The Benefits of 90 Degree Elbow

Product Spotlight – 90 Degree Elbow in Long Spigot Fittings When it comes to optimising your piping system, the 90-degree elbow in long Spigot Fittings is a standout choice. These fittings are the tightest and sharpest dimensional PE100 bends available, making them a popular option for various applications. Let’s explore what makes these fittings exceptional …

Don’t get caught out: the benefits of catch pits

Across the globe, catch pits play a vital role in wastewater and water management systems, with benefits including helping to prevent costly blockages, flooding and water contamination.   But even though this ingenious device has been around for decades, catch pits remain a relatively new feature of Australian drainage and irrigation systems. As their name suggests, …

An expert’s advice on welding poly pipe

When welded and joined correctly, poly pipes are the most leak-proof piping system on the market, according to industry expert Darren. For the past 10, Darren had been imparting his expert knowledge to the next generation of welders through poly pipe welding training. Throughout his career, Darren has seen the impact of failed welds – …

How to prevent wear on your PE pipeline’s bends

When it comes to wear prevention, the approach that you take will vary from someone else’s. It comes down to the use case for your particular pipeline. If your pipeline is transporting slurry, or tailings, for example, you will have a very different approach from someone whose pipeline is simply carrying water. However, polyethylene pipe …

The real reason for understanding how your HDPE fittings are made

Knowing how your PE100 fittings are made is an essential step in understanding differences in quality. But it can also help you spend your budget more effectively. If you’re a maintenance manager who doesn’t like to buy on price, you’re not alone. The reality is that most do, because they have a finite budget. Looking …

How drought popped this pipeline’s joints

Are you thinking about replacing your existing pipeline with polyethylene? Well, here’s a story that you’ll find useful.  It’s a true story. It will show you why maintenance surprises don’t always come from the places you expect. From GRP to Polyethylene, but not because it was planned. In 2018-19, as Australia found herself in the …

The pressure is on the rise

We recently noticed the increased need for high pressure fittings, required for projects where higher safety margins were being enforced. Our customers were telling us that higher pressure rated PE pipes and fittings were needed where instances of pressure spikes (eg, shutting off valves) or higher temperatures were occurring. So…..we quickly increased our high pressure …

Forged Reducing Tees made with the highest precision

Whether you’re in mining, civil works or another industry that uses poly fittings, Advanced Piping’s custom made forged reducing tees can be fabricated to your exact specifications. Our Advanced Custom manufacturing team are fully trained and accredited in poly welding and their experience and skills are second to none. This ensures we can meet your …

We are your number 1 manufacturer specialist of Shouldered Ends

Advanced Piping has a BRAND NEW range ready for fast dispatch and no lead time! PE100 shouldered ends are an effective solution where pipe lines may need to be extended or rotated. The unique grooved pipe joining technology forms a robust pipe joint using a rigid coupling that prevents movement, in the same way as a …