Corrugated Metal Pipes | Drainage culverts, guardrails, flexible infrastructure | Material: SS400 non-alloy steel (EN 10025) ▲ Wall Thickness: 4mm (EN 10217) ▲ Coating: Hot-dip galvanized (EN ISO 1461, 85 µm zinc) ▲ Flexibility: 15% elongation (ASTM A370) Tolerance: 5% (EN 10060) ▲ Corrosion Resistance: 500+ hours salt spray (ASTM B117) ▲ | ▲ High durability, corrosion resistance, and flexibility for uneven terrain. ▲ Precise dimensions (5% tolerance). | Higher cost than PVC/HDPE. Heavier than aluminum. |
PVC Pipes | Residential drainage, chemical resistance | Material: PVC-U (ISO 6603-1) Wall Thickness: 3mm (ISO 4427) Corrosion Resistance: Resists mild chemicals (ASTM D1796) Flexibility: 5% elongation Tolerance: 8% (ISO 6722) Load Capacity: 5 MPa (EN 13476) | Lightweight, cost-effective, and chemical-resistant for mild environments. | Lower load capacity. UV degradation over time. Less durable in heavy-duty use. |
HDPE Pipes | Long-distance drainage, corrosion-prone areas | Material: High-density polyethylene (ISO 13896) Wall Thickness: 4mm (ISO 14021) Corrosion Resistance: Immune to most chemicals (ASTM D543) Flexibility: Bends without breaking Tolerance: 6% (ISO 4427) Load Capacity: 10 MPa (EN 13476) | ▲ Corrosion-free and lightweight. Flexible for easy installation. | Lower strength under heavy loads. May deform in extreme heat. |
Concrete Culverts | Heavy traffic areas, permanent drainage | Material: Reinforced concrete (EN 772-3) Wall Thickness: 10cm (EN 13402) Load Capacity: 30 MPa (EN 1992-1-1) Corrosion Resistance: Resists most chemicals | ▲ Extremely durable and high load capacity. | Heavy and difficult to install. No flexibility for ground movement. |
Steel Pipes (Non-Corrugated) | Industrial infrastructure requiring rigidity | Material: Carbon steel (EN 10025) Wall Thickness: 3.5mm (EN 10217) Coating: Uncoated/painted (EN ISO 12944) Flexibility: Rigid Tolerance: 7% (EN 10060) Corrosion Resistance: Prone to rust without coating | High strength and customizable. | Requires coating for corrosion protection. No flexibility. |
Aluminum Corrugated Pipes | Lightweight corrosion-resistant applications | Material: Aluminum alloy 6063 (EN 573-3) Wall Thickness: 3mm (EN 13480) Coating: Anodized (EN ISO 7599) Flexibility: 10% elongation Tolerance: 6% (EN 10060) Corrosion Resistance: 1000+ hours salt spray (ASTM B117) ▲ | ▲ Lightweight and highly corrosion-resistant. | Lower load capacity. Higher cost than steel. |