Newsletter Archives — Poly Pipe News (PPN) Australia

May 2019 Vol. 2

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Breaking News – China is Next Major Market for PE100 Pipe Compounds as China’s Water Standards Committee revises the PE water pipe standards
http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302763833

Borouge Announces Future Growth Plans in PE100
Borouge has announced that it will significantly increase production of pre-compounded black polyethylene for pressure pipe applications
https://www.transportandlogisticsme.com/global-news/2019/05/21/borouge-announces-future-growth-plans

Borouge Announces Future HDPE Pipe Resin Growth plans at Chinaplas 2019
The company’s decision to expand capacity of HDPE black product follows soon after China’s Water Standards Committee revised the PE water pipe standards
http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302763833

PIPA Updates POP004 ‘POLYETHYLENE PIPE AND FITTINGS COMPOUNDS’
https://www.pipa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/POP004.pdf

PIPA Updates ‘POP004A SUPPLEMENTARY LIST – MATERIALS SPECIFIC TO ELECTROFUSION AND MOULDED FITTINGS’
https://www.pipa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/POP004A.pdf

C2H Piping Services is looking for an experienced plastic fabricator to join the Mackay team ASAP
Email JordanHall@c2hps.com.au or visit http://www.c2hps.com.au/

Upcoming Talk – ‘Best Practice in Butt Fusion of Large Diameter HDPE’
Sergio Arellano, International Sales Manager (Asia Pacific), McElroy Manufacturing Inc. and Jeroen Wassenaar, Market Segment Manager, Qenos
https://www.conferenceco.com.au/APGA/Program.html

The Economic Edge of HDPE Pipes in Water Systems – AGRU USA
https://agruamerica.com/large-diameter-plastic-pipe/

Failed Fusion Welds in HDPE Piping
https://www.victaulic.com/blog/hdpe-couplings-rescue-a-landfills-failed-fusion-welds/

Failure Analysis of HDPE Ring Hoop Tension Test (RHTT) Specimens under Different Loading Conditions
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
326533986_Failure_Analysis_of_Ring_Hoop_Tension_Test_RHTT_Specimen_under_Different_Loading_Conditions

Failure Analysis on Pressure Leakage of FRP Pipe
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12221-019-8617-5

Fusible PVC Pipes Replaces Ageing Water Pipeline by Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
https://www.trenchlessinternational.com/2019/04/24/hdd-replaces-ageing-water-pipeline/

Expanding Capabilities for HDPE Pipe – Feature Article
https://utilitymagazine.com.au/expanding-capabilities-for-hdpe-pipe/

An Investigation into Property Variances Between Outer and Inner HDPE Pipe Layers [PDF]
http://mechanika.ktu.lt/index.php/Mech/article/view/22115/9922

PIPE FUSION ICON MCELROY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS (Congratulations)
https://compactequip.com/business/pipe-fusion-icon-mcelroy-celebrates-50-years-enjoy-some-historic-photos/

Australia 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 3 mm to 80 mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies and local Authority customers throughout Australia & NZ. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ISO & ASTM methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.
http://www.excelplas.com/

FHS Offering Deals on Plasson Poly Code Electrofusion Pipe Welder
http://www.fhs.com.au/-Equipment-/Electrofusion-Welding/Electrofusion-Welders/Plasson-Poly-Code-Electrofusion-Control-Box

Lifespan of HDPE and PVC Pipes (Info Graphic)
https://www.trenchlesspedia.com/infographic-the-lifespan-of-steel-clay-hdpe-and-pvc-pipes/2/4135

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 john@excelplas.com

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May 2019 Vol. 1

May 2, 2019PPN

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Qenos is Welcoming you at OzWater’19 in Melbourne (next Week 7-9 May)
https://alkadyne.com.au/qenos-is-welcoming-you-at-ozwater19-in-melbourne/

Effect of Carbon Black Distribution on the Properties of Polyethylene Pipes – Degradation of Butt Fusion Joint Integrity (New Research)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141391019300680

New ASTM F3371 Standard for Non-Pressure Polypropylene or Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings
https://www.contractormag.com/codes/icc-es-lists-ppe-and-pe-pipes-new-uses-astm-f3371

Uponor S-Press PLUS is the New Press Fitting for Composite Pipes (Sponsored Content)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvudm2tLAJw

European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association Elects New President
https://aliaxis.com/fausto-bejarano-appointed-new-teppfa-president/

Friatec Updates its Technical Contacts for Electrofusion and Pipe Fittings
https://www.friatec.de/content/friatec/en/Technical-Plastics/FRIALEN-Safety-Fittings/downloads/Contacts.pdf

Four Technical Reasons why PEX-a Pipe is Best for Plumbing by Jacob John Research Scientist at Uponor
https://www.reevesjournal.com/articles/90059-technical-reasons-why-pex-a-pipe-is-best-for-plumbing?v=preview

ExcelPlas Lab Specializing in Testing and Failure Analysis of HDPE Pipe, PEX Pipe and PB Pipe
http://www.excelplas.com/pex-testing

Pressure Testing of Rehau PEXa Pipe (New Advice Document)
https://www.rehau.com/download/868910/tb211-pressure-testing-of-pexa-piping-systems.pdf

Classification of PEX by Manufacturing Process
https://www.integrityrepipe.com/classification-pex-manufacturing-process/

Effect of Extrusion and Molecular Weight on Ductile Failure of Polyethylene Pipes under Hydrostatic Pressure (New Research)
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14658011.2019.1606579

Understanding and Modelling the Diffusion Process of Low Molecular Weight Substances in Polyethylene Pipes (New Research)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0043135419302854

Mechanical Joining System for HDPE Piping Used in New Resort Development
https://plasticpipe.org/pdf/pme-april-2019.pdf

Qenos Expanding Capabilities for HDPE Pipe
https://utilitymagazine.com.au/expanding-capabilities-for-hdpe-pipe/

Experimental Study of Crack Behavior in Pressurized High-Density Polyethylene Water Pipes (New Research)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016119300974

Influence Of Polyolefin Cross-contamination on The Slow Crack Growth Resistance of Polyethylene Pipe Grades (New Research)
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andreas_Frank3/publication/…../Influence-of-polyolefin-cross-contamination-on-the-slow-crack-growth-resistance-of-polyethylene-pipe-grade.pdf

Thermal-Oxidative Ageing Performance and Life Prediction of Polyethylene Pipe under Cyclic and Constant Internal Pressure (New Research)
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/app.47766

Mechanical Properties of Electro- and Butt Fusion Welded High-Density Polyethylene Pipes (New Research)
https://www.hanser-elibrary.com/doi/abs/10.3139/120.111325

Drinking Water with AGRU Pipe Lining Technology – AGRU
https://www.agru.at/en/applications/agruline/drinking-water-with-agru-pipe-lining-technology/

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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/