Polyethylene pipe engineering has evolved into a multidisciplinary field that combines materials science, mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing technologies. High-density polyethylene ...

New shale gas and oil production is leading Invista to enter the plastic pipe market with Raptor-brand nylon pipe. Officials with Wichita, Kan.-based Invista said in a Sept. 10 news release that ...

Household plumbing systems use PEX for pipes to supply water and carry away sewage. The term PEX stands for "crosslinked polyethylene." PEX piping is manufactured by melting high-density polyethylene ...

Researchers at Villanova University in Philadelphia have completed a study of the performance of recycled-content corrugated, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin in commuter rail installations, ...

Renovating a small diameter pipe is not a simple business. The pipes operated by the gas and water distribution companies that are found outside most of our homes are characterised by their small ...

A landmark federal commitment to fund the elimination of a toxic national legacy—lead drinking water pipes—promises to improve the public health outlook for millions of people across the U.S. But it ...