High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes are flexible, durable, and chemical-resistant plastic pipes used to move fluids and gases:
Material: HDPE is a thermoplastic polymer made from ethylene, a natural gas-derived monomer.
Uses: HDPE pipes are used for a variety of applications, including water mains, gas mains, sewer mains, and more.
Properties: HDPE pipes are lightweight, resistant to corrosion and chemicals, and have a high strength-to-density ratio.
Installation: HDPE pipes can be joined using heat fusion or mechanical connections.
Bend radius: HDPE pipes have a bend radius that's 25 times the pipe's outer diameter, which allows them to form sharper curves than PVC pipes.
Recycling: HDPE is commonly recycled and has a resin identification code of
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes are used in a variety of applications, including:
Water supply: HDPE pipes are safe for transporting drinking water because they are made from food-grade polyethylene and are resistant to corrosion.
Sewerage and drainage: HDPE pipes are strong enough to withstand high pressure and are used for wastewater mains and drainage pipes.
Gas distribution: HDPE pipes are resistant to chemicals and UV radiation, and are often used to transport natural gas.
Irrigation: HDPE pipes are used for irrigation in gardens, farms, and other settings.
Cable protection: HDPE pipes are used to protect underground electrical and telecommunications cables because they are resistant to water and other environmental hazards.
Mining: HDPE pipes are resistant to abrasion and impact.
Clean energy: HDPE pipes are compatible with the high temperatures generated by wind and solar farms.