April 2017 Vol. 1

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PPN – Latest & Breaking News in Poly Pipes

C2H Piping Services Secures Exclusive HDPE Pipe Supply Contract
http://www.c2hps.com.au/news/c2h-piping-services-secures-exclusive-supply-contract/

Tapex Secures Copperhead Distribution for Poly Pipe Copper Tracing
https://www.trenchless-australasia.com/2017/04/04/tapex-secures-copperhead-distribution/

Cathic – The New Specialized Poly Welder for PP and HDPE Butt Fusion
http://www.cathic.com.au/

Polynex Australia Showcasing Its World Standard Biggest (and Best) HDPE pipe
https://www.coffswasteconference.com.au/QuickEventWebsitePortal/2017/waste/Exhibitor

Failure Analysis of a Saddle Fusion (Weld) Joint in High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350630716308512

Exhibitors Lining Up to Present APGA Annual Exhibition Cairns 14-17 Oct 2017
https://www.apga.org.au/2017-annual-convention-and-exhibition/2017-apga-exhibition/

HDPE Pipes Failure Analysis and Damage Modeling
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350630716306586

Performance Pipe Introduces Significant Improvements in Abrasion Resistance with New Polyethylene
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170328006084/en/Performance-Pipe-Introduces-Significant-Improvements-Abrasion-Resistance

Polywelding Training Program in NT
http://www.cdu.edu.au/course-docs/2017/VTP232Flyer2017.pdf

Refusing To Fuse HDPE Pipe: The Benefits Of Mechanical Joining In Mining Operations
https://www.australianmining.com.au/news/refusing-fuse-hdpe-pipe-benefits-mechanical-joining-mining-operations/

Pipe Layers Needed for Civil Construction
https://www.seek.com.au/job/33043335

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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
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Jemena Announces Revised NGP Schedule for Pipeline Install
https://www.pipeliner.com.au/2017/03/03/jemena-announces-revised-ngp-schedule/

New Lightweight Welder For HDPE Pipes
http://www.pipefuse.com.au/calder-griffon/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100
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

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