Erie County Water Sues PVC Makers – Leaky Iplex Pipes May Pose Shock Risk

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NEWSMAKERS:   * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * ASPE 2024 * AS/NZ 4020 * BGC * Borouge * Department of Justice * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Finland Pipe Recycling * Fletcher Building * Flowtite™ * Iplex Pipe Failures * PipeLife * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PR-R * Price Fixing Scandal * ServicePEX * Tien Phong Plastic Co. * Uponor * WAVIN

PPN News Alerts bringing together the complete supply chain from manufacturers of resins, plastic pipes and fittings, machinery and equipment to specifiers, designers, suppliers and end-users!

LEGAL NEWS

Another Lawsuit – Erie County Water Authority Sues Major PVC Pipe Producers for Alleged Price Fixing in Class-Action Lawsuit

Victim Of the Leaky Pipe Crisis Complains Someone Might Be Electrocuted. Pipes Made by Iplex Owned by NZ Company Fletcher Building Are At The Centre Of Trouble

EDITOR’S CORNER

Manipulation of AS/NZS 4020 Testing Results for Plastic Pipes and Fittings [PDF]

INDUSTRY NEWS

ExcelPlas Poly Welding Testing Lab Servicing Australia

Massive Cost Blow-Out on $215 million Haughton Pipeline Duplication Project with FLOWTITE® GRP pipe

PipeLife Leading Large-Diameter HDPE Pipe Production (Video)

Critical Length Parameter of HDPE and its Use in Fatigue Lifetime Predictions (Video)

ASPE 2024: Uponor Unveils New ServicePEX with Rating to Handle any Residential Installation (Video)

BOROUGE Q3 2024 NET PROFIT JUMPS 16% YoY, DRIVEN BY RECORD PRODUCTION AND HIGHEST-EVER QUARTERLY SALES

Vietnamese Pipes Company Kicking Goals and Able to Produce 2000 mm DN HDPE Pipes

Tien Phong Plastic Co. Cooperating with Sekisui Chemical to Produce CPVC Plastic Pipes and Fittings for Fire Protection Systems

WAVIN the One-Stop Plastic Pipe Shop

As Global Fire Risk Rises, Modern Homes Become Toxic Plastic Traps

Thousands of Plastic Pipes from Silver-Line Plastics Ended Up Strewn Along French Broad River

Finland Initiates Plastic Pipe Recycling Scheme from Construction Sites


NEW RESEARCH THAT IS TRENDING

Stress Analysis in Buried Polyethylene Pipes with EF Fittings and Viscoelastic Behaviour: A Finite Element Study

A Case Study on Controlling Real Losses in Large-Scale Water Distribution Systems

Failure Mechanisms of Fusion-Bonded Reinforcement Joints in Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes (RTP) Under Uniaxial Tensile Condition

Simulation and Analysis of the Loading, Relaxation, and Recovery Behaviour of Polyethylene Pipes

Experimental Study on the Structural Performance of RCP Rehabilitation by Spraying Method Under Preloading

PLASTIC PIPE CONSULTANTS

Plastic Pipe Consulting Experts and Services
If you need a team of pipe plastic experts, then ExcelPlas Consulting is the obvious choice – our size is our strength in a market dominated by single consultants.
We provide services on everything from material selection, product testing, processing to failure analysis
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Plastic Pipe Failure – Solve Problems, Limit Damage and Avoid Future Failures
Where polymer pipes are used in engineering applications, reliable and consistent performance is critically important. Failure can have damaging and expensive consequences. We offer expertise in materials properties and durability – with a range of specialist testing and analysis.
 ExcelPlas Labs can help you:

• Understand plastic pipe materials and test their performance properties and durability
• Specify and select polymers based on service requirements
• Understand and recognise how plastic pipes and fittings can fail
• Appreciate how to investigate plastic pipe failures
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 30 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and finished pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

MORE POLY PIPE NEWS

PPN the Digital News Platform for Communicating to the Global Plastic Pipe Industry
Send Us Your News!!!  PPN Publishes weekly.
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•    Join the thousands of industry leaders who rely on PPN for domestic and international plastic pipe news.
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•    Discover PPN’s in-depth coverage of new technology and products, marketing, and executive actions.

ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

  • Butt Fusion Weld Testing
  • Weld Testing
  • Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
  • Tear on saddle joints
  • Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
  • Polymer & Plastics Identification
  • Chemical & Thermal Testing
  • Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

  • Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
  • The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
  • Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

  • Lack of scraping
  • Inaccurate scraping
  • Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
  • Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
  • Misalignment of surfaces
  • Time, temperature and pressure deviations
  • Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
More information, contact [email protected]

Get Your HDPE Pipe Products or Services Noticed – Advertise in Poly Pipe News (PPN) Australia
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This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;

Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
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BGC No-Show – WA Gov Announcement and More!

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NEWSMAKERS:   * ADS * BGC * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Iplex Pipes * Polybutylene Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * Typlex Pipe Failures * WA Government

PPN News Alerts bringing together the complete supply chain from manufacturers of resins, plastic pipes and fittings, machinery and equipment to specifiers, designers, suppliers and end-users!

BREAKING NEWS

BGC Still a No-show as State Government Launches Scheme to Fix Leaky Iplex Pipes in Hundreds of WA Homes

West Australian Government Announcement – Industry response goes live to help resolve Typlex pipes issue

Iplex Pipe Failure Agreement Deal Finalised, Extends Complaints Period to 15 Years

Industry Acts to Tackle Typlex Pipes Issue

Fletcher Finalises Industry Response to Pipe Problem

ADS Opens $65M Plastic Pipe Technology Center

What Our Clients are Saying:

November 2024
———————
“I have been truly privileged to work with Dr John Scheirs and his team at ExcelPlas, on a contested piece of litigation spanning several years, concerning the failure of nylon cable. As an expert witness, Dr Scheirs was extremely professional, accessible and instructive.  His reports were succinct and arguments powerfully articulated. His team employed a comprehensive suite of advanced analytical (polymer failure analysis) techniques, including but not limited to sophisticated CT Scanning, to get to the root causes of the failure. Their thorough investigations uncovered crucial details that other experts had completely missed.

Having also had the privilege to collaborate with and work alongside other leading international plastics-failure experts, my experience with Dr Scheirs and his team is that they are second to none, and command the respect of global experts in this highly specialised field.

It is worth emphasising that what truly sets ExcelPlas apart to me, is their ability to translate complex technical findings, into clear, persuasive expert reports. The expert reports they prepared were instrumental in achieving a successful legal outcome for our case. For anyone facing polymer-related disputes, or requiring in-depth materials analyses across Australia, I cannot recommend ExcelPlas highly enough. Their combination of technical prowess, analytical rigour, and clear communication makes them an invaluable partner in any polymer testing endeavour.”

Brian Nugawela
Barrister
Michael Kirby Chambers (WA)
https://michaelkirbychambers.net.au/barristers/brian-nugawela/

PLASTIC PIPE CONSULTANTS

Plastic Pipe Consulting Experts and Services
If you need a team of pipe plastic experts, then ExcelPlas Consulting is the obvious choice – our size is our strength in a market dominated by single consultants.
We provide services on everything from material selection, product testing, processing to failure analysis
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Plastic Pipe Failure – Solve Problems, Limit Damage and Avoid Future Failures
Where polymer pipes are used in engineering applications, reliable and consistent performance is critically important. Failure can have damaging and expensive consequences. We offer expertise in materials properties and durability – with a range of specialist testing and analysis.
 ExcelPlas Labs can help you:

• Understand plastic pipe materials and test their performance properties and durability
• Specify and select polymers based on service requirements
• Understand and recognise how plastic pipes and fittings can fail
• Appreciate how to investigate plastic pipe failures
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 30 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and finished pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

MORE POLY PIPE NEWS

PPN the Digital News Platform for Communicating to the Global Plastic Pipe Industry
Send Us Your News!!!  PPN Publishes weekly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUKxWbOZY10

•    Join the thousands of industry leaders who rely on PPN for domestic and international plastic pipe news.
•    Experience https://www.polypipenews.com.au/ weekly to get the industry view on what’s newsworthy today.
•    Discover PPN’s in-depth coverage of new technology and products, marketing, and executive actions.

ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

  • Butt Fusion Weld Testing
  • Weld Testing
  • Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
  • Tear on saddle joints
  • Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
  • Polymer & Plastics Identification
  • Chemical & Thermal Testing
  • Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

  • Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
  • The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
  • Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

  • Lack of scraping
  • Inaccurate scraping
  • Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
  • Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
  • Misalignment of surfaces
  • Time, temperature and pressure deviations
  • Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
More information, contact [email protected]

Get Your HDPE Pipe Products or Services Noticed – Advertise in Poly Pipe News (PPN) Australia
https://www.polypipenews.com.au/advertise/

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;

Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.polypipenews.com.au/subscribe/

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PPN is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to PPN you agree to receiving regular PPN newsletters as well as the PPN platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of PPN and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow PPN to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  PPN provides an unsubscribe link on the bottom of each PPN newsletter.

Water Utility Pricing Fixing Suit – BGC v FBU $19.6 Mil Lawsuit

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NEWSMAKERS:   * ADS * Aduro Clean Tech. * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * Aquatherm * BGC * BOROUGE * Charlotte Pipe * Corrugated PE Pipes * Cracked Round Bar (CRB) Method * Department of Justice * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Foamed PVC Pipe * Georg Fischer * Iplex Pipe Failures * KIWA * Organotin Stabilizers * PE-RT Pipe * PEX-Al- PEX Pipe * PEX Pipe Recycling * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PR-R * Price Fixing Scandal * Protecta-Line™ * PVC-O * Rehau * Reliance * UPONOR

PPN News Alerts bringing together the complete supply chain from manufacturers of resins, plastic pipes and fittings, machinery and equipment to specifiers, designers, suppliers and end-users!

LEGAL NEWS

Water Utility Hits Some of The Largest PVC Pipe Makers with Price-Fixing Suit
Plastic Industry newsletter implicated in price-fixing conspiracy

Fletchers (FBU) Hit with Lawsuit from BGC Who Are seeking to Recover Iplex PB Pipe Rectification Costs of at least A$19.6 Mill

Fletcher Building Moves Forward in Lawsuit on Subcontractors

INDUSTRY NEWS

Aduro Clean Technologies and GF (Georg Fischer) Sign MOU to Advance Circular Solutions for Crosslinked Polyethylene Pipes

Plastic Pipe Maker ADS Opens $65M Stormwater Technology Centre

Worker Suffers Critical Injuries While Clearing a HDPE Pipe Blockage

KIWA Release Draft Standard for Fittings for PE and PVC-HI Gas Pipes (Declassified) [PDF]

Finite Element Analysis for Modelling Rupture Failure of PEX-Al-PEX Composite Pipes [PDF]

Investigating a Polybutylene Plumbing Pipe Failure! – Video

Aliaxis Announce Their Protecta-Line™ Barrier Pipe Retains Approval for Drinking Water in UK Until 2029

Justice Department Probes Alleged Price-Fixing in PVC Pipe Industry

DGTR Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty on PVC resins of About $339 Per Tonne

Repair Method for Burst Aquatherm PP-R Piping

Why Foam Core PVC is Not Right for Your Commercial Project

MICROPLASTICS ALERTS

HDPE Pipes Used to Deliver Fish Feed Pellets in Aquaculture Found to be a Significant Source of Microplastics
The erosion of feeding pipes during the pneumatic conveyance of fish feed pellets stands out as a significant source of microplastic pollution

Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Micro/Nano Particles Generated from Cutting Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Pipes

