TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTE:

INTRODUCTION

01

APPROVED BY / ENLISTED WITH

02

QUALITY POLICY

03

HDPE WATER PIPES

06

PRESSURE NOMINAL / CLASSED BY MATERIALS

07

HDPE STANDARDS / ADVANTAGES

08

PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

11

HDPE STANDARDS TABLES

12

HDPE CONDUIT PIPES

14

HDPE CONDUIT STANDARDS

14

ADVANTAGES / APPLICATIONS / TEMPERATURE

15

MDPE GAS PIPE

18

ADVANTAGES / TEMPERATURE PRESSURE

19

PROPERTIES / SPECIFICATIONS

20

JOINTING METHODS

22

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TABLE

25

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INTRODUCTION
Kawsar Engineering Private Limited has established in 1994 as a manufacturer for water Hand Pumps.
Kawsar started its regular production of plastic Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Pressure and non-Pressure pipe
system for cold and potable water and other industrial uses from March 2004.After Achievement in PVC
Kawsar Now Started PPR- C, HDPE pipes & Fitting with Advance Technology. We aim to set standards in
every field we enter. Customer focus, quality and innovation are reflected in every aspect of our
business. Our strength lies in pre-empting customer expectations and product demands. KAWSAR today
is a hallmark of trust and reliability. This is why KAWSAR employs are highly skilled and experienced labor,
KAWSAR utilizes the most advanced technology on its production line and retains the modern
management system.
As a group, we have commitment to high ethical business valves, quality of products, committed
deliveries and competitive pricing. These are the factor which has taken us to the path of success
achieving great heights and we are confident to achieve further heights in the times to come with the
new setup. Kawsar has highly qualified staff and has experienced staff about `12 year .
We believe that our strength lies in delighting our customers. That is why, providing quality products
backed by superior technical support services, is the KAWSAR promise to all our valued customers.
Besides its unique place in the Pakistan plastic and Hand Pumps industry, KAWSAR products are being
exported to various other countries and thus play an important role in economy of Pakistan. That's why
KAWSAR was awarded the BEST EXPORTER AWARDS TROPHY continuously from 2002-2012 from Prime
minister of Pakistan.

CERTIFICATIONS
In our quest to lead by example, our joint efforts have led KAWSAR to ISO 9001:2000 Certification and
accreditation for supreme product performance and quality by the Pakistan Standard Institute (PSI) and
Pakistan Engineering Council.
CERTIFIED COMPANY

PS

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Pakistan Standards
ISO 9000:2008

Manufactures According To International Standards

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ISO 9001-2000
C E R T I F I E D C O M PA N Y
APPROVED BY
PSI

Pakistan Standards Institution (Govt. of Pakistan)

LGRD

Local Govt. of Rural Development Dept (NWFP)

SGS
WMD
PSQCA

Societe General DE Surveillance

Water Management Deptt. Govt. of NWFP, Punjab
Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority

PHED
ISO

Public Health Engineering Deptt. Govt. of NWFP.

International Standards Organization

ENLISTED WITH
DACCAR

Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugee

SCA

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

IRC

International Rescue Committee

UNDP

United National Development Program

UNICEF

United Nations Children Emergency Fund

for Pakistan and Afghanistan
International Committee of the Red Cross
Qatar Charity
Qatar Red Crescent
Sarhad Rural Support Programme

ICRC
QC
QRC
SRSP

QUALITY POLICY
Kawsar total quality control perceptive is taken as a principal while
performing the mission. Our main policy is to provide the present and
future needs and demands of our customers in the most economical way
and on time. In all our processes, we adopt in the principle of customer
oriented understanding.
Aim for improvement full participation of our staff. In this process
management, our main goal is to continuously improve our production
and to respond the demands of our customers, personals and suppliers.

OUR MISSION
To increase the number of pleased and trusted customers in our
sector by satisfying them from our quality.

OUR VISION

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WHY KAWSAR?

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To be committed to the mission of being the symbol of trust and contentment in the plastic and fittings market,
KAWSAR proceeds to this targets as being the leader in the domestic market. And being a under rental and
permanent supplier in the international market.

KA

Being one of the best firms in the country in manufacturing sector of PVC, PPRC, HDPE Pipes and Fittings,
Kawsar Gives at most of the importance to the Quality control and:
1.

