Benefits of UHMWPE Pipeline Applied for Dredging

     Benefits of UHMWPE Pipeline Applied for Dredging:

Abrasion resistance – UHMWPE pipes have excellent abrasion resistance providing long life in abrasive slurry applications.5x lower surface roughness (ISO 8295)

Increased temperature capability (particularly in the lower range), capable of -70 to +80 deg C operation

Comparable elongation performance

Anti-aging agent reduce UV degradation by comparison and otherwise increases design life

Colourless, odourless and non-toxic

Formed flanges, allowing for clean alignment. Mn16 inserts used at flange end to reduce turbulence down the pipe or bend

Much higher corrosion resistivity, comparable to Teflon

Higher tensile and yield tolerances

Adders can be provided that make UHMWPE flameproof (allowing for minimal degradation in environments where this is a factor, UHMWPE will still ignite at 300 deg C, but will immediately self-rectify)

Lighter and more durable, allowing for heavily reduced installation costs as large excavation and crane equipment will no longer be required

Unlike other materials, UHMWPE is self-lubricating (part of why it is used as a ball material for hip joint replacement)