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TOM® PVC-O Pipes: The Most Advanced Solution for Water Transport

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Molecor Southeast Asia (SEA) continues to push the boundaries of hydraulic engineering with its TOM® PVC-O pipes in unprecedented large diameters. With a range reaching up to DN1200 mm, Molecor is effectively replacing traditional materials offering a more efficient and sustainable solution for the world’s most demanding water transport projects.

The Giant of PVC-O: DN1200 mm
The latest technical update highlights the DN1200 mm as the pinnacle of Molecular Orientation technology. Historically, PVC pipes were limited to smaller sizes, but Molecor’s exclusive Genuine Air Technology has enabled the manufacturing of pipes that combine large diameters with the highest mechanical performance (Class 500).

These large diameters are designed to handle nominal pressures of up to PN25 bar, making them the ideal choice for urban water supply, irrigation networks, industrial applications and fire protection systems.

Unbeatable properties
Modern water infrastructure demands materials that combine durability, efficiency and long-term reliability. TOM® pipes stand out as a benchmark in this regard, offering a unique blend of mechanical strength, hydraulic performance and resistance to environmental stressors. Their advance design and high-quality manufacturing place them among the most robust and efficient piping solutions available today. The following key attributes highlight why TOM® pipes have become a preferred choice for demanding hydraulic applications across the world:

  • Mechanical Strength: TOM® pipes are manufactured in the highest material class, Class 500, offering superior resistance to tensile strength fatigue and impact.
  • Impact Resistance: TOM® pipes have a high resistance to shock. This means that breakages are minimized during installation or during on-site trials caused by dropping or by impacts from stones. Furthermore, Molecular Orientation prevents the propagation of cracks and scratches and eliminates the risk of rapid crack behaviour.
  • Longevity: These pipes have a useful life of more than 100 years, maintaining their nominal pressure characteristics throughout this period.
  • Hydraulic Efficiency: Due to their smoother inner walls and thinner profiles, they offer 15 to 40% more hydraulic capacity than pipes made from other materials of the same external dimensions.
  • Water Hammer Resistance: They have a significantly lower celerity (wave speed) than metal pipes, which nearly eliminates the risk of breakage during sudden pressure variations.
  • Corrosion and Chemical Resistance: They are immune to corrosion and natural chemical substances, requiring no special coatings or protections.

Sustainability and Easy Installation
Sustainability is another core pillar of this product. TOM® pipes are marketed as the most eco-friendly option available, as their manufacturing optimizes the use raw material and consumes less energy throughout their entire life cycle—from extraction to transport and installation. Being lighter, they are easy to handle and do not require heavy machinery, which simplifies logistics and speeds up installation timelines.

Besides, Molecor follows an Integrated Quality and Environment Management System based on the UNE-EN ISO 9001:2008 and UNE-EN ISO 14001:2004 standards, for the “Manufacture of  PVC-O Pipes for conveyance of fluids under pressure.”

TOM® pipes are more than just a water conduit; they are a comprehensive technical solution that combines operational efficiency, long-term safety and a firm commitment to environmental preservation, meeting the strictest international standards for irrigation and human consumption.

Upgrade to Molecor’s PVC-O solutions and experience the future of water transport today.