Pipe, HDPE

Plastic Pipe Fusion/Fittings: Equipment Spotlight
September 2012, Vol. 67 No. 9

Plastic pipe fittings from McElroy, IPEX Inc., Footage Tools, Ritmo America and Q-TEK.

PolyPipe Receives ASME Certification
November 2011, Vol. 66 No. 11

PolyPipe Inc. recently became the first and only polyethylene pipe manufacturer in the United States to receive the Quality System Certification (QSC) issued by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Steve Vick Intl. PE Service Kit
September 2011, Vol. 66 No. 9

The latest product release from Steve Vick International is a toolkit designed for the garden-to-meter insertion of a new 17.5mm (0.68 inch) SDR 9.7 PE service pipe introduced by Radius Systems.

Daytona Beach Races Ahead With HDD Solutions
September 2011, Vol. 66 No. 9

In June 2008, a 16-inch-diameter cast iron water main ruptured in Daytona Beach, FL. The main, one of three that service nearby barrier islands and beaches, was 61 years old.

Polypipe Advances On Video
June 2011 Vol. 66 No. 6

PolyPipe Inc. has introduced a new video featuring the technological advancements made in the manufacturing process of their polyethylene pipe.

Snap-Tite takes demonstrations to Texas DOT
February 2011, Vol. 66 No. 2

ISCO's Snap-Tite, a no-dig culvert lining solution, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Odessa District recently held a demonstration at the Stanton TXDOT maintenance office located a quarter mile north of IH 20 on SH 137 in Martin County, Texas, showcasing how to install a Snap-Tite® liner into an aging and deteriorated culvert.

PPI Seeks Engineer For New Position
December 2010 Vol. 65 No. 12

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc., (PPI) announced Dec. 7 that it has an open position and is seeking a qualified professional engineer for its Fuel Gas (FGD) and Building and Construction (BCD) divisions.

PolyHorse Proves Critical In Speeding HDPE Pipe Handling Operations
Tyler Henning
November 2010, Vol. 65 No. 11

The McElroy PolyHorse can reduce labor expenses, provide a less hazardous working environment and enhance productivity up to 150 percent in some instances. The productivity tool can be used with 3-inch IPS through 20-inch OD (90 mm to 500 mm) polyethylene pipe.

Study Of Disinfectants On PE Pipe Completed
September 2010 Vol. 65 No. 9

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) has completed its analysis on the potential effects of disinfectants on potable water supply polyethylene (PE) pipe. The findings are available at http://www.janalab.com/pdf/disinfection.pdf.

Study Confirms Long Life Expectancy For PE Pipe In Muni Water Systems
January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) announced an ongoing study by Jana Laboratories confirms 100-plus year life expectancy for pipe made from polyethylene (PE) when used in municipal potable water systems.

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