Advatages of Eslon Sch80
PVC and CPVC PipeSekisui Eslon PVC and CPVC pipe have a num-applications, it is recommended for temperatures

External Corrosion Resistance

Low Thermal Conductivity

ber of outstanding features, such as high chemi-

as high as 200°F compared with 140°F of PVC.

Industrial fumes, humidity, saltwater, weather, at-PVC and CPVC pipe have a much lower ther-mospheric, or underground conditions, regard-

mal conductivity factor than metal pipe. There-

cal resistance, easy installation, and reasonable

Advantages of Eslon Sch80 PVC and CPVC Pipe

Eslon Sch80 PVC & CPVC Pipe ranging in sizes

less of type of soil or moisture encountered, can-fore, fluids being piped maintain a more constantconstruction cost. Eslon PVC and CPVC can orfrom 1/2” through 24”, and PVC fittings and PVC

not harm rigid PVC and CPVC plastic pipe.

temperature. In most cases, pipe insulation is notshould replace other materials of construction invalves are available for light, medium, and heavy

Scratches or surface abrasions do not provide

required.

size ranges available for all sorts of piping sys-

duty use.

points which corrosive elements can attack.
Immunity to Galvanic or Electrolytic Attack PVC

Easy Installation and Low Installation Cost6

PVC and CPVC are environmentally friendly poly-and CPVC pipe are inherently immune to galvanic

PVC and CPVC pipe are lightweight, convenient

CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) is anothermer in terms of low carbonic acid gas emission inor electrolytic action. They can be used under-

to handle, relatively flexible, and easy to install.

rigid pipe which has three highly-desirable char-manufacturing process

ground, underwater, in the presence of metals,

For example, it is approximately 1/5 to 1/6 for theand can also be connected to metals.

weight of metal.

Advantages of Eslon Sch80 PVC and CPVC Pipe

5price, which can lead to the reduction of totaltems.

acteristics, good mechanical strength at hightemperatures and higher chemical resistance

They have smooth, seamless interior walls. Noand relatively compared to metal. CPVC polymer

Freedom from Toxicity, Odors, Tastes

special tools are required for cutting. They can beis more chlorinated into PVC polymer. This extra

PVC and CPVC piping are non-toxic, odorless,installed using solvent cementing, threading,chlorine is responsible for the material’s high-tem-and tasteless. They have been listed by the Na-flanging techniques.

perature strength and other properties which aretional Sanitation Foundation for use with potable

These features lead to lower installed costs thanvaluable for industrial piping. For pressure pipingwater.

conventional metal piping.

Corrosion Free

Maintenance FreeWith many other pipe materials, slight corrosion

Once a PVC or CPVC piping system is properly

may occur. The corroded particles can contami-

selected, designed, and installed, it is virtuallynate the piped fluid, complicating further process-maintenance free. It will not rust, scale, pit, cor-ing, or causing bad taste, odors, or discoloration.

rode, or promote build-up on the interior. There-

This is particularly undesirable when the piped

fore, years of trouble-free service can be expect-

fluid is for domestic consumption. With PVC anded when using Eslon PVC and CPVC pipe.

Advantages

ingly high pressure for long periods.

Chemical ResistanceFire Resistance PVC and CPVC pipe products

PVC and CPVC pipe are inert to attack by strong

are self extinguishing and will not support com-acids, alkalis, salt solutions, alcohols, and manybustion. They have an ASTM E-84 flame spreadother chemicals. They are dependable on corro-rate of 25 or less.

sive applications and impart no tastes orodors to materials carried in them. They do not

Internal Corrosion Resistancereact with materials carried, nor act as a catalyst.

PVC and CPVC pipe resist chemical attack byAll possibility of contamination, or chemical pro-most acids, alkalis, salts, and organic media suchcess changes, and all danger of clouding, slug-

as alcohols and aliphatic hydrocarbons, withinging, or discoloration are eliminated.

certain limits of temperature and pressure. They
provide the needed chemical resistance, while

Strengtheliminating the disadvantages of special metals,

PVC and CPVC pipe are highly resilient, toughlined piping, glass, wood, ceramics, or other spe-and durable products that have high tensile andcial corrosion-resisting materials, which formerly

high impact strength. They will withstand surpris-

had to be used.

CPVC, there are no corrosive by-products, therefore, no contamination of the piped fluid.

Standard Approved
Sekisui Eslon PVC and CPVC pipe complies withLow Friction Lossthe industry standards and requirements as set

The smooth interior surfaces of PVC and CPVC

forth by the American Society for Testing andpipe, compared to metal and other piping materi-

Materials (ASTM) and the National Sanitationals, assure low friction loss and high flow rates.

Foundation (NSF International).

Additionally, since PVC and CPVC pipe
will not rust, pit, scale, or corrode, the high flow
rates will be maintained for the life of the pipingsystem.

ESLON SCH80 PVC & CPVC Piping Sysyems