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August 6, 2020

Retail Plastic Bag Failure

Plastic bags have become the standard for many retailers, however, defective design or manufacturing

August 6, 2020

CPVC Plastic Pipe Failure

Plastic pipe failure can be catastrophic and leads to millions of dollars of property damage every

February 20, 2019

Common Causes of Plastic Failure

What causes plastic parts to fail, leading to property damage or serious injury/death? Every

February 18, 2019

The Power of Computer Modeling in Failure Analysis of Plastic Parts

When plastic parts fail, the failure is often caused by defective part design. Computer modeling of

February 12, 2019

Forensic Failure Analysis of Plastic Parts

Our 4-step process for how we determine the root cause of plastic failure More parts are

February 8, 2019

An Expert’s Perspective on Plastic Recycling, Poverty and the Environment

In the past 75 years, plastics have seen exponential growth. Globally, there are almost one billion

January 8, 2019

Preliminary Chemical Compatibility Testing of An Experimental CPVC Fire Sprinkler System Antifreeze

By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Failure Labs Download PDF Abstract Currently, the only

January 8, 2019

Why Do CPVC Pipes Occasionally Fail?

2016 Edition By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Failure Labs Download PDF Preface CPVC pipes

January 8, 2019

Selecting the Best Remediation for Failing CPVC Piping Systems

By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Failure Labs Download PDF Abstract Chlorinated

January 7, 2019

Predicting Service Life of Plastic Parts Using Accelerated Laboratory Tests

By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Expert Group, Midland, MI Download PDF Executive

January 7, 2019

Why Do Polycarbonate Windows Sometimes Turn Yellow?

By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Expert Group Download PDF Executive Summary The primary root

January 4, 2019

How “Burst Resistant” Exercise Balls Can Explode Causing Serious Injury

Swiss balls are good for your muscles, but are they safe? Exercise balls are used extensively by

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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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