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NEWSMAKERS:  * ADS * Advanced Drainage Systems * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * Anti-Sagging Performance * AWWA * BGC * C901 Standard * CPVC * Class Action * Chlorinated PVC Pipes * Electrofusion Welding * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Hindware * Iplex Pipe Failures * Lawsuits * Molecor * OPVC Pipes * PE4710 Pipe * Plastic Pipe Conference * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * PEX Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PVC-O * Truflo * Typlex™ PB Pipe Failures * Pro-Fit™ Pipes * REHAU * Reliance * RWC * Truflo * UHMWPE * 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

WA Parliament Minister Asks “Have we taken any regulatory or compliance action against Iplex Australia for the failure of the Typlex 1050 product?

INDUSTRY NEWS

New US HDPE Pressure Pipe Standard Updated and Expanded – Now Available from AWWA
C901 Standard for PE4710 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipe for use in potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater service lines.

Why Plastic Pipes Fail ! – The Plastic Plumbing Materials Selection Checklist
Four criteria that can improve the material selection process to avoid failure of plastic piping

India’s Water Challenge: Molecor’s TOM® OPVC Pipes and ecoFITTOM® Fittings, a Sustainable Solution

Truflo by Hindware Inaugurates New Plastic Pipes Manufacturing Unit in India
The company will boost its annual production capacity to 80,500 TPA, significantly enhancing manufacturing and distribution in North & West India

(VIDEO) Inside the ADS Facility that Recycles More than Half a Billion Pounds of Plastic Per Year
Advanced Drainage Systems converts post-consumer plastics into drainage and sewage pipes

REHAU Appoints New Sales & Marketing Director for the Building Solutions Division

Plastic Pipe Conference Organizers Issues Urgent Plea for Registrations

RWC Investor Presentation on Plumbing Pipes and Fittings (Declassified) [PDF]

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS

New Plastic Pipe for Conveying Fluids in HVACR Systems

New Plastic Fitting for PVC Pipe by Aliaxis

New Mechanical Fitting for Plastic Pipes

LATEST RESEARCH PAPERS

Antioxidant Depletion in Polyethylene Pipes Used in Chlorinated Seawater: from Accelerated Ageing to Modelling

Evaluation of Electrofusion Jointing of Polyethylene Pipes Using Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing and Microstructural Characterization

Effect of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Addition on the Anti-Sagging Performance of Bimodal Polyethylene Pipes

HDPE/UHMWPE Composite Pipes: New Preparation Process for Significant Performance Enhancement of HDPE Pipes

The Fatigue Damage Monitoring of Composite Pipelines Based on Frequency Domain Analysis of Electrical Capacitance Sensor System Measurements

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS

Crack the Case with ExcelPlas: The Polymer Pipe Detectives
ExcelPlas is a well-established and respected firm specialising in polymer forensic investigation and root cause analysis for the insurance, legal and risk management professions.
Our forensic polymer scientists and engineers investigate a wide range of losses including those with plastic pipes, geosynthetics, protective coatings and engineering problems.
If you think you might have the need for a polymer failure investigator, you can contact us for a free consultation to discuss how best we can support you.
Visit our page https://www.excelplas.com/ for more information on the disciplines we cover.

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
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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.

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Iplex Warnings Spreading Amongst Home Buyers

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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 * BGC * Borealis * Borouge * Carbon Nanotubes * Chevron China * China National Offshore Oil Corp. * Class Action * Chlorinated PVC Pipes * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Flexirohr™ * Georg Fischer Piping * Iplex Pipe Failures * Lawsuits * Metal-Polymer Composite Pipes (MPCP) * Microplastics * Neoflow™ * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * PE Pipe Gas Rupture * Perma-Pipe * PEX Pipe Failures * Picote Flexi-Slipling * Polymer Pipe Failures * SAPPMA * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * Pro-Fit™ Pipes * Tien Phong Plastics * UHMWPE * 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 NEWS

Iplex PB Pipe Warning Video

BUSNESS NEWS

Perma-Pipe Stock Price Climbs 188% Over last 12 Months (NASDAQ: PPIH)
Perma-Pipe International Holdings a notable player in the polyethylene pipe industry has seen tremendous growth in value.

