HDPE pipe is a type of flexible plastic pipe used for fluid and gas transfer and is often used to replace ageing concrete or steel mains pipelines. Made from the thermoplastic HDPE (high-density polyethylene), its high level of impermeability and strong molecular bond make it suitable for high pressure pipelines.

How many types of HDPE pipe joints are there?

The three types of jointing commonly used for jointing PE pipe are, electrofusion, butt fusion and mechanical fittings.

Is HDPE pipe the same as poly pipe?

HDPE is an acronym for High Density Poly Ethylene, which is also referred to as PE80 and PE100. All Poly Pipes in Australia are now made from HDPE material. The term HDPE is often used as a name for low-pressure drainage poly pipe, but technically, the material used is the same as high pressure pipes.

What is jointing method?

The method of joints is a process used to solve for the unknown forces acting on members of a truss. The method centers on the joints or connection points between the members, and it is usually the fastest and easiest way to solve for all the unknown forces in a truss structure.

Is Poly pipe HDPE?

of HDPE Pipe. High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) is a thermoplastic pipe made from material that can be melted and reformed. It is rugged, flexible, and durable. It has outstanding chemical and environmental stress crack resistance.

What is PN and PE in HDPE pipes?

The PN abbreviation used after the size of the polyethylene pipe represents the maximum pressure that the pipe can withstand; just like PN 16 PE100 DN63 that is a HDPE Pipe made of PE100 material and 63 mm in diameter, and should withstand a pressure of 16 bar.

What is difference between PE and HDPE Pipe?

High-density polyethylene, known as HDPE plastic is a denser version of polyethylene typically used to make water and drain pipes because of its rigidness and crystalline structure. The main difference between HDPE and polyethylene or PE is that HDPE has PE as its base.

What size is vinidex PE pipe?

PE Pipe A commitment to using only the highest standard of raw materials and the latest manufacturing technology has established Vinidex with a reputation as a quality supplier of polyethylene (PE) pipes. Sizes range from 16mm to 1200mm in diameter.

Why choose variablevinidex for your PE Pipeline?

Vinidex provide Australia wide manufacturing and supply services for PE pipeline systems in a wide range of end use applications for pipes up to 1000 mm diameter. and excellent chemical reagent resistance have resulted in PE pipeline systems being routinely specified and used in a wide range of applications in pipe sizes up to 1600 mm diameter.

What is a PE pipe?

Vinidex PE pipes are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 4130 – Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications and are available in a comprehensive range of pressure classes and sizes up to 1200mm diameter.

Who is vinidex Pty Limited?

Vinidex Pty Limited is Australia’s leading manufacturer of thermoplastic pipe and fittings systems. Vinidex manufactures and distributes plastic piping systems used in the transportation of fluids, energy and data for infrastructure development, agriculture, mining and building.