Why ppr pipe become fragile in low temperature and how to prevent the damange?
Many people have confusions about why ppr pipe become fragile in low temperature and how to prevent the damange? T-Mech ppr piping system provide the details as below,
First, Why ppr pipe become fragile in low temperature?
PP - R Pipe is random copolymerization polypropylene, it is made of acrylic monomer and small amounts of ethylene monomers under the effect of heat, pressure and catalyst random copolymer. Olefinic monomer randomly distributed to the long chain of propylene, ethylene content and ethylene and propylene polymerization way determines its characteristics of fragile in low temperature. Especially during winter construction, pipe flexibility reduced while rigidity enhanced, that is why ppr pipe become fragile in low temperature
Second, what are the manifestations of PPR pipe brittleness in low temperature?
1, when the environment temperature is low, PPR pipe toughness decrease, it is fragile.
2, when the pipe is impacted or pressured, there will be a straight line crack phenomenon, and cracking is from inner tube extends outward.
3, when the pipe was caused by a point force after cracking, in an instant, the cracking will extend along with the pipe axis direction fast, this feature is called rapid crack growth.
4, In winter, if any damage happens to the pipe during transportation, construction and handling, it will appear in the process of conveying hot water when brittle and toughness of the tube.
Third, how to avoid the PPR pipe brittle fracture in low temperature?
1, Avoid to throw, fell, rolling, pulling the pipe during the handling of ppr pipes
2, PPR pipe should be stored in warehouse and simple huts and stacking height should be less than 1.5 m;
3, More care should be taken for winter construction. Sharp tools should be used.
Issued By Thomsun Industries.