Applications of polyethylene pipes

In the field of water supply and communications, the problem of pipe wear has existed for a long time. Rusty pipes that break through sooner or later, leaving entire areas without water supply, the heavy smell of sewage in case of accidents in sewer systems cause many problems and inconveniences for both maintenance services and ordinary consumers of these services. All this can already be avoided, due to the fact that polyethylene sewer pipes have replaced steel sewer pipes. In the 1950s, this type of pipe began to be widely used in developed countries. More than 50 years have passed, but they work and do not require replacement.

Every year, the production of polyethylene pipes is expanding and improving, due to the huge demand for products and the emergence of new technologies. Many scientists still call plastic the material of the future. Low cost, improved operational characteristics open up wide opportunities for its use in the construction industry.

Polyethylene (PE) pipes are used for the construction of underground gas supply systems (operating pressure up to 6 atm.), Cold water supply (up to 16 atm.), As well as pressure (used for the construction and repair of external pipelines transporting water for household and drinking water supply and drainage and other liquid and gaseous substances to which polyethylene is chemically resistant) and free-flow sewage. Polyethylene technical pipes are designed to protect power electric cables from mechanical damage, for laying a communication cable, for an internal anti-corrosion protective layer in steel low-pressure pipelines.

The reliability and quality of polyethylene pipes, the optimal ratio of price and quality make them the most demanded and popular in the building materials market. Due to the use during the manufacture of not natural, but artificial materials, the production of polyethylene pipes is characterized by low cost. In addition, the recycling of plastic for the production of pipes is an effective solution to the problem of environmental pollution with a variety of waste and plastic consumer products. On average, for the buyer, polyethylene pipes cost three times less than steel pipes, and their profitability is 100%.

It is necessary to note the high operational characteristics. HDPE pipes are not subject to corrosion. They do not react with various chemicals. Polyethylene pipes prevent the formation of condensate and scale, do not collapse during the freezing of the liquid, and also do not pollute the water with various microorganisms and harmful bacteria.

HDPE pipes on average last 3-4 times longer than steel pipes. It is worth saying that the average shelf life of HDPE pipes is 50 years. During the entire period of operation, polyethylene pipes do not require repair. In addition, such pipes are 6 times lighter than steel pipes. That is why many builders give them their preference. The low weight of the product allows you to significantly reduce the cost of delivery and the use of lifting equipment. During installation, the places where the polyethylene pipes are connected are soldered tightly with the help of special welding machines. Various types of connections (welded and molded fittings, electrical couplings) make it possible to ensure the reliability of the structure for many years.