PVC-O

Iplex Apollo^® is a bi-axially oriented PVC pressure pipe for use in water supply infrastructure. Iplex uses two patented processes resulting in an exceptionally tough, high-performance thermoplastic pipe with greatly enhanced physical characteristics, including greater impact resistance and reduced weight when compared with other PVC pipes. Apollo^® PVC-O pipe also provides increased hydraulic capacity due to its exceptionally smooth and enlarged bore.

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What is a PVC-O pipe?

PVC-O is molecularly oriented polyvinyl chloride which is designed to be stronger and more lightweight than standard PVC. The composition of PVC-O pipes makes them ideal for high pressure water distribution mains, rising sewer mains and irrigation supply. Apollo PVC-O Pressure Pipe provides the latest advancements in PVC pipe technology.

PVC-O vs. PVC-U

The PVC-O is significantly stronger and tougher than PVC-U and therefore provides better performance overall. For example PVC-O is approximately twice the strength and ten times more impact resistant than PVC-U!

Isn’t Apollo® PVC-O relatively new?

No. Bi-axially oriented PVC is not a new process. Yorkshire Imperial Plastics in the United Kingdom first developed it in the early 1970’s. So this technology has been available for over 50 years and is well established and quite sound.

Iplex have modified PVC (PVC-M). Why does Iplex also have oriented PVC (PVC-O)?

PVC-M and PVC-O are both advances on the old PVC-U. PVC-O has a higher design stress than ‘M’ and therefore, for a given pressure class, has a larger bore and hence a higher hydraulic capacity. Pipelines installed and operated correctly in either material have an expected service life in excess of 100 years.

We have heard about deformation failures in PVC-O pipe from repair clamps and gibault joints. Will yours be any different?

Iplex PVC-O pipes have adequate stiffness for the intended applications and if installed and operated correctly will not fail. The resistance to deformation is inversely proportional to the SDR and so pipes with a lower SDR will be inherently stiffer than those with a higher SDR. Iplex uses a lower SDR to reduce deformation. If deformation is a concern, contact us today to discuss what product is ideal for your intended use.