High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a tough, durable plastic that can maintain its structural integrity under heavy loads. However, it's important to …
HDPE vs. Ductile Iron
With an increased demand for infrastructure systems and supply chain issues across multiple industries, you may be faced with evaluating the use of di…
HDPE vs. PVC Pipes
HDPE and PVC are both plastic materials commonly used to manufacture pipes. While the two materials share similarities, they have some key differences…
How to Calculate the Bend Radius of HDPE Pipe
Compared to many other pipe materials, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) offers greater flexibility. This unique characteristic allows pipes made from …
Guide to Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR)
The standard dimension ratio (SDR)—also referred to as the standard dimensional ratio—is a measurement and method often used by pipe manufacturers…
HDPE Pipe Sizes
At WL Plastics, we manufacture high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping in sizes ranging from ¾” to 54” diameters. Depending on the application an…
Differences Between HDPE 3408 vs. 4710
HDPE 4710 is an improved high-performance polyethylene compound for pressure pipe. Compared to conventional pressure piping materials such as HDPE 340…
