Polyethylene pipe has a lot of benefits: It’s lightweight, it’s easy to handle, it’s non-corrosive and it isn’t going to snap. And if it’s installed correctly, you aren’t going to find yourself with leaking joints. One thing that polyethylene has that other types of pipe don’t have is ductility. You can push poly pipe into …
When a new HDPE pipeline was being built to supply treated water to a coal mine and power station in New South Wales, time was ticking. Their supplier of HDPE pipe and fittings wasn’t coming through. This article tells the story of how Advanced Piping Systems was able to help the project team deliver on …
Knowing how your PE100 fittings are made is an essential step in understanding differences in quality. But it can also help you spend your budget more effectively. If you’re a maintenance manager who doesn’t like to buy on price, you’re not alone. The reality is that most do, because they have a finite budget. Looking …
In Central Oregon in the United States of America, there is a regional city called Bend. Boasting a population of just over 76,000 people, it’s located on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range. Bend was originally conceived as a logging town. Bend sits inside an area known as the Arnold Irrigation District, which is …
Using your existing maintenance program, combined with a plan of what you want to achieve, is the simplest place to start. By speaking to a supplier like us, you can achieve your vision over time, without sacrificing either your budget or your management’s goodwill. ###Take a few minutes to think forwards There isn’t any trick …
Are you thinking about replacing your existing pipeline with polyethylene? Well, here’s a story that you’ll find useful. It’s a true story. It will show you why maintenance surprises don’t always come from the places you expect. From GRP to Polyethylene, but not because it was planned. In 2018-19, as Australia found herself in the …
What’s the big deal about the quality of your fittings? The quality of your fittings isn’t something you’ll be thinking about when you’re fixing a break- down: Your concern is just to get the job done, get the flow back up and going again. It’s only when it comes to maintenance that you can afford …
Here is why 90-degree elbows, spigot elbows, are putting the performance of your pipeline at risk: they create friction loss, slowing everything down. And turbulence that will wear out your line much faster. Why your long spigot elbows are a maintenance risk The type of spigot I am referring to is the long spigot elbow: …
Can the right support prevent your pipeline’s shutdown? n polyethylene pipelines, insufficient supports and bracketing can lead to unwanted shutdowns because it causes further problems. The primary cause of those problems is pipe deflection. If a polyethylene pipe is insufficiently supported, you will face a range of issues, including: – buckling – kinks – stretching – tearing – air-locks If …
As Australia’s specialist supplier of PE fittings and piping systems, we recognise the importance of quality and training. At Advanced Piping Systems we offer comprehensive training courses to promote greater industry knowledge, training and best practises for optimum outcomes in the use of PE pipe & fittings throughout the industry. Poly Welding Training & Accreditation …
To guarantee a successful electrofusion joint, we want to make sure you have the right tools for your poly weld. Attention to preparation of the jointing surface is vital to ensure the pipe and fitting is clean and free from contamination. Our Advanced Pipe Scrapers will effectively help prepare the poly pipe and fittings by …
Advanced Piping Systems’ range of Hybrid Tees now offers the flexibility and versatility required to complete even the most complex of projects. The ability to have PE at 1600mm fully rated, customised and made-to-order has our custom range of equal and reducing Hybrid Tees reaching new heights. 110 – 1600mm range Fully pressure rated up …