Product spotlight – gas pipes

Posted: 28 June 2021

GAS PIPES

product spotlight

PE Pipeline Specialists’ product range covers several industries as we provide options for the transportation and distribution of gas, water and wastewater. Supplying products for gas applications, PE Pipeline Specialists can offer technical advice and products to fit your specifications. As well as meters, fittings, UPTs, tools and accessories, we are a leading supplier of pipes from Radius Systems.

With top of the range technical knowledge and products available to customers, PE Pipeline Specialists has provided gas supply options for many years. With many choices to fit your specifications, our list of products includes gas pipes, which we will focus on in this product spotlight.

The gas pipe range is incredibly vital to multiple UK industries. The latest product spotlight covers the gas pipes that we stock, and the many benefits they each provide.

SDR11 SERVICE PIPE

SDR11 (5.5 BAR) polyethylene service pipes are shell coated, and available up to 63mm. Coils are available in 50, 100 or 150 metres.

Designed for maximum jointing integrity, these lightweight and flexible pipes are ideal for new installations, pipeline replacement and rehabilitation. They give installers a fully welded system which is low maintenance and corrosion free, meaning they will be in service for longer.

  • Polyethylene for longevity
  • 100 years service life
  • 50/100/150 metre coils, or 6/12 metre sticks
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SDR17 MAINS PIPE

SDR17 (3 BAR) solid wall polyethylene pipes are shell coated. Coils are available in 50, 100 or 150 metres (up to 180mm) and sticks in 6 or 12 metres (above 180mm).

The pipe features a black inner and an integral colour coded yellow outer, and is extremely flexible and easy to install. With a guaranteed long service life, the SDR17 mains pipe is low maintenance and will not suffer from corrosion.

  • Polyethylene for longevity
  • 100 years service life
  • 50/100/150 metre coils*, or 6/12 metre sticks**

*Up to 180mm widths **Over 180mm widths

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SDR11 ORANGE MAINS PIPE

SDR11 (7 BAR) solid wall polyethylene pipes are shell coated. Coils are available in 50, 100 or 150 metres (up to 180mm) and sticks in 6 or 12 metres (above 180mm).

Ideal for medium gas pressure applications, the SDR11 pipes have also been designed for maximum jointing integrity and are perfect for new installations, pipeline replacement and rehabilitation. Quick and easy to install, these polyethylene pipes have proven to be a cost effective alternative to concrete or metallic pipelines.

  • Polyethylene for longevity
  • 100 years service life
  • 50/100 metre coils*, or 6/12 metre sticks**

*Up to 180mm widths **Over 180mm widths

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Our gas pipes are manufactured by Radius Systems, meeting all relevant specifications and hitting the highest standards. With over 20 years of experience and knowledge, PE Pipeline Specialists wants to ensure that our customers are supplied with the best package possible at a price they can afford. Combined with our friendly and reliable service, we are your ideal choice for gas supply products. Learn more about our products by connecting with us on LinkedIn.

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