Uses the most appropriate material

2.

Has the most advanced high technology

3.

Has well qualified technical Staff and Experienced Labor

4.

Produces Pipes in compliance with the International Standards.

5.

Has Well equipped laboratory which is round the clock busy to control the
Quality at each stage of production
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QUALITY CONTROL
QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT
Our company has a quality control department under the supervision of
Quality Manager to ensure quality at all levels. The quality control
department works round the clock to synchronize with shift system of the
plant..

QU

A LI TY

GUARANTEE

RAW MATERIAL QUALITY CONTROL.

All types of Raw material from our supplier are subject to input quality control test .
Before Production Samples chosen from raw material for Test being carried out obtain suitable for
Production approval.
PROCESS QUALITY CONTROL
To assure quality of the HDPE Pipes during production process and finish product, Quality Control
department ensures that materials used in the manufacturing process are in strict compliance with the end
users' requirement and the end product is in conformity with the applicable international standards.
EXTENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL
Kawsar pipe undergoes numerous quality control tests, including regular measurements of critical
dimensions, tests for extrusion quality, pipe flattening, burst pressure, impact resistance, joint integrity, and
hydrostatic soundness , Melt Flow rate, Internal Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance (ICPR), Longitudinal
Reversion (Heat Reversion) , Tensile Strength This ensures optimum quality, reliability and long-term
strength.
THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION
Independent inspection provides added assurance that Kawsar HDPE Pipes meets applicable standards and
specifications. This is done through unannounced plant audits, verification of materials, procedures and test
equipment, as well as through random sampling and testing of pipe and materials.
HIGH QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The quality and performance of HDPE Pipes are assured by a wide array of tough standards,
control tests and independent certifications
Kawsar HDPE Pipes maintain the quality of the products as per the revised and the latest standard ISO
9001/ which also is in line with the international standards on product quality

HDPE WATER
PIPES

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HDPE WATER PIPES

Meeting the challenges of the 21st century Piping made from polyethylene is a cost effective solution for
a broad range of piping problems in municipal, industrial, marine ,mining, landfill, duct and agricultural
applications. It has been tested and proven effective for above ground, surface, buried, sliplined,
floating, and sub-surface marine applications.
High-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) can carry potable water, wastewater, slurries, chemicals,
hazardous wastes, and compressed gases. In fact, polyethylene pipe has a long and distinguished history
of service to the gas, oil, mining and other industries. It has the lowest repair frequency per mile of pipe
per year compared with all other pressure pipe materials used for urban gas distribution.
Polyethylene is strong, extremely tough and very durable. Whether you're looking for long service,
trouble-free installation, flexibility, resistance to chemicals or a myriad of other features, high-density
polyethylene pipe will meet all your requirements.
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE - HDPE - IS A VERY POPULAR MATERIAL FOR WATER PIPES. IT IS
RESISTANT TO CHEMICALS
EASY AND LIGHT WEIGHTED
LONG LIVING
LOW FRICTION
RELATIVELY CHEAP
FLEXIBLE

Polyethylenes are divided into 3 groups

according to their densities as
Low Density
(LDPE)
Medium Density
(MDPE)
High Density
(HDPE)

SUN RESISTANT
PE pipes can be used in range of temperatures -40oC to 60oC considering the change of operating pressure. Typically the
standard specification identify class of a HDPE pipe is by the nominal pressure class - PN - up to PN 20 or 20 bar. HDPE pipe can
also be classified by the material used - PE 100, PE 80, PE63, PE 40 or PE 32.

PRESSURE NOMINAL -PN

PE pipes are produced in different pressure grades (P N grades), which indicates the pressure in
bars the pipe can support with water at 20oC .
The pressure grades available according to
European standards are
max pressure 2.5 bar
PN 2.5
max pressure 4 bar
PN 4
max pressure 6 bar
PN 6
max pressure 10 bar
PN 10
max pressure 16 bar
PN 16
1 bar = 10 5 Pa (N/m 2) = 0.1 N/mm 2 = 10,197 kp/m 2 = 10.20 m H 2O = 0.9869 atm =
14.50 psi (lb f/in2) = 10 6dyn/cm2 = 750 mmHg

