PVC-O Pipe
Oriented PVC pipe for water mains where weight and flow matter. Biaxial orientation lets the same pressure class run with a thinner wall, so the bore is bigger and the pipe lighter.
Tell us the size and quantity — price, lead time and loading plan back in one working day
Dial in the pressure class first, then the diameter. If you are unsure, send the working pressure and we will recommend the SDR.
Same outside diameter, more bore
Orientation raises the strength of the wall, so a PVC-O pipe reaches PN16 with less material than uPVC. The gain shows up as flow capacity and as kilos to lift.
| Property | uPVC | PVC-O |
|---|---|---|
| Wall at equal PN and OD | Reference | Noticeably thinner |
| Internal bore | Reference | Larger → lower head loss |
| Weight per metre | Reference | Lower |
| Impact resistance | Lower | Higher |
| Price | Lower | Higher per metre, often cheaper per m³ delivered |
Exact wall and bore per size follow ISO 16422; the comparison above is directional, and we send the size table with the quotation.
When PVC-O pays for itself
- Long pumping mains where head loss is the cost driver
- Rehab of an old line that must keep the same OD
- Sites where lifting weight is a constraint
Handling
PVC-O is tougher than uPVC but still rigid — same bedding rules apply, and it should not be laid in tight bends without fittings.
Send the head and the flow
If head loss is your cost driver, tell us the pump curve and we compare PVC-O against uPVC.
Questions on this product
Is PVC-O available in blue only?
Standard is blue; other colours are made to order in volume.
Can it be jointed to uPVC?
Yes, with the correct transition coupling or a flanged connection.
What sizes do you stock?
DN90 to DN500; larger sizes are quoted per order.
What is the MOQ?
Confirmed on quotation.]