Aliaxis to Invest $45 Million USD in Chennai, Hyderabad

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BREAKING NEWS

Belgium-based Aliaxis Plans to Invest ₹400 crore ($45 Mill USD) in Setting up Chennai, Hyderabad Plastic Pipe Plants
Ashirvad (an Aliaxis Company) is already a major producer of PVC, UPVC, and CPVC pipes and fittings, currently has seven manufacturing plants in India

Supreme Industries Signs MOI to Acquire Wavin Industries Plastic Piping Business for $30 Million

Texas Start-up Composite Piping Technology (CPT) Takes ‘Revolutionary’ HDPE Piping Product to Market

EBIH Widening its Footprint in HDPE Pipe Production
The company operates two plants, one in El Alto, outside capital La Paz, that produces polyethylene pipes and accessories, principally for natural gas distribution but also for water projects

INDUSTRY NEWS

Cairns Government Awards $1.38 mill PVC Pipes Contract to Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd, Reece Australia Pty Ltd, Viadux Pty Ltd for Supply of PVC Pipes and Water Fittings

NSW Government Updates Installation Requirements of Multilayer Piping

Regulatory Information Report Fire Resistance Performance of uPVC and HDPE Pipes Protected with Promaseal FCW Fire Collars (Declassified)

Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (ETHYDCO) Successfully obtained EN1555 Certifications from German Plastics Centre (SKZ) Laboratories for its PE100-grade HDPE and MDPE Pipes

Unparalleled Accuracy in HDPE Pipe Longevity Testing – Testron UNCLS
Slow-crack growth is among the most significant issues in HDPE corrugated pipes. Guarantee thorough material integrity testing with the Un-Notched Constant Ligament Stress Tester (UNCLS) from Testron. Built to speed up stress testing under controlled conditions, this sophisticated system complies with ASTM 5397-99 and ASTM F2136-18 standards, providing exact and reproducible results.

HDPE PIPES

HDPE Water Pipes: A Reliable Barrier Against PFAS Permeation | Plastics Engineering

PVC PIPES

Research on the Jacking Force of PVC Pipes Utilized in Microtunneling

COMPOSITE PIPES

Design, Fabrication and Stiffness Analysis of a Novel GFRP Sandwiched Pipe with Stiffened Core

Developing an Analytical Solution for Stress Analysis of Composite Pipes Under Combined External Pressure and Axial Load

Effect of Aggressive Environments on the Strength Characteristics of Glass and Carbon Fibre Composites in the Oil and Gas Industry

Development of an Extrapolation Method to Predict the Flexural Properties of Glass-fibre/Epoxy Composites Subject to Hygrothermal Aging

NEW JOBS

Baker Hughes Seeking Polymer Engineer to Make Flexible Reinforced Polymer Piping

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

Aliaxis’ Joint Venture Opens the First Large-Scale PVC and HDPE Recovery Facility in New Zealand

The facility processes both PVC and HDPE plastics and represents a total investment of over $8.5 million. The facility is the first large-scale PVC recovery plant in New Zealand marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward a circular economy.  The PVC and HDPE recyclates are to be used in pipe compounds for Vinidex production.

Ipex (an Aliaxis Company) Plastic Pipe Plant Damaged by Helene Flooding Disrupted 4th Quarter Sales by $11.5 Million and Causing $32.5 Million in Damage

Georg Fischer Listed as a Company Helping Putin’s Arms Industry

Typlex® 1050 Polybutylene Pipes Considered a ‘Material Fact’ that Sellers and Investment Property Owners Must Tell Their Agent and Property Manager

Swiss Brugg to Partner with a Ukrainian Manufacturer to Establish the First Ukrainian Enterprise to Produce PEX Pipes

PEX Pipe Manufacturer CEO Sells $2.6 million in Shares
Heath Sharp, the CEO, MD & Director of Plumbing Pipe & Fitting Manufacturer Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) Sold 530,000 shares for $2,609,982

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/

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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]

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Fletcher’s Australian Segment in State of Flux

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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

Fletcher’s Australian Segment is in a State of Flux Following Market Share Loss
Fletcher’s Iplex brand has been accused by Perth builders of producing leaky pipes and has been served legal action by homeowners and the main affected building company BGC

