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Which Window Should I Use, Glass or Plastic?
In choosing the right material for windows, both glass and polycarbonate have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, making them suitable for...
Plastic Failure Analysis & Testing
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WHY ARE PLASTIC PIPES FAILING IN HAWAII?
Fire Sprinkler and Potable Water pipes are two systems that are prone to failures in Hawaii condos and hotels. A CASE STUDY The following case study...
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Polybutylene (PB) Pipes: Unveiling Three Critical Features Affecting Reliability
This white paper explores the 3 key factors affecting Polybutylene pipe reliability in plumbing systems. A WHITEPAPER The following whitepaper is the...
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What do PP Pipes and PP Mesh Implants have in Common?
This white paper explores why Polypropylene mesh and pipe turn brittle after only a few years. A WHITEPAPER The following whitepaper is the property...
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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 common installation defects is sharply bending...
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Plastic Skylight Breaking Causing Injury
A CASE STUDY The following case study is the property of Plastic Expert Group and cannot be copied or distributed without prior permission. Our case...
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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 process, it takes at least 4 minutes to...
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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 commercial plastics and thousands of plastic grades...
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Why Are My Injection Molded Parts Failing?
A CASE STUDY The following case study is the property of Plastic Expert Group and cannot be copied or distributed without prior permission. Our case...
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What Can Weaken Plastic?
The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics consist of long polymer chain molecules which are...