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Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe
Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe

Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe

Features & Benefits:

  • Superior flexibility and strength for durable installations
  • Available in sizes from 63mm to 180mm (coils and lengths)
  • Ideal for trenchless and traditional installation methods
  • Meets AS/NZS 4130 standards for safety and compliance
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Description

Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe

Convic Australia – Your Trusted Supplier for Quality Electrical Conduits

Ensure the safety, durability, and efficiency of your underground electrical installations with Convic Australia’s high-quality Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe. Engineered for superior performance, our HDPE conduit offers unmatched flexibility and strength, making it the ideal choice for a wide range of electrical applications.

 

Key Features:

  • Superior Flexibility and Strength: Made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), this conduit is exceptionally flexible, allowing for cold bending and easy installation even around obstacles. Its high strength ensures long-lasting durability and reliable protection for electrical cables.
  • Cost-Effective and Efficient Installation: Supplied in long coils for most sizes, our HDPE conduit reduces the need for joints and fittings, facilitating quick and hassle-free installations. It supports various installation methods including directional drilling, ploughing, and open trench, minimizing installation time and costs.
  • Clear Identification: Featuring a colored outer layer (co-extruded), our HDPE conduit is easily identifiable. The bright orange color indicates electrical cable protection, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
  • Environmental Resilience: HDPE conduit is resistant to corrosion, chemical attack, and environmental stress. It remains ductile at low temperatures and retains its impact resistance, ensuring reliable performance in a wide range of conditions.

 

Why Use HDPE Conduit?

  • High-Density Polyethylene Construction: Offers unmatched corrosion and chemical resistance, flexibility, and durability.
  • Continuous Lengths: Supplied in long lengths to reduce joints and installation time, ideal for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and plowing installations.
  • Electrical Safety: Specifically designed to prevent electrical accidents by serving as a robust barrier between live wires and potential contact points.
  • Trenchless Technology: Minimizes environmental impact and interruptions to surrounding areas, making it a preferred choice for modern installations.

 

Available Sizes:

Our Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe comes in a variety of sizes to suit different project requirements. Most sizes are supplied in long coils, except for the 180mm size, which is supplied in lengths due to its larger size:

  • 63mm
  • 110mm
  • 125mm
  • 140mm
  • 160mm
  • 180mm (supplied in lengths)

 

Compliance and Standards:

  • AS/NZS 4130: Our HDPE conduit meets the rigorous standards set by AS/NZS 4130, ensuring compliance with safety and installation regulations for electrical applications.

 

Benefits of HDPE Conduit:

  • Flexibility and Ductility: Easily bends without breaking, suitable for installations around obstacles and varying ground conditions.
  • Chemical and Corrosion Resistance: Withstands corrosive chemicals and aggressive soils, ensuring long-term durability.
  • Wide Temperature Operating Range: Remains ductile in low temperatures and retains its properties in high temperatures
  • Environmental Impact: Trenchless installation methods such as HDD greatly reduce environmental impact caused by excavation.

 

Additional Features:

  • UV Resistant: Provides protection against UV rays, ensuring long-term durability in outdoor installations.
  • Rust and Corrosion Resistant: High resistance to rust and corrosion for reliable performance in various environments.
  • Minimal Water Hammer: Excellent abrasion resistance and minimal water hammer for smoother operation.
  • Full Axial Restraint: Does not require thrust blocks, offering ease of installation.
  • Weldable: Easily weldable for secure joins.
  • Long Asset Life: Expected asset life of over 100 years.

 

Installation Methods:

  • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD): Minimizes surface disruption and allows for long continuous runs.
  • Open Trench: Traditional method where the conduit is uncoiled directly into the trench.
  • Ploughing: Cost-effective method for installing long continuous runs along right-of-ways.
  • Slip Lining and Pipe Bursting: Techniques for upgrading existing pathways and service lines.

 

Why Choose Convic Australia?

At Convic Australia, we are committed to providing the highest quality electrical conduits that meet rigorous standards of safety and performance. Our Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe is ideal for any underground project requiring dependable cable protection and management. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and competitive pricing, ensuring your complete satisfaction.

Protect your underground electrical installations with Convic Australia’s Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe. Contact us today to place your order or to learn more about our extensive range of electrical products.

 

Convic Australia – Your Partner in Electrical Solutions

Dimensions

Polyethylene Conduit HDPE Orange Coils

Product Code
Nominal Size  (mm)
Mean O.D. (mm)
Mean I.D. (mm)
Mean Wall (mm)
SDR
Weight (kg)
Length (m)
Bundle Quantity
Pack Quantity
HDBORE63 63 63.3 53.3 5.0 13.6 123 140 – 1
HDBORE110 110 110.5 93.3 8.6 13.6 264 100 – 1
HDBORE125 125 125.6 106.1 9.8 13.6 340 100 – 1
HDBORE140 140 140.7 118.9 10.9 13.6 426 100 – 1
HDBORE160 160 160.8 135.9 12.5 13.6 445 80 – 1
HDBORE160-100 160 160.8 135.9 12.5 13.6 556 100 – 1

 

