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GEM Industrial Undertake Construction of the Southern Hemisphere’s First 1800 mm SDR41 HDPE Pipeline
https://www.pipeliner.com.au/2020/05/13/collaboration-key-on-landmark-pipeline-project/
Video of Loading of Chinese HDPE DN900mm SDR9 pipe into Containers for Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVcHkykpp5U
Formation and Sorption of Trihalomethanes From PEX Pipes following Chlorinated Water Exposure (Breaking News)
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2020/EW/D0EW00262C#!divAbstract
PEX Pipes Implicated in Toxic Disinfection Byproducts from Potable Water (Breaking News)
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/dissertations/AAI10684433/
Borealis Polyethylene Plant Fire Affects HDPE Pipe Resin Supply (Breaking News)
https://www.industrialfireworld.com/554629/polyethylene-plant-fire-breaks-out-in-sweden
Major Fire at Borealis HDPE Resin Plant – Return to Operations Unclear (Breaking News)
https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2020/05/10/10506093/fire-at-borealis-stenungsund-sweden-cracker-extinguished-return-to-operations-unclear
Borealis Declares Force Majeure Following Fire Incident in Sweden at HDPE Plant (Breaking News)
https://chemweek.com/CW/Document/111203/Borealis-declares-force-majeure-following-fire-incident-in-Sweden
Reliance Worldwide Corporation (ASX:RWC) to Scale Back Australian Operations (Breaking News)
https://www.finnewsnetwork.com.au/archives/finance_news_network275801.html
New Electrofusion Welder with Bluetooth Interface
The new FRIAMAT™ prime eco with traceability, documentation, and Bluetooth® interface. Toroidal transformer technology with active cooling for reduced process times.
https://www.vinidex.com.au/app/uploads/pdf/Friamat_How-to-guide_Welder_A4_V4.pdf
McElroy Pipe Welders Receives Competency Approval for Victoria
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/sssnNMDRXFEkIBP/download
The Best in Butt Fusion Welding Machines
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/tHIitj8iniGqQ4Y/download
PEX Pipe Taking the Heat in Construction
https://content.yudu.com/web/1rl19/0A1utvq/PPENovDec19/html/index.html?page=28&origin=reader
PEX Piping Industry Matures
http://plumbingandhvac.ca/pex-piping-industry-matures/
Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC) and Slow Crack Growth (SCG) of HDPE Pipe Induced by External Fluids
http://tuprints.ulb.tu-darmstadt.de/11544/
ExcelPlas Labs Determine Failure Mechanisms and Estimated Llifetime of Polymer Pipes
ExcelPlas specialise in Mode III failure of polymer pipes which is related to degradation and embrittlement of the plastic due to thermo-oxidation with time. Assuming Stage II failure is inhibited during service, due to correct design, installation and accurate qualification of material properties, it is Stage III which will ultimately determine the lifetime of a pipe material. Resistance to Stage III will be dependent on specialist additive packages added to polymer during manufacture to protect it from thermo-oxidative attack. Once these additives have been depleted, the onset of Stage III failure will commence rapidly. PP-R, PEX and PB piping systems can experience premature oxidative (brittle) failures in potable water distribution systems.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf
FAQs on the Performance of CPVC in Residential Plumbing
https://www.flowguardgold.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-on-the-performance-of-cpvc-in-residential-plumbing
Iplex Pipelines Seeking Estimator for Large HDPE Pipe Projects
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/estimator-at-iplex-au-1861294879
500 mm HDPE Pipe Used in Logan City HDD Crossing Construction
https://www.uea.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Logan-River-Service-Crossing-Construction.pdf
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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