The Detection and Analysis of Microplastics in a Typical Mountainous Drinking Water System

LATEST RESEARCH

Accelerated Hydrothermal Aging and Degradation Mechanism of PE100 Butt-Fusion Welded Joint

Critical Length Parameter of HDPE Pipe Resin in Cracked Round Bar (CRB) Testing and its Use in Fatigue Lifetime Predictions

Development of an Accelerated Test Method to Determine the Stress Crack Resistance of High-Density Polyethylene (Thesis)

Evaluation of Dibutyltin (BBT) and Monobutyltin (MBT) Leaching from PVC pipe: A Bench and Pilot Scale Approach

Assessing the Sustainability and Safety of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Liners for Lead Pipe Service Lines (LSL) Upgrades

Toward Sustainable Sewer Networks: Environmental Impact Assessment of Pipe Materials and Renovation Methods
The renovation of 1 km of PVC using Open-Cut Method (OCM) results in releasing 93 tons of CO2 (mean value), which is approximately 2.2 times higher than that for the Pipe Bursting Method (PBM)

Failure Analysis of Additively Manufactured PLA Pipes in Erosive Flow

Study on Heat Transfer Characteristics of High Water Cut Crude Oil in FRP Pipelines

EU Funded GRE-GEO Presents Glass Fibre Solutions for Corrosion-Resistant Geothermal Pipes/Casings

PLASTIC PIPE CONSULTANTS

Plastic Pipe Consulting Experts and Services
If you need a team of pipe plastic experts, then ExcelPlas Consulting is the obvious choice – our size is our strength in a market dominated by single consultants.
We provide services on everything from material selection, product testing, processing to failure analysis
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Plastic Pipe Failure – Solve Problems, Limit Damage and Avoid Future Failures
Where polymer pipes are used in engineering applications, reliable and consistent performance is critically important. Failure can have damaging and expensive consequences. We offer expertise in materials properties and durability – with a range of specialist testing and analysis.
 ExcelPlas Labs can help you:

• Understand plastic pipe materials and test their performance properties and durability
• Specify and select polymers based on service requirements
• Understand and recognise how plastic pipes and fittings can fail
• Appreciate how to investigate plastic pipe failures
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 30 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and finished pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

MORE POLY PIPE NEWS

PPN the Digital News Platform for Communicating to the Global Plastic Pipe Industry
Send Us Your News!!!  PPN Publishes weekly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUKxWbOZY10

•    Join the thousands of industry leaders who rely on PPN for domestic and international plastic pipe news.
•    Experience https://www.polypipenews.com.au/ weekly to get the industry view on what’s newsworthy today.
•    Discover PPN’s in-depth coverage of new technology and products, marketing, and executive actions.

ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

  • Butt Fusion Weld Testing
  • Weld Testing
  • Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
  • Tear on saddle joints
  • Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
  • Polymer & Plastics Identification
  • Chemical & Thermal Testing
  • Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

  • Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
  • The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
  • Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

  • Lack of scraping
  • Inaccurate scraping
  • Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
  • Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
  • Misalignment of surfaces
  • Time, temperature and pressure deviations
  • Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
More information, contact [email protected]

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Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;

Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
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BGC Sells Assets In Light of Spending – SW Gas to Pay After Explosion

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Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings in Real-Time

NEWSMAKERS:   * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * Aquatherm * BGC * BOROUGE * CIPP * Corrugated PE Pipes * Department of Justice * Driscopipe * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Georg Fischer * Green Mantra * Hydrogen * Iplex Pipe Failures * Joaquin Castello * Lane Enterprises * LyondellBasell * PE-RT Pipe * PEX Pipe * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PPXXII Conference * Price Fixing Scandal * PVC-O * Rehau * Reliance * Southwest Gas * UPONOR

PPN News Alerts bringing together the complete supply chain from manufacturers of resins, plastic pipes and fittings, machinery and equipment to specifiers, designers, suppliers and end-users!

