HDPE pipe for irrigation and water systems is manufactured for excellent performance and long life expectancy. Highly resistant to corrosion and weather, recent studies conclude it will last at least 100 years. Its lightweight and flexibility make it easy to install, eliminate the need for fittings required for directional changes, and make it highly suitable for use in earthquake-prone areas. Its high-strength walls provide the highest PE pressure rating, outstanding resistance to slow crack growth (SCG), and increased resistance to rapid crack propagation.
The increased working stress rating of high-performance PE resin materials makes it a superior choice over steel or ductile iron pipes, especially for large-diameter pipe sizes.