Competing Indian Billionaires Investing Heavily in PVC Plants for PVC Pipe Production

Vietnam’s Top Plastic Pipe Manufacturer Eyeing a Billion-dollar Valuation by 2035

Paragon Pipes Declares Bankruptcy

How Borealis’ Strategy Delivers Plastic Pipe for Infrastructure Customers

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE

Experimental and ANN-based Prediction of Long-term Failure in Metal-Polymer Composite Pipes (MPCP)
This study presents an integrated experimental–analytical–AI approach to evaluate the long-term hydrostatic performance of PE-RT/Al/PE-RT multi-layer pipes
Additionally, a comparative analysis between PE-RT/Al/PE-RT and PE-X/Al/PE-X pipes was conducted to evaluate differences in material performance and long-term durability.

Failure Mechanisms of Glass Fibre-Wound Composite Pipes [PDF]

NEW RESEARCH

Influence of Carbon Nanotubes on the Characteristics of Polymer Melt Flow During Extrusion of Two-Layer PP/PVC Pipes

New HDPE/UHMWPE Composite Pipes Demonstrate Remarkable Performance Enhancement
The HDPE/UHMWPE composite pipes made by the Rotary Shear System (RSS) exhibit a remarkable 369.58% improvement in hoop tensile strength (101.9 MPa) compared to neat HDPE (21.7 MPa).
Rotary Shear System (RSS) applies an annular shear force field to the polymer melt by means of a rotating mandrel, which induces an in-situ oriented alignment of the molecular chains during tube molding

NEW PRODUCTS

Pipe Core to Launch Picote Flexi-Sliplining
The system uses Flexirohr™ pipe, which is manufactured in Germany. This three-layered, self-supporting PE Flexi-Pipe is DIBt-certified for durability and reliability.

Chevron China and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Develop High-Performance Underwater-Curing Polymer Composites for Sub-Sea Pipes

Data-driven Decision Making for Water Utilities: GF launches the NeoFlow™ Sustainability & Cost Calculator

MICROPLASTICS

New Study on Microplastics in Drinking Water Distribution Systems (DWDSs)
The wear and degradation of plastic pipes and fittings are recognized as potential sources of microplastic contamination
Furthermore, the irregular structure and high porosity of the pipe scale facilitate microplastic retention and adsorption AND the distribution and fate of microplastics in DWDSs

New Study Finds PE and PVC Microplastics Concentrated in Kidney Cancer Cells

PIPE WELDING

Joining PVC Pipe Couplings Without Solvents Using Portable Application for Friction Stir Welding

RECYCLING

Why PVC Pipe Recycling Can Only Scale with a Systemic Approach

SAPPMA Reinforces Commitment to Quality Amid Growing Industry Concerns Over Plastic Pipes

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS

Crack the Case with ExcelPlas: The Polymer Pipe Detectives
ExcelPlas is a well-established and respected firm specialising in polymer forensic investigation and root cause analysis for the insurance, legal and risk management professions.
Our forensic polymer scientists and engineers investigate a wide range of losses including those with plastic pipes, geosynthetics, protective coatings and engineering problems.
If you think you might have the need for a polymer failure investigator, you can contact us for a free consultation to discuss how best we can support you.
Visit our page https://www.excelplas.com/ for more information on the disciplines we cover.

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.

