LDPE Pipe Fittings Explained

What is LDPE Pipe?

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is a flexible black tubing used in low-pressure irrigation systems. It’s durable enough to handle outdoor conditions, yet soft and bendable, making it easy to install around plants, garden beds, or orchard rows.

• Low density polyethylene tubing is designed for low-pressure water delivery, making it ideal for micro irrigation.
• It’s available in different sizes (common sizes in Australia are 13 mm, 19 mm, and 25 mm) to suit different system sizes.
• Compatible LDPE pipe fittings connect and secure the tubing, keeping water flowing where you need it.

When paired with the right fittings, LDPE pipe provides even water distribution with minimal hassle.

Types of LDPE Pipe Fittings

Choosing the right fittings for your system is essential. Here’s a breakdown of the most common LDPE pipe fittings and how they’re used:

1. Micro Fittings
Designed for micro tubing, these fittings connect micro spray jets, drippers, or emitters to the main supply line. Options include joiners, elbows, and tees, plus self-piercing joiners that make installation quick and simple.

2. Joiners, Elbows, Tees & Crosses
The backbone of most irrigation setups. They allow you to:

• Extend pipe runs with joiners
• Navigate corners with elbows
• Split water flow with tees and crosses

All barbed fittings are tapered for easier installation and come in metric sizes to suit standard LDPE tubing.

3. End Plugs & Directors

• End plugs seal the end of a pipe run.
• Directors adapt LDPE pipe to threaded valves or taps.

Simple but essential for finishing a system neatly.

4. Clamps
To ensure a reliable seal, clamps are used with fittings:

• Ratchet Clamps – strong, reusable, and designed to lock securely.
• Stainless Steel Clamps – heavy-duty, long-lasting, and ideal for agricultural or vineyard setups.

5. Tap Fittings
Tap fittings make it easy to connect Antelco poly pipe directly to taps, timers, or manifold systems. Quick-connect designs keep installation fast and simple.

6. Double Barb DB Fittings™
Antelco’s DB Fittings™ provide extra grip for high-retention connections. With two barbs instead of one, they deliver long-term reliability in vineyards and orchards where tubing is under more stress.

7. Green Dripline ST Fittings™
For drip irrigation, specialised fittings connect LDPE pipe to dripline tubing. Antelco’s Green Dripline ST Fittings™ are colour-coded for easy identification and built for strength in high-stress applications.

Antelco's range of LDPE Fittings

At Antelco, we supply a complete range of poly fittings designed to work seamlessly with low density polyethylene pipe. From backyard gardeners to vineyards, our products are engineered for strength, reliability, and ease of use.

Whether you’re setting up a small home garden or a larger agricultural system, Antelco has the right LDPE fittings to get water exactly where it’s needed.

👉 Explore the full range of Antelco LDPE fittings to find the perfect match for your micro irrigation system.