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The Benefits of Hayward Plastic Valves and Process Control Products

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ince the introduction of PVC in the U.S.during the 1940’s, thermoplastic valves, pipe, and fittings have gained broad acceptance.Plastic valves, pipe and fittings are often the material of choice for systems that were traditionally designed inmetal.Unlike metal, plastic valves and piping components have a high resistance to corrosion, will not scale or rust, and will notcontaminate sensitive fluids.Hayward manufactures products from compounds of PVC, CPVC, natural PPL, glass fiber reinforced PPL, PVDF, and polyetherimide.These materials are nonconductors and, as such, are immune to electrolytic and galvanic corrosion.Equally important, they contain nothing to leach out and contaminate sensitive fluids.Benefits of Hayward plastic valves and process control products include:

Nontoxic

Their interior walls are molded with an ultra-smooth finish that will remain smooth throughout the valve's service life – resulting in a more consistent flow rate over time. Hayward PVC and CPVC products aresuitable for use with potable water and are consistent with the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards.

Conservation

Hayward plastic valves are energy efficient.It takes about half the energy to produce a comparative size Hayward plastic valve as a metal one.

High Temperature

Hayward process control products are capable of handling corrosive chemicals at elevated temperatures – up to 250°F with glass fiber reinforced PPL.

Economics Corrosion Resistance

When evaluating the economics of Hayward plastic valves over metal valves, consider not only the initial cost savings of the product, but the reduced freight, lower installation and maintenance costs, and the extended service life of the valves.Hayward plastic valves are a cost effective alternative to metal valves. Hayward plastic valves and process control products are immune from corrosion.They are dielectric, meaning they will not support a charge and will remain free from the ionization and corrosion that occurs with metal valves.

Easy Installation

Hayward plastic valves and process control products are generally 1/3 to 1/2 the weight of similar size and type metal valves.They are simple to install and result in reduced handling, labor, and installation costs.

Extended Service Life

Hayward plastic valves will outlast most metal valves and are not affected by normal weather conditions.They will provide years of maintenance-free service.

Low ThermalConductivity

Hayward plastic valves have much lessthermal conductivity than metal valves so that heat gain or loss is greatly reduced. Pipe insulation is rarely required.

Improved Flow Rates

Hayward plastic valves have a high flow coefficient and, as compared to metal, will absolutely not pit, rust or corrode.
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