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Microscope image of a PP Fiber and inside of PP Pipe after only 2 years of service life.

September 20, 2023

What do PP Pipes and PP Mesh Implants have in Common?

A WHITEPAPER The following whitepaper is the property of Plastic Expert Group and cannot be

February 16, 2023

Why Are My Plastic Parts Failing at Weld Lines?

If the PEX manufacturer’s installation rules are not followed, failures can result. One of the most

skylight broken

September 15, 2022

Plastic Skylight Breaking Causing Injury

A CASE STUDY The following case study is the property of Plastic Expert Group and cannot be

CPVC Fire Sprinkler

September 15, 2022

How Can I Determine If The CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Was Installed Properly?

Is it possible to detect fire sprinkler installation defects?For the CPVC plastic pipe installation

plastic parts

September 15, 2022

How Do I Choose The Right Plastic For My Part?

How should you choose the right plastic for your part? There are literally hundreds of different

September 15, 2022

Why Are My Injection Molded Parts Failing?

A CASE STUDY The following case study is the property of Plastic Expert Group and cannot be

a man relaxing on a fitness ball

July 15, 2022

What Can Weaken Plastic?

The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics

pulling plastic wrap off

July 15, 2022

What Can Dissolve Plastic?

The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics

plastic decompose chemical

July 5, 2022

How Does Plastic Decompose?

The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics

Plastic rings

July 3, 2022

Does Plastic Ever Go Away?

Generally, it takes many decades for plastics to degrade in the environment. Plastics degrade by

plastic cracking

June 24, 2022

Why Does Plastic Crack Over Time?

The two main reasons why plastic parts crack over time is due to natural aging and from exposure to

brittle plastic breaking

June 24, 2022

At What Temperature Does Plastic Become Brittle?

The strength of plastics decreases at cold temperatures. For example, polycarbonate (PC) is an

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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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