Polyethylene or polyethene is a thermoplastic commodity heavily used in consumer products (over 60M tons are produced worldwide every year). Its name originates from the monomer ethene, also known as ethylene, used to create the polymer.
In the polymer industry the name is sometimes shortened to PE, similar to how other polymers like polypropylene and polystyrene are shortened to PP and PS, respectively. In the United Kingdom the polymer is called polythene.
The ethene molecule (known almost universally by its non-IUPAC name ethylene), C2H4 is CH2=CH2, Two CH2 connected by a double bond, thus:
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Advanced Drainage Systems [ADS] - A leading manufacturer of corrugated (HDPE) polyethylene drainage pipe products. Making drain pipe for the municipal, agriculture and housing construction markets. Offering a complete line of pipe fittings. The site contains engineering and application information on drainage.
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Baughman Tile Co. - Manufacture, sell, and deliver corrugated polyethylene drainage tubing to the Mid-Western region.
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Blue Diamond Industries - Manufacturer of HDPE conduit and pipe for protection of fiber optic networks and use in natural gas distribution networks.
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Borodino-Plast - Manufacturer of PE, PP pipes for water-pipe, sewer and gas pipe. Manufacture both solid wall and profile wall pipes. Russia
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Central Plastics Company - Central Plastics Company is a manufacturer of polyethylene related products for piping systems. PE fittings and fusion equipment are widely used to connect laterals after trenchless installations of HDPE pipe.
Charter Plastics, Inc. - HDPE manufacturing in the United States. Their piping products are often used for trenchless rehabilitation and construction particularly related to pipebursting and sliplining.
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Crumpler Plasic Pipe Inc. - Manufacturer of corrugated plastic drainage pipe.Includes product technical data and user testimonials
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ERS Inc. - Manufactures polyethylene pipe, molded and fabricated fittings, dual containment, electrofusion, and butt fusion equipment. Based in Fayetteville, Georgia, USA.
Francesville Drain Tile Corp - Manufacturer of HDPE corrugated drainage tubing and fittings. Site has a specialty calculator for determining amount of pipe required for an ag drainage job.
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Hancor Inc. - Manufacture high-density polyethylene drainage pipes .
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High Country Fusion Co - HCFC sells and rents McElroy fusion equipment in the same sizes and can provide the technical training and installation for your project.
Ideal Drain Tile Ltd. - Manufacture corrugated HDPE pipe, drainage tile and accessory products. Distribute PVC pipe and other drainage accessories. Canada
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Independent Pipe Products - The independent manufacturer of high density polyethylene pipe fittings, valves and transition connections.
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Industrial Pipe Fittings, LLC - Manufacturer of extended length fabricated pressure and gravity fittings and distributor of HDPE pipe and molded fittings. Overview of product catalog is provided. Headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Konti Hidroplast - Design, develop and produce a range of extruded polyethylene and polypropylene pipes. Features product data and technical specifications. Macedonia.
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KWH Pipe Ltd. - Manufacture plastic pipes for various applications such as water, sewage, gas and irrigation purposes. Features product specifications, example installations, and company news.
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National Organic Chemical Industries Limited - Manufacture a range of HDPE pipes and fittings for water supply, sewerage disposal, gas transmission, and drip irrigation. India. In Plant Piping
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Oxford Plastics Inc. - Manufacturer of HDPE pressure pipe and corrugated plastic pipe, and includes a glossary and information about uses of their products. Based in Embro, Ontario, Canada.
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Palbox Industriale Spa, Polieco - Corrugated and slotted HDPE pipes for drainage and sewer systems, conduits, pressure systems and manholes. English and Italian.
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Pipefusion Services Inc. - Supplier of high density polyethylene pipe and fittings in Canada, the United States, and worldwide.
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Poly Warehouse, Inc - Wholesale distributor of HDPE fittings across North America. Product lines and news are provided. Headquarters in Missoula, Montana.
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Prinsco, Inc. - Manufacturer of corrugated, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drainage pipe for use in agricultural field drainage, storm water management, and culverts. Site tools include a drainage calculator and profitability analysis.
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Revinca C. A. - Manufactures polyethylene pipes, ducting, and fittings for electricity and telecommunications. Offers a list of products, technical literature, and company philosophy.
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Springfield Plastics - Manufacturer of corrugated HDPE drainage pipe, offering drainage products for agricultural, residential, building, commercial and highway markets.
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Starway Industrial Co. Ltd. North American Division - Distributor of steel mesh reinforced plastic (SMRP) pipes and fittings.
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TolPlast Company Inc. - Offers HDPE corrugated pipe and fittings, plastic storage tanks, membrane liners, geotextiles, trench drains, catch basins, meter boxes and vinyl fence, deck and handrail.
Transpaco Limited - South Africa - Wholesaler and distributor of all types of packaging material and HDPE pipe products.
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WorldPoly Pty Ltd. - International supply of polyethylene HDPE pipe, fittings and fabrication production and welding equipment, new and used. Butt welding and fusion equipment are showcased. Headquarters in Lysterfield, Victoria, Australia.
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Yuan Soong Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. - Manufacturer of high density polyethylene pipes and fittings. Includes product specifications. Taiwan
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