Plastic Failure Analysis & Testing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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