Iplex Class Action Updates

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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 * Baker McKenzie Lawyers * BGC * Borealis * Borouge * CPVC * Class Action * Chlorinated PVC Pipes * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Iplex Pipe Failures * Lawsuits * Microplastics * Phthalate Esters (PAE) * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * PE Pipe Gas Rupture * PEX Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * Pro-Fit™ Pipes * SABIC * 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 NEWS

BGC Accused of Throwing Spanner in the Works on Home Repair Orders for Polybutylene Pipes

Iplex “Pro-Fit” Pipes Class Action Update from Baker Mackenzie Lawyers

Home Builder BGC Says it has Spent $49m So Far on PB Pipe Repairs

Pro-fit™ Polybutylene Pipe Failure Costs Adding Up for Iplex – Approaching $200m
Significant Items were announced relating primarily to Iplex Australia pipes ($177m) and ~$10m to ~$15m is expected to be incurred in relation to defending construction legacy and Western Australia plumbing issues

INDUSTRY ALERT

When Plastic Pipes & Chemicals Clash: Risks

INDUSTRY NEWS

Australia Company to Supply Nation’s First “Net-Zero” HDPE Water Pipeline

Uponor PEX Piping Systems Failures Go Legal – Premature Failure Concerns

SABIC to Close PE100 Resin Plant in UK

Borouge Continues to Expand Pipe Resin Sales Through Strategic Partnerships in Egypt

Evaluation of Electrofusion Jointing of Polyethylene Pipes Using Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing and Microstructural Characterization [PDF]

VIDEO DISCUSSION ON HISTORICAL PB PIPE FAILURES IN THE USA

PODCAST Video: Sewer Repair Methods with Polymer Solutions

HEALTH RISKS

Characterization of Phthalate Esters (PAEs) from Plastic Pipes in Urban Water Supply System

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Borouge Develop New Polyethylene Pipe with Improved High Temperature Hydrostatic Pressure Performance

Borealis Develop New PP Pipe Resin with Optimized Toughness and Stiffness

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS

Crack the Case with ExcelPlas: The Polymer Pipe Detectives
ExcelPlas is a well-established and respected firm specialising in polymer forensic investigation and root cause analysis for the insurance, legal and risk management professions.
Our forensic polymer scientists and engineers investigate a wide range of losses including those with plastic pipes, geosynthetics, protective coatings and engineering problems.
If you think you might have the need for a polymer failure investigator, you can contact us for a free consultation to discuss how best we can support you.
Visit our page https://www.excelplas.com/ for more information on the disciplines we cover.

PLASTIC PIPE CONSULTANTS

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

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

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

PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

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

MORE POLY PIPE NEWS

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

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


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

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

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

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

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

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

http://www.excelplas.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fletcher Building: $500M Restructuring Amid Turnaround Plan

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Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings in Real-Time


NEWSMAKERS:  * ADS * Advanced Drainage Systems * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * CPVC * Class Action * Chlorinated PVC Pipes * Core & Main * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Flowguard™ * Gas Pipe Explosion * Georg Fischer (GF) * Iplex * Lawsuits * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * PE Pipe Gas Rupture * Polymer Pipe Failures * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * UGI Gas * Uponor * VIP Pipe Lining * WA Plumbing Pipe Failures * WECO Pipe Lining

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

Big Costs Once More Torpedo Iplex-Parent Fletcher Building Forecasts

LEGAL NEWS

Crack the Case with ExcelPlas: The Polymer Pipe Detectives
ExcelPlas is a well-established and respected firm specialising in polymer forensic investigation and root cause analysis for the insurance, legal and risk management professions.
Our forensic polymer scientists and engineers investigate a wide range of losses including those with plastic pipes, geosynthetics, protective coatings and engineering problems.
If you think you might have the need for a polymer failure investigator, you can contact us for a free consultation to discuss how best we can support you.
Visit our page https://www.excelplas.com/ for more information on the disciplines we cover.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Georg Fischer Patents Hybrid Electrofusion Welder for Plastic Pipes

George Fischer Patents Electrofusion Weld that Can Reliably Operate with Extension Cords

New Expansion Toolhead Configured to Enable the Expansion of Multiple Different Sized Diameters of Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe

