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Plastic

Plastic Piping: Plastic pipes are lighter than pipes made from other materials. Their smooth inner walls promote high flow rates and resistance to the formation of deposits, preventing clogging. Though they do not have the strength of metal pipes, their flexibility provides them with enough tensile and burst strength to withstand operating pressures encountered in most service conditions. They can withstand external shocks that could cause failure in more brittle materials. They are resistant to water, nearly all acids, alkalis, salt solutions, and other corrosive liquids and gases.

Things to Consider When Purchasing This Product:

Plastic type, Gasketed joints, Life expectancy, Effect of UV exposure, Standard dimension ratio, Average outside diameter, Minimum wall thickness, Burial of pipe, Flexible conduit deflection, Maximum allowable depth of burial, Recommended Manning's n value, Recommendation for bell-direction during installation