Show i n 0 0 4 v u E D w P plastic s pipe I 1 R aw ew product A new product that is in the pro cess of revolutionizing tran transfer fer methods is plastic pipe plastic pipe is made basically from polyethylene poly ethelene a translucent pliable plastic in some cases this translucent property is retained enabling g a person to see the mater lal ial flow flowing ilig through the pipe or tub ing mg more afore often however black pigment is added to the polyethylene poly ethelene this darkens the pipe in order to prevent surface chac chalking king from the ultraviolet rays of the sun a devel si to that used in blackening rubber tires the finished product is made in a variety of sizes shapes and astren gahs including special purpose pip ing such as two pipes joined side by side for se in a duel pipe jet pump system the uses of this tius amazing tubing are unlimited plastic pipe is completely tant to highly concentrated acids and alkalis and has found great use in the chemical medical and food industries no oder or taste is transmitted it has found widespread use agriculturally in sprinkling terns livestock supply irrigation and drainage systems electrically it is used for covering high voltage wires and underground conduit its ability to transmit air vapor fumes and other gases make it invaluable to the miner many municipalities are installing plastic water systems editors note green river is planning on using plastic for city water lines in all lines 2 inches and smaller the main reasons for this switch to plastic are 1 I resistance to acid and alkali thus giving continued service without corrosion rot rust or si dete notion 2 extreme light weight being nine times lighter than steel pipe of the same capac ity 3 moderate costs since most sizes are considerably less than steel or copper pipe 4 ease of in stal lation the only tools necessary are screw driver and pliers plastic can be connected to any metal pip ing system because its molded fit tings and adapters are available with standard iron pipe size threads editors note the material for this article was furnished by S M SALES CO for further information in regard to price and quani quantifies fies available in this area contact the S M SALES CO in green river |