| PVC Schedule 40 Pipes | Residential Plumbing, Irrigation Systems | - Material: PVC (ASTM D1785 compliant) - Pressure Rating: 200 psi (exceeds ASTM D2241) - Length: Customizable (up to 20ft) | - Cost-effective, corrosion-resistant, lightweight - Meets ASTM standards | - Lower pressure capacity than SCH80 - Not ideal for extreme temperatures |
| PVC Schedule 80 Pipes | Industrial Water Systems, High-Pressure | - Material: PVC (ASTM D1785 compliant) - Pressure Rating: 300 psi (▲▲ vs SCH40) - Wall Thickness: 0.145" (▲) | - Higher pressure tolerance (▲▲) - Durable for industrial use | - Heavier and bulkier - Higher upfront cost compared to SCH40 |
| CPVC Pipes | Hot Water Distribution, Chemical Resistance | - Material: Chlorinated PVC (ASTM F493) - Temperature Range: Up to 200°F (▲ vs PVC) - Chemical Resistance: ASTM F739 compliant | - Heat-resistant (▲) - Resists chemical exposure | - Brittle at sub-zero temps - UV-sensitive (requires shielding) |
| PEX Pipes | Residential Hot/Cold Water Lines | - Material: Cross-linked Polyethylene (ISO 15874) - Flexibility: 180° bends without fittings | - Flexible, easy installation (▲) - Freeze-resistant | - Lower pressure rating (100 psi) - Susceptible to UV degradation |
| Copper Pipes | High-Pressure Plumbing, Commercial Use | - Material: Copper (ASTM B280) - Pressure Rating: 350 psi (▲▲▲ vs SCH40) - Corrosion Resistance: ASTM B359 compliant | - Extremely durable (▲▲▲) - High pressure capacity (▲▲▲) | - Expensive - Requires skilled installation - Prone to pinhole leaks |
| Steel Pipes | Industrial, High-Temperature Systems | - Material: Carbon Steel (ASTM A53) - Pressure Rating: 400 psi (▲▲▲▲ vs SCH40) - Temperature: Up to 400°F | - Highest pressure/temperature tolerance (▲▲▲▲) - Long lifespan | - Prone to corrosion without coating - Bulky and difficult to install |