What is polynox in a washing machine? This is the material from which the internal parts of this equipment are made, which allows it to work reliably without interruptions for many years.
What is polynox?
Polynox is nothing more than polypropylene, the chemical composition of which has been slightly changed due to special additives. This material has increasingly been used to produce tanks in washing machines. And all this is because this material is considered cheaper and more accessible to different segments of the population. It is very easy to process, in addition, parts made of this material are assigned good characteristics.
Even in the very name of the term "polynox" you can suspect something plastic. Due to the additives that are mixed into the plastic to get polynox, the vibration of the drum in the machine is reduced during washing or spinning, and the thermal insulation properties of the material are also increased, i.e. the water does not cool down so quickly during washing. Tanks made of such material are quite easy to process.
What functions does the tank perform in the washing machine?
Very often, owners of washing machines confuse the meaning of the tank and the drum. The drum in the washing machine serves as a storage for dirty things and is always made of stainless steel, there simply can not be other options.The tank, in turn, is the container in which the drum is located and into which all powders, conditioners and other detergents fall.
Tanks can be either collapsible or non-collapsible. The importance of the tank in a washing machine lies in the fact that water is poured into it, and this is approximately 30-60 liters. It must withstand all this weight both during washing and during spinning.
In addition, water is heated here, which will then be used to wash things. It should consist of a material that can withstand sudden changes in temperature and all the chemicals we so often use to wash things. Depending on how durable the tank in the washing machine is, you can calculate how long it will serve its owners. A leaking tank is one of the reasons why such equipment is replaced, so the material of this part must be very durable.
Advantages and disadvantages of polynox tanks
The most important advantage of a machine with a polynox tank is its price. Due to the fact that inexpensive material was used, the price of the machine is sharply reduced, which attracts future buyers. But the most important question to ask is how long will such an inexpensive machine last?
The first thing that should be noted about the features of plastic tanks is the reduction in vibration during operation of the machine, and especially during spinning. When vibration decreases, then the sound from washing also decreases, which means that it will produce much less noise than the same type, only with metal parts. In a polynox tank, heat is retained much longer than in a metal tank, which means that the machine will not heat the water several times, which significantly saves energy and is not expensive.
All washing mashines with a polynox tank are much lighter, because... This is a fairly light material, and therefore it is much easier to transport such a machine. Polynox is a fairly moisture-resistant material, so the likelihood that it will rust is reduced to zero, which is important for its durability.
In addition to its advantages, a polynox tank also has its disadvantages. Such a tank is most easily damaged, especially if a foreign solid object is thrown into the washing machine along with clothes. The tank may burst during the washing process at high speeds. A crack can also form due to careless transportation. Although over the years, manufacturers of washing mashines with plastic tanks are coming up with more and more plastic alloys, which become more resistant to external influences.
What other materials are washing machine tubs made from?
Washing machine tubs can be made of different materials, such as stainless steel, plastic or enameled steel. Now let's look at each of these types in more detail.
Stainless steel tanks are quite durable, and all because they do not rust and have a solid base.
They are great for heating water to high temperatures and react normally to temperature changes, and are also not afraid of aggressive chemicals that we often use for washing. Interestingly, microbes multiply much less on a metal tank than on a plastic one, and this is also not a small plus. And there is no fungus on such a tank at all. No matter where you look, stainless steel is a very good material for a washing machine tank.
There are also small disadvantages in this material that are worth paying attention to.Prices for good machines with a stainless steel tank are quite high, and therefore not always affordable for the average buyer. The water cools down in such a tank too quickly compared to its plastic counterpart, and therefore the machine heats it twice, which increases energy costs. Strong vibration during spinning and washing makes a lot of noise in such a machine, and, accordingly, can cause complaints from neighbors.
Another material from which washing machine tanks are made is plastic. The advantages of plastic tanks are their low cost, thermal insulation and lack of rust. Most often, the disadvantage of such tanks is their damage. But it should also be noted that the damage is usually caused by the users themselves when they try to repair the unit themselves. Therefore, if you have a plastic tank, you should not repair the machine yourself, so that later you do not have to change the equipment because of a hole from a screwdriver.
Until recently, tanks were also made from enameled metal, but they have recently been discontinued.
In most cases, tanks made of enameled steel behave well when washing clothes, and the enamel that coats the metal protects the tank from corrosion and rotting. This tank is resistant to external influences, so it is quite difficult to damage it.
There are also a number of shortcomings that have been noticed with this material. The weight of an enameled metal washing machine is very large, so transportation will take a lot of time. On the surface of the enamel tank, chips may be observed from impacts from foreign objects that may be caught along with things.So, in the place of these chips, rust begins to form, and over time, holes appear in the metal due to its rotting, and therefore it is necessary to replace such a machine with a newer one, because. It is no longer possible to replace a rotten part; it is no longer produced in production.
What material is better to choose a tank from?
The tank in a washing machine is one of the most important parts. Due to the tank, the machine retains water and all detergents, which, in fact, wash things. An important aspect for this part is its integrity, so it is worth choosing from polynox and stainless steel, because... enameled metal is not as reliable. No one wants to have holes in their washing machine tub without the ability to replace it.
And now the most important question that the buyer should ask himself is whether he wants a cheaper or more expensive washing mashine. If it’s more expensive, it’s better to choose a tank made of stainless steel; if it’s cheaper, it’s better to take a machine made of polynox.
But these are not all the criteria by which you will need to make a choice. You should also understand that the machine can be quiet or loud. After all, as already described above, a stainless steel washing machine is quite loud, especially during the spin cycle. But what about economy in technology, because a metal tank cools much faster, which is why you have to heat the water in a second cycle. Polynox machines are quiet and economical, and the fact that they are cheap is generally a double plus.
But the choice of equipment depends only on the preferences of the buyer, what is closer or more to his liking, so it is impossible to say unequivocally which is better.
In conclusion, I would like to note that every year washing machine manufacturers come up with new optimal solutions for their customers.Therefore, to choose a washing machine for yourself, just go to some store with household appliances, where you can find everything you need: reliability, stability, and durability.