INDUSTRY NEWS

Plastic Drainage Pipe Distributor Core & Main Net Sales Hit an All-time First-quarter Record of $1.91 billion
Marking a 9.8% YoY increase from $1.741 billion in Q1 2025

Core & Main (CMN) Stock Price Soars 185% in 2 Years

£21m Project to Rehabilitate Trunk Main Using a Hybrid Lining System
Millennium Main Rehabilitation Project (2025) VIP-WECO Hybrid liner installed within the large-diameter GRP pipes
The original pipeline displayed osmotic blistering in GRP pipe internal surface

Why Engineers and Installers are Specifying Flowguard™ Gold CPVC Over PEX Pipe
17% faster installation: Cut labour costs with solvent-welded joints (30 seconds vs. PEX’s 45+ seconds).
Eliminate biofilm risks: Microscopically smooth CPVC resists bacterial growth (Legionella/E. coli) lurking in PEX’s porous surfaces.
Chlorine-proof pipes: Immune to degradation from chlorine dioxide (used in 94% more utilities in the USA since 2010).
CPVC is Totally immune to chlorine degradation

New Research Unlocks Process to Improve Polybutene-1 Pipe Performance Through Rotational Shear Processing
Tensile test show that the hoop mechanical properties of the pipes were significantly enhanced, especially at 8 rpm, where the tensile strength of the pipes increased from 14.98 MPa in static conditions to 29.99 MPa

Duff & Phelps’ Industrials M&A Practice Advised Aliaxis on the Sale of Its Friatec Business to KYOCERA

Aliaxis Seeking a Sales Coordinator

Aliaxis Seeking a Quality Engineer

IN CASE YOU MISSED !!

Lawsuit Filed Against Gas Company After House Explosion That Killed Teenager Caused by Defective Polyethylene Pipe
The lawsuit also claims the pipe was made of a material “substantially more susceptible to cracks and ruptures” than other metal or polymer-based pipes

Parents of Son Killed by Polyethylene Gas Pipe Leak and Explosion sent Gas Bill

Gas Company and State Regulators Settle Natural Gas Eruption Case that Killed a Woman Due to Poor HDPE Pipe Welding
The gas eruption occurred because UGI’s contractor, Leeward Construction improperly fused two, 600 mm OD HDPE pipes
The investigators found the gas company UGI had multiple breaches in HDPE pipe welding methods including:

  • Lacked procedures to record the maintenance of equipment used to fuse HDPE pipes.
  • Used the wrong machine to fuse HDPE pipes based on the company’s fusion procedures.
  • Used miter joints — pipes cut and joined at angles — which are forbidden under federal PE gas pipe installation standards.
  • Failed to properly inspect fused HDPE pipes.
  • Lacked proper procedures and specific training for fusing HDPE pipes with specific equipment under gas pressure.
  • Used outdated construction standards to fuse HDPE pipes.

Plastic Pipe maker ADS Closing Plastic Recycling Plant in USA Laying off 71 Employees
Hilliard, Ohio-based Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) is closing a recycling plant in Waterloo, Iowa, and laying off 71employees effective Aug. 17

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.

Lawsuit Filed Against Gas Company

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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:  * ADS * Advanced Drainage Systems * Ageing Pipes * Antitrust * CPVC * Class Action * Chlorinated PVC Pipes * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Flowguard™ * Gas Pipe Explosion * Lawsuits * Microplastics * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * PE Pipe Gas Rupture * Polymer Pipe Failures * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * UGI Gas * Uponor * VIP Pipe Lining * WA Plumbing Pipe Failures * WECO Pipe Lining

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

Lawsuit Filed Against Gas Company After House Explosion That Killed Teenager Caused by Defective Polyethylene Pipe
The lawsuit also claims the pipe was made of a material “substantially more susceptible to cracks and ruptures” than other metal or polymer-based pipes

