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Pressure Pipes

Keeping high-stakes, high-pressure infrastructure applications under control

Infrastructure requires performance for today and tomorrow. As the global population continues to grow, so do demands on existing infrastructure – and expectations for smart infrastructure growth. The scrutiny on safe, efficient distribution of water and natural gas has never been higher. Designing for safe and reliable gathering and distribution of water and natural gas is crucial.

We understand the weight that puts on pipe producers’ shoulders. They want to supply water and natural gas systems that not only help prevent corrosion, cracking and leakage but also offer excellent, long-term performance under almost any condition – like temperature cycles that are growing more extreme, events like seismic insults that must be anticipated, and high-pressure, high-capacity designs that improve efficiency. Plus, they have the added responsibility to reduce, reuse and recycle materials of construction to achieve quickly evolving sustainability objectives.

Dow has a portfolio of distinct pressure pipe resins and tie layers that can help pipeline designers, specifiers and producers address the most demanding of monolayer and multilayer, flexible and rigid applications. We’ve been doing it for decades.

Our versatile portfolio of polyethylene (PE) resins includes bimodal, ethylene-octene-1 copolymer, adhesive and impact modifier resins that can help enhance the performance of monolayer and multi-layer rigid and flexible pressure pipes, offering exceptional:

Longevity, service life
Processability
Mechanical performance
Low SAG
High temperature ratings
Scratch and slow crack growth (SCG) resistance
Rapid crack propagation (RCP) resistance
Reduced notch sensitivity
Fusion capabilities, leak-resistance without mechanical fittings or gask

Pressure Pipe Products

Want to dive right into the details? Explore our product catalog.

Dow is a supplier that gets the connection between material specifications and in-use performance and durability. We have many decades of experience in the pipe industry and work with the world’s leading pipe extruders and specifiers to develop exceptional pipe products.

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How does your natural gas and water pipe measure up?

Find out more about our water and natural gas portfolio.

The International Energy Association reports that tackling methane emissions is the single most important measure that contributes to the overall fall in emissions from oil and gas operations. We operate pipe technology R&D centers around the world and are constantly working to improve existing resins and develop new materials that help piping systems of all kinds operate exceptionally. Plus, we have a deep understanding of the oil and gas industry, with products that go beyond pressure pipe resins to enhance the efficiency of gathering, recovering and distributing these vital natural resources. 

Dow and partners donate 42,000 feet of HDPE pipe

The “once-in-a-century” Texas freeze in February 2021 caused sections of the water piping systems to burst in the small rural towns, cutting off water to residents and businesses.

Dow was eager to help and worked with industry partners Pipeline Plastics and Modern Dispersions to donate leak- and corrosion-resistant high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe formulated with CONTINUUM™ Bimodal Polyethylene Resins.

HDPE Pipe Installation Aspermont Texas Pipe Donation
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PE resin for municipal and industrial water pipelines

Improved durability with impact modifiers for PVC pressure pipes

With PVC, boost your pipe’s performance with specially formulated impact modifiers and process aids, which offer improved end-use ductility, process stability and heat stability. This supports low-cost solutions for a variety of plumbing applications in residential and commercial construction.

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