Diameter(Q)=180 mm Thickness(S)=16,4 mm
General Features of HDPE Polyethylene Pipes
The diameter of HDPE pipes, also known as high-density polyethylene pipes, ranges from 20 mm to 800 mm, and their pressure classes vary between pn 4 (4 bar) and pn 32 (32 bar).
Hdpe is an abbreviation and stands for the English words High Density Poly Ethylene, which translates to high-density polyethylene in Turkish. Hdpe is obtained by subjecting petroleum derivatives to various processes.
You can use HDPE pipes to carry drinking water. The HDPE pipe system has undergone many tests, especially regarding carrying drinking water, since 1950. As a result of these tests, HDPE pipes were put into use after it was determined that they had no harmful effects on human health. Today, HDPE pipe systems are among the most widely used pipes due to their economical nature, ease of installation, performance efficiency, simple jointing methods, and ease of use.
Pe100 pipes are pipes produced using pe100 raw material, which is a derivative of high-density polyethylene raw materials. These pipes stand out with their higher fluid carrying capacity, especially under high-pressure conditions.
The prices of HDPE polyethylene pipes are also quite affordable, and the minimum service life of an hdpe pipe is 50 years.
HDPE pipes, with a history of 60 years, have been positively affected by the technological developments until today and have become one of the most preferred pipes today. HDPE Pipes; Preserves the general characteristics of the fluids flowing through them. Since it does not cause algae to form on its inner surfaces, it can be easily used in drinking water systems. Due to its chemical properties, it has high resistance against chemicals. It is very easy to bury and shape according to the terrain due to its flexibility. Thanks to its high elasticity properties, it is very convenient to use in regions with intense seismic activities. Depending on the direction of movement during ground movements, it can orient itself and does not break. The welding and jointing methods of Hdpe pipes are very simple. They are easy to transport due to their light weight and, therefore, economical.
Joint Methods of HDPE Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings
Polyethylene pipes or fittings are joined together by melting them or connecting them with mechanical fittings. Pipes that remain inside the polyethylene can be connected using various fittings, flanges, or purpose-developed transition adapters.
Known joint methods for PE materials;
- Electrofusion (EF)
- Butt-fusion (Butt Welding)
- Socket Welding
- Flange Connection
Areas of Use of HDPE Polyethylene Pipes
- Clean water (drinking water) pipelines
- Pressurized water pipelines
- Natural gas pipelines
- Drinking water treatment facilities
- Solid material transportation
- Solid waste transportation
- Transportation of chemical substances
- Water cooling pipelines
- Sea discharge
- Used in connecting lines between the main network line and the secondary networks.
