PVC Pipe
Detailed Description of UPVC Pipes for Agricultural Irrigation:
The PVC irrigation pipe adopts the extrusion molding process. The well-mixed raw materials are fed into the extruder. After being heated and plasticized, they are extruded by the screw and formed into pipes through a specific mold. Then, through processes such as cooling, haul-off, and cutting, irrigation pipes of different specifications are produced. In modern agriculture, with the development of water-saving irrigation technology, due to its excellent comprehensive performance, it has gradually replaced traditional concrete pipes, steel pipes, and PE hoses, and has become an indispensable core component in systems such as sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, and pipe irrigation. The product is suitable for a variety of complex terrains, especially suitable for various working environments such as plains, hills, deserts, and greenhouse sheds.
Material Characteristics and Advantages of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-U) Irrigation Pipe
Chemical Stability: PVC-U is made by adding stabilizers, lubricants and other additives to polyvinyl chloride resin. Its molecular structure is stable, and it has excellent chemical stability. It has good tolerance to most chemical substances such as acids, alkalis, and salts, and is not prone to chemical reactions and corrosion.
Physical Properties: It has high hardness and rigidity, and can withstand a certain amount of external force and pressure without deformation. At the same time, its density is moderate, which not only ensures the strength of the pipe, but also makes it convenient for handling and installation.
Water Resistance: The PVC-U material is insoluble in water. In a humid environment or when in long-term contact with water, its performance remains stable. It will not expand, soften or deteriorate due to water absorption, and can maintain its mechanical properties and service performance for a long time.
Insulation: It has good electrical insulation performance and is not affected by electromagnetic interference. It can be safely used in environments with wires or electrical equipment, avoiding safety accidents such as electric leakage.
Corrosion Resistance: Due to its high chemical stability, PVC-U irrigation pipes will not rust and corrode as easily as metal pipes. They can adapt to different water qualities and soil environments, including some irrigation water containing corrosive substances such as acids and alkalis, which greatly extends the service life of the pipes.
Wear Resistance: It has good wear resistance. During long-term use, even if the water flow contains a small amount of particulate matter such as sediment, it is not easily worn. It can keep the inner wall of the pipe smooth, ensuring the normal transportation of irrigation water.
Aging Resistance: Additives such as anti-aging agents are added, giving it good aging resistance. It can be exposed to natural environments such as sunlight, wind and rain outdoors for a long time, and is not prone to aging phenomena such as cracking and embrittlement, meeting the requirements for long-term use in irrigation projects.
Small Flow Resistance: The inner wall of the pipe is smooth with low roughness. When water flows inside the pipe, the resistance is small, which can effectively reduce the head loss, improve the transportation efficiency of irrigation water, reduce the energy consumption of irrigation, and save water resources and energy.
High Cost-effectiveness: Compared with some metal pipes or pipes made of other materials, the production cost of PVC-U irrigation pipes is lower and the price is relatively cheaper. At the same time, it is easy to install, the construction cost is low, and it has a long service life. With high comprehensive cost-effectiveness, it can save a large amount of funds for irrigation projects.
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Simple Supported Beam Impact Test |
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Vicat Softening Test |
High Temperature Stress Relief Test |
| Nominal outside diameters (DN) and nominal wall thickness en based on an overall service (design) coefficient of C = 2.5 | ||||||||
| Nominal Outside Diameter DN (mm) | Pipe Series S , SDR Series and Nominal Pressure PN Equivalents | |||||||
| S 20 | S 16.7 | S 16 | S 12.5 | S 10 | S 8 | S 6.3 | S 4 | |
| SDR 41 | SDR 34.4 | SDR 33 | SDR 26 | SDR 21 | SDR 17 | SDR 13.6 | SDR 9 | |
| PN 5 | PN 6 | PN 6.3 | PN 8 | PN 10 | PN 12.5 | PN 16 | PN 25 | |
| Nominal Wall Thickness en | ||||||||
| 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.5 |
| 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.5 |
| 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| 25 | - | - | - | - | - | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| 32 | - | - | - | - | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| 40 | - | - | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| 50 | - | - | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 5.6 |
| 63 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| 75 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 8.4 |
| 90 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 10.1 |
| Nominal outside diameters (DN) and nominal wall thickness en based on an overall service ( design) coefficient of C = 2.0 | ||||||||
| Nominal Outside Diameter | Pipe Series S , SDR Series and Nominal Pressure PN Equivalents | |||||||
| S 20 | S 16 | S 12.5 | S 10 | S 8 | S 6.3 | S 5 | ||
| SDR 41 | SDR 33 | SDR 21 | SDR 21 | SDR 17 | SDR 13.6 | SDR 11 | ||
| DN | PN 6.3 | PN 8 | PN 10 | PN 12.5 | PN 16 | PN 20 | PN 25 | |
| mm | Nominal Wall Thickness en | |||||||
| 110 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 10.0 | |
| 125 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 9.2 | 11.4 | |
| 140 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 8.3 | 10.3 | 12.7 | |
| 160 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 9.5 | 11.8 | 14.6 | |
| 180 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 10.7 | 13.3 | 16.4 | |
| 200 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 | 14.7 | 18.2 | |
| 225 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 10.8 | 13.4 | 16.6 | - | |
| 250 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 | 14.8 | 18.4 | - | |
| 280 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 10.7 | 13.4 | 16.6 | 20.6 | - | |
| 315 | 7.7 | 9.7 | 12.1 | 15.0 | 18.7 | 23.2 | - | |
| 355 | 8.7 | 10.9 | 13.6 | 16.9 | 21.1 | 26.1 | - | |
| 400 | 9.8 | 12.3 | 15.3 | 19.1 | 23.7 | 29.4 | - | |
| 450 | 11.0 | 13.8 | 17.2 | 21.5 | 26.7 | 33.1 | - | |
| 500 | 12.3 | 15.3 | 19.1 | 23.9 | 29.7 | 36.8 | - | |
| 560 | 13.7 | 17.2 | 21.4 | 26.7 | - | - | - | |
| 630 | 15.4 | 19.3 | 24.1 | 30.0 | - | - | - | |
| 710 | 17.4 | 21.8 | 27.2 | - | - | - | - | |
| 800 | 19.6 | 24.5 | 30.6 | - | - | - | - | |
| 900 | 22.0 | 27.6 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1000 | 24.5 | 30.6 | - | - | - | - | - | |
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-U) irrigation pipes are mainly applied in the following scenarios:
Agricultural Irrigation: They can be used in ground irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation and other systems in farmland. These pipes transport water from the water source to the fields, providing sufficient water for crops, promoting crop growth, and increasing crop yields.
Landscape Irrigation: Suitable for the irrigation of landscape gardens such as parks, gardens, and golf courses. They can accurately distribute water to different plant areas, meeting the water requirements of landscape plants, and at the same time, helping to maintain the beauty of the landscape.
Orchard Irrigation: In orchards, drip irrigation or micro-sprinkler irrigation systems can be built with PVC-U irrigation pipes. Precise irrigation can be carried out according to the growth needs of fruit trees, effectively saving water resources and improving the quality and yield of fruits.
Greenhouse Irrigation: For crops such as vegetables and flowers in greenhouses, PVC-U irrigation pipes can be used in combination with various irrigation equipment to achieve automated irrigation, creating a suitable growth environment for the crops.
