High Molecular Mass High Density Polyethylene pipes are available in both plain and corrugated.
Corrugations are annular ribs that give strength to the walls, reducing, at the same time, the weight of the pipe. The market offers a complete range of High Density High Molecular Mass Polyethylene pipes and fittings.
High molecular mass high density polyethylene pipes have excellent physical, chemical and mechanical properties that make them ideal for handling many substances, but the most common are: water (potable, irrigation, or sewage) and natural gas (distribution networks).
It is recommended to add carbon black to high density high molecular mass polyethylene pipes, especially to those that will be exposed to sunlight. This practice prolongs the useful life of the pipes up to approximately 50 years. It is also used for protection of electrical and mining cables, industrial installations and wastes (liquid and gas), sanitary, etc.
There are many markets where HDPE pipes can be used, such as: agriculture, residential areas and recreation. The table on the following page describes the main applications of these pipes.
Types of high density polyethylene pipes:
- Agriculture. Used for:
Land drainage.
Irrigation of crops.
Grain aeration.
Lagoon overflows.
Waterways.
Drainage
- Recreation. Used for:
Golf courses / sports fields Playgrounds / parks.
Parking lots.
Pond levelers.
Edge drains / under drains Sink drains.
Ornamental gardens.
- Residential. Used for:
Pond overflows.
Drains / drainage swales Edge drains / under drains Foundations / planters.
Garden downspouts.
Downspouts / roof drains Ornamental gardens.
Trash management.
- Special markets. Used for:
Landfill drainage Mine drainage.
Above ground drainage. Vacuum applications.
Temporary diversions.
Safety gratings.
Marine applications.
Leach fields.
Containment pipelines.
Air conduction.
Submarine outfalls.
Conduction of pressurized fluids and solids.