BREAKING NEWS

Builder BGC Sells More Assets as it Reveals it has Spent $9.3 Mill on Iplex PB Pipe Rectification Last Year and Provisioned a Further $10.3 Mill for Future Costs

Southwest Gas to Pay $2 Mill Fine After Heat-Degraded Polyethylene Pipe Explosion – Company May Have to Install Thousands of Miles of New PE Piping

Iplex Parent Fletchers Say They Will ‘Vigorously Defend’ Court Case Alleging Anti-Competitive Conduct

US Department of Justice Department Probes PVC Pipe Price-Fixing Allegations :   Civil Lawsuits Claim Manufacturers Conspired via News Corp-owned Trade Publication

INDUSTRY NEWS

Arson Attack Destroys $120,000 of Plastic Pipe and Fittings in Western Australia

BOROUGE Q3 2024 Net Profit Jumps 16% YOY, Driven by Record Production and Highest-Ever Quarterly Sales

Lane Opens $30 Mill Plastic Pipe Plant

Uponor Highlight Shortcomings and Limitations of PE-RT Pipes Relative to PEX Pipes

LyondellBasell Spruik PE-RT Piping as a Counter to Uponor’s Criticism of PE-RT

Interview with Kate Olinger – Director of Industry and Regulatory Affairs at Uponor

Southern Water lays 1km HDPE Pipe out into the Sea off the Coast in Latest Phase of Major Construction Project

University of Adelaide Researchers Conduct Real-Time Localization of Hydraulic Transient Events in Water Distribution Systems Using Paired Transient Wave Arrival Time Strategy

Market Development Through Innovation in the European PVC Pipes Sector

Deadline for PPXXII Abstracts Extended to 29 November 2024

Hydrogen Permeation of PVC-O Pipe and Coupler at Different Temperatures [PDF]

Reliance Develop Poly Crimp Tee for PEX and PE-RT Pipe

Securing a 100+ Year Design Lifetime for PVC-U Pressure Pipes

South Australia University  – Development of Low-Carbon Sewage Pipe with Enhanced Self-Healing Capacity

New Additives to Increase Speed and Output of Corrugated PE Pipe Production

Polymer vs. Steel: Making the Right Call to Hit Housing Targets for District Heating (Sponsored Link by Rehau)

German Company Seeking Partners for Strain and Temp Monitoring of Plastic Pipelines

Uponor Patent Cold Expansion Tool for Plastic Pipe

Uponor Release Video of Kink Repair Test on PEX-a vs. Generic PEX-a, PEX-b

NEW RESEARCH

Hydraulics-based HDPE and PVC Pipe Leak Detection Revisited and Experimentally Verified [PDF]

Degradation of Polybutylene Extrudates Under UV Ageing [PDF]

Introduction of the First Sour High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Lining Technology in Crude Oil Flowlines – Resulted in a Staggering 90% Reduction in Replacement Costs [PDF]

Damage Characterization of GFRP Pipes Subjected to Low-Velocity Impact

Hydraulics-Based Pipe Leak Detection Revisited and Experimentally Verified

Graphite-Doped Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Mats for Polymer Composite Pipeliners

Power of Built-In Heater at the Cooling Stage in Welding Polyethylene Pipe at Low Ambient Temperatures

Study on Shear Forces and Shear Displacement of Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) Liners Used in Rehabilitation of Gravity Flow Pipelines

Improved Accuracy of Acoustic Methods for Detecting Buried Polyethylene Pipelines

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

Business Case for Establishing New Large Diameter Solid Wall HDPE Pipe Manufacturing Plants in Australia [PDF]

New Research on the Integrity of Polyethylene Butt Fusion Joints [PDF]

PIPA’s Silence on Polybutylene Pipe Failures is Deafening

Time to Call Out Plastic Pipe Industry’s Misleading Advocacy [PDF]

Polybutylene Pipes: To Bend or Not to Bend – That is the Question? [PDF]

AI’s Data-Driven Role in Preventing Water Pipe Failures [PDF]

