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 Journal of Polymer & Composites
ISSN: 2321-2810(online), ISSN: 2321-8525(print)
Volume 4, Issue 2
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PVC Pipe Designer Furniture

Ansar Khan*, C.S. Malvi
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Madhav Institute of Technology & Science, Gwalior,
Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products are 100% recyclable physically, chemically and
energetically. This can be used to make various products like steam houses, kid’s houses,
shoes stands, laptop stands, kid’s scooters, bookshelves etc. There are many benefits of PVC
such as, high impact resistance, good temperature capability, light weight etc. PVC’s
versatility, cost effectiveness and an excellent record of use, makes it capable enough that it
can replace traditional building materials such as wood, metal, concrete and clay in many
applications. In current scenario of cut-throat competition where new products are coming in
the market every day, PVC comes as a ‘wonder material’ which can be used in any way we
want to make enormous products by several methods, and PVC furniture is one of the most
popular products among them.

Keywords: PVC pipe, PVC fittings, steam bath, shoe stand, laptop stand

*Author for Correspondence E-mail: ansarkhan.khan2@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION in construction, electronics, healthcare, and

Last six decades have witnessed the growth of
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as a useful man-
made polymer because of its several beneficial
properties. PVC is very economic and its
performance diversity makes it competitive
than most other materials. At a time when we
are using PVC in the production of water pipes
and few other products, we can experimentally
use it for several other products ranging from
roofing membranes to credit cards. Products
made from PVC require minimum
maintenance as it is very reliable and durable.
Another most important property of PVC is its
flame resistance, which makes it even more
usable in different kinds of applications. After
a long potential first life, PVC’s unique
physical properties allow it to be easily
recycled (over 50,000 tonnes of PVC are
already recycled in the UK each year through
the industry sponsored Recovinyl Programme)
and this contributes to its favorably small
environmental foot print [1].
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a versatile
thermoplastic material that is used in the
production of hundreds of products that
consumers encounter in everyday life and
many more that are encountered less
frequently but are nevertheless very important
other applications. Its low cost and desired
mechanical and physical properties make its
use widespread. Both, flexible and rigid
products can be made from PVC. Researches
have shown that the possibility of substitute
material for PVC is very less and even if there
are some, they are neither as efficient nor
economic. Products made from PVC are
usually chemical resistant and have negligible
effect of weather and abrasion; hence they are
not harmful to human health. Chlorine content
makes the material highly flame retardant [2].
Manufacturing of PVC
Crude oil/natural gas and rock salt are the
starting products for PVC manufacturing.
Ethylene is the result of crude oil in the
intermediate stage of naphtha through thermal
“cracking”. Chlorine, on the other hand, is
produced from rock salt through chlor-alkali
electrolysis. To fulfill this purpose we use the
modern “energy saving membrane process”
commonly. Two by-products are produced
which are; sodium hydroxide and hydrogen,
which are used as raw materials for other
syntheses. From ethylene and chlorine, vinyl
chloride is produced at a ratio of 43 to 57%
respectively. PVC is a polymer, taking VC as
its monomeric building block. Many
technological processes are involved in

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transformation of VC to PVC. Derivation of
PVC involves a white odorless powder which
is mixed with some additives for further
processing [1–3]. PVC is a thermoplastic
polymer with good strength, toughness and
resistance to corrosion. In engineering
mechanics, plastics are considered isotropic
but highly nonlinear, exhibiting typical
nonlinearity during the pre-yield stages of
tensile loading. For constitutive modeling
purposes, plastics are referred to as a
nonlinear, isotropic, perfectly-elastic plastic
material [4].
Recycling of post-industrial PVC waste is also
a useful measure for reducing the overall
impact of products. Compact PVC pipes are
made in part from recycled window or door
frames and are designed to dissipate the waste
water produced by private sewage systems [5].
Properties of the pipe material make it easy to
install and it easily adapts environmental
conditions. The corrosion-resistance of the
material makes it reliable, which contributes to
customer satisfaction [6]. Our water and sewer
underground infrastructure is declining after
decades of services, for the problems like
water mains break, creating floods and sink
holes. This results in loss of service,
inconvenience, causing economic disruptions
at additional costs. The average age of other
water pipes is 47 years. This is unacceptable
and unsustainable. Several studies confirm that
the expected life of PVC pipe is 100+ years
[7].
METHODOLOGY
Fabrication of PVC Steam bath
The description of items used in making PVC
steam bath and their quantity is mentioned in
Table 1.
Fig. 1: PVC Steam Bath.
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Khan and Malvi
Table 1: Bill of Material for PVC Steam Bath.
Item Description Description
01 PVC pipe 23 ft
16 (L & T-
02 PVC Fitting
joint)
03
Soft and crack resistant
2.5 m
polythene
04 Wooden Steam hose 1
Actual and labeled picture of PVC steam bath
is shown in Figure 1.
Steps Involved in Making PVC Steam Bath
1. Making the frame of desired dimension
using PVC pipes and joining them by the
use of PVC fittings.
2. Cover the frame by the soft and crack
resistant polythene as the steam should not
leak into the surroundings. And the cover
is incorporated by the zip for the easy
entering of the object inside the steam
bath.
3. Make a hole into the cover for the passage
of the steam which is coming from the
pressure cooker through the pipes
connected with the steam hose. Steam
hose is used for uniform distribution of
steam inside the steam cabin.
4. Induction cook top or gas stove can be
used for the steam generation inside the
pressure cooker.
Systematic diagram of PVC steam bath is
shown in Figure 2. In it, whole working
process of PVC steam bath is shown. Here, the
object sitting inside the PVC cabin is taking
the steam coming from the pressure cooker
which is placed outside the cabin through the
rubberpipe and steam hose at outlet.
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Fig. 2: Systematic Diagram of Steam Bath.

