PolyStripe™

Color Coded Polyethylene Pipe

Color stripe coding and heat indented data lines are now available for all pipe products from PolyPipe^®. PolyStripe™ can be manufactured in accordance with the color striping codes developed by the Utility Location & Coordination Council of the American Public Works Association (APWA). Heat indented data lines include the type of polyethylene material, pipe size, applicable manufacturing standards and certifications, material identification codes and the date and location of manufacture.

Colored stripes are co-extruded into the pipe outside surface corresponding to the pipe's particular usage. Stripes are permanent colors and are ideal for common trench single line identifiers.

PolyStripe™ Standard Color Designations

• Red – Electric power lines, conduit lighting cables, and FM approved underground fire mains
• Orange – Communications, alarm or signal lines, cables or conduits
• Yellow – Gas distribution
• Blue – Potable water lines
• Green – Sewer and drain lines
• Purple – Reclaim water lines

In addition, heat indented printlines include the type of polyethylene material, pipe size, applicable manufacturing standards and certifications, material identification codes and the date and location of manufacture.

Can be produced in accordance with:

• ASTM D2513 Gas Pipe
• ASTM F714 Industrial
• ASTM F3035 Industrial
• AWWA C-901 Water Pipe
• AWWA C-906 Water Pipe
• NEMA TC7 Duct Pipe
• FM Underground Firewater
• API 15LE Oil Patch Pipe

Benefits of Specifying PolyStripe Pipe

• Large diameter PolyStripe contains more color coded lines that any other manufacturer’s pipe
• Heat indent identification line creates a long-term record of the pipe.
• Quick identification improves project efficiency and simplifies maintenance procedures for years after initial installation
• HDPE is highly resistant to corrosive and abrasive environments
• All color coding meets requirements set by APWA color coordination

Special Orders

Special orders are available. See your PolyPipe^® representative for available sizes, dimensions and number of stripes in configuration. If the number of stripes is critical to the project specifications, it is IMPORTANT that PolyPipe^® be advised prior to quoting.

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