Unravelling Mysterious Electrofusion and Butt Fusion Failures [PDF]

AI – The Next Big Issue for Piping Engineers

PLASTIC PIPE CONSULTANTS

Plastic Pipe Consulting Experts and Services
If you need a team of pipe plastic experts, then ExcelPlas Consulting is the obvious choice – our size is our strength in a market dominated by single consultants.
We provide services on everything from material selection, product testing, processing to failure analysis
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Plastic Pipe Failure – Solve Problems, Limit Damage and Avoid Future Failures
Where polymer pipes are used in engineering applications, reliable and consistent performance is critically important. Failure can have damaging and expensive consequences. We offer expertise in materials properties and durability – with a range of specialist testing and analysis.
 ExcelPlas Labs can help you:

• Understand plastic pipe materials and test their performance properties and durability
• Specify and select polymers based on service requirements
• Understand and recognise how plastic pipes and fittings can fail
• Appreciate how to investigate plastic pipe failures
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 30 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and finished pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

MORE POLY PIPE NEWS

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•    Join the thousands of industry leaders who rely on PPN for domestic and international plastic pipe news.
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ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

  • Butt Fusion Weld Testing
  • Weld Testing
  • Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
  • Tear on saddle joints
  • Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
  • Polymer & Plastics Identification
  • Chemical & Thermal Testing
  • Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

  • Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
  • The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
  • Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

  • Lack of scraping
  • Inaccurate scraping
  • Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
  • Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
  • Misalignment of surfaces
  • Time, temperature and pressure deviations
  • Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
More information, contact [email protected]

Get Your HDPE Pipe Products or Services Noticed – Advertise in Poly Pipe News (PPN) Australia
https://www.polypipenews.com.au/advertise/

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;

Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.polypipenews.com.au/subscribe/

2024 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs

PPN is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to PPN you agree to receiving regular PPN newsletters as well as the PPN platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of PPN and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow PPN to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  PPN provides an unsubscribe link on the bottom of each PPN newsletter.

PP Industry Facing Headwinds – GF Cashing In and More!

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PPN- The Leading Source of Industry News on Polymer Pipes and Plastic Pipe Testing

Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings in Real-Time

NEWSMAKERS:   * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * Aquatherm * Birla Carbon * Electrofusion * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Georg Fischer * GF Pipes * Lanes Enterprises * MAH-Grafted PE * Microplastics * Milwaukee Tools * NZ Government * PE-RT * PEX Pipe * PBPSA * Pipe Recycling * Polymer Pipe Failures * PPI * Private Equity * Raven Carbon Black * Supreme Industries * TerePlast * UPONOR * White & Case

PPN News Alerts bringing together the complete supply chain from manufacturers of resins, plastic pipes and fittings, machinery and equipment to specifiers, designers, suppliers and end-users!

EDITOR’S CORNER

Plastic Pipe Industry Faces Headwinds for Private Equity-Backed Companies [PDF]

INDUSTRY NEWS

Georg Fischer Cashing In – White & Case Advises on Sale of GF Division for Over USD 700 Mil

PPI Publishes ‘POLYETHYLENE RESIN TESTING REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT ASTM D2513 UV EXPOSURE LIMITS OF POLYETHYLENE COMPOUND’ [PDF]

Unlocking the Full Potential of Electrofusion in Trenches and Tight Spaces (by GF Piping Systems)

Industry Alert – Uponor Calls Out the Disadvantages of PE-RT Pipes [PDF]

Aging Performance and an Improved Evaluation Method for PE100 Pipelines for Urban Gas [PDF]

GF Building Flow Solutions (Formally Uponor) Reaches Carbon Neutrality in USA and Germany

Lane Enterprises, LLC Announces it has Opened a New Plastic Pipe Production Facility in Longview, Washington

PPI Publishes ‘PLASTIC PIPING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF LIQUID PETROLEUM GASES (LPG)’

