DriscoPlex® 1000 Series Large Diameter Industrial HDPE ...

DriscoPlex® 1000 Series Large Diameter Industrial HDPE Piping

Primary Use

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe is designed for large diameter industrial applications. The DriscoPlex® 1000 Series can also be utilized in municipal applications that do not require certification for potable water.

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Material

The DriscoPlex® 1000 Series is produced from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material. It meets ASTM D Cell Classification of PEC and has a PPI TR-4 listed material designation of PE. Additional material properties can be found in the product’s Data Sheet.

Sizing

The DriscoPlex® 1000 Series is manufactured in Iron Pipe Sizes (IPS) with standard sizes outlined in the product’s Size and Dimension Sheet.

Appearance

The pipes are solid black. Additionally, solid black pipes with four single coextruded stripes are available. Standard striping options include green, purple, white, gray, or brown.

Standards

The DriscoPlex® 1000 Series is manufactured according to ASTM D for sizes ≥3 or ASTM F714 for sizes ≥4.

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Key Benefits of DriscoPlex® PE Piping

• Heat-fused, fully restrained, zero-leak joints.
• Excellent chemical resistance; does not rust, rot, tuberculate, corrode, or support biological growth.
• Smooth interior surface for exceptional flow characteristics.
• High surge pressure capacity exceeding working pressure.
• Unparalleled flexibility, toughness, and durability for trenchless applications.
• Lightweight and ductile, enhancing handling and installation ease.
• Outstanding resistance to fatigue from frequent surge events.
• Exceptional impact resistance.
• Long-term UV resistance suitable for above-ground use.
• Reduced maintenance and lifecycle costs due to zero leakage, fully restrained joints, and excellent chemical resistance.
• High-quality polyethylene piping with over 50 years of proven performance.
• Best-in-class abrasion resistance for slurry flow applications.
• Excellent stress crack resistance.

Newest AGRU Facility Extrudes World's Largest HDPE Pipe

The AGRU group is a significant single-source supplier for high-quality engineered plastics. With a $40 million investment in a new production facility for large diameter pipes in Charleston, South Carolina, AGRU is expanding its presence in the United States and setting new industry milestones. The AGRU XXL PIPE PRODUCTION FACILITY enables the extrusion of the world's largest HDPE pressure pipe.

Manufacturing the world's largest HDPE pressure pipe requires half a century of experience in plastics processing. AGRU overcame technical challenges to achieve perfect roundness, uniform wall thickness, and smooth surfaces at significant scales. The facility can extrude HDPE solid-walled pipe strings in continuous lengths from 5 m (16 feet) to 610 m (2,000 feet), with outside diameters ranging from 630 mm (24 inches) to 3,500 mm (138 inches). These XXL pipe strings are suitable for both nearshore and offshore installations as well as onshore process pipes and transition pipelines.

A Pioneering Production Facility

AGRU’s XXL PIPE PRODUCTION FACILITY in Charleston, South Carolina, is setting new standards in plastic pipe production. The facility manufactures the world's largest solid-walled HDPE pressure piping systems on-demand. With a maximum outside diameter of 3,500 mm, AGRU is establishing new industrial benchmarks. The state-of-the-art facility complies with strict quality standards according to ISO certifications. Consequently, AGRU XXL pipes and fittings meet and exceed both EN and ISO requirements. Only high-grade PE 100 or PE 100-RC resins are used for the production of these pipes and fittings.

Strategically located directly on the shore, the facility offers ideal conditions for producing, storing, and towing XXL pipe strings. The extrusion into the Cooper River estuary, coupled with marine storage, is unique in North America. Moreover, its proximity to the Charleston harbor facilitates worldwide transportation of XXL pipe strings. AGRU transformed a former industrial site, rectifying pollution from a century of coal processing. This cutting-edge plant is designed to withstand hurricane wind speeds of up to 150 miles per hour and operates around the clock with minimal environmental impact.

XXL Diameter HDPE Pipes for Marine Installation

HDPE piping systems are ideal for various offshore and onshore applications. They are non-toxic and approved for potable water transport. With high fatigue strength, AGRU's XXL pipe strings can be safely lowered to the seabed quickly. The non-corrosive nature of HDPE, combined with the absence of welding beads in the continuously extruded pipeline, allows for its long-term operation and low head loss, resulting in energy savings. Along with its abrasion resistance and shock resilience, polyethylene offers a superior alternative to steel, GRP, or concrete piping for numerous applications. AGRU is capable of extruding XXL pipe strings in SDR ratios from 11 to 33.

Worldwide Transport by Tugboat

HDPE pipes are lightweight compared to steel or concrete pipes, with a density of only 0.95 kg/dm³, allowing them to float in water without assistance. This characteristic enables unique delivery methods. Towing demand-manufactured pipe strings over oceans to marine job sites is the most efficient and cost-effective transportation method. The new AGRU XXL PIPE PRODUCTION FACILITY is conveniently located at the delta estuary of the Cooper River in Charleston, SC. Pipes can also be stored on the waterway directly in front of the facility, speeding up the towing process. Each sealed pipe provides added buoyancy to facilitate easy towing operations.

Cost Savings and Enhanced Operational Reliability

The new production site offers significant benefits, most notably its logistical contribution to nearshore and offshore projects, resulting in shorter installation times and cost savings. Because AGRU XXL pipe strings do not require welding at the job site, they connect quickly using flange connections. A ready-to-use pipe string of up to 610 m with factory-assembled flange connections leads to major reductions in cost and labor compared to butt welding 10 m pipe sections. AGRU is renowned for delivering comprehensive system solutions backed by half a century of global application engineering experience.

Proven Leak-Tight Fittings

AGRU provides a full range of fittings for piping systems, made from the highest quality resins and certified according to ISO standards. Fittings are crucial for connecting straight pipes, adapting pipes to different sizes or shapes, and regulating flow. As a pioneer in PE fittings production, AGRU leverages extensive technical expertise for efficient installation processes. The company offers a vast array of large-diameter HDPE fittings for butt or electro-fusion welding, including stub flanges, reducers, bends, T-pieces, intake heads, and electro-fusion spigot saddles. Tailored fittings such as TOPLOAD for manholes or diffuser risers can also be produced by AGRU's certified welding experts. All large-diameter fittings are segment-welded based on project-specific 3-D models in a dedicated workshop at the AGRU XXL PIPE PRODUCTION FACILITY, equipped with cutting-edge welding technologies operated by certified professionals. For onsite pipe welding, AGRU can provide a fleet of machines suitable for installation and operation.

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