LDPE · 20–50 MM · CLASS 3 AND 6
LDPE irrigation pipe
Soft, economical black polyethylene coil for low-pressure farm and garden irrigation.
- SIZES
- 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 mm
- CLASSES
- 3, 6
- CERTIFICATION
- Not product-certified
- COLOUR
- Black
- SUPPLIED AS
- Coils
Not covered by a product certificate. Our quality system is SABS ISO 9001:2015 certified.
OVERVIEW
What it is
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is softer and more flexible than HDPE. It is made for low-pressure irrigation, where ease of laying and cost matter more than a high working pressure.
WHY SPECIFY IT
- Very flexibleRolls out along beds and rows and bends around obstacles.
- Quick to layLight coils that one person can handle and lay fast.
- EconomicalA low-cost choice for covering large irrigated areas.
- Low pressureClass 3 and Class 6 suit gravity-fed and low-pressure systems.
APPLICATIONS
Where it's used
Drip and micro
Laterals for drip and micro-irrigation.
Sprinkler lines
Low-pressure sprinkler laterals.
Farm irrigation
Low-pressure lines across fields and plots.
Gardens and smallholdings
Vegetable gardens, orchards and small plots.
SIZES AND DATA
Sizes, classes and data
Made in Class 3 and Class 6, supplied in coils. Ask us which class suits your system.
STANDARDS
Quality system certified
LDPE irrigation pipe is not covered by a product certificate. It is made in the same Gaborone factory under our SABS ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
Good practice on site
General guidance for storing and laying LDPE pipe. Always follow the project specification and the relevant installation standard.
- Store coils flat, or on edge with support, on level ground clear of stones and sharp objects.
- Keep the coil strapping on until the pipe is laid out, and uncoil with care: coils can spring open.
- Don't drag pipe over rough ground or sharp edges. Lift it.
- Limit storage in direct sunlight; cover long-term stock.
- Use the jointing method the project specification calls for; welded joints should be made by trained installers.
HDPE or LDPE?
Our certified HDPE is PE100 pressure pipe, made to SANS 4427-2 from Class 6 to 20, for water supply, boreholes and pressurised irrigation. LDPE is softer, cheaper pipe for low-pressure irrigation at Class 3 or 6.
Can I use LDPE for a water main?
No. LDPE is made for low-pressure irrigation. For mains and pressurised supply lines, use HDPE, uPVC or mPVC pressure pipe of the right class.
How is pipe sized?
By outside diameter (OD). A 110 mm pipe measures 110 mm across the outside in every class. A higher class has a thicker wall, so the bore is a little smaller.
Do you deliver?
Yes. We deliver across Botswana, and we also export to South Africa. Tell us the site when you ask for a quote.
Need LDPE pipe? Tell us the size, class and quantity.
Every quote is built for the order. We don't publish prices, but we answer quickly.