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A-2000™ is a seamless profile wall PVC pipe extruded with a smooth interior and corrugated exterior. A-2000 provides excellent durability and resistance to abrasion and scour. It withstands corrosive attack from both acidic and alkaline soils and is unaffected by chemicals found in normal sewage. A-2000 has a proven track record in a variety of applications including sanitary sewers, storm sewers and subdrainage systems since 1984.
A-2000 is a cost-effective alternative to polypropylene, SDR35, ductile iron, RCP and glass fiber reinforced pipe products used in sanitary sewer applications. A-2000’s superior strength, joint tightness, and overall quality have made it a standard in the industry.
Engineered for gravity flow applications in depths exceeding 30 feet, A-2000 should be specified whenever you consider using PVC sewer pipe.
A-2000 far exceeds the durability and service life of HDPE sanitary sewer pipe and drainage pipe and provides material stiffness up to six times greater than HDPE. And unlike HDPE plastic drainage pipe, A-2000 has a minimum of 46 pipe stiffness for all diameters.
A-2000 is also more hydraulically effective than HDPE or concrete pipe, meaning A-2000 can be designed as a smaller and less expensive pipe.
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Manufactured from low fill, virgin PVC resin |
100+ year design life, superior corrosion and abrasion resistance |
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Patented double-sealing gasketed joint |
Watertight joints |
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Superior load capacity |
Can be installed to depths of 30 feet or more |
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Manning’s “n” = 0.009 |
Superior hydraulics; can be designed as a smaller and less expensive pipe |
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Lightweight and available in long lengths |
Easier and less expensive to install |
Designing drainage structures with hydraulically efficient corrugated steel, aluminum or PVC pipe. ULTRA FLO® and HEL-COR® are available in standard diameters through 120” and 144" respectively. Special diameters are also available in both products. The PVC pipe systems, A-2000™ and A2™ Liner Pipe — used for both drainage structures and sanitary sewers—are available through 36” diameter.
Lining inadequate or failing structures with corrugated metal material or plastic pipe uses little of the available area, thereby preserving the maximum amount of the original opening. Due to the hydraulic efficiency of Contech products, often a smaller structure provides the same hydraulic capacity as the original because of the low Manning “n” factors of A-2000™ and A2™ Liner PVC pipes and HEL-COR® and ULTRA FLO® CMP. Existing culverts and arches are generally lined with structures of the same shape, though slightly smaller in size. Rectangular openings can be lined with round, elliptical or pipe arch structures. Corrugated metal structures can fit almost any existing shape.
A-2000™ is Contech’s profile wall polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe featuring a smooth interior wall and corrugated exterior wall. It is engineered for gravity-flow sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage, and subdrainage applications where long-term durability, watertight performance, and hydraulic efficiency are critical.
A-2000™ is commonly used for:
It has been widely used across municipal, DOT, airport, residential development, and commercial infrastructure projects since 1984.
A-2000™ is available in diameters ranging from 4 inches to 36 inches. Standard laying lengths include:
Perforated pipe configurations are also available for subdrainage applications.
Unlike traditional solid-wall PVC pipe, A-2000 uses a profile wall design with:
This design provides excellent strength-to-weight performance while maintaining superior hydraulic characteristics.
A-2000™ has a Manning’s “n” value of 0.009, making it one of the smoothest gravity-flow piping systems available. This low roughness coefficient improves hydraulic capacity and can allow engineers to specify smaller pipe diameters compared to rougher wall materials such as corrugated HDPE or reinforced concrete pipe.
A-2000™ is designed for a service life exceeding 100 years. The PVC material resists corrosion, abrasion, and chemical attack from both acidic and alkaline soils as well as chemicals commonly found in sanitary sewage.
Yes. A-2000™ is highly resistant to:
Unlike metal or concrete pipe systems, PVC is not subject to rust or microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC).
Compared to HDPE drainage pipe, A-2000™ offers:
Contech notes that A-2000™ provides stiffness up to six times greater than HDPE drainage pipe.
Compared to reinforced concrete pipe, A-2000 offers:
Its smooth interior often allows smaller diameters to achieve equivalent hydraulic capacity.
A-2000™ utilizes:
These joint systems provide watertight performance and simplify installation in sanitary and storm sewer applications.
Yes. A-2000’s gasketed bell-and-spigot joints are designed to provide watertight performance that helps prevent:
This makes it well suited for sanitary sewer systems and environmentally sensitive installations.
Yes. A-2000™ is engineered for gravity-flow installations exceeding 30 feet in depth, with some applications supporting cover depths up to approximately 50 feet depending on project conditions and installation practices.
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