The difference between PE water supply pipe and drain pipe

In the field of pipeline engineering, PE pipes are widely used due to their excellent performance, but many people are not clear about the difference between PE water supply pipes and drainage pipes. Understanding the differences between the two will help you choose the right pipe in different scenarios. Today, we will analyze in detail.

From the perspective of production raw materials, PE water supply pipes and drainage pipes are essentially different. PE water supply pipes are produced in strict accordance with national hygiene standards, and their raw materials are high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and they are not mixed with any recycled materials and other additives. This is because the water supply pipe is used to transport drinking water, which is directly related to human health, so it has extremely high hygiene and safety requirements. In the production process of PE drainage pipes, a certain proportion of recycled materials is usually added. Although the addition of recycled materials will affect some of the performance of the pipeline, it can still meet the basic needs for the scene only used for drainage.

performance, the difference between the two is also very significant. PE water supply pipes have excellent corrosion resistance, impact resistance and environmental stress cracking resistance due to the use of new raw materials, and have strong pressure-bearing capacity. According to national standards, their pressure-bearing grade is usually between 0.63 and 1.6MPa, which can withstand higher water pressure and ensure the stable transportation of drinking water. In contrast, PE drainage pipes are mainly used to discharge sewage, rainwater, etc., which are generally in a no-pressure state and have low pressure-bearing capacity requirements. After adding recycled materials, their physical properties such as toughness and aging resistance will decrease, but they are enough to meet drainage needs.

price is also an important factor to distinguish the two. Due to the use of new raw materials for PE water supply pipes, strict production standards and high production costs, the price is relatively expensive. The PE drain pipe adds recycled materials, which reduces the production cost and is more affordable under the premise of ensuring the basic use function. If there is no pressure requirement in the customer's use scenario and there is no strict hygiene standard, choose the PE drain pipe with relatively low price, which can not only meet the demand, but also save costs.

Among many pipeline manufacturers, Hubei AD Yuan Building Materials Co., Ltd. stands out with its high-quality products and services. The PE water supply pipes and drain pipes produced by the company strictly follow the relevant national standards and are of guaranteed quality. Whether you need a safe and hygienic water supply pipe or a cost-effective drain pipe, Hubei AD Building Materials Co., Ltd. can provide suitable products. If you have relevant needs, please call the consultation hotline 17399989993, the professional team will provide you with detailed product introduction and solutions.