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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...
Plastic Failure Analysis & Testing
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WHY ARE PLASTIC PIPES FAILING IN HAWAII?
Plastic Expert: Apr 14, 2024
Fire Sprinkler and Potable Water pipes are two systems that are prone to failures in Hawaii condos and hotels. A CASE...
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Polybutylene (PB) Pipes: Unveiling Three Critical Features Affecting Reliability
Plastic Expert: Oct 10, 2023
This white paper explores the 3 key factors affecting Polybutylene pipe reliability in plumbing systems. A WHITEPAPER...
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What do PP Pipes and PP Mesh Implants have in Common?
Plastic Expert: Sep 20, 2023
This white paper explores why Polypropylene mesh and pipe turn brittle after only a few years. A WHITEPAPER The...
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Why Are My Plastic Parts Failing at Weld Lines?
Plastic Expert: Feb 16, 2023
If the PEX manufacturer’s installation rules are not followed, failures can result. One of the most common installation...
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Plastic Skylight Breaking Causing Injury
Plastic Expert: Sep 15, 2022
A CASE STUDY The following case study is the property of Plastic Expert Group and cannot be copied or distributed...
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How Can I Determine If The CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Was Installed Properly?
Plastic Expert: Sep 15, 2022
Is it possible to detect fire sprinkler installation defects? For the CPVC plastic pipe installation process, it takes...
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How Do I Choose The Right Plastic For My Part?
Plastic Expert: Sep 15, 2022
How should you choose the right plastic for your part? There are literally hundreds of different commercial plastics...
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Why Are My Injection Molded Parts Failing?
Plastic Expert: Sep 15, 2022
A CASE STUDY The following case study is the property of Plastic Expert Group and cannot be copied or distributed...
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What Can Weaken Plastic?
Plastic Expert: Jul 15, 2022
The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics consist of long...
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What Can Dissolve Plastic?
Plastic Expert: Jul 15, 2022
The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics consist of long...
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How Does Plastic Decompose?
Plastic Expert: Jul 5, 2022
The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics consist of long...
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Does Plastic Ever Go Away?
Plastic Expert: Jul 3, 2022
Generally, it takes many decades for plastics to degrade in the environment. Plastics degrade by oxidation and...
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Why Does Plastic Crack Over Time?
Plastic Expert: Jun 24, 2022
The two main reasons why plastic parts crack over time is due to natural aging and from exposure to chemicals. As...
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At What Temperature Does Plastic Become Brittle?
Plastic Expert: Jun 24, 2022
The strength of plastics decreases at cold temperatures. For example, polycarbonate (PC) is an extremely tough plastic...