High Performance Plastic Revolutionizes Natural Gas Distribution, Transmission Lines

摘要

Gas distribution companies in need of a durable high-pressure non-metallic pipe now have another option. A new high-performance thermoplastic polyamide pipe, known as PA 12, is less expensive to install and easier to maintain than traditional steel pipe.rnEvonik Industries, a maker of specialty chemicals, manufactures the polyamide VESTAMID® LX9030 PA12 used in the manufacture of pipe. Offering exceptional performance for high-pressure applications, PA 12 pipe allows gas companies to effectively design their underground infrastructure without sacrificing flow capacity. Researchers estimate that PA12 pipe has significant labor and installation savings over traditional steel pipe.