PE100-RC Pipe
PE100-RC is a high-performance polyethylene pressure pipe material developed for demanding underground pipeline systems,with standards such as ISO 4427 and EN 12201 for water supply, as well as ISO 4437 and EN 1555 for gas supply. “RC” stands for Resistance to Crack, referring primarily to its enhanced resistance to slow crack growth.
PE100-RC retains the pressure-bearing capability, flexibility, corrosion resistance and fusion compatibility of conventional PE100, while providing improved protection against scratches, point loads and long-term stress concentration. It is particularly suitable for major water, gas and infrastructure projects where installation conditions are demanding and long-term operational reliability is essential.
- Material Difference
- Parameter
- Application
Material Difference
- PE100-RC is not a completely separate pressure class from PE100. It is generally regarded as a high-performance PE100 material with substantially enhanced resistance to slow crack growth.
- Compared with conventional PE100:
- Higher resistance to slow crack growth: Better able to resist cracks initiated by surface scratches, notches and local stress concentrations.
- Improved point-load resistance: More suitable for pipelines exposed to stones, uneven bedding or concentrated external loads.
- Greater tolerance to installation damage: Provides additional reliability during trenchless installation and installation without conventional sand bedding, subject to project design requirements.
- Same pressure-design basis: Pipe pressure rating is still determined by its dimensions, SDR, operating temperature and applicable design standard.
- Compatible jointing methods: Pipes can normally be connected using conventional butt fusion or electrofusion procedures suitable for PE100 systems.
- PE100-RC should not be described simply as a harder or thicker PE pipe. Its main difference lies in the optimized molecular structure and material formulation that improve long-term crack resistance.
Advantages
- Excellent resistance to slow crack growth.
- High resistance to surface scratches and notches.
- Improved performance under concentrated point loads.
- Suitable for trenchless and demanding underground installation.
- Strong corrosion and chemical resistance.
- Leak-tight butt-fusion and electrofusion joints.
- Flexible structure with good ground-movement tolerance.
- Reduced risk of premature failure caused by installation damage.
- Long-term performance for critical pipeline networks.
- Potentially lower bedding and maintenance requirements, subject to engineering design.
Parameter
| Products Details Information | |
| Product Name | High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes and fittings |
| Brand | Casingscreen pipeline(Customer brand is available) |
| Dia Ranges | DN 20-2000mm(1/2 inch - 80 inch) |
| Raw material | PE100, PE80, PE4710, PE3608, PE100RC... |
| Application | Drinking water, fresh water, drainage, mining, dredging, marine, industry, chemical... |
| Color | Black with blue stripes, blue for water, black with orange stripes or yellow for gas & oil |
| Standards | ISO 4427, EN12201, AS/NZS4130, ASTM 3035, DIN8074, GOST18599, DIPS, ASTM F714 for water; ISO4437, EN1555, AS/NZS4130, ASTM D3035 etc. for gas |
| Matching Products | HDPE pipe fittings, customized PE fittings, DI/Steel backing ring flanges, valves, water meters, flow gauges, welding machines and tools, etc. |
| Company / Factory Strength | |
| Production Capacity | 120*40ft containers/month |
| Sample | DRD Free sample could be provided |
| Quality | QA & QC system, ensure traceability of each process |
| Warranty | 50 years with normal use |
| Certificates | ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, CE... |
| Delivery Time | 5-30 days, depending on the quantity |
| Test/Inspection | National Standard Laboratory/ Pre-delivery inspection |
| Service | Research, Design, Manufacture, Test, Sales, Solution Providing, After-sale Service |
| Management | Effective 8S Management System |
| No. of employees | More than 300 people |
| Standard:IS04427;EN12201;ASTM D3035;AS/NZS 4130;GB/T 13663;ASTMF714(IPS/DIPS) | |||||
| Nominal Pressure | 0.6MPa | 0.8MPa | 1.0MPa | 1.25MPa | 1.6MPa |
| SDR | SDR26 | SDR21 | SDR17 | SDR13.6 | SDR11 |
| DN(mm) | Thickness(mm) | Thickness(mm) | Thickness(mm) | Thickness(mm) | Thickness(mm) |
| 16 |
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| 2 |
| 20 |
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| 2 | 2.3 |
| 25 |
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| 2 | 2.3 |
| 32 |
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| 2.3 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 40 |
| 2.3 | 2.3 | 3 | 3.7 |
| 50 |
| 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| 63 | 2.3 | 3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| 75 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| 90 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 8.2 |
| 110 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 10 |
| 125 | 4.8 | 6 | 7.4 | 9.5 | 11.4 |
| 140 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 8.3 | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| 160 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 9.5 | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| 180 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 10.7 | 13.3 | 16.4 |
| 200 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 | 14.7 | 18.2 |
| 225 | 8.6 | 10.8 | 13.4 | 16.6 | 20.5 |
| 250 | 9.6 | 11.9 | 14.8 | 18.4 | 22.7 |
| 280 | 10.7 | 13.4 | 16.6 | 20.6 | 25.4 |
| 315 | 12.1 | 15 | 18.7 | 23.2 | 28.6 |
| 355 | 13.6 | 16.9 | 21.1 | 26.1 | 32.2 |
| 400 | 15.3 | 19.1 | 23.7 | 29.4 | 36.3 |
| 450 | 17.2 | 21.5 | 26.7 | 33.1 | 40.9 |
| 500 | 19.1 | 23.9 | 29.7 | 36.8 | 45.4 |
| 560 | 21.4 | 26.7 | 33.2 | 41.2 | 50.8 |
| 630 | 24.1 | 30 | 37.4 | 46.3 | 57.3 |
| 710 | 27.2 | 33.9 | 42.1 | 52.2 | - |
| 800 | 30.6 | 38.1 | 47.4 | 58.8 | - |
| 900 | 34.4 | 42.9 | 53.3 | - | - |
| 1000 | 38.2 | 47.7 | 59.3 | - | - |
| 1200 | 45.9 | 57.2 | 70.6 | - | - |
| 1400 | 53.9 | 66.7 | 82.4 | - | - |
| 1600 | 61.2 | 76.2 | 94.1 | - | - |
| 1800 | 69.1 | 85.7 | 105.9 | - | - |
Application
- PE100-RC pipe is particularly suitable for large-scale and important infrastructure projects, including:
- Natural gas distribution pipelines
- Municipal drinking-water networks
- Large-diameter water transmission mains
- Industrial process-water pipelines
- Pressure sewer and wastewater systems
- Mining and slurry transportation
- Horizontal directional drilling projects
- Pipe bursting and trenchless rehabilitation
- Pipelines installed in difficult soil conditions
- Projects with limited or no conventional sand bedding
- For gas pipelines and other safety-critical systems, material selection, SDR, maximum operating pressure, jointing procedures and installation requirements must be verified according to the applicable project standard and local regulations.
