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.

 HDPEPrimus Line® Overland Piping
Mobilisation
  • 4 - 6 lorries
  • 2 excavators
  • 300 - 500 pipe shots
  • 1 - 2 lorries
  • 1 mini-excavator or winch
  • 2 - 5 transport reels
Equipment
  • 2 excavators
  • fusion welding equipment
  • heating tents
  • 1 mini-excavator or winch
  • basic hand tools
Installation time with one crew
  • 25 - 30 days
  • 1 - 2 days
Removal time
  • 7 - 10 days
  • 1 - 2 days
Fusion welding
  • required at every pipe shot
  • not required
Manpower
  • 4 - 6 people
  • 3 - 4 people

 

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.

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