What is UPVC & What are the different UPVC Pipe Applications - FlowGuard
The most common form of PVC is unplasticized PVC (uPVC) and is the type of PVC used to fabricate rigid materials such as pipes, sheets and structural equipment.
The fullform of uPVC is Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride. The material is uniquely formulated for usage in the modern day frames for windows, doors and plumbing pipes.
Learn the key differences between PVC, CPVC, and UPVC pipes — from material composition to temperature resistance and applications.
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Regular PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a common, strong but lightweight plastic used in construction. It is made softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers. If no plasticizers are added, it is known as uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride), rigid PVC, or vinyl siding in the U.S.
uPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) is a type of polymer that shares its origins with PVC. While PVC contains plasticizers to make it flexible, uPVC is formulated without these additives. uPVC is rigid and does not possess the flexibility of PVC.