What are the advantages of PE pipes over metal pipes?

in the broad field of pipeline laying and application, PE pipes are gradually becoming an ideal choice to replace metal pipes with their unique advantages.

From the perspective of environmental protection and energy consumption, PE pipes have significant advantages. The production process has low energy consumption, which can effectively reduce carbon emissions compared with the large amount of energy consumption required for metal pipeline smelting; the material is light in quality, which greatly reduces energy consumption during transportation and installation. Moreover, PE pipes can be recycled and reused, which is a green product and fits the concept of sustainable development. In contrast, metal pipes not only have high production energy consumption, but also are more difficult to recycle.

in terms of installation convenience, PE pipes perform well. It can be connected by hot melt, electrofusion, etc., the operation is simple, no complex welding equipment and professional technicians are required, the construction period can be greatly shortened, and labor costs can be reduced; with good flexibility, PE pipes can be laid on a variety of special occasions. It has strong adaptability to the environment and can be easily installed in complex terrain areas. The metal pipe connection process is cumbersome, the installation environment and technical requirements are high, and the construction is difficult.

from the perspective of performance, PE pipes also do not fall behind. It has excellent flexibility, can bend and deform to a certain extent, strong resistance to geological movement, in the face of earthquakes, foundation settlement, etc., is not easy to crack and leak; excellent corrosion resistance, almost no reaction with acid, alkali salt and other substances, the service life is more than 50 years, and metal pipes are prone to corrosion, need regular maintenance, and the service life is relatively short.

To sum up, whether it is environmental protection and energy saving, installation convenience, or performance stability, PE pipes have shown significant advantages compared to metal pipes and become the preferred choice for many projects.