Poly Pipe News (PPN) Alerts

PPN- The Leading Source of Industry News on Polymer Pipes and Plastic Pipe Testing

Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings in Real-Time

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NEWSMAKERS:   * Ageing Pipes * AI * Aldyl™ PE Pipes * BGC * Crown PE Pipelines * EF Coupler Failures * Electrofusion Failures * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * Hydrogen Storage * Iplex Pipes * Microplastics * Nanoplastics * PE100 Pipe Association * Polymer Pipe Failures * WA Government

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

Fletcher Building Indicates that Paying Down its Debt is in Order to Prevent a Fire Sale of Assets

BGC Asset Sale Raises $800m After BGC Launched Legal Action Against Iplex Pipelines Over the Long-Running Issue of Burst Plastic Pipes in Residential Properties

Leaky Polybutylene Pipe Saga Goes Back Decades, Traumatised WA Home Owners Warn

Fletcher Building Outlines $642 Mill Equity Raising After WA Home Builder BGC Filed Legal Proceedings Against Subsidiary Iplex Pipelines Australia in Relation to the Iplex Pro-Fit Pipes Failures

Troubled Fletcher Gets its Quick Cash, But Problems Don’t Disappear

New Zealand’s Fletcher Building to Raise $435 Mill Amid Financial Challenges

INDUSTRY NEWS

SAFETY ALERT: Safe and Correct Installation in Electrofusion: Lessons from the Recent Incident in Australia

Authorities Find Gas Leaking from Electrofusion (EF) Joint in of In-Service PE Gas Pipeline

Crown PE Pipelines Division Secures Two Contracts for Lead Pipe Remediation Totalling $33 Million

New Experimental Research on Thermal-Oxidative Aging Performance of Polyethylene Pipe Under Hydrostatic Pressure

Plastic Pipe Industry Grappling with Latest Research Showing Aging of Drinking Water Transmission Pipes as a Potential Source of Nano- and Microplastics [PDF]

HDPE Used to Replace Broken PVC in Bay View with Water Supply Back to Normal After Estuary Pipeline Repairs

AI Tool Uses Sound Waves to Detect and Repair Leaky Plastic Water Pipes

Underwater HDPE Pipes the Answer to Hydrogen Storage

City Utilities Breaks Ground on Natural Gas Pipe Replacement of Aging Aldyl™ Polyethylene Pipes

PVC Pipe Kills Two Youth in Freak Accident

Influence of Accelerated Aging on Mechanical Properties and Aging Behaviour of Glass Fibre Reinforced (GRP) Pipe

Got News on Plastic Pipe Failures?  Get in touch and let us know the details so we can publish them!

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.
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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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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.

PPN- The Leading Source of Industry News on Polymer Pipes and Plastic Pipe Testing

Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings in Real-Time

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NEWSMAKERS:   * Ageing Pipes * Aliaxis * BGC * Biofilm * BMR Piping & Civil * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Georg Fischer * GF Piping * JWH Builders * Microplastics * Nanoplastics * PE100 Pipe Association * PFAS * Pipes One * Plastic Back * Polymer Pipe Failures * Polymer Processing Aids * Polyplastics Group * PPAs * PP-HTR * PP-R Pipes * PVC4Pipes * Reifenhauser * Reliance * Rollepaal * RWC * SCG Chemicals * WA Government * WSP

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 Pipe Extrusion Companies Forge Strategic Partnership to Expand in the African and Middle Eastern Markets
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/yKWUujZRvQjNu1M

Troubled Fletcher Building Looks to Raise $700 Mill
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/528742/fletcher-building-looks-to-raise-700-million

The Boss of Building Company JWH Criticizes the WA Government Legislation Around the Iplex PB Pipes Issue
https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Leaking-pipes-Bill-scary-Walter

WA Commerce Minister Statement – Reforms to Support Homeowners Impacted by Leaking Plastic Pipes Introduced to Western Australian Parliament
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/commerce-minister-statement-reforms-support-homeowners-impacted-leaking-pipes

Reforms to Support Homeowners Impacted by Leaking PB pipes Introduced to Parliament
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/Reforms-to-support-homeowners-impacted-by-leaking-pipes-introduced-to-Parliament–20240919