Designation of material

MRS at 50 year sand 20oC

Mpa (bar)

PE 100

10 (100)

PE 80

8 (80)

PE 63

6.3 (63)

PE 40

4 (40)

PE 32

3.2 (32)

The Minimum Required Strength -MRS - according

ISO 4427 for the different materials are:

CLASSED BY MATERIALS
Polyethylene pipes are also classified by the type of material used:
low pressure piping systems
PE 32
low pressure piping systems
PE 40
medium pressure piping systems irrigation system - drinking water connections
PE 63
gas pipe for natural gas distribution network with pressure rate up to 4 barsdrinking
water pipe with pressure rate up to 16 bar- sewers, outfall pipes,
PE 80
industrial pipes
high demands piping applications
PE 100

KAWSAR WATER HDPE

STANDARDS
DIN 8074 & 8075
ISO 4427 & 4437
ASTM D2447 & F2160
ASTM D2239
ASTM D2737
ASTM D3035
ASTM D2513
PS 3580

ADVANTAGES

REDUCED INSTALLATION COSTS

Lower life cycle costs

Corrosion resistance. Does not rust, rotor corrode.
Leak tight. Heat-fused joints create a homogenous,
monolithic system. The fusion joint is stronger than the
pipe.
Excellent water hammer characteristics. Designed to
with stand surge events.
High strain allowance. Virtually eliminates breakage due
to freezing pipes.
Additional cost savings are achieved by lower instance of
repairs.
With no exfiltration or infiltration, potable water losses
and groundwater nuisance treatment costs encountered
in traditional piping systems are eliminated.

Material of choice for. Used in directional boring,

plowing, river crossings, pipe bursting and slip lining.

Fewer fittings due to pipe flexibility. Allowable bending
radius of 20 to 25 times outside diameter of pipe.
Lighter equipment required for handling and installation
than with metallic materials.
Eliminates the need for thrust blocking. Heat fused joints
are fully restrained.
Light weight and longer lengths allow for significant
savings in labor and equipment.

LEAK FREE.
Polyethylene pipe is normally joined by heat fusion. Butt, socket, sidewall fusion and Electro
fusion create a joint that is as strong as he pipe itself, and is virtually leak free. This unique
joining method produces significant cost reductions compared to other materials.

CORROSION, ABRASION , AND CHEMICAL RESISTANT.

Polyethylene piping's performance in mining, dredging and similar applications proves it will
outwear many more costly piping materials when conveying a variety of abrasive slurries. HDPE has
excellent corrosion resistance and is virtually inert.
It does not need expensive maintenance or cathodic protection. It offers better overall resistance to
corrosive acids, bases and salts than most piping materials. In addition, polyethylene is unaffected by
bacteria, fungi and the most aggressive naturally occurring soils. It has good resistance to many
organic substances, such as solvents and fuels.
EXCELLENT FLOW CHARACTERISTICS.
Because polyethylene is smoother than steel, cast iron, ductile iron, or concrete, a smaller PE pipe
can carry an equivalent volumetric flow rate at the same pressure.
It has less drag and a lower tendency for turbulence at high flow. Its superior chemical resistance and
non-stick surface combine to almost eliminate scaling and pitting and preserve the excellent
hydraulic characteristics throughout the pipe service life.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND FLEXIBLE.
Polyethylene pipe is produced in straight lengths or in coils. Made from materials about one-eighth the
density of steel, it is lightweight and does not require the use of heavy lifting equipment for
installation. It reduces the need for fittings, is excellent
in shifting soils and performs well in earthquake-prone areas. HDPE resists the effects of freezing and
allows bending without the need for an excessive number of fittings. Since HDPE is not a brittle
material, it can be installed with bends over uneven terrain easily in continuous lengths without
additional welds or couplings
DUCTILITY AND TOUGHNESS.
Polyethylene pipe and fittings are inherently tough, resilient and resistant to damage caused by
external loads, vibrations, and from pressure surges such as water hammer. Even in cold weather
polyethylene pipe is tolerant to handling and bending.
MINERAL BUILD-UP RESISTANCE
KAWSAR HDPE resists scaling and internal deposits. Chlorine
Resistance HDPE exceeds the requirements of ASTM F876 for
chlorine resistance, when tested in accordance with ASTM F2023.