Advantages of PVC Steam Bath

PVC steam bath is cost economic. This steam Table 2: Bill of Material for PVC Shoe Stand.
bath costs about Rs. 600–700 while the other Item Description Quantity
body steamers available in market costs about 01 PVC pipe 6 ft
Rs. 5000–6000. It is also easy to use and is 02 PVC fitting 8 (L-joint)
environmental friendly. It is durable, tough
03 Screw 4
and flame resistant. This steam bath uses
minimal energy and water consumption. PVC
steam bath refreshes the body and mind, deep Actual and labeled picture of PVC shoe stand
cleans the skin and moisturizes it. It also helps fixed on wall is shown in Figure 3.
in releasing daily stress and tension, and
relaxes tight overworked muscles. It reduces Steps Involved in Making PVC Shoe Stand
aches and pains in joints and revitalizes nasal, 1. Making the frame of desired dimensions
sinus and chest congestion. using PVC pipes and joining them by the
use of PVC fittings.
Fabrication of PVC Shoe Stand 2. Make the holes into the four ends of the
The description of items used in making PVC frame and wall using a drill machine.
shoe stand and their quantity is mentioned in 3. Fix the frame on the wall by tightening the
Table 2. screws into the holes.

Fig. 3: PVC Shoe Stand.

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Advantages of PVC Shoe Stand Fabrication of PVC Laptop Stand

PVC shoe stand is cost economic. This shoe The description of items used in making PVC
stand costs about Rs. 300 while the other shoe laptop stand and their quantity is mentioned in
stand available in market cost Rs. 1000–1500. Table 3.
It is also easy to use and is environmental
friendly. It is durable, tough, corrosion Actual and labeled picture of PVC laptop
resistant, termite resistant and light weight stand is shown in Figure 4.
product. It requires very less space as it can be
fixed anywhere in the house at the unused Steps Involved in Making PVC Laptop Stand
place. 1. Making the frame of desired dimension
using PVC pipes and joining them by the
Table 3: Bill of Material for PVC Laptop use of PVC fittings.
Stand. 2. Fix the cups into the both ends of the
Item Description Quantity frame so that the laptop will not slip out of
01 PVC pipe 4 ft the frame and get fixed into it properly.
02 PVC fitting 8 (6 L-joint and 2 end cups)
03 Screw 4

Fig. 4: PVC Laptop Stand.

Advantages of PVC Laptop Stand Table 4: Comparison of PVC Product with

PVC laptop stand is cost economic. This Other Materials.
laptop stand costs about Rs. 80 while the other Properties PVC Wood Metal
laptop stand available in market cost Rs. 800– Energy Very
Low High
1200. Consumption Low
Flexibility High - Low
It is also easy to use and is environmental Cost Low Medium High
friendly. It is durable, tough, corrosion Life Long Medium Medium
resistant, termite resistant and light weight.
Process Simple Medium Complex
Design Simple Complex Complex
It is foldable thus requires very less space. It
Very
has ergonomic design, can be set at any angle Waste More Less
Less
for better viewing with natural cooling
Recyclable 100% 0% 50%
performance. Two anti-slip cups are
accommodated to avoid slipping of the laptop.
CONCLUSIONS
COMPARISON OF PVC PRODUCT It can be easily understood by this paper that
there are enormous benefits of using PVC in
WITH OTHER MATERIAL
various applications. Setting up an enterprise
The comparison of PVC product with other
of PVC furniture can give us high returns at
materials on the basis of certain properties is
low input cost. Initial set-up cost of PVC
shown in Table 4.

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furniture enterprise is also less as compared to
other enterprises of same level. This project
requires less area because of its simple
fabrication process and less machines required
with reduced inventory. Dedicating ourselves
towards protecting environment can save
thousands/lakhs of trees which would
otherwise be used in making furniture. Also,
precious earth metals can be saved for more
purposeful use by using PVC in many
applications.
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Ansar Khan, Malvi CS. PVC Pipe
Designer Furniture. Journal of Polymer
& Composites. 2016; 4(2): 29–33p.
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