The Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia – PIPA
The Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia – PIPA is the peak industry body representing the interests of Australia’s plastics pipes, fittings and raw material suppliers. We promote the correct use and installation of safe and environmentally responsible plastics pipe systems.
Latest News
POP007 Metal Backing Flanges for use with PE Pipe Flange Adaptors – updated
POP007 has been updated (Issue 2.6/Nov 2018) and is available for download from the Technical Guidelines page. Changes to POP007 include: Clarification of the pressure and temperature capability of AS 2129 Table D and E [...]
Review of PMBWELD Units of Competency
PIPA members and affiliates with an interest in the PMBWELD Units of Competency are reminded that the closing date for the submission of feedback to the Australian Industry Skills Committee via IBSA Manufacturing, is Friday [...]
PIPA lists TEPPFA’s “100 Year Service Life of Polypropylene and Polyethylene Gravity Sewer Pipes” technical report
This 3-year peer reviewed TEPPFA study, added to the Technical Information page, has demonstrated that provided basic conditions are met a 100-year lifetime for non-pressure sewage pipes manufactured from PE and PP can be expected.