Thursday, March 11, 2010

PVC Fittings In All Sizes And Types

These days, it is possible to get access to PVC fittings in a vast array of specifications as well as sizes. In terms of distribution systems for water, the PVC fittings are widely used across the globe.

Different Varieties

The modern range of PVC fittings are available in plenty of choices. For example, there are the regular PVC fittings elbow variety in the standard 90 degree measurement and come in sizes ranging from 1.25 inches right up to 4 inches and even 4x3 and 6 inch measurements. Then, there are PVC fittings available in the street elbow versions ranging in sizes from 1.25 inches right up to 2 inches, 4 inches, 6 inches etc. There are also PVC fittings available in 45 degree angle in elbow varieties. There are also PVC caps, PVC couplings, PVC reducer couplings, PVC female and male adapters, sanitary tees, Wye, Long sweep PVC fittings of elbow variety as well as PVC Bushing.

What It Means

PVC fittings stand for PolyVinyl Chloride fittings, and this material is one of the most popular thermoplastic polymers. Pipes carrying water within industrial or residential settings are actually made out of PVC. Given the fact that this material is lightweight, has a high degree of strength and lesser amount of reactivity, it is the trusted choice when it comes to PVC fittings. The versatility in shapes such as elbow, street elbow, long sweep elbow etc. is accounted for the fact that these PVC fittings are easily molded to arrive at complex bends. It is also easy to bond PVC fittings to each other using heat bonding or chemical bonding processes.
 
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