Think Pipes Think PVC for Sustainability & Performance

Think Pipes. Think PVC is a joint initiative set up to promote and encourage the use of PVC pipes.

PVC pipe is a product of modern technology, offering reliable and durable service to a variety of users including contractors, engineers, operators, industries, utilities and irrigation districts.  A number of performance advantages means PVC Pipes now replaces many traditional materials. Markets for PVC Pipes in Australia include:

• Water Supply
• Gas Distribution
• Mining
• Plumbing
• Industrial & Chemical
• Sewerage
• Stormwater & Drainage
• Electrical & Communication
• Agriculture & Rural Irrigation

 When moving water, PVC Pipes offers widespread advantages including increased water flow resulting in fewer blockages and overall cost reductions.

 Versatility, cost effectiveness and an excellent track record makes PVC Pipes the most important polymer in plastic piping and its quality and safety helps to contribute to the environmental sustainability of completed construction projects.

PVC PIPE PERFORMANCE

PVC Pipes offers benefits such as:

• High flow capacity
• Material and energy efficiency
• High impact strength
• Excellent damage tolerance
• Light weight
• Corrosion resistance
• Low breakage
• Cost effectiveness
• Recyclable

PVC Pipe Innovations

Recent innovations in PVC pipe manufacture have led to the availability of new products such as Oriented PVC pipe (PVC-O) and Modified PVC (PVC-M) pressure pipes and multi layer lightweight non-pressure PVC pipes and electrical conduits.