The rise of prefabrication
Advanced Piping Systems are leaders in pipe prefabrication in Australia. Here’s why we’ve seen a significant rise in demand over the past 30 years.
Category: Poly Pipe
Making the connection: a guide to adaptations for HDPE pipe
With a range of HDPE pipe adaptations on the market, knowing which one to use and how to transition the fitting to other materials can be challenging. At Advanced Piping Systems, our pipe experts can recommend the best adaption solution for your project, no matter how big or small. According to Sales Engineer Matthew Gooden, …
Preventing a major leakage at a prominent Australian mine
At Advanced Piping Systems, we’ve been proudly supplying Australia’s mining industry for more than 20 years. In 2018, a main water line at one of Australia’s most prominent mines began to rust, causing minor leaks. Matthew Gooden, Advanced Piping Systems’ QLD Business Development Manager, was called upon to facilitate the replacement of a section of …
An expert’s advice on welding poly pipe
When welded and joined correctly, poly pipes are the most leak-proof piping system on the market, according to industry expert Darren. For the past 10, Darren had been imparting his expert knowledge to the next generation of welders through poly pipe welding training. Throughout his career, Darren has seen the impact of failed welds – …
The APS chemical resistance tool
Polyethylene pipe and fittings are generally very resistant to a variety of chemicals, making them suitable for use in a wide range of chemical processes. However, even with its excellent chemical resistance, it is still important to know how the pipe may be affected. Factors such as the chemical, concentration of the chemical, temperature, duration …
What is Poly Pipe and how does it relate to HDPE?
High density polyethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from ethylene, and is the material used to make Poly Pipe, also known as PE. First developed in Europe and the United States in the early 1930s low density polyethylene was initially used as a coating for underwater cables during World War II, however the high …
The rise of high pressure PE
High pressure PE (poly pipe) is becoming increasingly known as the best piping solution for large industrial processing and reticulation systems in Australia, and around the world. This is because high pressure PE, made from HDPE material, comes with all of the benefits of poly pipe – long-lasting, lightweight, flexible, non-corrosive, and leak free – …
Why would you choose Poly Pipe over PVC?
When it comes to pipe, not all materials are created equal. At Advanced Piping Systems, we stock Poly Pipe products because we know they are the most versatile, durable and sustainable products on the market. But what are some of the other types of pipe used? How do they differ from Poly Pipe, and what …
Sustainable Piping Solution for Adelaide Desalination Plant
When the South Australian Premier, Mike Rann, first announced that the State Government would be building a AU$1.83 billion desalination plant in Adelaide, in 2007, Advanced Piping Systems (APS) jumped at the opportunity to showcase their capability in the area of environmentally sustainable, custom piping. After winning the tender to supply all potable water lines, …
Why poly pipes are more environmentally friendly than PVC pipes
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes – also known as poly pipes or PE pipes – are quickly becoming known as the most environmentally friendly pipe on the market, and an excellent alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes. While HDPE pipe manufacturing commenced in Australia in the 1950′s, HDPE pipes weren’t initially developed as a more …
APS to the Rescue! How we helped complete a pipeline on time
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 …
You need to read this use case about PE pipe application
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 …