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BREAKING NEWS
HDPE Pipe Burst in South Africa Disrupts Water Supply to Large Parts of Pretoria
REIWA Chief Executive Steps Down After Three Years of PB Pipe Failures
Her time at REIWA coincided with several critical issues affecting Western Australia’s housing sector, including the impact of Iplex pipe failures
LEGAL NEWS
Plastic Pipe’s Lawsuit Against Trump’s Tariffs
Genova Pipe, a manufacturer of ABS and PVC pipes, joined a lawsuit challenging the authority of the Trump administration to impose tariffs without congressional approval, arguing that the tariffs adversely affect small businesses reliant on imported materials.
PVC Monomer Incident Costs Reach a Staggering $2.2 Bill After Legal Settlements
Norfolk Southern facing more costs related to 2023 train rail-car derailment in Ohio, VCM burn-off
INDUSTRY WARNINGS
Dangers of Recycled Plastic in Pipe Manufacturing
Plastic pipe industry bodies TEPPFA and SAPPMA issue cautions
INDUSTRY NEWS
ADS Acquires River Valley Pipe LLC, a Midwestern Manufacturer Specializing in Corrugated Plastic Pipes
This acquisition expands ADS’s footprint in the stormwater and agriculture markets
INDUSTRY FIGHT: Ductile Iron Pipe Versus HDPE Pipe
Engineering Comparison of differences in strength, performance, and long-term costs between Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) and HDPE Piping
Ductile Iron Pipe Company Says HDPE Pipes are No Comparison to Ductile Iron (see the Scorecard)
Infra Pipe Solutions a Major North American HDPE Pipe Producer Gets a New CEO
Iplex Parent Fletcher Building Expected to Slash Costs by NZ$15m
Event: An International Perspective of Plastic Stormwater Corrugated Pipes 19th June 2025
+GF+ Webinar: Discover the future in Plastic Pipe Welding Today!! (4th June 2025)
Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) Lists Honour Roll of Members
Daniel Pierce (Reliance Worldwide Corp., Atlanta, GA) [email protected]
Dan Figola (Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., Hilliard, OH) [email protected]
Gerry Groen (Infra Pipe Solutions Ltd., Ontario, Canada) [email protected]
Andrew Nause (Ipex USA LLC, Pineville, NC) [email protected]
Launch of Hep2O Keyless Fittings for Plastic Pipes
Wavin introduced its fifth-generation push-fit plumbing system called Hep2O Keyless™
Milwaukee Tools Launch Electrofusion Welder for Poly Pipes
Ashland Recycling Company Works to Reduce PVC Pipe in Landfills
Resintech FY25 Profit Doubles to RM17m on Strong Plastic Pipe Demand
NEW PATENTS
SABIC Develop New Process for Extruding HDPE Pipe by Biaxial Elongation
Flowlining Patent New Method for PE Lining of Steel Pipe
TD Williamson Patent New EF Fitting for PE Pipe
HDPE PIPES
Hydroelastic Buckling Behaviour of HDPE Pipes Used in Circular Fish Pen Under Waves
FIBRE REINFORCED PIPES
Reliability-based Design Optimization of Composite Pipes Subjected to Internal Hydrostatic Pressure Fatigue
Reliability-based optimization of Glass Fiber Reinforced-Polymer (GFRP) pipes under internal hydrostatic pressure fatigue are investigated.
NEW RESEARCH INTO PIPE LEAKAGE AND BURSTS
Infrasonic Leakage Signal Processing of PE Pipeline Based on Improved AOK-TFR Analysis
A Deep Learning Autoregressive Forecasting Model for Probabilistic Water Pipe Break Prediction
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.
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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
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.
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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