Diameter (Q)=110 mm and Thickness (S)=6.6 mm
General Features of HDPE Polyethylene Pipes
The diameter of HDPE pipes, namely high-density polyethylene pipes, ranges between 20 mm and 800 mm, and the pressure classes range between pn 4 (4 bar) and pn 32 (32 bar).
HDPE is an abbreviation and stands for High-Density Poly Ethylene, and its Turkish equivalent is high-density polyethylene. HDPE is obtained as a result of various processes applied to petroleum derivatives.
You can use HDPE pipes for drinking water transportation. The HDPE pipe system has undergone many tests since 1950, especially in terms of drinking water transportation. As a result of these tests, HDPE pipes have been proven not to harm human health and have been put into use after positive certification reports were issued. Today, HDPE pipe systems, one of the most widely used pipes, stand out with their affordability, easy transportation, high performance, user-friendly connection methods, and durability.
PE100 pipe is a pipe produced using PE100 raw material, which is a type of high-density polyethylene raw material. This type stands out with its higher fluid carrying capacity, especially under high pressure conditions.
The prices of HDPE polyethylene pipes are also quite affordable, and the minimum lifespan of an HDPE pipe is 50 years.
HDPE pipes, which have a history of 60 years, have been positively affected by the technological developments that have taken place until today, and have become one of the most preferred pipes today. HDPE pipes; preserve the general properties of the fluids flowing through them. Since moss does not adhere to their inner surfaces, they can be easily used in drinking water systems. Due to their chemical properties, they have high resistance against chemicals. Thanks to their flexibility, they can be bent and shaped according to the terrain and conditions very easily. Due to their high elasticity properties, they are very convenient to use in regions with frequent seismic activities. They can adapt themselves according to the direction of movement in ground movements and are not subject to ruptures. Welding and joint methods of HDPE pipes are very simple. They are easy to carry due to their lightness, which also makes their transportation affordable.
HDPE Polyethylene Pipe and Fitting Connection Methods
Polyethylene pipes or fittings are connected by either welding or mechanical fittings. Various fittings, flanges, or specially designed transition adaptors can be used to connect polyethylene pipes to pipes made of other materials.
Known connection methods for PE materials are;
- Electrofusion (EF)
- Butt-fusion (Butt Welding)
- Socket Welding
- Flange Connection
HDPE Polyethylene Pipe Usage Areas
- In clean water (drinking water) pipelines
- In pressurized water pipelines
- In natural gas pipelines
- In drinking water treatment plants
- In solid material transportation
- In transportation of solid wastes
- In transportation of chemical substances
- In water cooling pipelines
- In sea outfalls
- In connection lines between the main network line and secondary networks.