Plastic Pipe

Name:
Plastic Pipe
Detailed information:
Tubes, cylinders, conduits, and continuous length piping made (1) from thermoplastic polymers unreinforced (polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, ABS polymers, polypropylene) or (2) from thermosetting polymers (polyesters, phenolics, epoxies) blended with 60–80% of such reinforcing materials as chopped asbestos or glass fibers to increase strength. The latter type is a reinforced plastic. In general the properties of plastic tubing or pipe are those of the polymers that comprise it. Most have good resistance to chemicals, corrosion, weathering, etc., combined with flexibility, light weight, and high strength. They are combustible but generally slow burning. The reinforced type is widely used as underground conduit for transportation of gases and fluids, including city water services, sewage disposal systems, etc. Its use in buildings is subject to local building codes.