Plastic Pipes and Fittings Testing
Element's plastic pipes testing services determine strength and aging properties of piping materials and systems with our industry-leading 5,000 test stations. We serve resin manufacturers, pipe extruders, certification bodies, and utility companies with end-to-end solutions, from quick setup for small projects to long-term monitoring. Our independent testing ensures water and gas supplies run smoothly worldwide.
Why Element are global leaders in Plastic Pipes and Fittings Testing?
Plastic pipes and fittings must undergo thorough testing to ensure they meet strict quality standards. These tests measure pressure tolerance, durability, and chemical resistance in accredited labs. The results verify if products are suitable for water supply, drainage, gas lines, and industrial applications, following established national and international standards.
We provide independent, reliable and reproducible test data for product classification and lifetime evaluation. Our comprehensive capabilities include hydrostatic pressure testing, chlorine resistance testing, high flow circulation loop testing, and specific crack propagation testing methodologies - both rapid and slow crack growth evaluation. Our plastic pipes testing facility in Sweden is one of very few independent laboratories globally in this field with 5,000 fully independent, ILAC recognized and ISO 17025 accredited test stations.
From rental agreements to quick setup for small projects, we’re your trusted 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. The Element Successful Project Guarantee means you can stop the project at any time if your objectives and expectations are not being met, protecting your investment and ensuring satisfaction.
Our experts also 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 are an active member of PE100+, PPI, ISO, CEN, ASTM and SIS and our data is fully accepted by certification bodies across the globe. We also offer applied testing focusing on new applications and assessment of new and improved properties.
Services
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing to ISO 9080 and ASTM D2837
Element's hydrostatic pressure testing measures long-term strength of plastic pipes per ISO 9080 and ASTM D2837 standards. This service assists resin manufacturers, pipe extruders, and certification bodies with product classification.
Chlorine Resistance Testing to ASTM F2023, ASTM F2263 and ASTM F3497-21
Element provides independent chlorine resistance testing for plastic pipes using ASTM standards. The service evaluates oxidative resistance under accelerated conditions, delivering reproducible data for product classification and lifetime durability analysis.
Rapid Crack Propagation Test – S4 Test – to ISO 13477
Our rapid crack propagation test per ISO 13477 delivers reliable, independent data for evaluating PE and thermoplastic pipes under sub-zero conditions, assisting stakeholders in identifying performance risks and material weaknesses.
Slow Crack Growth Test to ISO 13479
Element's experts provide comprehensive slow crack growth testing to ISO 13479, ensuring the integrity of PE and PEX pipes in real-world applications.
High Flow Circulation Loop Testing Services
Element provides high-flow circulation pipe testing to resign manufacturers, pipe extruders, certification bodies and utility companies worldwide.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Data Credibility Concerns
Limited Project Flexibility
Results Transparency Issues
Standards and Materials we test
- Plastic pipes
- Plastic pipe fittings
- Plastic pipe components
- Plastic pipe materials
Why Choose Element
World-leading facilities and capacity
Test data you can trust
Expert advisory service
Applied testing
5,000+Test Stations
50+Years Experience
1,000+Materials Tested
24/7 Monitoring