FREEZE RESISTANCE
Unlike HDPE and copper pipes, Kawsar HDPE PIPES will not split when frozen, if allowed to expand
along its entire length. It will return to its original shape when thawed. In addition HDPE will freeze at a
slower rate than copper due to its significantly lower (four orders of magnitude) coefficient of thermal
conductivity.
1. Thawing can be performed by using available hot water injection equipment. After thawing, HDPE
can immediately be put back into service.
2. Thawing can also be performed by applying hot air to the pipe. When using a hot air gun to heat
frozen areas, ensure that the temperature of the pipe does not exceed 210F (93.3C). Do not use an
open flame to thaw Kawsar HDPE pipes.
HIGH IMPACT RESISTANCE
Kawsar HDPE is more flexible than other piping materials, and will not crush, kink or collapse when
proper backfill techniques are used. Kawsar also has high resistance to gouges or scratches and
outstanding resistance to slow crack growth.

HDPE PIPE EARTHQUAKE SIMULATION TESTED

In addition to being tested during actual earthquakes throughout the US, Canada and the globe,
Cornell University researchers simulated, on April 6, 2006, an earthquake's effects on gas and water
polyethylene (PE) pipes by exerting a 120,000-pound force on a 16-inch diameter, 35-foot-long pipe the largest test of ground rupture effects that has ever been performed in a lab.
The PE pipe, buried three feet below the surface, did not break during the test, but the sand shifted,
bulged and cracked and created webbed lines on the surface as the pipe bent. During real life
catastrophes PE pipe can be expected to perform well, while other pipe materials will be far more
susceptible to breakage and lapse of service

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PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Properties

Units

HDPE

Density

kg/m3

0.958 x 103

Co-efficient of linear
expansion

K-1

16 x 10-5

Thermal conductivity at 20oC

W/m/K

0.50

Specific heat

J/kg/K

2.3 x 103

Softening point (Vicat)

Flammability

oC
-

67
Flammable

Mechanical Properties

Units

HDPE

Tensile strength at yield

MPa

26

Elongation at yield

10

Modulus of elasticity

MPa

900

Rockwell hardness (Shore)

Dielectric strength

61
kV/mm

70

TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE DERATING
The rated working pressure of an HDPE pipe is determined at 20oC. Where the operating
temperature of the fluid in the pipe exceeds 20oC, the pressure rating of the pipe has to be derated in order to maintain the designed safety factors of the pipe.
HDPE pipe is not recommended in applications where the fluid temperature exceeds 50oC.
Temperature of the Fluid

Derating Factor apply to

in the Pipe

maximum working pressure

0-20

1,0

20-25

0,9

25-30

0,8

30-35

0,7

35-40

0,6

40-45

0,5

45-50

0,4
11

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20
25
32
40
50
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
180
200
225
250
280
315
355
400

0.436
0.526
0.706
1
1.25
1.53
2.5
2.46
3.12
3.83
4.83
6.12
7.73
9.82

1.8
1.9
2.2
2.7
3.1
3.5
4
4.4
4.9
5.5
6.2
6.9
7.7
8.7
9.8

1.8
2
2.3
2.8
3.4
3.9
4.3
4.9
5.5
6.2
6.9
7.7
8.6
9.7
10.9
12.3

33

16

0.287
0.399
0.551
0.791
1.17
1.51
1.88
2.42
3.07
3.84
4.77
5.92
7.4
9.37
11.8
16.1

Kg/M

PN 5
PN 4
PN 3.2

1.8
2
2.5
2.9
3.5
4.2
4.8
5.4
6.2
6.9
7.7
8.6
9.6
10.7
12.1
13.6
15.3

26

0.227
0.314
0.494
0.675
0.978
1.43
1.84
2.32
3.04
3.79
4.69
5.89
7.3
9.1
11.6
14.6
18.6

Kg/M

12.5

PN 6.4
PN 5
PN 4

1.9
2.3
2.9
3.5
4.1
5
5.7
6.4
7.3
8.2
9.1
10.3
11.4
12.8
14.4
16.2
18.2

22

0.238
0.361
0.563
0.807
1.14
1.67
2.16
2.72
3.53
4.47
5.51
7
8.59
10.8
13.6
17.3
29.1

