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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 * Bushfires * Cadmium * Chocolate Factory Explosion * Crosslinked PE * ExcelPlas * Fabrizio Vagli * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * IPEX * Microplastics * NTSB * Iplex Pipe Failures * PE100 * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PVC Pipe Failures * Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes * Rovanco * SAPPMA * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * UTS * Vinidex * 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

NTSB Releases Final Report on Fatal Pennsylvania Natural Gas Explosion Caused by Plastic Piping
The report underscored the vulnerability of plastic piping materials to heat-related degradation. Elevated ground temperatures can accelerate slow crack growth and compromise material integrity, especially when older components are in service or not properly identified in system records. The NTSB found that the operator, UGI Corporation, lacked sufficient threat information to assess and mitigate risks posed by heat-exposed assets. The NTSB issued a Bulletin advises operators to inventory plastic piping in elevated temperature environments and incorporate heat exposure as a threat factor in risk assessments.

Illinois PE Pipe Maker Rovanco Damaged in Large Fire

INDUSTRY ALERTS

Plastic Pipes in Drinking Water Network as a Potential Pathway for Micro- and Nanoplastics Exposure to Human: A Mini Review

PVC Water Pipes Shown to Release Heavy Metal Cadmium to Drinking Water
Multi-Factor Analysis of Cadmium Adsorption and Desorption by Biofilms in the Wall of Water Supply Pipes
PVC biofilm showed the highest cadmium desorption capacity of 14 μmol/m².

Australian Researchers Warn of Threat to Water Safety from Overheated Plastic Pipes

Bushfires Jeopardize Drinking Water Safety Due to Degradation of Plastic Pipes

UTS Warns Bushfires Could Put Drinking Water at Risk

INDUSTRY NEWS

Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association Issues Urgent Warning Against the Use of Recycled Material in HDPE Pressure Pipes

Ipex Unveils $30 Million Plastic Pipe & Fitting Innovation Hub in Canada
New research center accelerates product development and strengthens Ipex’s manufacturing capabilities across North America.

Vinidex by Aliaxis Seeking Chief Financial Officer

FAQs on Polybutylene Pipes and Their Failure

Why Did Thailand Ban PVC Pipes Recently?

Indian HDPE Pipe ‘Scam’ Probe Takes Off, Ex-IAS Officer Seeks Graft FIR Against Former J&K Chief Secretary
The retired chief engineers have been identified as Manesh Bhat, Humesh Manchanda and Basharat Jeelani Kawoosa. The letter accuses Mehta and the three officers of being involved in a criminal conspiracy in the procurement of pipes worth Rs 6000 crore “to misappropriate public funds, abuse public office for personal gain and cause wrongful loss to the government in violation of statutory provisions and government orders”.

LATEST RESEARCH

Thermo-Oxidative ageing of Photo-Crosslinked Polyethylene Pipes for Thermal Energy Storage

HDPE Pipe Properties Evaluation via Instrumented Indentation: Experimental and Computer Simulation Approach

Improved Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network for Data Augmentation of Gas Polyethylene Pipeline Defect Images

Ultrasonic Inspection of Sludge Accumulated in Plastic Pipes using Meta-Slab Mode-Converting Wedge Transducers

Study on the Wrinkling of Liner with Elliptical Defects in Lined Pipes Under Axial Compression

Effect of Wire Spacing on Short-Term Burst Pressure of Reinforced Thermoplastics Pipe Reinforcement Layer

Process-Induced Residual Stress Analysis of Reinforced Layer of Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes

Sustainability Assessment of Different Pipeline Materials in Freshwater Supply Systems

Study on the Bearing Capacity of the Polyethylene Pipe–Cured-In-Place Pipe Liner Composite Structure under External Pressure

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.
•    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.

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:  * ADS * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * Aquatherm * Atkore * BASF * Butt Fusion Welding * Chocolate Factory Explosion * ExcelPlas * Fabrizio Vagli * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * IPEX * Iplex Pipe Failures * PE100 * Perma-Pipe * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PVC Pipe Failures * Reliance Worldwide Corporation * RWC * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * UPONOR * UUE * 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

NTSB Issues Final Report on 2023 West Reading Chocolate Factory Explosion – Lays Blame on Failed Plastic Pipe Fitting
The March 24, 2023, explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company factory killed seven people, injured 10 and caused $42 million in damage

Consumer Protection Releases Iplex Typlex 1050 Pipes Factsheets
Consumer Protection has released new factsheets to help home owners, landlords and tenants understand their rights and responsibilities if a property contains Iplex Typlex 1050 polybutylene pipes

Massive Fire Breaks Out at PVC Pipe Factory

How Massive PVC Pipe Fire was Brought Under Control

LEGAL NEWS

DEADLINE NOTICE: Lost Money when Atkore Inc. Stock Plummeted 20%? Contact BFA Law before April 23 Class Action Deadline

