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LEGAL NEWS
PVC Pipe Giant’s Top Brass Sued for Hiding Price-Fix Scheme
PVC pipe maker Atkore Inc.’s top executives and board members were hit with derivative claims Tuesday for allegedly shielding the company’s participation in a pandemic-era price-fixing scheme, just days after investors
US Asbestos Law Firm Defeats Racketeering Lawsuit by PVC Pipe Maker JM Eagle
INDUSTRY NEWS
Interview with Borouge CEO on Proposed Combination of Borouge and Borealis to Form a Mega PE100 Supplier
As part of the transaction, Borouge Group International intends to carry out a $4 billion capital raise in 2026, which is expected to increase the free float and enable even wider participation from investors to be part of the growth journey.
Iplex Pipes Forms Updates – NEW Lease Special Condition Annexure
INDUSTRY ALERT – Pollution of the Aquatic Environment by Plasticizers Leached from Microplastics Originating from PVC Sewage Pipe and Their Components
The study investigates the emission of phthalate plasticizers into the aquatic environment from sewer systems, such as PVC sewer pipes and their components
Hallingplast Develop SESU Pipe, a Jacketed and Fully Weighted PE100 RC Pipe that Does Not Require Concrete Weights
Hallingplast SESU is a unique pre-weighted pipe made of PE100 RC with a mineral-filled PP jacket for submersion in water
Korean Researchers Develop HDPE Pipeline Material That is 10 Times Stronger Than Before
Han Jae-hyuk, head of the PE research team at Hanwha TotalEnergies discusses this development
Updated Program for PPXXII Plastic Pipes Conference & Exhibition (15-17 September 2025 Warsaw, Poland)
Options For Defossilation of PEX Resins and Recycling Solutions For Interior Piping – Holger Bruening – GERMANY (Basell Polyolefine GmbH)
A Solution for PVC Pipe Waste Legacy Additives – Eric Romers – BELGIUM (INEOS Inovyn)
Pressure Testing of a Long Sections of Large Diameter PE Pipeline – Andrzej Roszkowski – POLAND (KMR s.c.)
A Sustainable 100 Year Design Life with HDPE Pipe – Stephen Boros – U.S.A. (Pipeline Plastics)
The Impact of Comonomer on High Temperature Performance of Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Resins – Alex Stolarz – Switzerland (Dow Europe GmbH)
Carbon Blacks in Pressure Pipes – a Successful History with a Sustainable Future – Marc Delvaux – BELGIUM (CABOT Corporation)
Evaluation of the Hydro-Axial Stress Rupture Test for PE100 Butt Fusion Joints – Suleyman Deveci – U.A.E. (Borouge Pte. Ltd.)
Navigating the New Range of Rubber-Lined Pipeline Clamps for Plastic Pipes
Hallingplast the Reliable Plastic Pipe Supplier for Large Projects
See Speakers for Upcoming VINYL INDIA Conference (10-11th April 2025)
Aliaxis India Managing Director Partha Basu – Changing Talent Landscape in the Pipes and Fittings Industry
Lubrizol Corporation Bhavana Bindra – Sustaining India’s No. 1 Position in CPVC in Changing Global Dynamics
Silvin Additives Managing Director – Latest Innovation in additives for PVC and CPVC Manufacturing
Reagens SPA Business Head Rafael Erro – Effect of stabilizer One Pack on Stretching Behaviour of PVC-O Pipes
Sun Ace South Africa Technical Manager Renier Snyman – Formulating to Address Common Problems with PVC-O Pipes
Galata Chemicals – Organotin Stabilizers for Potable Water Pipes and Fittings
Rajoo Bausano Extrusion Director Clemente Bausano – Latest PVC Pipe Extrusion and Compounding Applications
Sikora Head of Sales Christian Schalich – Online Measurements of PVC and PE with Radar Technology to Boost Quality
GF Piping Systems Reaches Milestone with Carbon Neutral Operations in Switzerland
GF Piping Systems Introduces its Polypropylene Piping Solution for Corrosive Waste FUSEAL®
When Size Matters: SAPPMA Reports Strong Growth in Large Diameter Plastic Pipe Market
Uponor Launches Monthly Sweepstakes Contest
Prizes include 300-ft. coil of 1/2-inch Uponor AquaPex™ White
NEW PATENTS
IPEX TECHNOLOGIES Patent New PIPE COUPLING AND ANCHORING SYSTEM
HDPE PIPES
Defect Detection for Polyethylene Pipelines Based on Ultrasonic-Guided Waves
Development and Assessment of an Improved SEC-FTIR Detector for Measuring Short Chain Branching (SCB) in Bimodal Polyethylene Copolymers Used for Pipes
Mechanical properties of polyethylene copolymers are significantly improved by incorporating more comonomer content in the high molecular weight end of the molecular weight distribution. Comonomer at higher MWs promotes the formation of tie molecules which behave like stress transmitters and can lead to better post yield properties such as strain hardening modulus and long-term endurance performance. These properties are especially manifested in bimodal pipe resins.
PEX PIPES
Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe Perforation and Bulging Failure in Gas Field
The failure primarily due to a crack defect on the inner surface of the cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) of this pipe
PVC PIPES
Impacts of PVC Pipe Microplastic Ingestion on Freshwater Snail: Behavioural, Physiological, and Histological Responses
Effects include the accumulation of PVC particles in their intestines, a reduction in feeding behaviour, decreases in survival and growth rates, disruptions in biochemical parameters, induction of oxidative stress, and histological damage to their digestive glands
Pollution of the Aquatic Environment by Plasticizers Leached from Microplastics Originating from PVC Sewage Pipe and Their Components
The study investigates the emission of phthalate plasticizers into the aquatic environment from sewer systems, such as PVC sewer pipes and their components
AGEING PIPES
Ageing Underground Plastic Water Pipelines: Time-to-Failure Models, Gaps and Future Directions
COMPOSITE PIPES
Structural Behaviour of Lightweight Steel-Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Pipes
Mechanical Modelling and Material Damage Behaviour of CFRP Pipe
Manufacture of Basalt Fibre-Reinforced Composite Pipes
MICROPLASTICS
Impacts of PVC Pipe Microplastic Ingestion on Freshwater Snail: Behavioural, Physiological, and Histological Responses
Effects include the accumulation of PVC particles in their intestines, a reduction in feeding behaviour, decreases in survival and growth rates, disruptions in biochemical parameters, induction of oxidative stress, and histological damage to their digestive glands
Pollution of the Aquatic Environment by Plasticizers Leached from Microplastics Originating from PVC Sewage Pipe and Their Components
The study investigates the emission of phthalate plasticizers into the aquatic environment from sewer systems, such as PVC sewer pipes and their components
NEW JOBS
Aliaxis Seeking Commercial Director for UK Limited
Aliaxis Seeking Commercial Excellence Manager Spain
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/
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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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
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New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
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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.
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