Save money by using coiled PE pipe.

The use of coiled pipe dramatically reduces installation costs. For example, at 2 mph, a 1000 ft length of pipe would be unrolled in less than 6 minutes and require only one fused joint at each end to join it to its neighbor.

Using 40 ft. lengths of stick pipe, this would normally have taken 26 joints. Each joint takes two men about 20 minutes to complete and cool, so the use of coiled pipe would save 16 man-hours. In addition the crew does not have to manhandle 40 ft lengths of pipe. With stick pipe, the fused sections must be allowed to cool undisturbed, which means long sections must be assembled along the roadside with the resultant potential damage to the pipe and nuisance to other road users.

PLCS developed their Coilpipe Trailers from the original Steve Vick designs, with over 1,000 in use in Europe. In cooperation with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), the trailers have been modified and upgraded over the past few years to suit US pipe and operating conditions. They are the most successful Coilpipe trailers in the USA with multiple sales to many utilities and contractors. One gas company has more than 20.

In Europe over 75% of large diameter PE pipe is supplied on coils. This practice will follow in the U.S. as companies begin to realize the inherent savings.

• Coilpipe Trailers - save big by using coils of 4" and 6" PE instead of stick pipe.
  
  
• Pipe & Duct Pullers - pull your PE without fear of the puller letting go.
  
  
• Test Ends - allow fast, safe on-site testing of PE pipe, prior to placing in service.
  
  
• Damage Indicators - display the depth of any scratch for an informed cut-out decision.
  
  
• Live Insertion - upgrades cast iron to PE without customer outages.
  
  
• Other PE Products - more great, new products in the range.