Are you going to Dowerin Field Day 2019? Come and visit Acu-Tech!
Acu-Tech Piping Systems will be at the Dowerin Field Day on the 28th & 29th August 2019. We would like to invite you to come along and see some of our new products and equipment demonstrations. Acu-Tech will have a large display at the front of the ELDERS shed – at the north side of the oval. On display will be our range of...
Plumbing Materials: PVC and PE Pipes
There was a time when the only materials used for residential plumbing were ceramic, concrete and metal. Today, pipes come from a wide variety of materials such as polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), copper, galvanised steel and iron. Given all the available materials and system designs on the market, it takes a...
How HSCR PE Pipes Reduced Environmental Disturbance in a National Park Installation
The protection of wetlands and other ecological sites is part of the national government’s commitment to the preservation of Australia’s flora and fauna. The Department of the Environment and Energy has authored several laws centred on the conservation of these spaces to ensure that this pristine beauty is maintained for future...
Can I Get Polyethylene Pipes in Different Colours?
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes and fittings are quickly becoming the choice material among contractors, engineers and customers for a wide range of industrial applications such as mining, geothermal, agricultural, municipal and many others. HDPE pipes are durable, strong, lightweight and flexible. When fused together, the...
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...
