HANDLING
The low weight of the PE pipe and fittings system components ensures an extremely high manoeuvrability in terms of transport, storage and handling as well as its installation.
PRESSURE LOSSES
The inner surface of the pipes and fittings is extremely smooth so that no material deposits can form inside and thus the pressure losses are minimized.
ABRASION AND COROSSION RESISTANCE
These features allow the transport of fluids at speeds of over 7m / sec without erosion problems, even in case of acidic or alkaline substances with pH between 1 and 14.
USE IN SEISMIC AREAS
The flexibility and elasticity of polyethylene pipes recommends them for use in areas with seismic risk.
WELDABILITY
It is a fuamental feature of this type of systendm. The system parts can be combined through various special welding technologies available for constructors
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Both PE pipes and fittings have a high chemical resistance to most aqueous solutions, to the aggressive action of soil materials, inorganic salts and most acids and bases even at high concentrations and high temperatures.
FIRE BEHAVIOUR
From this point of view, polyethylene pipes are ignited and burn slowly, but they do not maintain combustion and are self-extinguishing (class C4).
STATIC ELECTRICITY
The PE pipe is subject to electrostatic phenomena due to the high resistance of the material. Grounded pipes are subject to accumulation of charges due to the environment humidity and extensive network – land contact.