Applications of HDPE plastic pipes in industry and everyday life

High-density polyethylene pipes are produced in five different variations: SDR9, SDR11, SDR13,6, SDR 21 and SDR 26. The SDR indicator determines the degree of resistance of the pipe to internal pressure. It is equal to the ratio of the outer diameter of the product to the thickness of its wall material. It means that an increase in wall thickness entails a decrease in SDR, which means that the lower this indicator is, the stronger the pipe will be.

All HDPE plastic pipes for water supply can be of two grades – PE 80 and PE 100. PE 80 pipes are suitable for installation of water and sewer systems with a cross-section of up to 90 cm, while PE 100 pipes are mainly used for main pipelines. This type of pipe plastic can be either food-grade or technical. The second one is made from recycled materials, so its use in household water pipes is not allowed.

Manufacturers supply HDPE plastic pipes in coils with lengths of 100, 200, or sometimes 1,000 meters. In some cases, you can find products with a length of 12 meters.

Polyethylene pipes are commonly used in the construction and renovation of water pipelines, for the installation of hydraulic structures and swimming pools, as well as irrigation systems and artesian wells. These pipes are also used to transport various liquids and gaseous fuels in industry or the household sector.