LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPING - Incledon

1 Introduction Low DENSITY POLYETHYLENE pipe is manufactured in South Africa traditionally using scrap material from recycling plants . A SABS approved pipe using virgin material is also available for discerning end users but this is not the of applicationLDPE pipes can be used in a wide range of applications including sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, drainage systems, , agricultural PIPING and irrigation systems .The pipe is used with Full flow and nylon insert fittings like couplings , elbows tees and adaptors .The pipe is measured internally as opposed to HDPE which is normally measured by the outside diameter InstallationLow DENSITY pipe and fittings can be installed using very simple equipment.

2 As all the fittings are fitted internally pipe should be warmed up before insertion of a fitting to assist with swelling the pipe over the fitting . pipe is then secured by clamping it down onto the pipe with a worm screw type clamp .Low DENSITY pipe can be buried or secured above ground . The pipe is normally UV resistant and is also resistant to most chemicals like fertilizers etc. The worm screw clamps should be protected if the product is being used in a area of high humidity or if exposed to chemicals .Working pressures Low DENSITY POLYETHYLENE pipes are manufactured in two pressure ranges namely PN 3 and PN DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPINGC lass 3 Internal Inside Wall 6 Internal Inside