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Gordon Lefort is a Professional Engineer (Mechanical) employed with IPEX Inc., Canada's largest plastic pipe manufacturer and has over 20 years experience with the design and installation of plastic pipelines for mechanical applications.

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Plastic Pipe for Construction
[Business:Industrial-Mechanical] A summary is presented of the 6 most common plastics used today in North America for mechanical piping. Advantages and typical applications are discussed as well as limitations for successful usage.

Apparent Leakage in PVC Pipe
[Business:Industrial-Mechanical] A discussion is presented of the excellent performance of rubber gasket joint PVC pressure pipe in underground installations for water or sewer pipelines. See how this gasket joint is sometimes perceived to be leaking which is not the case with properly installed pipe.

PVC and HDPE - Similar Yet Different
[Business:Industrial-Mechanical] This article compares and HDPE, two of the most commonly used underground pressure pipes for water and sewage. The discussion addresses pressure capacity, surge pressures, response to short-term and long-term stress, and structural strength. It helps to clarify similarities and differences for the benefit of water and sewer pipeline designers and utility owners.