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Plastic Pipe Testing Services
Comprehensive Testing & Quality Assurance for the Plastic Pipe Industry
TRI is a trusted, independent third-party laboratory specializing in quality assurance auditing, polymer testing, and forensic investigation services. We work with contractors, owners, engineering firms, and government agencies to evaluate polymer pipe systems, including pipe liner repair materials, gaskets, and component resins.
As an A2LA-accredited lab (ISO 17025), TRI supports rigorous testing programs such as those from the Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI), AASHTO’s NTPEP, and other national and international standards organizations. Our capabilities cover an expanding range of laboratory tests—serving applications like cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), slip lining, in-line replacement, point source repair, and trenchless sewer and manhole rehabilitation.
We also perform testing to meet the requirements of ASTM International, ISO, ANSI, NEMA, UL, CSA, API, FM Approvals, and more. In addition, TRI conducts hydrostatic testing as required by the Hydrostatic Stress Board (HSB) and NSF to ensure compliance for pressure pipe applications.
| RELEVANT STANDARDS | |
| Polymer Testing and Cell Classification | |
| ASTM D3350/AASHTO M294 | Cell Classification of PE Resins |
| ASTM D4101/AASHTO M330 | Cell Classification of PP Resins |
| ASTM D1784, D1785/AASHTO M304 | Cell Classification of PVC and CPVC Resins |
| Hydrostatic Testing | |
| ASTM D1598, D1599 | Hydrostatic Sustained and Quick Burst Pressure Testing for Pressure Pipe |
| PPI HSB TR-2, TR-3, ASTM D2837, ISO 9080 | Hydrostatic Design Basis, 5 baths, 98 Stations, up to 36” Pipe |
| Pipe Repair Materials | |
| ASTM F2599, F2817, F1741, F1697, F2207, etc | Pipe Repair Materials |
| Solid Wall and Pressure Pipe | |
| AWWA C900, C905, C907, ASTM D2241 | PVC Pressure Pipe and Fittings |
| AWWA C901, C906, ASTM D3035, D2513, D2447, D3123, F2619, F714, etc. | PE Pressure Pipe |
| AWWA C902 | PB Pressure Pipe |
| API 15S, 15LE, 17J | Reinforced and Unreinforced Plastic Pipe |
| CSA B 181 | Thermoplastic Non-pressure Piping |
| FM 1613 | Polyethylene Pipe for Underground Fire Protection |
| Conduit | |
| ASTM F512, F2160, NEMA TC2, 7, ANSI/UL 651, etc. | Conduit |
| PTI/ASBI M50.3 | Post-Tensioning Plastic Ducts |
| Corrugated Pipe | |
| AASHTO M 252, M 335, M 294, MP 42, ASTM F667, F2987, F2306, F2986. etc | Corrugated PolyethylenePipe |
| AASHTO M 304, ASTM F949. etc | Corrugated PVC Pipe |
| AASHTO M 330, ASTM F2881, F2764, F3219, etc | Corrugated PP Pipe |
| Test Methods | |
| ASTM D638 | Tensile Properties of Polymers |
| ASTM D790 | Flexural Properties of Polymers |
| ASTM D256 | IZOD Impact Resistance |
| ASTM D2412 | Pipe Deflection, Stiffness, and Flattening |
| ASTM D2444 | Pipe Impact Brittleness Resistance |
| ASTM F2136 | NCLS Stress Crack Growth Resistance |
| ASTM F1473 | PENT Stress Crack Growth Resistance |
| ASTM D1603 | ESCR Stress Crack Growth Resistance |
| ASTM D2990 | Conventional Creep of Plastics |
| ASTM D6992 | Accelerated Creep Using Stepped Isothermal Method (SIM) |
| ASTM D4218 | Carbon Black Percentage |
| ASTM D2122, D3567 | Measurements; Dimensions |
| ASTM D3895, D5885 | Oxidation Induction Time (OIT) and High Pressure OIT |
| ASTM D648 | Heat Deflection Temperature |
| ASTM D6953 | Chemical Stabilizers in Polyethylene |
| ASTM D2290 | Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength |
| AASHTO T341 | Stub Compression Test |
| ASTM D3212 | Joint Integrity |
| ASTM F3183 | Side Bend Evaluation of Polyethylene Pipe Butt Fusion Joint |
| ASTM F2620, X4 | Bend Back Testing of Fused Joints |
| Polymer Specimen Processing | |
| ASTM D4703 | Compression Molding of Thermoplastics |
| ASTM D3641 | Injection Molding of Thermoplastics |
For inquiries about additional testing capabilities or specific material evaluations not listed, please contact us directly.
Mario Paredes
B.S., P.E., Senior Research Engineer
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