PE100 jointing technology

PE pressure pipes can be jointed by different jointing techniques. The nature of the load, the type of installation, the economics and the local conditions have large influences on the choice of the appropriate jointing method. The nature of the pipe connection can have lasting positive and negative consequences for the manufacturing costs of a pipe system.

Criteria for selecting the most appropriate jointing technique are:
- operational reliability
- accessibility
- level of sealing
- effects of the medium to which it will be exposed
- cost outlay
- internal pressure load of the pipe system

Pipe connection options:

Permanent jointing techniques are the most commonly used connection techniques for PE pipe construction. Welding is an extremely important form of connection for PE pressure systems. The welding practices most frequently used are:
- Butt-welding
- Electrofusion

The detachable connections contain elements that generally enable non-destructive disassembly and re-assembly without large additional expense. The group of detachable connections consists amongst others of:
- Flange joints
- Unions

Pipe clips

Pipe clips are used for a solid support of plastic pipe systems and to prevent bending of the pipe sections. Click here for more information about the assembly op pipe clips.