If you intend to learn about the construction industry or want to renovate your home, you will definitely come across the name UPVC. The wideness of this category may confuse you at first, but in this article, we are going to examine the different dimensions of this important building product and explain as completely as possible what UPVC is and what it is used for. If you are also interested in architecture and construction, do not miss this article.
History of UPVC
In the not-so-distant past, metals such as iron and aluminum were used abundantly in the production of building doors and windows. Also, in order to make building doors and window frames, they used wood in some areas. After the science of architecture was updated and the building industry became more scientific, researchers found that the use of these materials in building materials, in addition to its high cost, causes the waste of large amounts of energy; Because wooden and iron doors and windows are not sound and heat insulated.
By continuing research in this field in 1960, the first composite insulation profile was made in Europe. About twelve years later and in the 50s, the first UPVC equipment manufacturing plant started working in Iran. After the Iranian people and engineers understood what UPVC is and became aware of its benefits, the purchase of UPVC door and window profiles increased, so that it now has a complete control of the door and window profile market. You may have a question about what UPVC is made of, we will answer this question further.
What is UPVC made of?
UPVC stands for Unplasticized PolyVinyl Chloride. This term means the non-plastic state of polyvinyl chloride. About 85% of the main material of UPVC consists of the same polyvinyl chloride material. But how is this substance obtained and produced?
To put it simply, UPVC is actually composed of crude oil and salt. Ethylene is obtained from crude oil by means of huge refinery machines, and on the other hand, chlorine is extracted from salt. From the combination of these two substances, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is obtained through a complex laboratory process. This substance is extremely toxic and dangerous. After this stage, in the refinery, the polymerization process is carried out on this material and polyvinyl chloride or in short, PVC is obtained. Unlike VCM, this substance is not toxic and is resilient. Currently, PVC is the third most widely produced plastic polymer worldwide. This is how PVC is produced, but what is UPVC?
UPVC profiles are actually created by adding phthalates or BPA to PVC. This substance reduces the reactivity of PVC and makes UPVC products not react with water; For this reason, UPVC should be used in the production of drinking water pipes. At the same time, this material creates more strength in UPVC and widens its uses. In addition, UPVC is more stable than PVC and has more resistance to heat.
Today, in addition to the production of UPVC from raw materials, it can be obtained from the recycling of used products, such as UPVC profiles for opening doors and windows. In this way, in addition to helping the environment, production costs and finished goods are also reduced.
What are the uses of UPVC?
- The resistance of PVC to light and heat is less than that of UPVC, for this reason, materials that are exposed to extreme heat are made of UPVC.
- PVC reacts with oxygen and this can be a problem at times, but UPVC does not.
- PVC is mostly used in the pipe industry due to its greater flexibility, but UPVC is more efficient as a door and window opening profile.
- In plumbing, they mostly use PVC for sewage and non-potable water pipes; But for drinking water, it is necessary to use metal and UPVC pipes.
General tip for buying UPVC
Now that you know what UPVC is, you may want to buy this valuable profile. We recommend Abayan door and window profiles. UPVC profiles of Abayan Company are made of the best materials available in the market and are available to you at the best price. To know the price and how to buy UPVC profiles, contact the advisors of Abayan Profil team.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is UPVC?
UPVC stands for Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride. This term means the non-plastic state of polyvinyl chloride. About 85% of the main material of UPVC consists of the same polyvinyl chloride material. - How is the price of UPVC calculated?
To calculate the price of factors such as various fittings, choosing the type of glass, the cost of installing double-glazed windows and the method of producing windows, etc., contact our consultants at Abayan Profile to know the price and how to buy UPVC profiles.
- What is the difference between UPVC and PVC?
The resistance of PVC to light and heat is less than that of UPVC, for this reason, materials that are exposed to extreme heat are made of UPVC.
PVC reacts with oxygen and this can be a problem at times, but UPVC does not.
PVC is mostly used in the pipe industry due to its greater flexibility, but UPVC is more efficient as a door and window opening profile.
In plumbing, they mostly use PVC for sewage and non-potable water pipes; But for drinking water, it is necessary to use metal and UPVC pipes. - What is PVC wall?
PVC wall coverings are produced in two forms, horizontal panels and vertical panels, which are mainly used for wall covering. PVC panels can be installed on any type of surface, only the way they are installed may be slightly different.
