Can PE pipes be exposed to the sun?

Many people will have questions during construction and use: can PE pipes be exposed to the sun? The answer is that PE pipes should not be exposed to the sun for a long time. Long-term exposure to sunlight will cause many adverse effects on the performance and service life of PE pipes.

ultraviolet rays in sunlight are the "number one enemy" of PE pipes. PE pipes are mainly made of polyethylene materials. If exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, the molecular structure of the pipe will change, causing photooxidation reactions, resulting in accelerated aging of PE pipes. After aging PE pipes, their physical properties such as strength and toughness will be significantly reduced. Taking the PE water supply and drain pipe laid outdoors as an example, long-term sun exposure may make the pipe wall thinner and brittle, and it is more prone to rupture and leakage when subjected to water pressure or external pressure; for PE power pipes, aging will weaken their insulation properties, increase the risk of leakage, and threaten the safety of power transmission.

In addition to accelerating aging, sun exposure can also cause deformation and discoloration of PE pipes. Continuous high temperature and light will increase the local temperature of PE pipes. Due to uneven heating of various parts of the pipe, it is easy to deform, which affects the normal use and installation accuracy of the pipe. At the same time, the surface of PE pipes will gradually fade under sunlight, which not only affects the appearance, but also may be an intuitive manifestation of damaged pipe performance. Whether it is used for non-excavation construction of PE towed pipe, PE pipe jacking, or other types of PE pipe, once the deformation, discoloration, it means that its performance and reliability decline, need to be timely treatment or replacement.

In view of the sun on the harm of PE pipe, when installing PE pipe, should take effective protective measures to avoid direct sunlight. In outdoor construction, PE pipe can be covered and buried, using soil to isolate the sun; for the part that can not be buried, can use sunscreen casing, thermal insulation cotton and other materials to wrap PE pipe, reduce the impact of ultraviolet rays and heat on the pipe. In the design of pipeline layout, environmental factors should also be fully considered, the PE pipe should be installed in less sunlight exposure area, such as the shadow of the building, underground pipe corridor and so on.

in the engineering construction of Dongbao District, Duodao District, Zhongxiang City, Jingshan City, Shayang County and other places, it is crucial to choose high-quality PE pipe products and professional manufacturers. As a professional PE pipe manufacturer, Hubei Au Yuan Building Materials Co., Ltd. knows the impact of sunlight on PE pipes. In the process of Product Research & Development and production, it continuously optimizes the process to improve the anti-aging performance of PE pipes. The PE pipes, PE power pipes, PE drag pipes, PE jacking pipes and other products produced by the company strictly follow the national standards. From raw material procurement to finished products leaving the factory, every link has been strictly tested to ensure reliable product quality. At the same time, the company also provides customers with professional technical guidance, including PE pipe installation, protection and other suggestions to help customers prolong the service life of PE pipes. If you have PE pipe procurement and related technical consultation needs, please call 17399989993, Hubei Aoyuan Building Materials Co., Ltd. will serve you wholeheartedly.

PE pipe should not be exposed to the sun for a long time, in the process of use and installation, it is necessary to pay attention to the protection of PE pipe. Hubei Aoyuan Building Materials Co., Ltd. with high-quality products and professional services, helps Dongbao District, Duodao District, Zhongxiang City, Jingshan City, Shayang County and other places of various engineering construction, providing reliable guarantee for the stable operation of the project.