Plumbing Systems

Special heat and extraction are one of the features of this material. Its physical and chemical properties are well-suited to transfer of potable water and to heating applications. Above all, the good welding properties resulting in an homogeneous union, has made Vectus system well known in the thermal plastic piping Industry.

The Environmentally friendly material, Vectus PPR-C piping system is recyclable and can be ground melted and reutilised for various applications e.g. motor-protections, wheel linings, laundry baskets and other kinds of plastic materials. There are no polluting substances either in its processing or in its disposal.

Field of Application

Vectus - A piping system which has many applications because of its special characteristics and versatility.

Potable water pipe networks
    

• For cold and hot water installations i.e. in residential buildings, hospitals, hotels, office and school buildings, ship buildings, sports facilities etc.
• House connection, Boiler connection, water distribution, Riser, High rise (conventional or specially connected) water point connection.

Pipe networks for:

• Rainwater utilisation systems
• Compressed-air plants
• Swimming pool facilities
• Agriculture and horticulture
• Geothermal recovery
• Transport of aggressive fluids (acids, chemicals etc.)
• Liquid food industry
• Pharmaceutical industry

Vectus piping system has applications in all fields of
    
• New Installations
• Repairs
• Renovations

Advantages 

• Resistance Against Chemicals
• Smell and Taste Neutrality
• Physiological Immunity
• High Environmental Compatibility
• High Impact Rate
• Less Pipe Friction
• Heat And Sound Insulating Characteristics
• Very Good Welding Properties
• High Heat Stability
• Sanitized.

General

The physical, chemical and mechanical properties of upvc pipes and fitting demonstrate their superiority in utility and applications over conventional system.
 
Density

The density of upvc is approximately 1. 43g/cm3, which is almost 1/6th the weight of cast iron and steel, thus making it much cheaper to transport and easier to handle during installation.
 
Mechanical strength

The upvc pipes are suitable even in varying conditions, because of its mechanical strength. This can be gauged from the fact that the tensile, flexural and compressive strength of upvc is around 450 kg/cm2.
 
Hygienic

UPVC pipes offer the most hygienic means of fluid transportation. They are highly capable in fighting attacks by fungi and are not subject to contamination. The inside surface which is extremely smooth, does not support any growth, encrustation or fuming, and no odour or taste is transmitted to the fluid being conveyed. This property is of prime importance for the transportation of potable water to towns and villages.
 
Chemical resistance

UPVC is unaffected by most concentrations of acids, alkalis, organic chemicals, oils and fats. This resistance to corrosion by most chemicals makes upvc pipes indispensable for contemporary industrial applications and for sewerage purposes.
 
Flexibility

Being a thermoplastic material, upvc is more capable to withstand deformation due to earth movements. Upvc pipes in this respect are considerably more popular than metallic and asbestos cement pipes, which can collapse under stress levels.
 
Fire resistance

UPVC pipes do not support combustion and are self-extinguishing, a fact that has been proven over a considerable amount of time. They are, therefore, ideally suited for use in buildings and other constructions.
 
Dimensions of upvc pipes

Vectus upvc pipes are manufactured conforming to the latest stringent indian and american standard.
 
Electrical resistance

UPVC has a resistivity of greater than 1014 ohm. Cm, and has good insulating properties.
 
Low thermal conductivity

UPVC has a thermal conductivity of 0. 13 w/m/0c,which is only a fraction of the thermal conductivity of steel. This enables fluids to be transported through upvc pipes, maintaining a uniform fluid temperature. The lower thermal conductivity factor also ensures that there is no external 'sweating' on the pipes when fluids at a very low temperature are passing through them.
 
Hydraulic resistance and flow characteristics

For their smooth inner surface, upvc pipes allow a greater flow of water than an identical size of conventional piping. The haze-willam's constant for flow for upvc pipe is around 150, which is higher than that for conventional materials. The head loss of any proposed upvc pipeline can be readily calculated.

Galvanic & electrolytic immunity
Uunlike metallic pipes which need special surface coating to resist electrolytic action, upvc being a nonconductor of electricity, is totally immune to galvanic and electrolytic attack. Thus, use of upvc pipes overcomes several problems in the piping material.
 
The properties listed below are characteristic of the material and are derived from large numbers of test samples.

UPVC pipes and fittings will not adversely affect other materials in contact or in close proximity to them, underground or in open space.

Features and Benefits:

• Corrosion resistance.
• Lower bacteria growth.
• Tough, rigid material.
• No scale, pit or leach formation.
• Unaffected by chlorine in the water.
• Chemical resistance.
• Low thermal expansion.
• Easy, cold welding process.
• Superior insulation.
• Hot and cold water compatible.
• Fire safety.
• Cost effective.
• Permanent jointing with solvent - welded.
• Cement fusing.
• Full, unrestricted water flow.
• Excellent heat retention.
• Very quiet operation.
• Extremely cost-effective pricing.

Advantages

• Extraordinary safety and hygiene.
• Lifelong plumbing.
• Enormous cost savings.