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Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings in Real-Time


NEWSMAKERS:  * 22nd Plastic Pipes Conference * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * ASTM * Atkore * Class Action * Baker McKenzie Lawyers * Bernheim Kelley Lawyers * Borouge * Chevron Phillips * Draincoil * Duane Priddy * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Building * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * Microplastics * Intelligent Extrusion Systems (IES) * International Industries (II) Ltd. * Iplex Pipe Failures * Leak Detection * Microplastics * PE100 * Plastic Pipe Experts (PPE) * Plastic Pipes XXII * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PVC Pipe Failures * RapidPipe™ * Sarah Patterson * Slurry Pipes * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * Vinidex * WA Plumbing Pipe Failures * Warsaw Pipe Conference

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

Plastic Pipes XXII Conference – Book of Abstracts (Exclusive First Viewing for PPN Readers) [PDF]

Baker McKenzie Lawyers Advising Georg Fischer AG (GF) on the Acquisition of the VAG Group (Market Sensitive Information)
The value of the transaction is expected to be in the range of CHF 200 million. Closing is expected by the end of the year and is subject to customary closing conditions.

INDUSTRY ALERT – Release of Microplastics from PVC Pipes: An Accelerated Aging Study Using Ozonation, Chlorination and Heating
Microplastics (MPs) has been found in drinking water and aged plastic pipe could be an important source. In this study, the release of MPs from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe after accelerated aging using ozonation, chlorination and heating was investigated. The release of MPs increased with the enhanced aging and the highest MPs release in 30 mg O3 L-1, 260 mg Cl2 L-1 and 80°C were 1058, 1256 and 1303 # L-1, respectively. The fractions of MPs with a size of 10-50 and > 50 µm increased with the increasing chlorine exposure, while the size distribution of MPs due to ozonation and heating tended to remain constant. The carbonyl index (CI) generally increased with the aging as a result of oxidation. Scanning electron microscope images showed that hole structures < 50 µm developed on the pipe surfaces especially under ozonation and chlorination. The results indicated that MPs < 50 µm could result from surface pitting and those > 50 µm were caused by surface peeling of the outmost layer of the pipe. This study provides essential insights connecting the concentration and size of MPs to surface morphology change after accelerated aging of PVC pipe.

Pakistan’s Largest Plastic Pipe Manufacturer International Industries Limited Launches Subsidiary in Ireland to Enter Europe

Troubled HDPE Pipe Maker Atkore Takes $128 Mill Hit
Atkore Inc. posted a $50 million second-quarter loss after taking a $128 million impairment related to its HDPE pipe business

INDUSTRY NEWS

What You Need to Know Need to Know About Typlex™ Polybutylene Pipes to Manage the Risk

Meet The Go-To Experts in Testing and Analysis of Plastic Piping, Fittings, Raw Materials, Resins and Additives [PDF]

ASTM International Honours Sarah Patterson with Plastic Piping Award

Chevron Phillips Chemical to Sell Singapore PE100 Production Site to Aster Chemicals
The strategic sale includes a 400-KTA polyethylene plant on Jurong Island

HDPE Resin Manufacturer Borouge Q1 Net profit Grows Amid Premium Prices
Borouge’s net profit rose 3% year on year to $281 million in the first quarter, driven by “record” monthly production and an increase in sales volumes, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based polyolefins maker said on 30 April. 
Borouge’s revenue for Q1 2025 was $1.42 billion, with sales volumes for polyethylene (PE) up 8% year on year and polypropylene (PP) up 13%.

Improving Ground Performance at the Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground with Plastic Pipes
Almost 5 kilometres of Vinidex Draincoil® was used for subsoil drainage at the MCG

INTELLIGENT EXTRUSION SYSTEMS (IES) Specialising in Providing Equipment and Expertise for the Production of PE-Xa Pipe

Sneak Peek – See PPXXII Conference Registered Company List (as of 5 May, 2025) [PDF]

Nanoplastics from Plastic Pipes

LEGAL NEWS

Global Experts in PVC Pipe Failures – WE’VE SEEN JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING !

Bernheim Kelley Lawyers Seeking Parties for Cast Iron Pipe Lawsuit

UK Issues Enforcement Policy for the Iron Mains Risk Reduction Programme

Antitrust Allegations Lead to Securities Suit Against PVC Pipe Company

HDPE PIPES

Thermal and Residual Stress Distributions in Butt Fusion Joints of HDPE Pipes: FE Simulation and Experimental Validation

Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Pipes with Scratch Defects Under Vehicle Loads

Defect Diagnosis and Quality Control of Polyethylene Pipes in the Production Line Using Nuclear Methods: A Simulation Study Based on the Geant4 Simulation Toolkit

Electrofusion Welding Process of Polyethylene Pipes Using Material-Based Polymer for Enhanced Joint Strength: Optimization and Simulation

Various Sizes of Localized Zones as Mechanisms of Effects of Strain Rates on HDPE Pipes

HYDROGEN TRANSPORT IN PLASTIC PIPES

Blending Hydrogen in Urban Gas Pipeline System: Investigation of the Hydrogen Compatibility of PE Pipeline Material
The effect of hydrogen permeation and the coupling effect of hydrogen and temperature are studied. Results show that hydrogen has no obvious deterioration effect on PE100 material in the hydrogen environment of 14∼50°C and 0∼4 MPa.

