PE 100 RC Shield-G Type 3 Pipes for Gas
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PE100-RC DCR “peelable layer” dual-layer piping for pressurized natural gas and hydrogen transport, fully compliant with the (UNI) EN 1555-2 standard and certified with a quality mark by an independent third-party body.
The solid-wall inner pipe:
- is made of black high-density polyethylene (PE100-RC)
- is manufactured using a homogeneous resin with enhanced resistance to slow crack growth (RC) in accordance with (UNI) EN 1555-2 norm (peelable layer version) and the DIN PAS 1075 technical specification (Type 3 version)
- bears product conformity marks in accordance with the standard and technical specification mentioned above
- has a third-party laboratory verified hydrogen permeability rating, confirming suitability for gaseous hydrogen blends up to 100% concentration as referenced in (UNI) EN 1555-1
- features continuous metric marking, including all information required by the relevant standards and technical specifications for Type 3 pipes, such as conformity marks and code for the raw material used.
The pipe is encased in an additional, contiguous and removable outer layer made of orange polyethylene with green identification stripes. This layer acts as a sacrificial protective barrier by:
- absorbing any scratches that may occur during trenchless (no-dig) installation
– preventing the transmission of slow crack growth mechanism to the inner pipe by ensuring the two layers remain separate.
The marking on the outer layer repeats, at one-meter intervals, all the information printed on the inner tube.
ADVANTAGES
HYDROGEN READY: polyethylene core pipe independently tested and verified for gaseous hydrogen blends up to 100% concentration in accordance with (UNI) EN 1555-1
HYDROGEN READY: polyethylene core pipe independently tested and verified for gaseous hydrogen blends up to 100% concentration in accordance with (UNI) EN 1555-1
NETWORK EFFICIENCY INCREASING: minimises gas loss across the pipeline wall
RESILIENCE & SAFETY: enhanced resistance to improper handling and accidental site damages during storage, transport and laying, thanks to protective outer layer that preserve pipe integrity
RELIABILITY & DURABILITY INCREASING: outer protective layer shields core pipe against surface damages, avoiding the transmission of any potential fracture initiations (SCG) to the pipe
TRENCHLESS COMPATIBILITY: designed specifically for trenchless installation techniques and no-dig pipe replacement
WELDABILITY: standard butt fusion and electrofusion techniques can be used once the protective outer layers are peeled back. For butt fusion with PE outer layer, stripping is not strictly required
WEATHERING PROTECTION: core PE pipe is protected against UV radiation and weathering during outdoor storage













