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PEX Crack

January 24, 2022

PEX Failures Due to Manufacturing Defects

PEX tubing is manufactured using polyethylene (PE). PE is a thermoplastic. Thermoplastics soften when heated allowing them to melt and flow under

Expansion Tool

January 21, 2022

PEX Installation Defects

If the PEX manufacturer’s installation rules are not followed, failures can result. One of the most common installation defects is sharply bending the

November 5, 2021

PEX Pipes Failure From Expansion Fittings

If the PEX manufacturer’s installation rules are not followed, failures can result. One of the most common installation defects is sharply bending the

CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe with Incompatible Caulk

February 23, 2021

CPVC Remediation From Incompatible Fire Caulk or Acoustical Caulk

When piping penetrates through a fire wall, the gap around the pipe must be sealed with fire caulk. When the penetration is not a fire-wall, generally

Cement weakens pipe

February 22, 2021

Repairing Frozen CPVC Pipes

Following the great Texas freeze disaster of 2021, most buildings suffered freeze damage to the water piping systems leading to a shortage of

February 22, 2021

Water Damage From Frozen Pipes Leads to Mold

Most water pipes, including copper, steel, CPVC, and PVC will break if exposed to freezing temperatures. PEX is the only commonly used water pipe that

Environmental Stress Cracking

February 18, 2021

What is Environmental Stress Cracking and How do I Stop it?

Rigid plastics parts get their strength by the entanglement of the long polymer chain molecules that make up the plastic. Over time, the long polymer

Soda Foundation Dispenser That Failed by Exposure to Disinfectant Cleaner

February 14, 2021

Plastic Failure and Cleaning Products

Most people assume that the surfaces of plastic parts and medical devices can be cleaned/disinfected using normal cleaning products. However, many

Water Filter Computed Stress Analysis

December 17, 2020

Water Filter Failure Causes Water Damage

Water filters are pressurized containers that are molded using plastic. Pressure surges inside of water filters, caused by valves suddenly turning on

August 6, 2020

Retail Plastic Bag Failure

Plastic bags have become the standard for many retailers, however, defective design or manufacturing can lead to bag failure, and can cause personal

August 6, 2020

CPVC Plastic Pipe Failure

Plastic pipe failure can be catastrophic and leads to millions of dollars of property damage every year. These failures have a number of causes,

February 20, 2019

Common Causes of Plastic Failure

What causes plastic parts to fail, leading to property damage or serious injury/death? Every year, Plastic Expert Group receives hundreds of

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Plastic Molding Defects
Our plastic consultants can help you discover the best process to make your part or product. If you’ve already discovered a defect, we will root out the source of the problem and recommend the best countermeasures and solutions to remedy the issue.
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Plastic Pipe Failure Analysis
Plastic isn’t perfect. CPVC, PEX and PVC pipes and components fail from time to time. Our consultants investigate pipe failure including failure analysis in our state-of-the-art testing laboratory.
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Material Testing
If a single component made from defective material goes into production, the entire product may be compromised. Using cutting edge tools and analysis, our team of expert consultants can prevent product failure, and accurately predict component lifespan based on the proposed application.
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