PE: The Basics
Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a durable, mechanically strong and high-impact resistant plastic used extensively in water treatment, water distribution or in lesser chemical applications where priority is on bulk fluid distribution as opposed to technically specialised applications.
Available in a range of sizes and pressures each suiting specific applications from water treatment, utilities, mining, irrigation and rural applications.
Benefits
- UV stabilised, CO-EX white option is also available to reduce heat soak
- Durable and mechanically strong
- High volume distribution
- Cost effective
- Flexibility compared to steel and equivalent cement products
- Range of pressure ratings available
- Broad range of jointing methods to suit specific applications
- Colour coding to AS/NZ standards available for ease of identification
- Easy to use and install
Applications Where Fusion Has Supplied PE
- Mining projects. Australia wide
- Civil infrastructure. North West WA
- Wheatstone project. WA
- Water Authority main replacements. Perth WA
- Water Authority plant construction. Adelaide SA
- Desalination plant construction. South West WA
Facts
Size Range
16 – 2000mm
Pressure Rating
Up to 16 bar (1600 kpa) as standard
Up to 25 bar (2500 kpa) made to order
Operating Temperature
-50 – 60°C
Jointing Technology
Butt fusion, socket fusion, electrofusion, and mechanical /compression
Colour and Texture
Black, waxy
Density (g/cm3)
0.95
