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HDPE Pipe Vulnerable to Disinfectants in Potable Water Mains
https://www.dipra.org/news-events/news/15-news/394-hdpe-pipe-vulnerable-to-disinfectants-in-potable-water-mains
Warning After Coronavirus Found in Dutch Sewage Water
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/warning-after-coronavirus-found-in-dutch-sewage-water/news-story/fb72b038ddf67696b7eccc4337cf9c64
Corrosion by Poisonous Gases Puts Wellington’s Largest Sewerage Pipe at Risk
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/120153258/corrosion-caused-by-poisonous-gases-puts-wellingtons-largest-sewerage-pipe-at-risk
Coronavirus Toilet Paper Shortage Creates Havoc as Flushed Items Block Sewer Pipes
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-30/coronavirus-toilet-paper-shortage-leads-to-sewer-blockages/12100036
Graphite-Embedded Polyethylene Kills 99.99% of Bacteria on Contact – Potential for PE Pipelines for Potable Water
https://www.plasticstoday.com/medical/graphite-embedded-plastic-kills-9999-bacteria-on-contact/164128815462704
20 km of Unused HDPE pipe Sold in Dalby Due to CSG Industry Collapse
https://www.i-q.net.au/main/gas-gear-goes-under-the-hammer-at-dalby
Polymer Pipe Failure and Condition Monitoring
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf
ExcelPlas Pipe Testing Labs Move to Automated Testing and Robotic Autosampler During COVID-19
ExcelPlas continues to remain operational and accessible for polymer pipe and polymer testing during this difficult period and has switched to more automated testing,
Robotic autosampling equipment and remote-access video monitoring of creep and weathering to ensure continuity of work flow.
75% of staff are working from home checking and writing reports.
https://www.excelplas.com/
Corrosion-Resistant Composite Piping over the Long Haul
https://www.compositesworld.com/blog/post/corrosion-resistant-composite-piping-over-the-long-haul
Prompted by a Major PE Pipeline Failure in January 2019 the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), in consultation with The Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia (PIPA), has undertaken a review of its Product Specifications for Polyethylene pipe
https://certmark.org/articles/category/advisory-notice/
WSAA’s Specifications Amended to Extend the Maximum Frequency for OIT Testing from 12 hours to 24 hours for PE Pipe Production
https://certmark.org/articles/category/advisory-notice/
Widespread PVC Pipes Failure Across New Lab Drainage System
https://www.newmexiconewsport.com/clark-hall-to-undergo-lengthy-renovations/
ExcelPlas Experts in Fractographic Examination of Polymer Pipes
A fractographic examination is an extremely important part of a comprehensive failure analysis of polymer pipes. It provides critical information regarding the mode of failure and the location of crack initiation.
https://www.excelplas.com/
Poly Pipe Weld Testing of Butt and Electrofusion Welded Pipes
- ExcelPlas regularly performs NATA accredited Poly Pipe Weld testing to ISO 13953 and ISO 13954.
- ISO 13953 – Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings, Determination of the tensile strength and failure mode of test pieces from a butt-fused joint
- ISO 13954 – Plastics pipes and fittings — Peel decohesion test for polyethene (PE) electrofusion assemblies of nominal outside diameter greater than or equal to 90 mm of plastic pipes and fittings.
- https://www.excelplas.com/
ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld testing services
- Poly Pipe Butt Weld Tensile Testing
- Poly Pipe Electrofusion Decohesion and Debonding
- Poly Pipe Electrofusion Weld Tensile Peel
- https://www.excelplas.com/
The ExcelPlas advantage of using Automated CNC cutting technology
- Fast turnaround of results and electronic SMS reporting available!
- Poly Pipe wall thickness is not a problem, whether it is 3mm or 80mm
- The automated CNC cutting technology enables ExcelPlas to have a fast turnaround time
- Highly accurate and repeatability cutting
- Large cutting deck (1,300 mm x 1,300 mm) to accommodate the largest Poly Pipe Weld test sample.
- https://www.excelplas.com/
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Australian Poly Solutions Specialises in HDPE Pipe Fusion Welding and Hydrostatic Testing Services with Knowhow and Experience you can rely on
https://www.aussiepoly.com.au/
RITMO: APP – SET & GO! PRO Butt Fusion for Pressure Pipe
https://www.ritmo.it/en/butt-fusion-for-pressure-pipe/app-set-go-pro/
Video: https://youtu.be/YP4GmmBdufU
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/
Australian 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/
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 20mm 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]
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