May 2020 Vol. 1

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NEWSMAKERS:  * COVID-19 * ExcelPlas  * FUSION GROUP * Georg Fischer * IPLEX * McElroy * REHAU * UPONOR * Vinidex

Vinidex Launches New PE Pipe with Superior Resistance to Chlorine and High Temperatures than Existing PE100
https://www.vinidex.com.au/products/pe-systems/pe-pipe/chlorblue/

Iplex Pipelines Seeking Innovation Manager
https://moretonbayjobs.com.au/job/innovation-manager-iplex-pipelines-full-time-brendale/

Vinidex Parent Aliaxis Reports 3.1 Bill Revenue for 2019 FY (Declassified)
https://aliaxis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ALI013-JV2019-Business-Overview-028-singles-inclu-cover.pdf

Rehau Appoints New CEO and CFO
https://www.hpac.com/around-the-web/press-release/20929627/new-ceo-and-cfo-at-rehau

GF Piping Produces Video on Common Mistakes with Electrofusion Pipe Fittings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aArTN63563k

McElroy Offering New Online Pipe Fusion Training
https://www.pipeliner.com.au/2020/04/30/mcelroy-offering-new-online-fusion-training/

CASE STUDY – Polyethylene Piping Systems in the Mining Sector [PDF]
https://www.fusiongroup.com/download/case_studies/Polyethylene-Piping-Systems-in-the-mining-sector.pdf

Global HDPE Product Overview for Gas and Water [PDF]
https://www.fusiongroup.com/download/brochures/Fusion-Global-PE-product-overview-V4-March20-low-res.pdf

Iplex EZIpit® 1000 Maintenance Hole (MH) Successfully Appraised by WSAA
https://www.iplex.com.au/news-and-case-studies/news/ezipit/

Investigating Peak Stresses in Fitting and Repair Patches of Buried Polyethylene Gas Pipes
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11709-019-0587-6

Lifetime Calculation of Soil-Loaded Non-Pressure Polymer Pipes
https://www.scientific.net/KEM.827.141

The Effect of Branched Structure on the Lamellae Evolution under Uniaxial Extension and SCG Resistance of HDPE Pipe Resins
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0142941820304840

Tracking Accelerated Aging of Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipes by Infrared Spectra
http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR20/Session/G34.11

Impacts of Organic Matter Migrating from Pipe Materials on Microbial Regrowth in Drinking Water
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jwet/18/1/18_19-078/_article/-char/ja/

Modelling and Parametric Study of a Gasketed Bell and Spigot Joint in a Buried HDPE pipeline
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0886779819311071

Design of Polyethylene Pipeline Leakage Monitoring System Based on Fusion of Multiple Signal Sources
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/440/2/022107/pdf

Risk Assessment of an Urban Natural Gas Polyethylene Piping System
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29PS.1949-1204.0000440

As Steel Prices Rise, PP-R Piping Sees Itself as Stable Alternative
https://www.contractormag.com/piping/press-release/20883260/as-steel-prices-rise-ppr-piping-sees-itself-as-stable-alternative

Uponor Offers New ProPEX® Brass Transition Fittings for PEX Hydronic Piping Applications
https://www.contractingbusiness.com/commercial-hvac/article/20868738/uponor-offers-new-propex-brass-transition-fittings-for-pex-hydronic-piping-applications

ExcelPlas Polymer Testing Laboratory for Polymer Pipe Testing
Materials characterization, failure analysis, quality control, and materials and process development services are offered to polymer pipe manufacturers, installers and end users.  Our analytical techniques allow us to assess elemental and chemical material composition, thermal properties, coating thickness, electrochemical properties, surface chemistry, surface wetting, corrosion rates and pitting potentials, contamination and degradation problems, metallography, fractography, phase transitions, static coefficient of friction, adhesive bonding strength and causes of adhesive bonding failures, surface tension and surface energy, tensile and compressive strength, bend deflection, elasticity properties, UV and visible light absorption and reflection, density and porosity, and many other material properties integral to improving your piping products.  We have conducted analyses on a broad range of materials processed in a multitude of ways and used in thousands of applications in many hundreds of environments.
https://www.excelplas.com/

Our capabilities give us many powerful tools to apply to your materials and process evaluations to enhance your product and productivity. We produce comprehensive written reports to ensure that you can fully understand and independently examine the analytical results and conclusions. This establishes a documented history for future process and product development and quality control issues.  It is usually a great idea to also characterize your materials when all appears fine as a baseline for comparison should any future problems with your materials or their processing occur.
https://www.excelplas.com/

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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