Informational Briefs

PolyPipe^® frequently issues "Info Briefs" to specifically address industry related questions regarding the use and performance of polyethylene piping systems. If you have a question or would like a more detailed explanation regarding HDPE materials and/or pipe, please contact us with your questions and ideas.

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IB1 - Do Not Accept Water Loss (37KB)

IB2 - Why WPR Is Important(38KB)

IB3 - HDPE Fusion Beads Can be Ignored (34KB)

IB4 - Coiled HDPE Pipe: Recognize the Hazards (46KB)

IB5 - Weatherability of PolyPipe^® Polyethylene Pressure Pipe(37KB)

IB6 - Pulling Lengths: Polyethylene Pipe (63KB)

IB7 - HDPE: The Premium Water Pipe(36KB)

IB8 - Polyethylene Pipe and Electrostatic Charge (35KB)

IB9 - Allowable Toe-In of HDPE Pipe (36KB)

IB10 - Recommended Color for PolyStripe™ (45KB)

IB11 - Super Highway or Cobblestone? (35KB)

IB13 - The Plastics Pipe Institute Goes "On-Line" (35KB)

IB15 - Fabricated Fittings Butt Fusion Outlet Wall Thickness (45KB)

IB16 - Flange Bolt Tightening Procedure and Gasket Recommendation (122KB)

IB17 - Allowable Surface Damage to Polyethylene Pipe (35KB)

IB20 - PE 4710 What Does It Mean? (58KB)