
HDPE vs. Primus Line®
Primus Line® offers you an efficient and environmentally orientated alternative.
Hard-density polyethylene pipes (HDPE pipes) are often the first choice for installing above-ground pipelines. Here you will find a comparison of the properties of HDPE pipes and our innovative Primus Line® Overland Piping system:
Requirements for constructing 6 kilometres of pipeline:
The significant reduction in construction time, the reduced transport costs and the reduced need for tools will considerably increase the efficiency of your projects.
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Connections needed on 6 kilometres of temporary surface pipeline:
Another decisive advantage is the reduction of connection points in the transport line.

300 - 500 conventional pipe connections

6 - 12 Primus Line connectors
Total cost:
The more frequently the system is used, the greater the savings and benefits. Rely on the Primus Line® system and benefit from maximum cost-effectiveness.
