HDPE pipe is a type of plastic pipe that&#;s used to transfer fluids and gases. HDPE pipe (which stands for high-density polyethylene pipe) comes with many benefits: it is resistant to corrosion, flexible, has a long service life, comes with leak-free joints, is highly adaptable, includes trenchless installation, can be used for pipeline rehabilitation, and is eco-friendly.
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Unlike metal piping systems that corrode over time, HDPE pipe does not rot, rust or corrode. It is resistant to chemicals and biological growth, meaning the pipe has a long service life and saves money in the long term on repairs and replacement. With the use of HDPE pipe, water does not need to be treated to help slow the rust and pitting that is inevitable with metal pipes.
HDPE is flexible, ductile and has excellent resistance to fatigue. Unlike other plastic pipes, HDPE pipe is pressure rated to handle water distribution surge events.
HDPE pipe was once said to last 50 years, but in fact, the accurate life expectancy for the pipe can stretch up to 100 years, depending on the application, design and installation.
HDPE pipe can be joined by butt welding, electrofusion welding, socket welding or extrusion welding. These welds create a homogenous joint that is at least as strong as (if not stronger than) the existing pipe, with no need to use rubber seals or jointing chemicals (such as is needed with PVC pipe). As a result, HDPE pipe is more environmentally friendly, has a longer
lifespan, and is less likely to be affected by root intrusion.
In addition to the above, HDPE systems can be joined with heat fusion welds. This type of weld involves heating two HDPE surfaces and then combining them to form a permanent leak-free system. Unlike the fusion process for other plastic pipes, HDPE fusion welds has been used by the natural gas industry for over 40 years and is known to be a proven method. Fusing HDPE pipe does not require high levels of training and can be accomplished by many personnel.
Traditionally, piping systems must be installed by digging a ditch, which results in pedestrian, traffic and environmental disruptions. HDPE can be installed using an open-cut method, or through the use of eco-friendly trenchless technology. This technology can also be used to install HDPE pipes under creeks, rivers, lakes and roads with minimal environmental disruptions.
Most commonly, HDPE pipe is used to replace old or corroded water mains, gas mains, sewer mains, slurry transfer lines, rural irrigation, fire system supply lines, electrical conduits, communication conduits and drainage pipes.
HDPE pipe has a smaller environmental impact than other types of plastic pipes. It takes less energy to manufacture HDPE pipe then non plastic pipes. HDPE is lightweight and more cost effective to transport then metal pipes. Due to HDPE flexibility and the use of heat fusion joints, fewer fittings are required. During trenchless installation, smaller pipe can be used which results in less ground disruption. HDPE pipe joints negate harmful leaks, and HDPE does not emit toxins into the air during production or during use. For all of these reasons, HDPE is recognized for its minimal impact on the environment.
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Why Specify WL Plastics HDPE Pipe?
Simply stated&#; versatility and durability. For more than four decades HDPE pipe has proved itself in natural gas pipelines where a safe, leak-proof system is absolutely critical. WL Plastics HDPE pipe is a proven performer above ground, on the surface, below ground and even under-water. It can transport drinking water or some of the most hazardous waste materials safely and without leakage. These attributes make HDPE pipe a great solution for almost any method of installation, including direct burial, sliplining, pipe bursting and directional drilling.
Leak-Proof System
WL Plastics HDPE pipe is joined by leak-proof heat fusion, electrofusion and various mechanical joining techniques. Leak-proof, fully-restrained heat fusion joins plain end pipes and fittings end to end or saddle fittings to the pipe sidewall without adding material to the joint or depending on friction, thrust blocks, seals, gaskets or mechanical devices to prevent leakage or disjoining. WL Plastics HDPE pipe is compatible with electrofusion, flanges and mechanical joining devices. As with any piping system, joints should always be made by properly trained qualified per-sons. Installation safety is increased because butt fusion joints are typically made on grade before placing the pipe in the trench; workers don&#;t need to be in the trench excavating for pipe bells or making joints every 20 feet.
Durable and Reliable
WL Plastics HDPE pipe is tough and strong to withstand installation, internal pressure and external loads. This tough, resilient pipe can with-stand temperature extremes, seismic conditions, vibrations, water hammer pressure surges, burial at extreme depths or continuous exposure on or above grade.
Lightweight, Flexible and Cost Effective
WL Plastics HDPE pipe is lighter than alternative piping materials, which can result in significant savings in shipping, handling, and installation. Flexible WL Plastics HDPE pipe will field bend to follow curves, contours and easements, reducing the need for directional fittings and lowering installation costs. WL Plastics HDPE pipe retains flexibility for installation and operation in subfreezing conditions. Installation costs can be reduced with trenchless techniques that do not disrupt or require restoration of landscaping, roads or driveways. Trenchless installation techniques can place WL Plastics HDPE pipes below water bodies such as rivers, ponds and reservoirs, and even below existing buildings and structures. Sliplining and pipe bursting can rehabilitate deteriorated pipelines with new, leak-free WL Plastics HDPE, and pipe bursting can place a larger line through the old, deteriorated pipeline to increase capacity without removing the old pipeline.
Resistant to Corrosion and Chemicals
WL Plastics HDPE pipe provides exceptional resistance to corrosive chemicals and soils. WL Plastics HDPE pipe does not rust, rot, or corrode, and it does not support biological growth or scale build-up. In lesser piping materials, susceptibility to corrosion and deterioration from environ-mental conditions are principal factors in premature failure, increased maintenance and repairs and reduced performance.
Cost Savings
WL Plastics HDPE pipe offers substantial cost savings when compared to materials such as concrete, steel, ductile iron or PVC. WL Plastics HDPE pipe provides toughness, reliability and durability for extended performance that avoids the high cost of replacing or rehabilitating products that fail sooner. Over time, heat fused, leak-free WL Plastics HDPE piping systems can significantly reduce operating costs by safely delivering water or other fluids without the leakage inherent with traditional piping materials with joints that leak. Correctly made heat fusion joints do not leak &#; heat fused WL Plastics HDPE piping systems deliver from source to discharge without leakage to the environment, or inflows that overburden treatment systems. Don&#;t accept joint leakage &#; Use WL Plastics HDPE pipe.
Superior Flow Characteristics
The smooth, non-wetting inner surface of WL Plastics HDPE pipe provides an inherently low resistance to liquid flows to reduce pumping and operating costs. Unlike &#;traditional&#; piping materials where flow capacity deteriorates over time, WL Plastics HDPE retains flow capacity over the life of the system. WL Plastics HDPE piping does not need to be oversized to compensate for deteriorating flow capacity.
Safe For Water Distribution
WL Plastics HDPE pipe contains no additives or compounds that can leach from the pipe to compromise water quality. When marked &#;NSF-61&#;, WL Plastics HDPE pipe is certified to NSF Standard 61 for potable water applications.