BGC Slams Cook Government’s ‘Bad Deal’ on Leaking Pipes Crisis
https://thewest.com.au/business/construction/bgc-slams-cook-governments-bad-deal-on-leaking-pipes-crisis-c-16109585

Iplex Parent Fletcher Building Gets Out the Begging Bowl for $641m Emergency Raise
https://www.afr.com/street-talk/fletcher-building-wall-crosses-investors-for-500m-plus-raising-20240920-p5kc61

INDUSTRY WARNING

Aging of Drinking Water Transmission Pipes During Long-Term Operation as a Potential Source of Nano- and Microplastics
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1438463924001482

INDUSTRY NEWS

Anti-Corruption Court Grants Request to Confiscate the Assets of the Russian Polymer Pipe Manufacturer (Polyplastic Group)
https://biz.liga.net/en/all/all/novosti/ukraine-seizes-assets-of-russian-oligarch-gorilovsky-and-his-two-business-partners

Introducing the New Paradigm in Making Plastic Sewer Pipes Directly Onsite Thus Avoiding Transport of Pipes from Factories
https://pipes.one/

Mobile Innovation in Plastic Pipe Manufacturing Saves CO₂ by Making Pipes Directly On-Site
https://www.ebrd.com/news/2024/ebrd-eu-and-greencubator-support-ukrainian-innovators.html

Georg Fischer Develops Special Extension Cables to Allow Electrofusion Welding at Large Distances from the EF Power Supply Unit
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20240308146.pdf

Novel High Temperature Resistant Polypropylene (PP-HTR) Developed for Pit Thermal Energy Storages
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4918866

Reliance RWC Release Annual Report Coinciding with the Company’s 75^th Anniversary
https://www.rwc.com/sites/default/files/media-file-public/RWC_2024_annual_report_interactive.pdf

GF Piping Systems Unifies Learning Programs and Professional Certification in All its’ Training Centres
https://news.cision.com/gf-piping-systems/r/gf-piping-systems-unifies-learning-programs-and-professional-certification-in-all-its–training-cent,c4039804

Israeli Start-up Finds Way to Turns Scrap PVC Pipes Back into Crude Oil and Chlorine and Signs Agreement with PVC Producer SCG Chemicals
https://nocamels.com/2024/08/plastic-fantastic-startup-converts-pvc-into-its-crude-oil-roots/

PFAS-Free Processing Aids (PPAs) for Plastic Pipes Provide Better Processing and Results
https://www.plasticstoday.com/plastics-processing/pfas-free-ppa-provides-better-processing-and-results

PVC4Pipes conference to Address ‘Market Development Through Innovation’ – 17^th October 2024
https://interplasinsights.com/plastics-industry-news/Plastic-industry-events-conferences-news/pvc4pipes-conference-to-address-market-development/

Interview with Product Manager McElroy Manufacturing on the Evolution of Tracked HDPE Pipe Fusion Machines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID4jc2g1nK4&t=2s

I Don’t Bash PVC Pipe – That’s Why I Use a Checklist
https://www.charlottepipe.com/uploads/documents/technical/CS-VE-T.pdf

Former PLASTICS CEO Radoszewski Joins Corrugated Plastic Pipe Maker
https://www.ptonline.com/news/former-plastics-ceo-radoszewski-joins-pipe-maker

Aliaxis Publishes H1 2024 Results : Net Profit is Down 16.9% Compared with H1 2023
https://aliaxis.com/aliaxis-publishes-h1-2024-results/

WSP Announces HDPE Pipe Electrofusion and Buttwelding Course in Auckland NZ (30^th September 2024)
https://nzetc.wsp.com/w/courses/307-pe-pipe-electrofusion-and-buttwelding-course

HDPE Piping Solutions for WA’s Mining Sector
https://bmrpipingandcivil.com.au/

NEW RESEARCH THAT IS TRENDING

Application of Pattern Search and Genetic Algorithms to Optimize HDPE Pipe Joint Profiles and Strength in the Butt-Fusion Welding Process
https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/8/5/187/pdf?version=1724567478

Biofilm Formation During the Initial Adhesion Stage in PP-R Pipe Drinking Water Distribution Systems
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4937473

Admittance Matrix Method for Modelling Transients in a HDPE Pipe Water Network
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/69/1/116/pdf?version=1726038243

Recycling Cross-Linked Polyolefins Such as PEX Pipes: Opportunities for Fostering Circularity Throughout the Materials Lifecycle
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsapm.4c01959?ref=article_openPDF

Response of Flexible Plastic Pipes Buried in Sand Under Multi-Directional Movement: Understanding Fault-Pipeline Interaction
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S026772612400530X

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.

