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HDPE Cross
Gamson manufactures high-performance HDPE Fabricated Crosses, designed for complex pipe intersections in high-density polyethylene piping systems. A fabricated cross is created by fusing four sections of HDPE pipe together using a specialized butt-fusion process. This fitting allows for the equal distribution of fluids or gases from a single source into three different directions, or the convergence of multiple lines into one. These are typically used in large-diameter applications where standard injection-molded crosses are either unavailable or impractical.
Key Features
- High Strength Fusion: The joints are fabricated using state-of-the-art butt-fusion technology, ensuring that the intersection is as robust as the pipe itself.
- Corrosion & Abrasion Resistance: Made from PE100 or PE80 material, the cross is completely immune to rust, scale, and most chemicals, making it ideal for buried applications.
- Optimized Flow: The internal fusion beads are managed to ensure minimal resistance, maintaining high hydraulic efficiency throughout the intersection.
- Long Service Life: Designed to last over 50 years, matching the lifecycle of the main HDPE pipeline with zero maintenance required.
Technical Specifications
| Material Grade | PE 100 / PE 80 |
|---|---|
| Pressure Rating | PN 6, PN 10, PN 12.5, PN 16 |
| SDR Compatibility | SDR 11, SDR 13.6, SDR 17, SDR 21, SDR 26 |
| Size Range | 90 mm to 1000 mm OD |
| Joining Method | Butt Fusion / Electrofusion |
| Standard Compliance | ISO 4427, IS 4984, EN 12201 |
Primary Applications
- Municipal Water Distribution: Complex grid intersections in urban water supply networks.
- Industrial Process Piping: Distributing chemicals or cooling water across multiple processing units from a central line.
- Sewer & Wastewater: Main junction points for gravity or pressure sewer lines in large-scale infrastructure.
- Irrigation Headers: High-capacity distribution points in large agricultural projects to feed multiple sub-main headers.
- Mining & Slurry: Handling the distribution of abrasive materials where frequent direction changes are required.