Iplex Typlex 1050 Pipes – REIWA Fact Sheet Now Available

SAFETY ALERT – Safeguarding Plastic Piping Systems After Wildfires

EDITOR’S CORNER

Serious Safety Issues Emerge Over Use of Common Additives in HDPE Pipes [PDF]

INDUSTRY NEWS

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2025

Plastic Pipe Maker Atkore Files Lawsuit Against Former Senior Executive and his New Employer National Pipe & Plastics
The lawsuit alleges that the ex-employee, Keith Dinkheller, who worked at Atkore for 10 years as Director of Technical Program Management, took trade secrets with him when he left and sabotaged Atkore’s operations.
The complaint claims Dinkheller disrupted Atkore’s resin formulas at the company’s closest plant to National Pipe before his departure. Atkore alleges that he is now using their proprietary information to unfairly compete in the industrial pipe market.

Antitrust Allegations Lead to Securities Suit Against PVC Pipe Company

Over-Belling of PVC Pipe Ends Upon Installation Believe to Be Cause of Major Sewage Spills
County Searching for Cause of Two Nearby Sewer Spills On Major Force Main Line

Investment Company Acquires Cure-In-Place Plastic Pipe Company
PURIS Announces the Acquisition of Insight Pipe and IPC Services

The Rise of Litigation Funding Could Help Fuel Plastic Pipe Failure Lawsuits

BorSafe™ HE3490-LS-HP Now Certified as PE100-RD (Resistant to Disinfectants) With Higher Resistance to Water Disinfectants
NF114 quality mark accepts the results of long-term testing conducted by the Suez Group on PE100 pipes for water networks to certify it as PE100-RD.
The outstanding material performance of BorSafe HE3490-LS-HP makes it well suited for No-Dig installation methods, as well as renovation methods such as pipe slip lining, pipe bursting or pipe slitting. 

Challenging £8.4M Project Installation of a PE100 Outfall Pipeline in the UK’s Severn Estuary
The project involved the installation of a new 1.4km long by 560mm internal diameter PE100 outfall pipeline that was manufactured in Norway by Pipelife Norge and transported 2100 kilometers to Newport, Wales in 11 sections. 

Plastic Pipes PPXXII Technical Program Just Released [PDF]

Georg Fischer Reports Solid Earning and Profitability Despite Market Slowdown

Georg Fischer Annual Report 2024 Published [PDF]

SCGC Release New Trimodal PE100 Pipe Resin SCGC™ HDPE H1000PBL

Electrofusion Done Right with FRIATEC’s Innovative Electrofusion Fittings

Growing Demand for Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving, Driven by Concerns About Poor-Quality Control and Manufacturing Failures of Plastic Pipes

HDPE PIPES

Behavioural Analysis of HDPE Gas Distribution Pipes Under Load

Research on the Positioning of Buried PE Pipelines Based on the Acoustic Attenuation Characteristics

Sustainable Pipe Construction with Cost-effective High-Performance HDPE: Utilizing Natural Activated Carbon Nanofillers Reinforced HDPE Nanocomposite
Route to Low Cost to Enhanced HDPE with naturally derived activated nanocarbon (ACN) fillers

Study on Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes Under Pure Bending

PVC PIPES

Mechanical Response and Failure Pressure Prediction of Cracked PVC-U Buried Pipes
High-performance unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-UH) buried water supply pipelines may develop cracks during service

Research on the Jacking Force of PVC Pipes Utilized in Microtunneling

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE

Research on Reliability Analysis and Life Prediction Method of Pressure Pipeline with Artificial Intelligence
The traditional method cannot predict the possible failure mode of plastic pressure pipe, such as rapid crack growth, creep, brittle fracture, etc

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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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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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.