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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/

2024 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.

PPN- The Leading Source of Industry News on Polymer Pipes and Plastic Pipe Testing

Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings in Real-Time

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NEWSMAKERS:   * 3M * Aliaxis * Biofilm * Borecycle™ * Borealis * Borouge * Bow Plumbing Group * ExcelPlas * ELIXON 7 * Failure Analysis * Industry Warning * Ipex * Marley Plumbing and Drainage * McElroy * PE100 Pipe Association * Pipelife * Plastic Pipe Inspections * Polymer Pipe Failures * PP-RCT Pipes * SCG Chemicals * Superpex™ * Uponor

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

World First Plastic Pipe for Drinking Water Made from Chemically Recycled PE
https://www.borealisgroup.com/news/drinking-water-pressure-pipes-made-from-chemically-recycled-plastic-installed-in-vienna-austria

Pioneer of Advanced Pyrolysis Chemical Recycling of HDPE Dr. John Scheirs says New Development by Borealis is a Watershed Moment in Sustainable Recycling of PE
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/1F0coVd6ZcM11pi

LEGAL NEWS

Bow Plumbing Group Inc. Denies that There is any Defect in its PEX Pipe Products (Superpex™) but Agrees to Settlement to Avoid Further Expense and Protracted Litigation
https://scholar.google.com.au/scholar_case?case=12851173216139320074&q=PEX+pipes&hl=en&as_sdt=2006&as_ylo=2024

Pipe Producers Deny Using Industry Newsletter as Conduit for Price Fixing
https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/pipe-producers-deny-using-industry-newsletter-price-fixing-accusations

3M Accused of Concealing Risks of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Such as Dynamar™ Polymer Processing Additive FX 9613 Used to Make HDPE Drinking Water Pipes – Thousands of Homeowners May Face Health Crisis, Compensation Could Exceed $10 Billion!
https://www.echemi.com/cms/2029494.html

INDUSTRY NEWS

Multinational Pipe Company Aliaxis Makes 213 Staff at Marley Plumbing and Drainage at Redundant
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/major-employer-cuts-213-jobs-from-kent-plant-312749/

PE 100+ Association Updates 12 Polymers on PE 100-RC+ (Resistant to Crack) Qualification List
https://www.pe100plus.com/PE-Pipes/materials/Quality-Material-lists/PE-100-RC-Quality-Materials-List/PE-100-RC-Quality-Materials-List-i3351.html

Failed 24 Inch HDPE Storm Sewer Pipe in City of Montrose
https://cms2.revize.com/revize/montrosemn/Document%20Center/Mayor%20and%20Council/2024%20Meeting%20Agenda%20Packets/August%2019,%202024%20Special%20City%20Council%20Meeting%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf

“We’ve got about 21 miles of HDPE piping in our system now, and it is catastrophically failing about 60 years ahead of when it should have,”
https://www.contractormag.com/piping/article/55136323/understanding-the-risk-of-chlorine-dioxide-disinfectant-to-residential-plumbing-systems

PUC Invites Comments on Accelerated Removal, Replacement of Older Plastic Pipe in Natural Gas Distribution Systems
https://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2024/09/puc-invites-comments-on-accelerated.html

McElroy Showcases New HDPE Pipe Welder Tritan™ 560
https://press.mcelroy.com/find-us-at-minexpo/

Kang Peck Tze of Borouge and Pon Nusitchaikarn of SCG Chemicals Limited Promoting PE100 Pipe at Trenchless Asia 2024
https://www.pe100plus.com/PE-Pipes/Promoting-PE100-Pipe-in-trenchless-technology-at-Trenchless-Asia-2024-i4796.html

New Multifamily Building Gains Maximum Benefits from Uponor PP-RCT and PEX-a Piping Systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LburcSuOkB8

ELIXON 7 – Thermoplastics Piping Systems and PE Fabrication for Mining
https://elixon7.com.au/

NEW RESEARCH

Earthquake Damage Mitigation Methods for Buried Pipelines Under Compressive Loads: A Case Study of The Thames Water Pipeline
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308016124001996

