Frequently Asked Questions Overview

FAQ

• Jointing Methods

  • Butt Welding of PVC (Fusible PVC)
  • Electrofusion vs. Cement Connections
    
  • Rubber Ring Socket Joints for PVC Pipes

• PVC Material and Properties

  • PVC Material and Properties
  • CPVC for Hot/Cold Water Applications
  • Diffusion Resistance of PVC in Contaminated Soil (“Brown Fields”)
  • MPVC: Modified PVC for Pipe Applications
  • MRS (Minimum Required Strength) of UPVC and MPVC
  • Resistance of PVC to Chlorinated Water
  • PVC and Biofilm Formation Risk
  • Creep Behavior of PVC in Underground Applications
  • Impact Resistance of PVC vs. PO Pipes
  • Differences Between PVC, PE, and PP Mechanical Properties

• Material Handling and Consistency

  • Influence of Material Storage and Mixing on Consistency

   

• Recycling and Sustainability

  
  

  • Effect of Recycled PVC on Pipe Quality
  • Energy Saving with Lower Extrusion Temperatures
  • LCA Comparison: PVC vs. PO
  • Post-Consumer PVC Recycling
  • Dispelling Myths: The Safety and Sustainability of PVC Pipe
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental Performance of PVC Pipes Compared to Other Materials Pipes

   

• Extrusion Technology & Process Optimization

  • Advancing PVC Pipe Extrusion Technology
  • Achieving Precision in Pipe Extrusion
  • Direct CaCO3 Dosing
  • Temperature Settings and Gelation Effect in PVC Extrusion
  • PVC Extrusion vs. PO Extrusion
  • Sintering vs. Gelation vs. Overheating in PVC
  • Wall Thickness and Weight Scanners
  • Quick Tool Change (QTC) Systems
  • Gravimetric Dosing in Pipe Extrusion
  • Pipe Extrusion Feeding Systems

   

• Design and Standards

  • Regional Pipe Standards: EU vs. USA
  • International Standardization of PVC Pipes
  • Design Principles for Pressure PVC Pipes
  • Design Principles for Non-Pressure PVC Pipes
  • SDR Calculation for PVC Pipes
  • Design & Standards for PVC Pipes

• Mechanical Performance & Durability

  • Stiffness and Flexural Resistance of PVC Pipes
  • Comparison between PVC and traditional pipe materials
  • Poisson Effect and Pipe Length Shortening Under Pressure
  • Mechanical Strength of Welded PVC Joints
  • Safety Factors for PVC Pressure Pipes
  • Regression Lines for Life Expectancy of PVC Pipes (50 Years)
  • Long-Term Performance Testing for PVC Pipes
  • C-ring Test for PVC Pipe Brittleness and Point Load Resistance
  • Impact Testing for PVC Pipes

   

• Structured and Specialized PVC Types

  • Challenges of Deep-Profile Structured Wall Pipes
  • Ensuring Performance: Closed-Cell Structure in Foam Core Pipes
  • Preventing Axial Leakage in Foam Core Pipes
  • Optimizing Foam Core Pipe Production: Foaming and Extruder Venting
  • Foamcore PVC Pipes – Structure and Benefits
  • Multilayer PVC Pipes with Recycled Cores
  • The Science of Biaxial Orientation: PVCO Pipe Production
  • Structured Wall Pipes of PVC
  • Advances in Inline Biaxial Stretching for PVCO
  • PVCO: Oriented PVC – Structure and Benefits

• Applications of PVC Pipes

  • PVC and Trenchless Techniques: Slip-lining Applications
  • Understanding PVC Pipe Applications: Drinking Water vs. Sewer Systems

   

• Materials and Additives

  • Effect of CaCO₃ on PVC Processability and Pipe Properties
  • CaCO₃ Fillers in PVC Pipe Production
  • Colorants and Pigments in PVC Pipe
  • Lubrication in PVC Pipe Extrusion
  • PVC Stabilizer Systems
  • Additives for PVC Pressure Pipe

• Quality Assurance & Process Control

  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Optimization
  • Operator-Friendly Extruder Operation
  • Data Logging and Error Reduction via Modern Controls
  • SPC and Process Visualization in Extrusion Lines
  • TPM and Six Sigma in PVC Production
  • Protect your investment with Rollepaal Coatings

• Pipe Design and Testing Methods

  • Improving Spiderline Weld Quality with Double Compression
  • Spider Die Design for Pipe Extrusion
  • Acetone Test (ASTM D2152) for PVC Pipe Fusion
  • DCM Test (EN580) for PVC Pipe Fusion Degree
    
  • Impact of Temperature on PVC Pipe Shrinkage and Joint Integrity
  • PVC Pipe Heat Reversion Testing and Risks