Protect Your Plastic Pipes from UV degradation with Raven P-type Carbon Black

Improve Your Plastic Pipe Properties with MAH-Grafted PE

NZ Government Statement on Pipe suitability for Hot and Cold Water

Towards Resilient Pipeline Infrastructure: Lessons Learned from Failure Analysis

Call for Ban PVC Pipes for Potable Water

HDPE Pipe Company TeraPlast Announces Revenue Increase of 32% y/y to EUR 136 mil

PVC Pipe Maker Supreme Industries Stock Fell 22% in Last Month due to Volatility in PVC Resin Prices

Medical Experts Study Effect of Sub-Acute Inhalation Exposure to Polyethylene and Polyvinyl Chloride Micro-Nano Plastics on the impact on Female Infertility in Rats

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

Business Case for Establishing New Large Diameter Solid Wall HDPE Pipe Manufacturing Plants in Australia [PDF]

New Research on the Integrity of Polyethylene Butt Fusion Joints [PDF]

PIPA’s Silence on Polybutylene Pipe Failures is Deafening

Time to Call Out Plastic Pipe Industry’s Misleading Advocacy [PDF]

Polybutylene Pipes: To Bend or Not to Bend – That is the Question? [PDF]

AI’s Data-Driven Role in Preventing Water Pipe Failures [PDF]

Unravelling Mysterious Electrofusion and Butt Fusion Failures [PDF]

AI – The Next Big Issue for Piping Engineers

NEW TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS

Milwaukee Tools Develop New Electrofusion Equipment for Welding Plastic Pipes

SICA (Italy) Patent New Method of Forming Smooth Bells in Plastic Pipes

SICA Developed Video-Based Quality Control Method for Belled Plastic Pipe

New Coupler for PEX Pipe for Geothermal Applications

PLASTIC PIPE CONSULTANTS

Plastic Pipe Consulting Experts and Services
If you need a team of pipe plastic experts, then ExcelPlas Consulting is the obvious choice – our size is our strength in a market dominated by single consultants.
We provide services on everything from material selection, product testing, processing to failure analysis
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Plastic Pipe Failure – Solve Problems, Limit Damage and Avoid Future Failures
Where polymer pipes are used in engineering applications, reliable and consistent performance is critically important. Failure can have damaging and expensive consequences. We offer expertise in materials properties and durability – with a range of specialist testing and analysis.
 ExcelPlas Labs can help you:

• Understand plastic pipe materials and test their performance properties and durability
• Specify and select polymers based on service requirements
• Understand and recognise how plastic pipes and fittings can fail
• Appreciate how to investigate plastic pipe failures
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 30 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and finished pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

MORE POLY PIPE NEWS

PPN the Digital News Platform for Communicating to the Global Plastic Pipe Industry
Send Us Your News!!!  PPN Publishes weekly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUKxWbOZY10

•    Join the thousands of industry leaders who rely on PPN for domestic and international plastic pipe news.
•    Experience https://www.polypipenews.com.au/ weekly to get the industry view on what’s newsworthy today.
•    Discover PPN’s in-depth coverage of new technology and products, marketing, and executive actions.

ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

  • Butt Fusion Weld Testing
  • Weld Testing
  • Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
  • Tear on saddle joints
  • Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
  • Polymer & Plastics Identification
  • Chemical & Thermal Testing
  • Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

  • Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
  • The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
  • Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

  • Lack of scraping
  • Inaccurate scraping
  • Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
  • Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
  • Misalignment of surfaces
  • Time, temperature and pressure deviations
  • Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
More information, contact [email protected]

Get Your HDPE Pipe Products or Services Noticed – Advertise in Poly Pipe News (PPN) Australia
https://www.polypipenews.com.au/advertise/

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;

Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.polypipenews.com.au/subscribe/

2024 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs

PPN is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to PPN you agree to receiving regular PPN newsletters as well as the PPN platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of PPN and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow PPN to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  PPN provides an unsubscribe link on the bottom of each PPN newsletter.