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BREAKING NEWS
Pipe Manufacturer Aliaxis Suffers from Slump in Building Industry with Sales and Earnings Under Pressure
https://www.plasteurope.com/news/ALIAXIS_t256116/
REUTERS – Macquarie Cuts PT on Fletcher Building, Flags Potential Costs for PB Plumbing Issues
https://www.xm.com/research/markets/allNews/reuters/macquarie-cuts-pt-on-fletcher-building-flags-potential-costs-for-plumbing-issues-53920945
Housing Industry Association (HIA) Provides Official Announcement and Update on Iplex PB Plumbing Pipe Failures
https://hia.com.au/our-industry/newsroom/building-and-renovation/2024/09/updated-information-regarding-plumbing-failures?srsltid=AfmBOoog1xYpNvXYDHZeRPfDSzLrqQ-BjJQHjTcsSaiHg8BAzKffPeDK
Allan Gray Questions Fletcher Building’s Residential Sale Plans
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/markets/allan-gray-questions-fletcher-buildings-residential-sale-plans
URGENT SAFETY ALERT
Electrofusion Coupler Causes Large Explosion at Australian Mine
https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/iir24-07-dangerous-incident-involving-explosion-in-reclaim-tunnel.pdf
Regulator Investigation into AGRU EF Coupler, Friamat Welder supplied by Vinidex after Cadia explosion
https://safetowork.com.au/regulator-investigation-to-boost-safety-after-cadia-explosion/
Continuing Concerns Raised About Safety and Reliability of Electrofusion Fittings used for HDPE Pipes
The major concern relates to pipework of 150 mm diameter and greater, where the loss of control during the application of heat to the fittings results in excessive heat being applied over a short time frame, resulting in destruction of the fitting, or at worst, a fire.
https://www.ppteu.asn.au/occupational-health-safety/hazard-alerts/hdpe-electrofusion-fire-hazard
INDUSTRY NEWS
AGRU Industrial Piping Systems Now Called AGRUCHEM Industrial Piping Systems
https://www.agru.com.au/agru-industrial-piping-systems-are-now-called-agruchem-industrial-piping-systems/
Bornewables™ Boost Circularity of ISOPLUS® Plastic Pipes for District Heating
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orwsv69xGxo
Design of a Pipe Inspection Robot for Navigating Through Tee and Four-way Junction Plastic Pipes based on Metamorphic Mechanism
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383768464_Design_and_analysis_of_a_pipe_robot_based_on_metamorphic_mechanism
Why GRP Pipes Are the Ideal Solution for Corrosive Environments
https://topfibra.eu/new-blog-post-why-grp-pipes-are-the-ideal-solution-for-corrosive-environments/
REHAU Deploys Fujitsu AI tool to Automate Quality Checks
https://www.rcrwireless.com/20240410/industry-4-0/polymer-manfacturer-rehau-deploys-fujitsu-ai-tool-to-automate-quality-checks
Scientists Create Tiny, AI-powered Robots that Can Crawl Inside Leaky Plastic Pipes to Fix Them
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/pipebot-robots-leaking-water-billion-gallons/
Understanding the Burst Resistance of CPVC Pipe
https://www.flowguard.com/en-in/blog/cpvc-pipes-burst-resistance-pressure-ratings
UK Water Association Publish Report on Improved Understanding of Failure Mechanisms of PVC Pipes
https://ukwir.org/improved-understanding-of-retrofit-suds-whole-life-cost-carbon-and-delivery-to-enable-deployment
LATEST RESEARCH
Automatic Detection of Thermal Fusion Joints Defects of HDPE Pipes Using Ultrasonic Total Focusing Method and Deep Learning
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4949166
High Performance Pipes Made from Blends of Bimodal HDPE and Ultra-High Molecular Weight PE (UHMWPE)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352492824009334
NZ University Study on HDPE Pile Pipe Sleeves as Primary Contributor to Microplastics pollution in Marine Settings
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/handle/2292/70027
Towards a Consistent Classification System for Condition Assessment of Plastic Drainage Pipes
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383777284_Towards_a_Consistent_Classification_System_for_Condition_Assessment_of_Drainage_Pipes
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.
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
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.
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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