Parents of Son Killed by Polyethylene Gas Pipe Leak and Explosion sent Gas Bill

Gas Company and State Regulators Settle Natural Gas Eruption Case that Killed a Woman Due to Poor HDPE Pipe Welding
The gas eruption occurred because UGI’s contractor, Leeward Construction improperly fused two, 600 mm OD HDPE pipes
The investigators found the gas company UGI had multiple breaches in HDPE pipe welding methods including:

  • Lacked procedures to record the maintenance of equipment used to fuse HDPE pipes.
  • Used the wrong machine to fuse HDPE pipes based on the company’s fusion procedures.
  • Used miter joints — pipes cut and joined at angles — which are forbidden under federal PE gas pipe installation standards.
  • Failed to properly inspect fused HDPE pipes.
  • Lacked proper procedures and specific training for fusing HDPE pipes with specific equipment under gas pressure.
  • Used outdated construction standards to fuse HDPE pipes.

Plastic Pipe maker ADS Closing Plastic Recycling Plant in USA Laying off 71 Employees
Hilliard, Ohio-based Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) is closing a recycling plant in Waterloo, Iowa, and laying off 71employees effective Aug. 17

LEGAL NEWS

Law Firms Fight to Represent End Users in PVC Pipe Antitrust Row
Several prominent U.S. law firms are competing for the role of lead counsel in a consolidated class action lawsuit. The case involves end-user plaintiffs who are accusing PVC pipe manufacturers of price fixing by allegedly using a commodity pricing service to coordinate and exchange sensitive pricing information illegally.

PVC Pipe Buyers Settle with Analytics Service in First Price-Fixing Settlements (Reuters)
Contractors and other commercial purchasers of PVC pipe have secured their first settlement in a lawsuit in U.S. court accusing some of the industry’s largest manufacturers of conspiring to fix prices and overcharge buyers.

INDUSTRY NEWS

£21m Project to Rehabilitate Trunk Main Using a Hybrid Lining System
Millennium Main Rehabilitation Project (2025) VIP-WECO Hybrid liner installed within the large-diameter GRP pipes
The original pipeline displayed osmotic blistering in GRP pipe internal surface

Why Home Builders Are Choosing Flowguard™ Gold CPVC Over PEX Pipe
17% faster installation: Cut labour costs with solvent-welded joints (30 seconds vs. PEX’s 45+ seconds).
Eliminate biofilm risks: Microscopically smooth CPVC resists bacterial growth (Legionella/E. coli) lurking in PEX’s porous surfaces.
Chlorine-proof pipes: Immune to degradation from chlorine dioxide (used in 94% more utilities in the USA since 2010).
CPVC is Totally immune to chlorine degradation

New Research Unlocks Process to Improve Polybutene-1 Pipe Performance Through Rotational Shear Processing
Tensile test show that the hoop mechanical properties of the pipes were significantly enhanced, especially at 8 rpm, where the tensile strength of the pipes increased from 14.98 MPa in static conditions to 29.99 MPa

Information on Substandard HDPE Pipelines Carrying Drinking Water Must Be Disclosed 

Cracks in Earnings of Plastic Pipe Makers May Widen in Q1

£21m Project to Rehabilitate Trunk Main Using a Hybrid Lining System
Millennium Main Rehabilitation Project (2025) VIP-WECO Hybrid liner installed within the large-diameter GRP pipes
The original pipeline displayed osmotic blistering in GRP pipe internal surface

PEX Piping Drives Efficient In-Slab High-Rise Install

India’s Domestic Plastic Pipe Industry Flags Concern of Rising Chinese PVC Product Imports
These PVC pipes, dumped into the Indian market at artificially low prices, contain Residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer (RVCM)—a Group 1 carcinogen—as high as 10 ppm, significantly breaching India’s permissible norms

HDPE PIPES

HDPE Pipes Used for Innovative Bridge Design

MDPE PIPES

Axial Ground Movement Effects on Buried Small-Diameter MDPE Pipes

Effects of Backfill Compaction Method on the Axial Pipe-Soil Interaction for Buried Small Siameter MDPE Pipes >>>Thesis<<<

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.