Polyethylene Conduit HDPE Orange Straight Lengths

Product Code
Nominal Size  (mm)
Mean O.D. (mm)
Mean I.D. (mm)
Mean Wall (mm)
SDR
Weight (kg)
Length (m)
Bundle Quantity
Pack Quantity
HDBORE110-12 110 110.5 93.3 8.6 13.6 32 12 – 19
HDBORE110-8 110 110.5 93.3 8.6 13.6 21 8 – 19
HDBORE125-12 125 125.6 106.1 9.8 13.6 41 12 – 17
HDBORE125-8 125 125.6 106.1 9.8 13.6 27 8 – 17
HDBORE140-12 140 140.7 118.9 10.9 13.6 51 12 – 15
HDBORE140-8 140 140.7 118.9 10.9 13.6 34 8 – 15
HDBORE160-12 160 160.8 135.9 12.5 13.6 67 12 – 13
HDBORE160-8 160 160.8 135.9 12.5 13.6 45 8 – 13
HDBORE180-12 180 180.9 152.8 14.1 13.6 85 12 – 11
HDBORE180-8 180 180.9 152.8 14.1 13.6 56 8 – 11

 

* Custom lengths and SDRs available on request.
* Weights are averages for reference.
* Dimensions are approximate and may differ to what is supplied 

Specifications

Pressure Nominal (PN)
Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR)
Polyethylene (PE)
12.5 13.6 100
  • PN: This stands for “Pressure Nominal” and refers to the nominal pressure rating of the pipe, which is the maximum pressure that the pipe can withstand under normal operating conditions. PN is typically expressed in units of bars or megapascals (MPa).
  • SDR: This stands for “Standard Dimension Ratio” and refers to the ratio of the outside diameter of the pipe to its wall thickness. SDR is an important specification for polyethylene pipes because it affects the pipe’s pressure rating and its ability to withstand bending and other stresses. A higher SDR value indicates a thinner wall and a lower pressure rating.
  • PE: This stands for “Polyethylene” and refers to the material used to make the pipe. Polyethylene is a strong, flexible, and durable material that is resistant to corrosion, chemicals, and UV radiation. It is commonly used for pipe applications because of its properties and ease of installation.

 

Explanation of Material / SDR Relationship

The pressure rating of pipe (PN) is determined by the diameter, wall thickness, and material types and
is expressed as: PN – Pressure pipe rating at 20°C (MPa x 10)

The basic polyethylene (PE) material types used for pipe production are PE63, PE80 and PE100, the number indicating long term strength.

The term SDR, Standard Dimension Ration, is introduced to describe the pipe, in combination with the material type.

SDR = Min. OD/Min. Wall Thickness

The higher the SDR, the thinner the pipe, and the lower the pressure rating. AS/NZS 4130 uses a standard SDR series, in combination with the three material types, to provide standard pipe pressure ratings as shown in the table. The field conditions under which poly pipe is welded have a considerable effect on the strength of the joint. Any contamination of the weld, whether it be oxidised polyethylene, water, dust, oils etc can ruin joints.

 

Material Properties

Strong and Durable, the pipes are manufactured from PE-100 polyethylene resin, pre-compounded with black or coloured pigment. Anti-oxidants used in the compounding process inhibit oxidisation while the use of carbon black at a concentration of 2.25 ± 0.25% by mass ensures ultra violet radiation is absorbed.

 

Physical Properties of Polyethylene
PE material type PE100
MRS (50 year) 10MPa
Flexural yield strength 32MPa
Circumferential flexural modulus (3 minutes) 950MPa
Circumferential flexural creep modulus (50 year) 260MPa
Density Tensile yield stress (50mm/min) 955kg/m3 25MPa
Tensile yield strain (50mm/min) 10%
Tensile modulus 900MPa
Poisson’s ratio Thermal expansion coefficient 0.4 1.8 x 104 /°C
Thermal conductivity 0.38W/m.K
Durometer hardness (ASTMD2240) 63 Shore D

 

Thermal Properties

It is important to be aware of the thermal properties of polyethylene pipe, especially when used in conjunction with steel. This is because polyethylene, by nature of its material properties, expands and contracts with temperature change much more than steel.
At ambient levels, polyethylene will expand or contract in the range of 1.2 to 2.4 x 10-4 per degree C, which is approximately 20 times the rate of steel. If restrained by a steel support structure, expansion will be restricted and stress will occur over time. This will reduce the pipe’s useable life.
A safe level of stress can be maintained when the ambient temperature fluctuation is less than 40°C, due to polyethylene’s relatively low tensile deformation modulus. Over time, the rigidity of the polyethylene will relax, enabling it to accommodate higher thermal strains.
Conductivity of polyethylene also varies with temperature, almost linearly and typically 0.47W/m L at 0°C to 0.37W/m K at 70°C. The heat of polyethylene will vary with temperature from 1800 Joules/kg.K at 0°C to 2200J/kg.K at 60°C.
At temperatures above 25°C, it is essential to reiterate polyethylene pressure pipe systems.
See below table for guidance on the maximum operating pressure of PE100 pipes at temperature. Note, at constant temperatures greater than 40°C, the pipe’s 50 year design life may be reduced.

 

 

Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure – PE100
Temp oC Min Life (yr) Design Factor PN12.5 SDR 13.6
20 100 1 127
25 100 1.1 115
30 100 1.1 115
35 50 1.2 106
40 50 1.2 106
45 35 1.3 99
50 22 1.4 91
55 15 1.4 91
60 7 1.5 85
80 1 2 63

NOTE: Testing has shown that the potential minimal usable life of polyethylene
pipe meets standards for maximum pipe life set by ISO9080.

Standards

AS/NZS 4130

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Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe
Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe
Electrical HDPE Bore Poly Pipe