PVC Pipe Production Line and Factory Setup

A PVC pipe production line is a complete industrial system designed to transform PVC powder or granules into finished pipes of various diameters (typically 20–350 mm) under controlled process conditions. The line produces pressure and non-pressure PVC pipes ready for packaging and distribution.

From an industrial perspective, PVC pipe manufacturing is important because it combines precise mixing of PVC compound, twin-screw extrusion, vacuum calibration, cooling, haul-off and cutting into a continuous process. The process relies on a defined sequence of unit operations that must be correctly engineered, sized and integrated.

Primary raw materials typically include PVC powder or granules, stabilizers, lubricants, pigments and packaging materials. The core machinery set consists of mixers, twin-screw extruders, calibration units, cooling tanks, haul-offs and cutting machines. Typical throughput is in the range of 180–200 kg/h depending on diameter and wall thickness.

The Industrial Department supports investors who want to establish a new PVC pipe factory as well as existing plant owners who need repair, overhaul, capacity expansion or automation of their current lines. Projects can start from an empty site or from an operating facility that requires technical upgrading.

Whether the goal is a green-field turnkey plant in Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan or other regional markets, or the modernization of an existing line in Iran, engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support can be provided under defined contractual scopes.

Production Line Overview

The PVC pipe production line is engineered as an integrated process system covering compound preparation, extrusion, calibration, cooling, haul-off, cutting, printing and packaging. Design capacity is determined during the engineering phase and can typically range from pilot or semi-industrial scales up to higher industrial throughputs, depending on final product mix and market requirements.

Product types include pressure and non-pressure PVC pipes in diameters from approximately 20 to 350 mm. The overall process flow follows a defined sequence: mixing of PVC compound, twin-screw extrusion, vacuum calibration and cooling, haul-off, cutting, printing and packaging.

Main machinery groups include mixers, twin-screw extruders, calibration sleeves, cooling tanks, haul-offs and cutting machines. Supporting infrastructure covers electrical power (100–200 kW), process water (10–20 m³/day) and compressed air.

Manpower requirements depend on the degree of automation (typically 5–10 persons per shift). Quality control covers diameter, wall thickness, ovality, pressure resistance and packaging integrity. Finished pipes are stored under ambient conditions before distribution.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Description
Product	PVC pipes (20–350 mm diameter – depending on die and calibration configuration)
Production Capacity	Approximately 180–200 kg/h (depending on project capacity and selected equipment sizing – to be determined during engineering phase)
Required Area	500–1000 m² (subject to final layout and capacity)
Electrical Power	380 V three-phase, 100–200 kW
Water Consumption	10–20 m³/day
Manpower	5–10 persons per shift
Main Machines	Mixer, twin-screw extruder, calibration unit, cooling tank, haul-off, cutting machine
Packaging	Bundles or individual lengths according to selected equipment
Storage	Ambient storage (final design defined in engineering)

All figures are indicative. Detailed utility balances, equipment lists and layout drawings are prepared after process definition and capacity confirmation.

Products

An industrial PVC pipe production line can manufacture pressure and non-pressure pipes of various diameters and wall thicknesses depending on die design and process parameters. Packaging formats are selected according to target markets.

Raw Materials for PVC Pipe Factory

Raw material selection and quality control are critical for processability, dimensional stability and long-term performance. The main materials are PVC powder or granules, stabilizers, lubricants and pigments.

Sahi Rasa For Factories raw material

The Supply Chain Department is prepared to support identification, evaluation and supply of the main and auxiliary raw materials required by PVC pipe factories. Depending on the contractual scope, services may include supplier identification and evaluation, procurement and purchase coordination, specification control, logistics coordination, supply-chain design for continuous production, ongoing supply arrangements, and supply of materials from Iran for projects located in regional markets.

Registering an order for raw materials for the factory PVC Pipe
Sahi Rasa Supply Chain Department

Raw-material supply chain support can be examined for industrial PVC projects located in Iran, Iraq, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif), Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia.

Manufacturing Process

1. Compound Preparation – PVC powder is mixed with stabilizers, lubricants and pigments in a high-speed mixer.
2. Extrusion – The compound is melted and shaped in a twin-screw extruder (preferred for powder feed).
3. Calibration and Cooling – The extrudate is calibrated under vacuum and cooled in a water tank.
4. Haul-off and Cutting – The pipe is pulled at controlled speed and cut to length.
5. Printing and Packaging – Identification is printed and pipes are bundled or packed.

Machinery & Equipment

• Mixer – Prepares the PVC compound. Position: first process stage. Importance: foundation of compound quality. Quality impact: incomplete mixing affects extrusion and pipe properties. Maintenance: blades, seals and temperature control. Sahi Rasa Support: design, manufacturing/procurement, installation, repair and spare parts.
• Twin-Screw Extruder – Melts and shapes the compound into pipe. Position: core of the process. Importance: determines capacity and dimensional stability. Quality impact: melt homogeneity and temperature profile control wall thickness and strength. Maintenance: screws, barrels, heaters and gearbox. Sahi Rasa Support: design, manufacturing/procurement, installation, repair, overhaul and automation.
• Calibration Unit and Cooling Tank – Sets outer diameter and cools the pipe. Position: immediately after the die. Quality impact: dimensional accuracy and ovality. Maintenance: calibration sleeves, vacuum system and water circulation. Sahi Rasa Support: installation, repair and spare parts.
• Haul-off and Cutting Machine – Pulls and cuts the pipe to length. Position: after cooling. Quality impact: length accuracy and surface quality. Maintenance: belts/chains, blades and drives. Sahi Rasa Support: installation, repair and spare parts.

