Both PE pipes and PVC pipes can be used as drinking water pipes. Nowadays, construction, decoration, and municipal engineering are widely used. But how to choose two kinds of pipes better? Then analyze the properties of the pipes and combine them with the application scenarios The difference between the two.
PE material and PVC material are both non-toxic and odorless. After the production and processing, the pipeline is strictly inspected to ensure its transportation safety. In terms of materials, both are excellent choices for water pipelines.
The elastic modulus of PE pipe is usually lower than that of PVC pipe, and the toughness is better, but the toughness is more than the lack of rigidity. In the field of building water supply, the straightness is not good and it is easy to deform, which causes the pipeline to be unsightly. Therefore, PVC pipes are often used to ensure the straightness and beauty of the pipes.
The toughness of PVC pipe is relatively poor, and it has strong rigidity. It is brittle and has a low coefficient of expansion during installation, transportation and use. Therefore, PE pipes are usually used in gas transportation.
The density of PE pipe is higher than that of PVC, and its thermal conductivity is about double that of PVC. Therefore, it is more suitable for laying floor heating pipes in decoration. The thermal conductivity of PVC is poor, and it can maintain the temperature even more in the hot water transportation of solar water heaters.
Conclusion: Both PE pipes and PVC pipes are suitable for water supply pipes, but due to the different materials and properties of the pipes, the fields of use of the two are different. In terms of price, the same specifications of PE pipes are about 30% more expensive than PVC, but some areas of PE pipes are unavailable for PVC. Similarly, PVC also has its unique application areas.
Therefore, the choice of the two pipelines depends on the field of use and the requirements of the attributes of the pipeline. Make the best use of it, and use the right pipe in the right field is the best choice!
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