Study on Biofilm Formation and Detachment in HDPE Water Pipes [PDF]
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/69/1/83/pdf?version=1725853783

Feasibility Study for Setting up a PP-R Pipe Manufacturing Plant
https://repository.najah.edu/items/41c50457-0f3a-4f7b-a9cd-76df765a03eb

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]

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This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

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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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Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings in Real-Time

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NEWSMAKERS:   * Aliaxis * Amex Sanivar * ASTM * BGC * Borealis * Cadia Explosion * CIPP * EF Safety Warning * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FBU * Fletcher Construction * HIA * Industry Warning * Ipex * Iplex Pipe Failures * McElroy * NDE * NDT * PB Class Action * PE100 Pipe Association * PIPA * Plastic Pipe Inspections * Polybutylene Pipe Failures * Polymer Pipe Failures * PP-R Pipes * PVC Pipe Failures * Rehau * Sekisui * SKZ * TotalFit™ * Uponor * Vinidex * WA Plastic 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

WA Leaky Pipes Fix Could Hit $1 Billion: BGC
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-leaky-pipes-fix-could-hit-1-billion-bgc-20240910-p5k9en.html

FBU Shares Continue Plunge to Rock Bottom as Leaky Pipe Crisis Drags On
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/6Xgnpjrwr76flvu

PIPA Urged to Make a Statement After Electrofusion Coupler Causes Large Explosion at Australian Mine Owned by Newmont
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/9B5ldioeAH2zOIu

INDUSTRY NEWS

SKZ Successfully Accredited for Cracked Round Bar Test for Assessing Slow Crack Growth of Plastic Pipes
https://www.skz.de/en/newsarticle/skz-successfully-accredited-for-the-cracked-round-bar-test-crb-according-to-iso-18489

SKZ Sets New Standards in Plastics Testing with Innovative Strain Hardening Test
https://www.skz.de/en/newsarticle/skz-sets-new-standards-in-plastics-testing-with-innovative-strain-hardening-test-sht

PE100 Association Update Technical Guidance for HDPE Pipes
https://www.pe100plus.com/PE-Pipes/PE100-Association-website-Technical-Guidance-pages-updated-i4797.html

Rehau UK CEO and New BPF Vice President Martin Hitchin Supports Calls for Greater Manufacturing Circularity within Plastic Pipe Industry
https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/new-bpf-vice-president-martin-hitchin-supports-calls-for-greater-manufacturing-circularity-within-plastics-industry/

New Patent Pending Uponor Fitting TotalFit™ Game Changing Push-to-Connect Solution for Residential Plumbing Reroutes, Repairs, and Repipes
https://www.contractormag.com/learning-resources/whitepapers/whitepaper/55138150/introducing-uponor-totalfittm-the-professionals-push-to-connect-fitting-system

GF Building Flow Solutions, formerly Uponor Makes New Leadership Appointments
https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/GF-Building-Flow-Solutions-makes-leadership-appointments/57860

Meet The South African Entrepreneur Who Found Opportunity in Plastic Pipes
https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/the-south-african-entrepreneur-who-found-opportunity-in-plastic-pipes/174823/

Sekisui Chemical Opens Office in India to Meet Growing Demand for CPVC Pipes in the Indian Market
https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/general/lite/sekisui-chemical-opens-office-in-india-23188

Assessing Viscoelastic Parameters and Creep of Polymer Pipes via Transient Signals and Artificial Neural Networks
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383819003_Assessing_Viscoelastic_Parameters_of_Polymer_Pipes_via_Transient_Signals_and_Artificial_Neural_Networks

Massive Pipe Renewal Project in New Zealand Almost Complete Using Amex Sanivar
https://www.waterfordpress.co.nz/pareora-pipeline-renewal-project-to-be-completed-in-september-2024/

Meet Amex Sanivar the Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Experts Using Cure-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Liner
https://www.amex-sanivar.com/

New DataLogger from McElroy Meets the Latest ASTM F3124 Guidelines for Collection of Data During Fusion Welding of Plastic Pipes
https://www.mcelroy.com/fusion/datalogger.htm

Transcript of Dispute between Vinidex and Australian Workers Union (Declassified)
https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/transcripts/20230804_c20232135.pdf

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.

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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/

2024 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.