Polyethylene pipe engineering has evolved into a multidisciplinary field that combines materials science, mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing technologies. High-density polyethylene ...

New shale gas and oil production is leading Invista to enter the plastic pipe market with Raptor-brand nylon pipe. Officials with Wichita, Kan.-based Invista said in a Sept. 10 news release that ...

Household plumbing systems use PEX for pipes to supply water and carry away sewage. The term PEX stands for "crosslinked polyethylene." PEX piping is manufactured by melting high-density polyethylene ...

Springfield, Mo.-based United Poly Systems LLC is extruding a new line of HDPE pipe in the same sizes as traditional copper tubes and iron pipes for a range of applications, particularly water uses.

A landmark federal commitment to fund the elimination of a toxic national legacy—lead drinking water pipes—promises to improve the public health outlook for millions of people across the U.S. But it ...