Judge Whittles PVC Pipe Co.’s Trade Secrets Suit
PVC pipe-maker Atkore International Inc.’s suit accuses a former high-level executive of taking trade secrets to a rival company

Aquatherm GMBH v. Renaissance Associates
In Indiana, Renaissance Associates sued Aquatherm GmbH following failures in the PP-R piping installed in the Renaissance Towers apartment buildings. The case centered on whether Indiana courts had jurisdiction over the German-based manufacturer. The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that the state did have jurisdiction, allowing the lawsuit to proceed.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Aliaxis Announce Grand Opening of New IPEX Research and Development Hub in North America

BASF Additives Patent Improved Stabilization System for HDPE and PP Pipes

New Study on the Evaluation Method of Slow Crack Resistance at the Butt Fusion Welding Interface of Thick-Walled Polyethylene Pipes
Four distinct welding processes were investigated: single low pressure (SLP), single high pressure (SHP), dual low pressure (DLP), and a novel single micro pressure process (NEWP). 

Case Study – Fusion Parameters for Large Diameter PE Pipes  [PDF]

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) Share Price Continue Their Dive

Fabrizio Vagli Becomes Head of Industrial Cooling at GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems Expands Valve Automation Center in Italy

Aliaxis India to Invest Rs 4 Bn in New Plants in Chennai and Hyderabad

Plastic Pipe Welder Training and Qualification at TWI

Aging Infrastructure Caused Major Sewage Leak in Muskegon County

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc., Announces new project awards in the Americas and MENA region

PE100+ Provide Training to Mott MacDonald and Members of the Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance

UUE Secures S$8.39 million HDPE Pipe Installation Contract in Singapore

Germany Funds Reconstruction of Water Supply in Kherson Region by Providing 17 km of Modern Polyethylene Pipes

NEW PATENTS

IPEX an Aliaxis Company Patent Plastic Pipe Fitting with Anti-Rotation Fingers

Uponor Patent New Fitting for Plastic Pipes

Uponor Patent Novel Insulated Plastic Pipe

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.

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:  * ADS * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * Atkore * Borealis * Defect Detection * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * Iplex Pipe Failures * JM Eagle * Leak Detection * Microplastics * PE100 * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PVC Pipe Failures * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * UPONOR * VTT * 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

Atkore Inc. (ATKR) Class Period Expanded in Second Securities Class Action Suit Over Recording of Potentially Improper Revenues

Consumer Protection Western Australia Issues Bulletin on Typlex Polybutylene Pipes in WA Homes [PDF]

INDUSTRY NEWS

Ground-Breaking Research Project Discovers Ways to Convert Forest Industry’s CO2 Emissions into PE Pipes
Researchers in partnership with Borealis have found how to transform biogenic CO2 into polyethylene

INDUSTRY ALERT – Bushfire Impact on Drinking Water Distribution Networks and Investigation Methods: A Review

Practical Evaluation of Biostability, Chlorine Residual Loss, Material Sources and Impacts of Dead-End Flushing within Calgary’s Drinking Water Distribution System
PVC pipe sediments were dominated by aluminium and demonstrated greater biostability than those in iron pipes

GF Piping Systems’ Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) Solutions for AI-enabling Data Centers at HVAC Korea

New Zealand Study on Construction Waste Finds PVC and HDPE pipes Make Up 22%

Committee to Probe Unauthorized Procurement of HDPE Pipes in India

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) Publish Annual Financials – Declassified [PDF]

Smaller Jacket Size, Good Heat Loss Performance: Uponor Ecoflex VIP Pipes

HDPE PIPES

Detection of Internal Cracks in Polyethylene Pipes Using Ultrasonic Imaging and Deep Learning

Constitutive Model and Failure Criterion Analysis of HDPE Pipe Under Thermal-Mechanical Load

Interpretable Machine Learning for Cost Estimation in Underground HDPE Pipe Installation

Analysis of Deep-Sea HDPE Pipeline for High-Capacity Offshore Desalination Plant

PVC PIPES

Non-destructive Testing of Defects in PVC Pipe at Pixel Level with Move Contrast X-ray Imaging

Performance of uPVC RC-filled Pipe Columns exposed to Thermal Cyclic Loading

Practical Evaluation of Biostability, Chlorine Residual Loss, Material Sources and Impacts of Dead-End Flushing within Calgary’s Drinking Water Distribution System
PVC pipe sediments were dominated by aluminium and demonstrated greater biostability than those in iron pipes

How to Upcycle PVC Pipe Waste and Produce Bioethanol

COMPOSITE PIPES

Investigation of the Effects of Hydrothermal Aging on the Crushing Properties of Carbon/Epoxy Fibre Reinforced Pipes

Short-Term Burst Simulation Study of Plastic–Steel–Plastic Composite Pipe Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction

NEW JOBS

DuPont Seeking Mechanical Engineering Consultant for Proactive Analysis of Piping Systems to Prevent and Eliminate Piping Failures and Leaks

