Testing
Tensile testing – mechanical performance of welded joints.
C-ring – notch testing, slow crack propagation, lifetime testing.
Bead testing – Bead Diagnostic Instrument (BDI)
Three-point testing for CIPP lining to determine material fatigue.
Scientific analysis
Infrared chemical signature – undertaken on an FTIR.
Time for materials to oxidise – undertaken on a DSC.
Degraded polymers – undertaken on a DSC.
Microscopy – detailed surface examination and photography.
Our quality approved partner
We have partnered with ControlPoint an unequivocal market leader in quality assurance of polyethylene pipeline networks.
In ControlPoint’s start of the art in-house laboratory, they conduct not only our internal tests (type, periodic, and batch release) but annually 1,000s of tests on pipes, electrofusion fittings and butt fusion joints for external gas, water, and other network owners. All tests are created and undertaken in accordance with relevant industry standards. Registered as an independent and industry recognised ISO certified test house providing a range of expertise in materials and jointing best practice.
We carry out materials testing, batch release testing, and periodic testing on all our products, guaranteeing ongoing quality, and conformance.
Full List of Service
Electrofusion jointing – real-time, remote inspection with artificial intelligent layer
Full asset data capture (electrofusion & butt-fusion)
Butt fusion – BDI & parameter development
Training – EUSR accredited courses
On-site technical support
Full installation coaching
Full laboratory test services
Full database reporting and analysis
Training
ControlPoint run EUSR-certified training courses on electrofusion, butt fusion, and flange assemblies to raise the knowledge and skills of operators and to continually improve asset installation standards.
- EUSR jointing by electrofusion
- EUSR jointing by butt fusion
- EUSR jointing by flange