SHANA - The managing director of Jam Petrochemical Plant says his company has successfully developed the technical savvy needed for production of high density polyethylene pipe grade (HDPE Pipe Grade), which will render Iran needless of importing the item.

Hossein Mir Afzali said the polymer product supplies the domestic market for HDPE Pipe Grade and the country will no longer need to import the item.

The grade is used for production of polyethylene pipes which are widely used in various industries.

He said catalyst supply was the biggest issue with production of the item which was settled by tapping east-to-access Asian suppliers rather than high-cost western producers of catalysts.

Mir Afzali further said that the project to develop the item was considered by his company in 2014 and reached fruition after 3 years of consistent efforts.

HDPE Pipe Grade is a higher molecular weight material than the standard HDPE.

It displays improved performance characteristics in a variety of piping applications. In addition, the material is UV stabilized and ideal for use in demanding outdoor applications. It retains its properties between -220°F and 180°F and resists most chemicals.