HDPE pipe for agricultural drainage

March 26, 2025

In modern agricultural production, a scientific and reasonable drainage system is essential to increase crop yields, prevent soil salinization, and reduce waterlogging disasters. HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pipes have become the preferred material for agricultural drainage systems due to their excellent performance and long life. This article will comprehensively introduce the advantages, technical characteristics and applications of HDPE pipe for agricultural drainage in the agricultural field.

 HDPE pipe for agricultural drainage

Outstanding advantages of HDPE drainage pipes

1. Excellent corrosion resistance

Completely resist the erosion of fertilizers, pesticides, and soil acid and alkali

Will not rust or scale like metal pipes

Service life of more than 50 years, greatly reducing the frequency of replacement

2. Excellent physical properties

Strong impact resistance, can withstand agricultural machinery rolling

Good flexibility, can adapt to foundation settlement

Light weight (only 1/8 of steel pipes), easy to transport and install

3. Efficient drainage capacity

Smooth inner wall, low friction coefficient (0.009), drainage efficiency is 30% higher than concrete pipes

Perforated design can be used to achieve uniform infiltration and drainage

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Key applications of agricultural drainage systems

1. Open ditch drainage system

Replaces traditional concrete ditches

Fast installation speed, 40% lower construction cost

Can be laid in a curved manner to adapt to complex terrain

2. Concealed pipe drainage system

Underground burial depth 0.8-1.5 meters

Effectively control groundwater level and prevent soil salinization

Use with geotextile to prevent silt blockage

3. Greenhouse drainage

Anti-ultraviolet formula suitable for outdoor use

Can be made into an infiltration irrigation system to achieve water and fertilizer integration

 HDPE pipes ( high density polyethylene pipes ) and fittings

Technical parameters of HDPE drainage pipes

Parameter

Standard value

Advantages

Diameter

50-800mm

Meet various displacement requirements

Ring stiffness

SN4-SN8

High compressive strength

Operating temperature

-40℃ to 60℃

Adapting to extreme climates

Connection

Butt fusion/socket

Zero leakage guarantee

 

Selection and construction points

1. Pipe diameter selection: According to the drainage demand, it is recommended to use a 200-400mm pipe diameter for general farmland

2. Burial depth design: Consider the depth of the frozen soil layer and the thickness of the tillage layer

3. Slope control: Maintain a slope of 0.5%-1% to ensure gravity drainage

4. Filtration protection: Wrap geotextile around the pipe to prevent clogging

 

HDPE drainage pipes are rapidly replacing traditional drainage materials in the global agricultural field due to their durability, economy and ease of construction. With the advancement of high-standard farmland construction in my country, HDPE pipe for agricultural drainage will become an important part of modern agricultural infrastructure. Choosing high-quality HDPE drainage pipes is to provide long-term and reliable protection for farmland water conservancy construction.


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