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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NEWSMAKERS:  * Adyani * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * ASTM * Atkore * Chlorine Disinfectant By-Products (CDBP) * Chlorine Dosing * Class Action * CPVC Pipe Failures * David Moss * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * Iplex Pipe Failures * Jindal Group * JM Eagle * Leak Detection * Microplastics * MLCP * Multilayer Composite Pipes * NSF * PEX * + PFAS Testing * PIPA * Plastic Pipe Institute * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PVC Pipe Failures * Reliance * RFL India * RWC * Solabloc™ * Trihaloacetic Acids (THAAs) * Trihalomethanes (THMs) * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * UPONOR * 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 LEGAL NEWS

Plastic Pipe Company Atkore Inc. Sued for Fraud after 20% Stock Drop

Suffered Losses on Atkore Inc.? Contact BFA Law by April 23 Class Action Deadline
Leading securities law firm announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Atkore Inc. (NYSE: ATKR) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

Atkore Inc. Investors that Suffered Losses May have been Affected by Fraud; Contact BFA Law About Participating in the Class Action
During the COVID-19 pandemic, shipping costs rose dramatically, leaving foreign PVC Pipe manufacturers unable to profitably sell PVC Pipe in the U.S. As shipping prices returned to normal when the pandemic subsided in 2022, foreign PVC Pipe manufacturers gradually returned to the U.S. market. Shortly thereafter, in late 2022, the price of PVC Pipe began to decline.  It is alleged, Atkore repeatedly misrepresented that post-pandemic PVC Pipe price declines were the result of “pricing normalization” that reflected “competitive dynamics” and assured investors that the Company would continue to successfully compete in the post-COVID-19 market.

Lawsuit Investigation for CPVC Pipe Failure

Legal Advice Convinces Council to Turn Down Application for $180k Tax Rebate for Plastic Pipe Factory

INDUSTRY WARNINGS

MLCP Pipes vs Copper: Why Fire Safety Matters
Multi-Layer Composite Pipes (MLCP) are often touted as a cost-effective and flexible solution for residential plumbing. But how safe are they?  Testing shows that MLCP pipes can burn completely in just over five minutes 

Polybutylene 101 for Inspectors – InterNACHI®

PPI Issue Warning to Protect PEX from Effects of Damaging Artificial Lighting
Research indicates that ultraviolet (UV) must be considered where PEX is installed near all artificial light sources, because PEX piping may be adversely affected by UV emissions from certain artificial light sources.

Chlorine Dosing Leading to Production of Toxic Chlorine Disinfectant By-Products in HDPE Distribution Pipes
Occurrence of Trihalomethanes (THMs) and Trihaloacetic acids (THAAs)  two significant chlorination disinfectant by-products (DBPs) have been identified in HDPE Potable Water Pipes

INDUSTRY NEWS

RWC (Reliance) Share on Downward Trajectory – Down 23% in Last 6 Months !

NSF Lists PPI PIPE as the First Global Company with the “+ PFAS Tested” Designation for their PVC Pipe and Fittings Products

Jindal Group has partnered with the Adyani to Set Up Major PVC Pipe Factory in India

Uponor Issue Statement on Generation of Microplastics from Plastic Pipes

New ASTM Standard ASTM F2263-25 Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Polyethylene (PE) Pipe to Chlorinated Water

Indian PVC Pipe Manufacturer RFL Starts Exporting Pipes to the USA

PIPA Updates POP004 for HDPE Pipe and Fittings Match 2025

David Moss Spruiking the Benefits of Solabloc™ White Surfaced HDPE Pipes [PDF]

Sustainability Assessment of Different Pipeline Materials in Freshwater Supply Systems
New Study Finds Although PVC and HDPE Pipes Generate Comparable Impacts, HDPE Pipelines Exhibit Marginally Greater Impacts than PVC Pipes

HDPE Pipe Storage Depot Catches Fire

Three Push-fit Solutions that Simplify Installations from RWC

NEW RESEARCH THAT IS TRENDING

Influence of Copper Dose on Mycobacterium avium and Legionella pneumophila Growth in Crosslinked PE (PEX-b) Plumbing Pipes
water heater microcosms equipped with PEX-b pipes containing mature biofilms were fed influent dosed with copper at 0, 4, 30, 250, or 2000 ppb (as total Cu) and monitored for 11 months
Effluent total cell counts and Mycobacterium avium peaked at 250-ppb copper dosage, reflecting the dual role of copper as a nutrient and antimicrobial.

Effect of Wire Spacing on Short-Term Burst Pressure of Reinforced Thermoplastics Pipe Reinforcement Layer

Effect of Carbon Black on the Rheological Properties of Mechanically Recycled Pipe Grade HDPE

CIPP PIPES

Rehabilitation of Lengthy Sewer Pipelines by Polymer-Composite CIPP

Mechanical Performance of CIPP pipe-liner Structure Under Void Conditions
Voids still commonly exist around the pipeline after cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation, posing a serious threat to the safe operation of the pipeline. 

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]

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.