Published: Thursday, October 29, 2020
HDPE pipes and fittings are fast becoming the material of choice among contractors, engineers and customers for a wide variety of industry applications including energy, mining, landfill, industrial, municipal, oil, gas, agriculture and many more. Why one would ask?
The myriad of connection options (such as: Electro Fusion, Butt Welding, Fusion Welding, and many more) also opens these pipes to a variety of applications.
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We have farmers who use 110 mm Outside Diameter pipes with compression fittings as irrigation systems and regularly moving their pipelines from one point to another to mines who use 450mm Outside Diameter pipes welded, stubbed, and flanged as slurry systems.
Installation costs are low and depending on the application and installation the pipeline should be maintenance free during its useful life.
It can also transport materials other than water. Contact us to find out more.
Due to its flexibility it is also extensively used to reline old concrete/PVC pipelines through trenchless technology. We specialise in the manufacture of pipes used for trenchless technology and keep stock at our Koedoespoort pipe factory of the pipes favoured by Trenchless Drillers.
Due to the flexibility and durability, HDPE pipes are unaffected by soil settlements if correctly installed. Survives earthquakes and landslides better than some of the other pipe options available.
HDPE has excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance.
It has a very low friction loss and maintains this throughout its useful life.
HDPE is relatively chemically inert; it maintains the general properties of the fluid inside the pipeline, which is why HDPE is used for the transportation of chemicals at a low temperature.
HDPE can withstand surges due to its water hammer characteristics compared to other pipe systems.
Optimum flow rate
Since the 1950’s HDPE has steadily been replacing other pipe material systems due to its many advantages and applications, building up an excellent worldwide track record against other pipeline materials.
Pipeflo has been manufacturing HDPE pipes for more than 19 years, and have numerous pipes installed across the African continent and HDPE has proven itself over and over again.
Contact Pipeflo today for all your HDPE pipe needs.