Prediction of Permeation-Related Hydrogen Losses in Polymer Pipelines based on Machine Learning

PVC PIPES

Acoustic Identification of PVC Water Supply Pipe Leakage Based on Bispectrum Analysis

Effects of Geogrid Reinforcement and Trench Material on Stress Distribution Above a Buried UPVC Pipe 

Release of Microplastics from PVC Pipes: An Accelerated Aging Study Using Ozonation, Chlorination and Heating
Microplastics (MPs) has been found in drinking water and aged plastic pipe could be an important source. In this study, the release of MPs from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe after accelerated aging using ozonation, chlorination and heating was investigated. The release of MPs increased with the enhanced aging and the highest MPs release in 30 mg O3 L-1, 260 mg Cl2 L-1 and 80°C were 1058, 1256 and 1303 # L-1, respectively. The fractions of MPs with a size of 10-50 and > 50 µm increased with the increasing chlorine exposure, while the size distribution of MPs due to ozonation and heating tended to remain constant. The carbonyl index (CI) generally increased with the aging as a result of oxidation. Scanning electron microscope images showed that hole structures < 50 µm developed on the pipe surfaces especially under ozonation and chlorination. The results indicated that MPs < 50 µm could result from surface pitting and those > 50 µm were caused by surface peeling of the outmost layer of the pipe. This study provides essential insights connecting the concentration and size of MPs to surface morphology change after accelerated aging of PVC pipe.

The Effect of PVC Microplastic Exposure in Feed on The Growth Performance and Survival of Catin Fish
The addition of microplastics to the P4 treatment feed (1 mg/L 0.75 g of feed) showed that catfish experienced a significant effect of microplastic exposure on growth and development

NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Defect Diagnosis and Quality Control of Polyethylene Pipes in the Production Line Using Nuclear Methods: A Simulation Study Based on the Geant4 Simulation Toolkit

RapidPipe™ Technology: Revolutionizing Offshore HDPE/UHMWPE-lined Pipeline Installation with Enhanced Efficiency, Safety, and Sustainability

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HDPE Electrofusion Solutions for Water Supply Networks
Corrosion-resistant, safe, and ideal for reliable infrastructure systems.

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

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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.

Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
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Rethinking Plastic in Fire-Sprinklers

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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 * Atkore * Australian Custom Pipes (ACP) * Class Action * Crosslinked PE * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fire Sprinkler Systems * Fletcher Building * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * Iplex Pipe Failures * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * REHAU * Safe Piping Matters * SIBUR * Typlex™ Pipe Failures * Vinidex * WA Plumbing Pipe Failures * Wienerberger

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

New Report Urges Rethink of Plastic Materials Used in Fire-Sprinkler Systems [PDF]
Metal pipes (steel and copper) resist fire and extreme heat; plastic pipes (CPVC and PEX) can melt or burn at temperatures well below those of a typical structure fire

Piping for Fire Sprinkler Systems – Issues and Recommendations

Plastic Pipe Manufacturer Faces Multiple Charges Including Price-Fixing and Securities Fraud Lawsuits, and an Impairment Charge Related to its HDPE Business in Q2 Results

INDUSTRY NEWS

Australian PE Pipe Company Pioneering Quality and Innovation in Pipe Manufacturing

REHAU’s Insulated PEX Speeds District Energy Install in Victoria, BC

GF Piping Systems Showcase its Beijing Plant in New Video

GF Piping Systems Showcase its Yangzhou Plant in New Video

Wienerberger Rethinking Sustainability: How the Plastic Pipe Industry is revolutionizing the Circular Economy

Florida Replacing 12 Miles of Ageing Natural Pipelines with HDPE Piping

SIBUR Preparing to Produce Heat-Resistant Polyethylene (PE-RT) in Kazan for Piping

INDUSTRY ALERT – New Report Finds Commercial Plastic Pipes for Drinking Water Leach Toxic Compounds

Plastic Pipe Company UUE’s 4Q25 PAT Surges 171% To RM3.44 Mil – Business Today

LATEST RESEARCH

State-of-the-Art Review on Failure Mechanisms in Buried Plastic Pipes

Reliability Index of HDPE Pipe Based on Fracture Toughness

Cross-Linked Polyethylene Composites Containing Graphene Nanoplatelets for Thermally Conducting Pipes

Development of a Non-destructive Tool for Inspecting the Integrity of HDPE Lined Pipes

Correlation of Temperature-Dependent Fracture Behaviour and Thermo-Mechanical Behaviour of a Polypropylene Pipe Grade Material Under Cyclic Load

Degradation of Polypropylene Random Copolymer in Aqueous Solution of Chlorine Dioxide: Effect of Crystalline Structure and Morphology

Semi-Supervised Learning based on Mass Conservation to improve Quality Predictions in a Polymer Pipe Production Process

Application of Glass-Reinforced Plastic Pipes in Drainage Systems: Material Properties and Review of Regulatory Requirements

Evaluation of Friction Stir Welding Process on Defective Polyethylene Pipes: Experimental Study

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.

Fatal Natural Gas Explosion Final Report Released

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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

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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/

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Chocolate Factory Explosion Final Report

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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 * 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.

Atkore Inc Class Period Expanded

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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 * 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]

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.