, bathtubs, dishwashers, etc. can easily be transferred for better use through this pipe. This UPVC pipe is versatile enough to be used for irrigation, construction buildings, industrial sites, flush lines of residential or commercial buildings, and also in facilitating water flow in green buildings. 

Conclusion 

The best pipes for plumbing and drainage at Sintex are waiting for you to upgrade the water pipes in your house. The quality water storage tanks that have been our expertise do not extend to our water pipes, with international standard technology and the best material. Our OPVC and UPVC pipe pipes are here to change the course of the water supply at your home or work spaces.