More Than 500 Jobs Axed by Fletcher Building

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NEWSMAKERS:  * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * Atkore Pipes * Borouge * BorSafe™ * Carbon Dots * Carbon Nanodots * Cross-Linked PE Pipe * EPA * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * Iplex Pipe Failures * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * Price Fixing DOJ Probe * PVC Pipes * Reliance Worldwide Corp. (RWC) * Shanghai Jurry Plastics Machinery * WA Plumbing Pipe Failures

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

Iplex Pipelines’ Parent Fletcher Building Cuts More than 500 Jobs as it Eyes $200m Annual Savings
About half of the job losses are in Australia

FBU Share Price Continues to Rise on Back News of Restructuring of Iplex Pipelines
Share Price Up 17% over the last month

EPA Faces Potential Misallocation of Lead Pipe Replacement Funds Due to Unverified State Data

HDPE Modified with Carbon Nanodots Show Great Potential for Plastic Pipes
Just 0.1% Carbon Nanodots in HDPE Significantly Improved Mechanical Properties, Improved Abrasion Resistance (impressive wear rate reduction of 98% !) and Increased Oxidative Stability

LEGAL NEWS

PVC Pipe Giant Atkore Discloses Dept. of Justice Grand Jury Probe
Atkore Inc.’s antitrust woes have grown from civil price-fixing litigation targeting the company’s PVC pipe manufacturing, according to a new investor filing disclosing a U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation

Atkore Stock Alert: Securities Class Action Filed – Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. Investigating Securities and Fiduciary Duty Breach Claims
Lawyers are examining whether certain officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties by failing to manage Atkore properly and whether their actions resulted in harm to the Company and its shareholders.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Borouge Granted US Patent for HDPE Pipe Resin with Improved Sagging Resistance

China Making World’s Largest Diameter PVC-U Water Pipe (OD 2000 mm)
Shanghai Jurry Plastics Machinery Co., Ltd releases world’s largest PVC-U pipe extrusion line with a production capability of OD 2000mm – including an online socketing system

Uzbekistan to Launch First Cross-linked Polyethylene Pipe Production

Water Company Leak Correlation Trials Deliver Efficiencies

NEW PATENTS

Georg Fischer Patent Novel Plastic Pipe Welding Accessory Guide

Georg Fischer Germany Patent Electrofusion Couplers for a Double Pipe System

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) Patent New Method for Producing PEX-a Pipe

PVC PIPES

Fragility Curve Can Provide the Probability of a PVC Pipe Experiencing Minor Leaks, Major Leaks, or Breaks, Given a Specific Hazard Loading

Common Phosphite Stabilizer and its Oxidation Product Tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) Phosphate Is the Key Toxicant in Aged Polyvinyl Chloride Microplastics to Wheat Roots

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
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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]
To subscribe, visit https://www.polypipenews.com.au/subscribe/

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Fletcher Building Posts $134m Loss

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NEWSMAKERS:  * Ageing Pipes * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Fire Safety * GF Building Flow Solutions* GF Piping * Iplex Pipe Failures * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PVC Pipes * WA Plumbing Pipe Failures

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!

SPECIAL EDITION – BREAKING NEWS

Fletcher Building Posts $134m First Half Loss
It booked significant items of $193m with most of that linked to the Iplex Australia leaking pipes issue

Iplex Pipes Parent Loses $134m on One Offs
Huge one-off costs, including a deal to limit liability for leaky pipes in Western Australia, continued to afflict Fletcher Building.

Fletcher Building Report a Bigger Half-Year Loss of $134 million,  Versus $120 million at the Same Time a Year Ago
Fletcher Building says ‘macroeconomic pressures’ are expected to persist and economic activity to remain subdued at ‘below mid-cycle levels’ for the remainder of the financial year

Fletcher Building Concedes if Iplex® Australia is Found to Bear Full or Part responsibility for the Amounts Claimed in PB Pipe Legal Proceeding Any Damages Claims Could have a Material Impact on the Group’s Financial Position

OTHER TOP STORIES

As of February 2025 Georg Fischer Reaches a Market Cap of $6.44 Billion USD Fuelled by Phenomenal Growth

Research on the Positioning of Buried Polyethylene Pipelines Considering the Acoustic Attenuation Characteristics

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

Plastic Pipe Industry Disputes Report Warning of ‘Alarming’ Performance in Fire Tests
Group representing plastic pipe manufacturers, has in turn branded the CuSP article publicising fire testing results on plastic pipes as “fear mongering”

Plastic Under Fire | The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Walls

New Study Highlights Fire Risk of Plastic Pipes
When burned for eight minutes, Multi-Layer Composite Plastic pipe (MLCP) produced 248 times more carbon monoxide than a copper pipe, and PEX produced 209.5 times more in the same time frame. Furthermore, the PEX pipe produced a staggering 5,284 times more carbon dioxide than a copper pipe in eight minutes

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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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/

2025 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.