Kg/M

10.5

PN 7.8
PN 6
PN 4.8

1.9
2.4
3
3.6
4.3
5.3
6
6.7
7.7
8.6
9.6
10.8
11.9
13.4
15
16.9
19.1

21

10

0.239
0.374
0.58
0.828
1.18
1.77
2.27
2.83
3.72
4.67
5.78
7.3
8.93
11.3
14.2
18
22.9

Kg/M

PN 8
PN 6.4
PN 5

0.179
0.285
0.44
0.688
0.976
1.39
2.08
2.66
3.34
4.35
5.48
6.79
8.55
10.6
13.2
16.7
21.2
26.9

1.8
1.9
2.4
3
3.8
4.5
5.4
6.6
7.4
8.3
9.5
10.7
11.9
13.4
14.8
16.6
18.7
21.1
23.7

0.137
0.187
0.295
0.453
0.721
1.02
1.46
2.17
2.76
3.46
4.52
5.71
7.05
8.93
11
13.7
17.4
22.1
28

Kg/M

17

17.6
Kg/M
S

8.3

1.8
2
2.9
3.6
4.3
5.1
6.3
7.1
8
9.1
10.2
11.4
12.6
14.2
15.9
17.9
20.1
22.7

PN 10
PN 8
PN 6.3

PN 9.6
PN 7.7
PN 6

Kg/M
0.107
0.144
0.232
0.356
0.549
0.873
1.24
1.77
2.62
3.37
4.22
5.5
6.98
8.56
10.9
13.4
16.8
21.2
32.2
34.1

S
1.8
1.9
2.4
3
3.7
4.7
5.6
6.7
8.1
9.2
10.3
11.8
13.3
14.7
16.6
18.4
20.5
23.2
26.1
29.4

13.6

6.3

PN 12.7
PN 10
PN 8

1.9
2.3
2.9
3.7
4.6
5.8
6.8
8.2
10
11.4
12.7
14.6
16.4
18.2
20.5
22.7
25.4
28.6
32.5
36.3

11

0.112
.0.171
0.272
0.43
0.668
1.05
1.47
2.12
3.14
4.08
5.08
6.47
8.42
10.4
13.1
16.2
20.3
25.6
32.5
41.3

Kg/M

PN 16
PN 12.5
PN 10

Kg/M
0.133
3.5
0.327
0.509
0.788
1.26
1.76
2.54
3.78
4.87
6.11
7.96
10.1
12.4
15.8
15.4
15.4
30.8
39.1
49.6

S
2.3
0.2
3.2
4.5
5.6
7.1
8.4
10.1
12.3
14
15.7
17.9
20.1
22.4
25.2
27.9
31.3
35.2
39.7
44.7

2.8
0.24
4.4
5.5
6.9
8.6
10.3
12.3
15.1
17.1
19.2
21..9
24.6
27.1
30.8
34.2
38.3
39.1
48.5
54.7

7.4

0.386
0.6
0.936
1.47
2.09
3
4.49
5.77
7.25
9.44
11.9
14.8
18.6
23
28.9
36.5
46.5
58.8

0.154

Kg/M

3.2

4
9

PN 25
PN 20
PN 16

PN 20
PN 16
PN 12.6

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0.364
0.457
0.643
0.943
1.23
1.54
2
2.4
3.05
3.86
4.83
5.98
7.52
9.55
12.1

Kg/M

41

51

Kg/M

20

25

1.8
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.8
3.2
3.6
3.9
4.4
4.9
5.5
6.2
7
7.9

PN 4
PN 3.2
PN 2.5

PN 3.2
PN 2.5
PN

NOTE:

PE 100
PE 80
PE63

KAWSAR HDPE PIPE STANDARD

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HDPE CONDUIT PIPE

High density polythelence KawsarHDPE Conduit ,
with its high performance characteristics, crush
strength , bending radius, and superior pulling
ability, gives buried cable much needed security
and protection against road utility construction,
random dig ups, and rodent damage. Cable and
fiber optic Its high tensile strength-to-weight
ratio, superior crush resistance, and low
coefficient of friction when installing cable makes
it ideal for directional boring.
HDPE IS Non metallic flexible race way offering a
protective pathway for cables and wires, and is
used in underground\or inner duct applications.