Factory Layout & Building Requirements

Typical functional areas include raw-material storage, compounding, extrusion hall, calibration and cooling, cutting and packaging, utility rooms, maintenance workshop, staff facilities and loading docks. Layout must respect material flow and process cooling. Exact area allocation is determined during the engineering phase according to capacity and product range.

Utilities

• Electricity: 380 V three-phase, typically 100–200 kW
• Water: 10–20 m³/day
• Compressed air as required
• HVAC according to local regulations

Turnkey Factory Setup

An investor can start from an empty site. Depending on contractual scope, the project can be accompanied through: Idea → Feasibility → Engineering → Factory Design → Machinery → Procurement → Manufacturing → Installation → Commissioning → Training → Raw Material Supply → Packaging → Trial Production → Commercial Production. The objective is an operational factory ready for production.

EPC & PMC

Projects can be executed under EPC or PMC approaches. Engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation supervision and commissioning are coordinated within the defined contract boundaries.

Machinery Repair

Existing PVC pipe factories can request inspection, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, component replacement, spare-parts supply and line maintenance support for mixers, extruders, calibration units and cutting machines.

Machinery Overhaul & Refurbishment

Older equipment can be evaluated for comprehensive overhaul, replacement of worn parts, control-system upgrades, improved reliability and modest capacity or quality improvements where technically feasible.

Capacity Expansion

Capacity of an existing line can often be increased by addressing bottlenecks, upgrading key machines (extruder throughput, haul-off speed), improving packaging rate or introducing selective automation.

Industrial Automation

Typical applications include PLC sequence control, temperature and speed loops, automatic length control, HMI, data logging and optional SCADA integration.

Supply Chain

Factory = Machinery + Raw Materials + Utilities + People + Process + Supply Chain + Market. The Supply Chain Department supports supplier sourcing, procurement, logistics and ongoing material supply for PVC pipe projects.

Packaging

Printing, bundling, labeling, coding and palletizing are integrated according to product format and market requirements.

Branding & Product Development

When required, support can be provided for product development, packaging design, graphic design, branding and related marketing preparation.

Market & Country Sections

Engineering, machinery, installation, overhaul and supply-chain support are available for PVC pipe projects in Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif), Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia.

Sahi Rasa Services

Service	Application in This Project
Feasibility Study	Technical and economic assessment of capacity, product mix and investment
Factory Design	Layout, process flow and utility design
Machinery Design / Manufacturing	Specification and coordinated supply or manufacturing of process equipment
Procurement	Sourcing of machinery, components and materials
Installation & Commissioning	Mechanical/electrical installation, start-up and performance testing
Automation	PLC, HMI, process control and optional SCADA
Raw Material Supply	Coordination via Supply Chain Department
Repair / Overhaul / Refurbishment	Restoration and modernization of existing machinery
Capacity Expansion	Engineering and implementation of throughput increases
Staff Training	Operational and basic maintenance training

Why Sahi Rasa

Process engineering, machinery-related capabilities, procurement support, supply-chain coordination, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance support and automation are combined. The practical advantage is a more integrated execution path from concept to an operating production line.

From Empty Land to Production

Typical sequence: Feasibility → Engineering → Factory Design → Equipment Design → Machinery Manufacturing/Procurement → Logistics → Installation → Commissioning → Staff Training → Raw Material Supply → Trial Production → Commercial Production. Operational support for a defined initial period can be examined as a contractual option.

Who Should Contact Sahi Rasa?

• Investors – planning a new PVC pipe factory or production line
• Existing Factory Owners – needing repair, overhaul, refurbishment, modernization, automation or capacity expansion
• Industrial Buyers – requiring machinery, spare parts, raw materials or engineering services

Final CTA

If you intend to set up a PVC pipe production line or factory, if your existing plant needs repair, overhaul or capacity expansion, if you require new machinery or automation, or if you need coordination of raw-material supply, contact the Industrial Department.

Submit your request for: Factory Setup / Machinery / Repair / Overhaul / Refurbishment / Automation / Capacity Expansion / Raw Materials.

Registering an order for raw materials for the factory PVC Pipe

FAQ

1. What is the typical cost of setting up a PVC pipe plant?
   Cost depends on capacity, product range, automation level, building and utility scope. A detailed estimate is prepared after process definition.
2. Which main machines are required?
   Mixer, twin-screw extruder, calibration unit, cooling tank, haul-off and cutting machine.
3. What production capacity can be designed?
   Capacity is determined during the engineering phase according to market demand and investment criteria (typical reference 180–200 kg/h).
4. How much space is needed?
   Typical process area ranges from approximately 500 to 1000 m², subject to final layout.
5. What are the main raw materials?
   PVC powder or granules, stabilizers, lubricants and pigments.
6. Can raw materials be supplied?
   Yes, via the Supply Chain Department according to project scope.
7. Is machinery manufacturing or procurement supported?
   Design, manufacturing or coordinated procurement according to the agreed scope.
8. Can existing machines be repaired?
   Yes – inspection, troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical repair and spare parts.
9. Is overhaul or refurbishment possible?
   Yes – comprehensive restoration and control upgrades.
10. Can capacity of an existing line be increased?
    Often yes, by addressing bottlenecks and upgrading key equipment.
11. Are turnkey projects executed?
    Turnkey or partial turnkey scopes can be offered under defined contracts.
12. Are services available in Iraq and Kurdistan Region?
    Yes, including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok and other locations.
13. Are services available in Afghanistan?
    Yes, including Kabul, Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif.
14. Can raw materials be supplied from Iran for regional projects?
    Yes, coordination of material supply is part of possible supply-chain scope.
15. Is installation and commissioning included?
    They can be included according to the selected contractual package.