Advantages and disadvantages of HDPE pipes?

Advantages: Binh Minh Plastic HDPE pipes also share some advantages of other types of plastic pipes such as:

  • The pipe surface is smooth, so the flow resistance is low, avoiding the formation of residue, moss and bacteria in the pipe for a long time, protecting the water source from local pollution, saving operating energy.
  • Has the ability to resist chemical corrosion on the inner and outer surfaces of the pipe.
  • Long life span of over 50 years.
  •  Light weight

Example: Pipe with the same diameter and thickness:

  • HDPE: 7.0 kg/m
  • Ductile cast iron: 24 kg/m
  • Steel: 29 kg/m

In addition, HDPE pipes also have:

  • Flexibility: Can be bent according to more installation requirements or rolled up to a large length.
  • Heat welding method make the system more uniform, easier to construct, especially in unstable installation environments.

However, HDPE pipes also have disadvantages:

  • High initial investment costs.
  • Construction and installation require specialized welding equipment, power sources, and trained operators.