Elements plastic pipes testing services help determine strength and ageing properties of piping materials and systems, serving resin manufacturers, pipe extruders, certification bodies and utility companies worldwide, helping water and gas supplies running smoothly.
We provide independent, reliable and reproducible test data for product classification and life time evaluation. Our capabilities include hydrostatic pressure testing, chlorine resistance testing, high flow circulation loop testing and crack propagation. Our plastic pipes testing facility in Sweden is one of very few independent laboratories globally in this field with a capacity of 5,000 test stations.
Standardized, accredited and fully independent testing
We provide performance and type testing according to standardized procedures for certification and approval purposes. Our testing services are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.
From rental agreements to quick setup for small projects
As your Testing Partner, we offer rental agreements for long-term projects or serve as an extension of internal test capacity with quick test setup and online 24/7 project monitoring.
Advisory services, engineering and R&D
Our experts provide advisory services in plastic pipes testing, with deep technical expertise in standardization, approvals, test program optimization and interpretation of test results based on solid experience. We also offer applied testing focusing on new applications and assessment of new and improved properties.
For more information about our plastic pipe and pipe fittings testing, or to request a quote, contact us today.
Why choose Element as your testing lab?
- Fully Independent, ILAC recognized and ISO 17025 accredited
- + 5000 testing stations and + 50 years of experience
- + 1 000 different pipe materials evaluated
- Online 24/7 project monitoring of your testing progress - data always accessible
- Active member of PE100+, PPI, ISO, CEN, ASTM and SIS
- Our data is fully accepted by certification bodies across the globe
- Successful project guarantee - The ELEMENT successful project guarantee gives you the possibility to stop the project if your objectives and expectations are not met
- Possibility to publish a one-page summary of your test report on Element polymer website
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Our plastic pipes testing facility in Sweden is one of only a handful across the globe with a capacity of 5,000 test stations. We provide independent, reliable and reproducible test data for product classification and life time evaluation. Contact our team to discuss your test projects.
Plastic Pipes Testing Services
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Determination of long-term hydrostatic strength for plastic pipes to ISO 9080 (MRS) and ASTM D2837 (HDB).
Chlorine Resistance Testing
Evaluation of oxidative resistance to chlorinated water for PE, PEX, PE-RT, and PP materials to ASTM F2023, ASTM F2263, and ASTM F3497-21.
Rapid Crack Propagation, S4 Test
Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation to ISO 13477 for PE pressure pipes at below zero temperature.
Slow Crack Growth Test to ISO 13479
Determination of slow crack growth to ISO 13479 on pre-notched PE and PEX pipes
High Flow Circulation Loop Testing
Experimental simulation of pipe life expectancy is affected by bend radius, types of fittings and pipe insulation using flowing water.
Plastic Pipes & Fittings Testing
Our plastic pipe testing program offers test data for product classification and lifetime evaluation to resin manufacturers, pipe extruders and certification bodies worldwide.