“Alarming” Performance in Fire Tests

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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 * BPF * British Plastics Federation * ChlorFIT® * Copper Sustainability Partnership * Corzan * CPVC * CuSP * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Fire Safety * GF Building Flow Solutions* GF Piping * GRP Pipes * Hydrogen Transport * Iplex Pipe Failures * Malpani Pipes * MLCP Pipe * PE100+ Association * Pipeline Plastics * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PPXXII * PVC Pipes * WA Plumbing Pipe Failures

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

Plastic Pipe Industry Disputes Report Warning of ‘Alarming’ Performance in Fire Tests
Group representing plastic pipe manufacturers, has in turn branded the CuSP article publicising fire testing results on plastic pipes as “fear mongering”

Plastic Under Fire | The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Walls

PPXXII Conference News Release (Poland, 15-17th September 2025)

INDUSTRY ALERT

Chronic Exposure to Phthalates in Drinking Water: The Implications on Public Health
Secondary contamination from plastic water pipes, fittings and various water filter elements contributes to the diversity of phthalates, with up to 22 phthalate types present in drinking water.
Specifically the use of PVC pipes in drinking water supply network can contribute to secondary contamination of drinking water.

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Study Highlights Fire Risk of Plastic Pipes
When burned for eight minutes, Multi-Layer Composite Plastic pipe (MLCP) produced 248 times more carbon monoxide than a copper pipe, and PEX produced 209.5 times more in the same time frame. Furthermore, the PEX pipe produced a staggering 5,284 times more carbon dioxide than a copper pipe in eight minutes

Penny Stock Hits 5% Upper Circuit After Company to Expand its Business in PVC Pipes
As per a press release dated February 17, 2025, Malpani Pipes & Fittings Ltd, announced the expansion of its operations with the introduction of a new line of PVC pipes and the installation of state-of-the-art production machinery for existing products.

NEW RESEARCH THAT IS TRENDING

Study of Optimal Parameters of Small Hydroelectric Plants Using Polyethylene Pipes [PDF]

Modelling of Location Uncertainties of Leakage in Pressurized Buried Water Mains by Leak Noise Correlator (LNC)

Prediction of Permeation-Related Hydrogen Losses in Plastic Pipelines Based on Machine Learning
Green hydrogen plays a crucial role in the transition toward a sustainable energy matrix, with transport through pipelines representing an important part of this transition. Fiber-reinforced polymers hold promise for pipe construction but are gas-permeable, as are other candidate materials for barrier layers, such as high-density polyethylene.

Parameter Inversion in Pressurized HDPE Pipelines Using Matched-Field Processing
wo momentary creep-compliance curves for HDPE pipeline with a six-year aging time

Shaking Table Tests and Numerical Simulations of the Seismic Responses of Buried HDPE Pipes Under Sandy Soil Foundations

Investigating the Use of Low and High-density Polyethylene Blends with Waste Material from Three-Layer Factory Pipes for the Third Layer of Shock Tubes

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

Growing Number of Homeowners with Iplex’s Pro-fit Typlex 1050 Polybutylene (PB) Resin Pipes are Being Knocked Back for Home and Contents Insurance

Burning PVC Pipes Emit Toxic Chemicals – Safe Piping Matters

New Study Shows Plastic Pipes Pose “Major Threat to Life” in Fire Outbreaks

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America) Launches Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC marking the Largest Portfolio Expansion in the Company’s History

ISO Develops New Draft Standard ISO/DIS 24690 for Glass Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic (GRP) Pipes
Test Method for Determination of Long-term Pressure Endurance Strength

PE100+ Association Holds it first Arabian Gulf Members Meeting

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/

2025 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.