Understanding the Properties of PP RCT Pipes

One of the popular thermoplastics to have been put to use in the recent times is PP RCT or polypropylene random crystalline temperature, an advanced form of the popular PPR pipes (polypropylene random copolymer). It has many advantageous properties which  make it suitable for use in different areas which are also extolled by HDPE pipe suppliers. Let us take a look at the properties of PP RCT pipes:

 

1.PP RCT pipes exhibit high material stability, which ensures that it lasts for a much longer time as compared to other metallic pipes and at the same time, it can withstand high temperatures.

2.High corrosion resistance is also another property of PP RCT pipes. Additionally, these pipes are also resistant to rust and scaling which makes them highly suited for the transport of water. Since PP RCT is also resistant to reaction of a wide range of chemicals, it can also be used for industrial supply of most chemicals.

3.Pipes and fittings made from PP RCT are also resistant to hydrolysis, which means that they do not react with water and get damaged. This property also makes them suitable for the transport of potable water.

4.PP RCT pipes are not designed to withstand ultraviolent rays and are hence ideally installed indoors. Even if they have to be used in outdoor installations, they must be covered with a casing to keep it protected.

5.As compared to thermoplastic pipes, PP RCT pipes contract minimally. This is because they are designed with a fibre layer which does not expand when exposed to temperature variation.

6.PP RCT pipes are easily joined using the heat fusion method. In this method, high temperature causes the melted material to collect at the joint, which gives it extra durability. At the same time, due to the heat resistance of the material, its properties do not change which ensures that the joint are extremely strong and safe.

7.Pipes and fittings made from PP RCT have low thermal conductivity, which means that the heat loss and gain in these pipes and fittings is much lower as compared to other thermoplastic pipes. This in turn implies there is lower condensation in PP RCT pipes and fittings.

8.The various properties of PP RCT pipes such as corrosion resistance, higher material stability, and resistance to rust and chemicals also give it enhanced longevity, of over 50 years.

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