Polyvinyl chloride and gluing of polyvinyl chloride

Posted by pooja late on November 20th, 2019

Polyvinyl chloride:

PVC is the abbreviated form of Poly Vinyl Chloride and is the synthetic plastic polymer. It is produced by the polymerization of vinyl chloride and its chemical formula is CH2=CHCL. PVC becomes solid by cooling and it melts while heating because it is a thermoplastic material. The PVC is widely used in the manufacturing of bottles, pipes, raincoats, cables, shower curtains, hoses, and automotive parts and so on. By the addition of phthalate, the PVC becomes more flexible and softer.

Characteristics and properties of pvc:

The PVC material is used in many ways and also it is used as a by-product to manufacture many products. The PVC contains the following characteristics,

• It is very dense as gravity about 1.4 than plastics
• The PVC is very cheap and economical
• The PVC is very hard that is the rigid PVC
• The rigid PVC is the very strength
• It has the melting temperature as 212-500 degree Fahrenheit
• It has the heating temperature as 198 degrees Fahrenheit

Connecting pvc pipes:

The PVC pipes are used in a variety of residential applications like plumbing and it requires the joining of the PVC pipes. The PVC pipes can be joined to the pipe fittings by using the cement solvent and it is also called PVC glue. It has the character of melting the surface of the PVC and it hardens the PVC pieces together. The PVC glue completes the process within 10 Minutes and it is the easy setup.

• For connecting PVC pipes we should use the approved PVC glue and it will take 15 to 20 seconds for the joining. 
• Dry the PVC pipes before applying the glue and mark the fitting places
• Apply the primer in the places we want to connect and make a liberal coating of the glue in the connecting places
• After applying fit the pipes and hold it together firmly and turn the pipes to fit in the marked points

Chamfering of pvc:

The PVC pipes should be chamfered before the application of the glue and it should also be sanded lightly. It is the process of smoothing the edges and corners of the PVC pipes. This method makes the easier and better insertion of the pipes and its fittings. Chamfering the pipes will avoid the damages after gluing and also reduces the problems involved in connecting pipes. It is very important to chamfer the PVC before its use, in fact, the assembling of the PVC before chamfering should not be done.

Advantages of using pvc:

      PVC is readily available and can be used in a wide manner like plumbing, piping, construction, residential uses, etc

      It is very harder material and dense material having a good tensile strength

      It plays a vital role in life-saving medicine by IV bags and medical tubing

      It provides affordability, durability and it can also be used in manufacturing household properties.

      Its light weight and durability it is also used in packing including medicine