Category: 2019 Archive
Browse through Acu-Tech’s 2019 Archive.
HDPE: the Durable Solution for Rural Piping Systems
Transporting water and other low pressure fluids in the Australian outback requires pipework that can withstand the harsh climate. Common materials used include galvanized steel, iron, copper, polybutylene, uplasticised polyvinylchloride and polyethylene. As well as being robust, the pipes need jointing that is strong yet flexible to...
Trenchless Technology: the Best Pipe Repair and Replacement Methods
In the past, when sewer lines were damaged or worn out over time, pipe specialists would have to dig up and repair each section of piping that needed attention. Repairing pipes this way was not only costly and labour-intensive, but it is also destructive to the surrounding landscape. Now, thanks to modern pipeline trenchless...
No Rust and No Corrosion: Why HDPE Pipes are Ideal for Domestic, Industrial and Rural Applications
Pipes are susceptible to damage due to the substances they transfer and the environmental conditions they have to withstand. For example, the sparse rainfall in the last few years has led to a change in soil moisture that can cause pipes to shift and break, leading to a waste of treated water. Investing in PE100 polyethylene pipe...
Efficient Installations: Welding HDPE Pipes Using Poly Electrofusion Fittings
Pipe installation companies benefit from using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes and poly electrofusion fittings by providing efficient installation and increased durability. Acu-Tech Piping Systems recommends these PE pipes and jointing techniques for a wide variety of piping projects. Poly Electrofusion Fittings as Highly...
Electrical and Telecommunications Conduit: Maximising the Advantages of Polyethylene Pressure Pipes
The choice of electrical conduit is an important decision in an electrical system installation project. Beyond the price, one must consider the material’s performance as well as the service and technical assistance of the supplier. For underground cables, High-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit is preferred more than metal, PVC,...
Dowerin Field Day Photos
Acu-Tech Piping Systems had a stand at the Dowerin Field Day, on 29th and 30th August 2018. During the two days, Acu-Tech displayed the new range of Acu-Rural Poly Pipe, including the unique 50m coils of Red Stripe Poly Pipe. Rural Poly Compression Fittings were on display, as well as 100m and 200m Rural Pipe coils. The new...
