PVC vs HDPE Pipes - Berlia HDPE Pipes Manufacturers.,New Delhi

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PVC vs HDPE Pipes — Comparison Chart

Feature / Property	HDPE Pipes	PVC Pipes
Full Form	High Density Polyethylene	Polyvinyl Chloride
Flexibility	Highly flexible	Rigid and brittle
Leakage	✔ Seamless welded joints (zero leakage)	✘ Requires couplings → leakage risk
Chemical Resistance	Excellent — ideal for sewage, chemicals	Moderate — not suitable for strong chemicals
Corrosion Resistance	✔ Fully corrosion-proof	✔ Good, but joints can degrade
Impact Resistance	Very high	Low → can crack easily
Pressure Handling	Excellent — PE100 used for high pressure	Limited pressure ratings
Life Expectancy	50+ years	20–30 years typically
Jointing Method	Butt/Electrofusion welding	Solvent cement / rubber ring
Suitable for Trenchless Technology	✔ HDD, relining, micro-tunneling	✘ Usually not suitable
UV Resistance	High (carbon black UV protection)	Low — requires UV protection
Thermal Expansion / Flexibility in Temperature	Great performance in varying temperatures	Becomes brittle in cold climates
Environmental Impact	✔ Recyclable, eco-friendly	Contains chlorine & additives (not eco-friendly)
Cost Factor	Higher initial, lower lifetime cost	Lower initial, higher maintenance
Applications	Water supply, sewer, industrial, gas, fire fighting, power utilities	Low-pressure water supply, indoor plumbing, drainage (limited)