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CO-EX pipe, Acu-Tech Piping Systems

Revolutionise Your Above-Ground Pipelines with Acu-Therm Co-ex

Discover the next generation of above-ground pipeline solutions with Acu-Therm Co-ex HDPE pipe. Engineered for superior performance, our innovative poly pipe features a highly reflective white exterior, setting a new benchmark in pipeline technology.

Choose Acu-Therm Co-ex pipe for a reliable, high-performance solution for your above-ground pipeline needs.

Acu-Therm Co-ex HDPE pipe utilises a co-extruded coating process, seamlessly integrating a thin, white outer layer with a core of over 95% standard black PE100 material. This white layer acts as a powerful sun-reflective shield, dramatically reducing heat absorption. This significantly mitigates the issues associated with traditional black HDPE pipe in above-ground applications, such as thermal expansion and potential degradation.

Historically, co-extruded poly pipe came with a premium price tag. However, Acu-Tech’s investment in state-of-the-art extrusion machinery allows us to produce high-quality Co-ex PE100 pipe efficiently and affordably. Now, you can enjoy the enhanced performance of Acu-Therm without the added cost, making it a comparable solution to standard black HDPE pipe.

Our advanced machinery enables us to offer customisable designs, including white poly pipe with coloured stripes for easy content identification. Standard colour coding includes:

  • Blue Stripes: Potable Water Pipe
  • Red Stripes: Rural Water Pipe
  • Lilac Stripes: Recycled Water Pipe

We also provide bespoke colour options to meet your specific project requirements.

Learn more about poly pipe colours and pipe identification here: https://www.acu-tech.com.au/2025/03/11/pe100-poly-pipe-colour-coding-guide/

Acu-Therm Co-ex HDPE pipe surpasses traditional black HDPE pipe for above-ground applications, including temporary water supply, irrigation, and industrial pipelines. Its exceptional heat resistance and durability make it an ideal choice for demanding environments.

Acu-Therm white PE100 pipe for above ground applications aligns with industry best practices. For comprehensive guidance on the use of white polyethylene pipes in above-ground applications, please refer to the PIPA (Plastics Industry Pipe Association) guidelines: PIPA-POP017-Material-Requirements-For-White-PE-Jacket-Compounds-Suitable-For-Long-Term-UV-Exposure-Issue-1.0.pdf

Key Benefits of Acu-Therm Co-ex HDPE Pipe:

  • Superior heat reflectivity
  • Reduced thermal expansion
  • Enhanced durability
  • Cost-effective solution
  • Customisable colour coding
  • Improved content identification
  • Long lifespan.

ACU-THERM CO-EXTRUDED WHITE POLY PIPE PE100

Key features & benefits.

  • Full white coating to minimise solar heating of pipe and contents; testing has demonstrated more than 50% reduction
  • Ultra-violet (UV) resistance
  • Lower pressure rating can be used as lower operating temperature reduces the need to allow for pressure de-rating, enabling thinner wall pipe to be used. This provides cost savings in both material and through increased flow rates.
  • Reduced thermal expansion / contraction mean less need to ‘snake’ pipelines
  • Flexibility allows pipeline to accommodate topographical features.
  • Excellent solution for above ground applications including temporary water supply.
  • Twin wall pipe, co-ex or coex pipe, or ‘double skinned pipe’ means that the white material is extruded at the same time as the black material, bonding the two together.

 

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​Acu-Therm PE pipe is the ultimate solution for above ground applications including temporary water supply.

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