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What Are the Benefits of Polyurea Coatings?

What Are the Benefits of Polyurea Coatings?

Protecting infrastructure and assets from wear and tear is crucial. That’s where polyurea coatings come in, offering a powerful solution for various industrial equipment. From exceptional durability to rapid curing times, polyurea coatings offer several advantages...

The Advantages of Double Wall HDPE Pipe Systems

The Advantages of Double Wall HDPE Pipe Systems

Understanding the Advantages of HDPE Double Wall Pipes When it comes to industrial and construction applications, pipe selection is critical for ensuring long-term performance and reliability. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) has emerged as a material of choice due to...

Pipe Fusion Series: What is Electrofusion?

Pipe Fusion Series: What is Electrofusion?

In the dynamic landscape of pipe fusion, a transformative force has emerged – electrofusion. This innovative technique introduces a distinctive approach, steering away from conventional methods to usher in a new era of precision and efficiency in joining pipes. What...

Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Saddle Fusion?

Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Saddle Fusion?

What Is Saddle Fusion? Saddle fusion is a specialized form of heat fusion, a process used to join two pipes or fittings made from thermoplastic materials like polypropylene (PP)  and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This technique involves creating a saddle-shaped...

Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Socket Fusion?

Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Socket Fusion?

Socket fusion is a popular pipe fusion method known for its versatility, flexibility, and effectiveness in a range of settings. This article explores the details of socket fusion, points of differentiation from other fusion techniques, preferred applications, as well...

Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Butt Fusion?

Pipe Fusion Series: What Is Butt Fusion?

Butt fusion is a widely used welding technique in the field of thermoplastic piping systems. This method plays a crucial role in joining pipes and fittings, ensuring leak-proof connections, and maintaining the integrity of fluid transportation networks. This article...

What Is Geogrid?

What Is Geogrid?

Soil reinforcement and stabilization are important considerations for construction applications across a variety of industries, and geogrid is a valuable tool for improving soil-bearing capacity and stability. But what is geogrid? Read on for a synthesis of what...

Benefits of Concrete Protective Liners

Benefits of Concrete Protective Liners

Concrete protective liners are generally formed plastic sheets or inserts that cover concrete surfaces to protect them from damage. They can be made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), Ethylene...

What’s the Best Pipe for Underground Water Supply?

What’s the Best Pipe for Underground Water Supply?

One of the most prevalent — and important — uses of piping in our construction and infrastructure is for water supply, an application that requires a piping material that can perform in hot and cold temperatures, resists corrosion and leaking, and is free of harmful...

What Is Dewatering in Construction?

What Is Dewatering in Construction?

Water and construction generally don’t mix. Just like a rainy day can halt work on your site, so can the standing water it leaves behind once the sun is shining — along with other surface and groundwater in areas slated for construction or excavation. If this is a...

Hydro Testing: What Is It, and Why Is It Important?

Hydro Testing: What Is It, and Why Is It Important?

Once a plastic pipe system is installed, you may think a pipe specialist’s job is done. It’s not.  Before plastic pipes can be considered safe and ready for use, hydro testing must be completed. Below, we’ll define what hydro testing is, why it’s important, and how...

What Is PVDF?

What Is PVDF?

Pipe can be manufactured from all sorts of materials, sizes, and configurations. At US FUSION, we work most often with various types of plastic piping, including HDPE, PolyPro, and PVDF.  In this article, we’re discussing PVDF. We talk about what PVDF is, how it’s...

HDPE Pipe vs. PVC for Specialty Construction Applications

HDPE Pipe vs. PVC for Specialty Construction Applications

In the specialty construction space, there’s a lot of talk about the best materials for a job, and for good reason. No matter your industry or use case, performance matters, and selecting the right solution for your specific application can make or break your...

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