How To Choose High Pressure Pipe Materials?

For water supply and management, especially for supply and sewer mains, there is a requirement of specialist pipe materials which can withstand the high pressure at which the materials are to be transported through the system. With the advancement in technology, high pressure plastic pipe materials like high density polyethylene or HDPE and polyethylene or PE pipes, have come to acquire widespread usage. However, to pass usage as high pressure pipe materials, these pipes must display certain properties, which ensure that they function optimally even under harsh service conditions. Here are some tips on how to choose high pressure pipe materials:
1. Choose pipes which have the right strength and durability. The minimum required strength of a high pressure pipe must be equivalent to 1450 Psi. This adds to the longevity of the pipes and makes them resistant to stress which can cause damage to them and cause them to crack.

2. High pressure pipe materials must also have high resistance to corrosion. HDPE and PE pipes are known for their extremely high resistance not just to the harshest chemicals but also to environmental conditions. Since the pressure pipes often have to be installed in exposed conditions as well as underground, corrosion resistance against natural and chemical substances is recommended.

3. The high pressure pipe materials must also be resistant to abrasion. Some material passing through the pressure pipes can cause the pipe material to be abraded, and gradually over time, this can cause the pipe to become damaged. Hence, the harder the pressure pipe material, the better it is. 

4. Resistance to cracking is another desirable property in pressure pipe materials. Increased stress resistance makes pipes suitable for trenchless installation where there is a risk of the pipe getting damaged during the process of installation.

5. Higher temperature resistance is also another property that is required in high pressure pipe materials, especially when they are being used to transport sewage or hot water. Some pressure pipe materials are designed to withstand temperature higher than 50 degrees. 

Choose the best high pressure plastic pipes for your requirements from Wavin. One of the leading global makers of plastic pipes and fittings, Wavin is known for its sustainable products which are high on efficiency and performance and provide optimal efficiency even under the harsh service conditions for commercial, domestic, and industrial environments. 

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