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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 an acoustical caulk is used to help sound penetration through the wall. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of different caulks that are used, and many

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 qualified plumbers to do the repairs. The plumber shortage caused people to seek to repair their piping systems themselves. A CASE STUDY

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 will survive being frozen without breaking. Property losses and damage from the breaks can be huge. Repairing the pipes and drying out your home is

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 chains gradually disentangle from each other during the use of the plastic part causing the plastic part to become weaker and weaker. A CASE STUDY

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 cleaners contain aggressive chemicals that can cause catastrophic failure of plastic parts. A CASE STUDY

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 and off, can cause water filters to crack and leak if they are not properly designed and manufactured. When water filters fail when no one is around

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 injury or property damage. Additionally, improper bag loading or bagging training can also lead to bag failure. Plastic Expert Group specializes in

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, including: + improper selection of materials+ manufacturing or fabrication defects+ poor part design A Case Study Problem: CPVC pipe failure leading to

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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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