Preserving water quality: The PVC-O advantage
Water utilities face an increasing challenge: delivering water efficiently while preserving its quality from source to end user. In this context, the choice of pipe material plays a crucial role in both operational performance and water safety.
One of the most significant developments in pressurised water transport is Oriented PVC (PVC-O), an advanced material produced through Molecor’s exclusive Molecular Orientation technology.
This process involves stretching the material under carefully controlled conditions of pressure, temperature, and speed, allowing the polymer molecules to align in the direction of stretching and creating a highly ordered molecular structure.
As a result, the physical and mechanical properties of PVC are significantly enhanced while preserving the original chemical characteristics of the polymer.
For drinking water networks, maintaining water quality is a top priority. PVC-O eliminates many of these concerns because it does not require any special protection or coating.
It is immune to corrosion, making impossible the transfer of oxides and metals to water, which in the case of potable water, can result in a public health problem if the quality parameters required for human water consumption are exceeded.
The outcome is a material with exceptional tensile strength, outstanding resistance to fatigue and impact, and superior ductility, making it one of the most reliable solutions for modern water distribution networks.
Molecor has translated these advantages into a complete PVC-O system through its TOM® pipes and ecoFITTOM® fittings, designed to work together as an integrated solution for pressurised water networks.
TOM® pipes are manufactured using Molecor’s proprietary molecular orientation technology, achieving the highest molecular orientation class (Class 500) and offering an exceptional combination of strength, fully watertightness, and durability.
Besides, TOM® pipes can achieve between 15 per cent and 40 per cent higher hydraulic capacity than systems with pipes made from other materials and with the same external diameter.
Complementing the system, ecoFITTOM® fittings are the world’s first PVC-O fittings manufactured with the same technology, ensuring full compatibility throughout the network.
Together, they provide a more homogeneous and corrosion-resistant solution that guarantees maximum reliability, lower installation costs, and long-term preservation of water quality.
This characteristic has been recognised through strict international certification processes. Molecor’s TOM® PVC-O pipes and ecoFITTOM® fittings have obtained approvals including WRAS and DWI, confirming their suitability for potable water applications.
In conclusion, choosing PVC-O is not only an investment in network performance and durability, but also in the preservation of drinking water quality over time.
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