STANDARDS
DIN 8074 & 8075
ISO 4427 & 4437
ASTM D2447 & F2160
ASTM D2239
ASTM D2737
ASTM D3035
ASTM D2513
PS 3580

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ADVANTAGES
Meets NEMA Tc7
Long term strength for extended life and performance
Strength to withstand external loads.
Lightweight and flexible, allowing for various installation methods
Low Coefficient of friction, allowing longer and faster cable installations.
Mechanical protection for Cables.
Resistance to corrosive chemical and aggressive soils
Moister free and water tight
Protection against rodents
Available in long length requiring fewer joints, lowering installation costs.
Heat fused, fully restrained, leak-proof joints
Durability ,long term sustained strength and integrity
Non-Toxic, environmentally safe
Ease of handling, shipping, and identification

APPLICATION
Kawsar HDPE conduit has been used by leading data and communication network builders. Kawsar
Conduit houses and protect Fiber Optic cable as well as any other type of data or communication
transmission lines. It can be used for everything from cable TV in residential construction, domestic and
international telephone networks, intra-city fiber optic and long distance and city fiber optic networks.
The flexibility of our pipe for ease of installation ,it may be pulled in through existing conduit, buried in
open trench, and run above ground.

TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURES

Kawsar HDPE Conduit design operating temperature range is from 100F to 140F Cold ambient
temperature does not have an adverse effect on conduit strength or characteristics.
The maximum safe pressure for a given Kawsar HDPE Pipe is determined by the pipes wall thickness and
Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), the PE pipe Industrys pressure rating method. The resultant maximum
safe pressure is then modified by a design factor of 0.32(established by the Department of
Transportation, USA) to arrive at a design pressure rating or the safety factor can be customized to a
clients particular requirement.

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INSTALLATION AND JOINTING

Installation of Kawsar HDPE Conduit Pipe is similar to that of standard cable systems conduit can be
trench-laid ,plowed directionally bored. Although benign to chemically aggressive native soil,
installation of Kawsar HDPE Conduit in soils contaminated with organic solvents (oil,gasoline) is not
recommended.

MAINTENANCE
Properly designed and installed, Kawsar HDPE Conduit system require little on-going maintenance.
Kawsar Hdpe is resistant to most ordicany chemicals and because it is non- conducting it is not
susceptible to galvanic corrosion nor will it contribute to electrical interference.

Because the pipes can be produced as a coil, they provide advantages in furnishing. Because the welding
quantity decreases, the short lines can be furnished and they provide fitting and workmanship savings.
In order to cancel out the natural gas leakage probability from the weld, only electro fusion welding is
used which is the most safe welding method. The current is passed from the copper wires which are
placed inside the fittings. The wire in which the current is passed is heated. The released energy melts
the plastic. The volume of the melted plastic increases and melts the pipe by contacting with it. The
molecular welding is performed with the pressure strength which is formed by the compaction in the
intermediary region. It does not get harmed in earthquakes with its flexible structure and it eliminates
the explosion risk.

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MDPE GAS PIPE

Gas distribution was among the first application of the medium
density polyethene (MDPE) pipe. In fact , many of the systems
currently in use have been in continuous service since 1960 with great
success. Today , over 90% of the pipe installed for the natural gas
distribution industry in the U.S and Canada is plastic, and of the, 99% is
polyethylene .
Although the pipe resistance and stiffness increase from the bottom
to the top, in contrast, its flexibility and impact strength increase.
Because the natural gas pipes are more flexible and their impact
strength are higher than the high density ones, they are
recommended.
Natural gas pipes are in PE80 class. The environmental strength value
to be reached in the medium density is 8.0 MPa for now. When this
level increases, the wall thickness will decrease and the fluid quantity
passing through will increase. When they are used for water, they can
be used at 4 bar pressure in the natural gas line by changing the safety
coefficient from 1,25 to 2,5 when used in PN 12,5 bar. Because the
polymer chain is affected from the hydrocarbon structures, the safety
coefficient is selected as high.
KAWSAR HDPE is lightweight, flexible and available in long coils there
by making it easy to install and minimizing the number of joints in the
piping system. KAWSAR HDPE pipe can be joined by the heat fusion or
mechanical fitting and does not corrode like metal pipe. It provides
long term resistance to variety of service condition such as , abrasion,
temperature and soil shifts, bending, weathering , internalk pressure ,
direct burial point loading and squeeze off advantages that give
confidence to gas engineers the world over to specify Kawsar PE pipe
for their distribution systems.

