PE100 45 Degree Light-Wall Seamless Bend SDR 17 — Economy Smooth Sweep for Resort & Leisure Water
The PE100 45° light-wall seamless bend (SDR 17) is the budget-savvy version of our 45° mandrel-bent sweep. Rated Water PN10 (1.0 MPa) and Gas 6 Bar, it is the right choice where the medium-pressure rating of SDR 11 is over-specified — resort and hotel water mains, golf course and leisure park irrigation, and remote cabin water supply.
Like all seamless bends, it is mandrel heat-bent from solid PE100 pipe: continuous wall, no mould parting line, no weld seam, smooth bore. The lighter wall lowers both piece cost and freight — a real advantage on resort and golf course projects that run many hundreds of metres of buried pipe across large sites.
The 45° angle is the workhorse turn for buried landscape pipework: it lets the mainline curve around fairways, resort pools, lodge buildings and garden beds without sharp elbows. The long sweep keeps sprinkler pressure even and reduces pump energy on long irrigation runs.
Typical Applications
- Resort, hotel and holiday village buried water mains
- Golf course, sports field and theme park irrigation mainlines
- Remote cabin, lodge and campsite potable water connections
- Low-pressure rural gas laterals (6 Bar service)
- Park and landscape water features and recycling lines
Key Features & Benefits
- Economy light-wall SDR 17 — lower cost per bend than SDR 11 where PN10 / 6 Bar is sufficient
- 45° long-radius sweep — smooth turn around landscape features and resort buildings
- Dual-rated — Water PN10 and Gas 6 Bar in one fitting
- Mandrel-bent seamless — continuous wall, no mould seam, smooth bore
- Lower pumping cost — smooth sweep reduces head loss on long irrigation mains
- Lighter freight — thinner wall means lower shipping cost on remote resort sites
- Butt fusion ends — welds directly to SDR 17 PE100 pipe per DVS 2207
SDR 11 or SDR 17 for my resort project?
If the resort water main runs at typical domestic pressure (PN10 or below) and the gas lateral is low-pressure 6 Bar, SDR 17 gives you the same seamless quality at a lower price. Step up to SDR 11 (PN16 / 10 Bar) only if you have a booster pump station, a fire ring main, or a medium-pressure gas feed. When in doubt, send us your design pressure and duty and we'll recommend the right wall.
45° Light-Wall Seamless Bend SDR 17 — Size Range & Rating
The 45° light-wall seamless bend is available across the full SDR 17 range. d63–315mm is standard stock; d20–50mm and d355–500mm are produced to order.
| Item |
Specification |
| Material |
Virgin PE100 (Borealis / Ineos) — potable water certified |
| Colour |
Black (with optional blue/yellow stripes for water/gas identification) |
| Standard Dimension Ratio |
SDR 17 (light wall) |
| Water Pressure Rating |
PN10 (1.0 MPa at 20°C) |
| Gas Pressure Rating |
6 Bar |
| Bend Angle |
45° |
| Manufacturing Process |
Mandrel heat-bent (no mould) |
| Standard Centreline Radius |
3D (custom up to 10D on request) |
| End Type |
Spigot for butt fusion |
| Size Range |
d20 – d500mm |
| Standard Stock |
d63 – d315mm |
| Z / L Dimensions |
Per ISO 8085-3 practice — CAD / dimension table on request |
| Marking |
PE100 · SDR17 · 45° · PN10/6Bar · Batch · Date |
Note: exact Z and L dimensions depend on the selected centreline radius (3D / 5D / 8D / 10D). Send your site layout for a precise dimension sheet.
Product Standards & Certifications
All spigot fittings are manufactured from certified PE100 virgin material and tested against international piping system standards. Production is backed by ISO 9001 and ISO 29001 quality management systems.
- EN 12201-3 / ISO 4427-3 — PE fittings for water supply (PN10, potable water)
- EN 1555-3 / ISO 4437-3 — PE fittings for gas distribution (6 Bar)
- DVS 2207 / ISO 21307 — Butt fusion jointing procedures for PE pipes and fittings
- ISO 9001 / ISO 29001 — Quality management for pipeline product manufacture
Note: material is potable-water certified for resort and domestic drinking water use. For fire ring mains or booster stations, see SDR 11 (PN16 / 10 Bar).
Shipping & Delivery Information
SDR 17 bends are lighter per piece than SDR 11 — an economy advantage for remote resort, golf course and cabin projects shipping long distances.
After-Sales Service & Warranty
We stand behind the quality of our spigot fittings. Our commitment doesn't end at delivery — we provide welding, SDR selection and installation technical support for your resort, golf course or cabin water project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our 45° SDR 17 light-wall seamless bend
What is the difference between SDR 11 and SDR 17 45 degree seamless bends?+
SDR 11 is a heavier wall rated Water PN16 / Gas 10 Bar — for treatment plants, pump stations and transmission mains. SDR 17 is an economy light-wall rated Water PN10 / Gas 6 Bar — ideal for resorts, golf course irrigation and cabin water supply where the higher rating is over-specified.
Is SDR 17 suitable for potable water?+
Yes — the PE100 virgin material is potable-water certified and the SDR 17 wall is rated PN10 for cold water supply. It is commonly used for resort, park and rural building water connections.
Why choose a seamless bend instead of a moulded elbow?+
A mandrel-bent seamless bend has a continuous wall with no mould parting line, a smoother bore and lower head loss. On long resort and golf course irrigation mains, the smooth sweep reduces pumping energy and maintenance.
Which sizes are available?+
The 45° light-wall seamless bend is available from d20mm to d500mm, with d63-315mm in standard stock and larger sizes produced on request.
Can it be butt-fused on site?+
Yes — both spigot ends are machined to SDR 17 PE100 pipe dimensions and weld with a standard butt fusion machine per DVS 2207, even on remote resort and golf course sites.
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