The Importance of Drainage Pipes in Commercial Fridges

Drainage pipes are one of the most crucial plastic components in commercial fridges. As an indispensable material inside the fridge, its durability, corrosion resistance, and low temperature resistance are key factors to consider. Today, let's discuss the different materials used for commercial fridge drainage pipes.

PVC - The Common Drainage Pipe Material

PVC plastic is one of the most commonly used materials for drainage pipes.

PVC drainage pipes are made by extruding or injection molding sanitary grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin mixed with appropriate amounts of stabilizers, lubricants, fillers, and colorants. The pipes are then cooled, cured, shaped, inspected, and packaged to complete production.

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PVC pipes offer the following advantages:

  • High pipe surface hardness and tensile strength for safety.
  • Lightweight material.
  • Excellent corrosion resistance to inorganic acids, alkalis, and salts, suitable for industrial wastewater discharge and conveyance.
  • Low friction coefficient for smooth water flow and low clogging.
  • Low maintenance requirements.

However, PVC also has these drawbacks:

  • Poor toughness.
  • Can produce toxic substances during production.
  • Poor low temperature resistance, prone to embrittlement in cold environments.

ABS - The Eco-Friendly Alternative

ABS is an eco-friendly, high strength, tough, and easily moldable thermoplastic polymer material, also known as ABS resin. Unlike PVC, ABS does not produce toxic pollutants during production. It can also be recycled and degrades under UV light.

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Key benefits of ABS include:

  • Excellent mechanical properties with high surface hardness and impact resistance.
  • Lightweight material.
  • Strong low temperature performance, can withstand -40°C environments.
  • More corrosion resistant than PVC.

As we can see, ABS offers more eco-friendly, cold-resistant, and corrosion-resistant properties compared to traditional PVC. This is why ABS is now more widely used for drainage pipes, cold storage, and commercial fridge interiors.

 

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