STANDARDS
ISO 4437 (1997)

RAW MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

ASTM D-2513 (2000)

Medium Density Polyethylene (PE-80)

Other standards upon request

High Density Polyethylene (PE-100)

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ADVANTAGES
It is not affected by the earthquake by its flexible structure.
It keeps its flexibility when the temperature decreases to - 40 C.
Can be used on the building site as coil.
Show high resistance to chemicals.
Does not face corrosion by the fluid inside and by the structure of soil outside.
It is light as 1/8 of steel as its volume being 0.940 gr/cm3.
It can be combined out of channel and then released to channel. Decreases the excavation amount.
It dos not require the ground to be sensible excavated progressively.

TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE .

The maximum safe pressure for a given Kawsar MDPE Pipe is determined by the pipes wall thickness
and Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), the PE pipe Industrys pressure rating method. The resultant
maximum safe pressure is then modified by a design factor of 0.32.
Kawsar MDPE pipes operating temperature range is from 20F to 140F in pressure service. The system
and fitting not be operated above 100F unless components have demonstrated that gas can be safely
transported at the higher temperature and expected pressure. Cold ambient temperature does not
have an adverse effect on plastic pipe strength or characteristics.
MDPE80 natural gas pipes are used in the 4 bar pressurized regions of the natural gas lines. The natural
has lines consist of 20 bar steel pipe, 4 bar intermediary line and 0.4 bar indoor lines
Because the pipes can be produced as a coil, they provide advantages in furnishing. Because the welding
quantity decreases, the short lines can be furnished and they provide fitting and workmanship savings.
In order to cancel out the natural gas leakage probability from the weld, only electro fusion welding is
used which is the most safe welding method. The current is passed from the copper wires which are
placed inside the fittings. The wire in which the current is passed is heated. The released energy melts
the plastic. The volume of the melted plastic increases and melts the pipe by contacting with it. The
molecular welding is performed with the pressure strength which is formed by the compaction in the
intermediary region. It does not get harmed in earthquakes with its flexible structure and it
eliminates the explosion risk.

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MATERIAL PROPERTIES (TYPICAL)

TYPICAL

UNITS

TEST METHODS

Melt Flow Rate (190 C, 5 kg)

0.5

g/10 min

ISO 1133

Density of Colored Compound

940

kg/m3

ISO 1872/1

Tensile Street at yield

19

Mpa

ISO /R527

Eloogation at Break

>600

ISO /R527

Flexural Modules
Vicat Softening Temprature

750

%
Mpa

PROPERTY

Thermal Conductivity

116

Environmental stress Crack Resist.

Minimum Reoccurred Strength (MRS)

ISO 306

BS 874 (at 23 0C)

0.4

Linear Thermal Expansion

ISO 178

W/m C

1.5 X 10 -4

C -1

ASTM D 696 (20-60 0C)

Hrs
Mpa

ASTM D 1693 B

>1000
8.0

ISO TR 9080 (97.5% LCL)

*Test conducted by manufacturers of raw material.

(SNGPL SPECIFICATION)
ITEM
YELLOW PE-80
YELLOW PE-80
YELLOW PE-80
YELLOW PE-80
YELLOW PE-80
YELLOW PE-100 SDR-11(GAS)

(SSGC SPECIFICATION)
ORANGE PE-100
ORANGE PE-100
ORANGE PE-100
ORANGE PE-100
ORANGE PE-100
ORANGE PE-100

SIZE
3/4
1
1-1/4
2
4
6

SIZE
20
32
40
63
125
180

Diameter (mm)
MIN
26.57
33.27
42.03
60.18
114.07
168

MAX
26.77
33.53
42.29
60.48
114.53
168.56

Diameter (mm)
MIN
20
32
40
63
125
180

MAX
20.3
32.3
40.4
63.4
125.8
181.1

Thickness
MIN
2.41
3.02
4.22
5.49
10.39
15.29

MAX
2.92
3.68
4.7
6.15
11.63
17.12

Thickness
MIN
2.2
3
3.7
5.8
11.4
16.4

MAX
2.6
3.4
4.1
6.5
12.6
18.2

SDR
11
11
10
11
11
11

SDR
9
11
11
11
11
1

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I.S.O. 4437: 1997 (E) Dimensions in millimeter

NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS

dn

ey.min.
SDR 17.6

SDR 11

16

2.3

3.0

20

2.3

3.0

25

2.3

3.0

32

2.3

3.0

40

2.3

3.7

50

2.9

4.6

63

3.6

5.8

75

4.3

6.8

90

5.2

8.2

100

6.3

10.0

125

7.1

11.4

140

8.0

12.7

160

9.1

14.6

180

10.3

16.4

200

11.4

18.2

225

12.8

20.5

250

14.2

22.7

280

15.9

25.4

315

17.9

28.6

355

20.2

32.3

400

22.8

36.4

450

25.6

40.9

500

28.4

45.5

560

31.9

50.9

630

35.8

57.3

Standard Tables
Minimum wall thicknesses for pipe
SDRs most commonly used for
gas pipe diameter < 40mm,
SDR17.6 and > 32mm,SDR 11, are
characterized by SDR.

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JOINTING METHODS
There are available number of types of jointing HDPE pipes depending on the size and type of application.
The first common type of Jointing HDPE pipe is Mechanical Jointing which composes of Compression
type and Flange type, and the other is the Permanent Jointing which compose of Butt Fusion Welding and
Electro fusion Welding.

BUTT WELDING
Butt welding or Butt Fusion is a simplest and space-saving jointing method to connect the pipe and fittings
of PE. The process starts by cutting the pipe ends straight and square to the axis and cleaned carefully by
and electric planer. The pipes and fittings are held tight and pressed against a coated heating plate. As soon
as the heating time and the required bead are reached, the heating plate is quickly withdrawn from the
weld faces and the connection are pressed together to form a permanent joint.

COMPRESSION TYPE
For small bore pipe connections up to size 125MM OD,
compression type joints are satisfactory.
The installation process started with the cutting of
pipe ends square or 90 in relation to its axis.
Fit the collar and clinching ring into the pipe and place
the rubber O-ring at the tip of the pipe.
Then push the body of the fitting until the pipe ends
reaches its full stop. Slide the clinching ring
and Collar(Nut) until it catches the fitting and tight
fully using a belt or chain wrench.

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FLANGE TYPE
Flange type is another type of conventional mechanical jointing. A HDPE Flange adaptor(Stubend) is butt
welded to the pipe with the loose steel backing flange inserted inside. A standard number of bolts will be
fitted to tighten the connection. This type of connection is practical for application which requires easy
serviceability in the future.

ELECTROFUSION WELDING
This is an easy system for jointing pipes and fittings of HDPE. A pre-installed resistance wires are
embedded in the inside surface of the electrofusion coupling. When the pipes or fittings are inserted in the
coupling and the wires are connected to the welding unit, the contact surfaces become warm and
consequently melt into each other until it forms a rigid and durable joint. A welding unit is available for this
procedure which operates the timing automatically. This makes the whole operation very easy and
practical especially in narrow and tight installations.

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BUTT FUSION TIME CYCLE

Pipe Size

Heat Time
(sec)

Cooling Time
(sec)

CTs
1CTs
IPS
3/4 IPS
1 IPS
1 1/4 IPS
1 IPS
2 IPS
3 IPS

6-7
8 - 10
6-7
7-9
10 - 12
12 - 14
14 - 18
14 - 18-4
20 - 24

60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60

Do not remove joint from root for an additional 3 minutes.

Do not stress joint for at least 10 minutes after removal from root.

SOCKETT FUSION TIME CYLCLES

Pipe
size

Heat Time
(sec)

Holding Time
(sec)

CTs

6-7

60

1CTs

8 - 10

60

IPS

6-7

60

3/4 IPS

7-9

60

1 IPS

10 - 12

60

1 1/4 IPS

12 - 14

60

1 IPS

14 - 18

60

-4

2 IPS

14 - 18

60

3 IPS

20 - 24

60

Do not remove cold ring for an additional 3 minutes

Do not stress joint for at least 10 minutes
after the cold ring has been removed

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