Polyethylene: Characteristics, History and Applications

Polyethylene, commonly referred to as PE, is a plastic material that has revolutionised the industrial world thanks to its unique and versatile characteristics. Inexpensive, resistant and incredibly adaptable, polyethylene is

New opening

We are excited to announce the opening of our new office in Malaysia! This achievement represents a significant moment in our global expansion and strengthens our presence in Southeast Asia. We

Introducing the new “Online Tools” section

Plastitalia is pleased to introduce the “Online Tools” section on its website (https://www.plastitaliaspa.com/online-tools). This innovative section offers a series of specialized calculators designed to support industry professionals in their daily work. This

A new version of EN 12201

Take note of the date: 24th January 2024. The new version of EN 12201 (all parts) will be officially published by the European Committee of standardization (CEN). Within the 31th of next

New Price List 13/24

The new year brings great news…we are excited to announce the release of our new 13/24 Price list! Detailed and comprehensive, it will be a valuable tool to guide our customers

Plastitalia Training Week 2023

In the past few days, our team has been immersed in a stimulating Plastitalia Training Week, dedicated to enhancing their skills and embracing the challenges of the future with determination! Here

Meeting of CEN working group in Plastitalia

CEN experts in polyethylene piping system have been hosted for two days of work in Brolo, Sicily. This has been the first meeting Face-to-Face after the era “covid”. The experts, from different European

Plast App: a new formidable App by Plastitalia SpA

Plastitalia releases the “Plast App” for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app_plastitalia.app&gl=IT) and iOS (https://apps.apple.com/it/app/plast/id6443774811). The aim of this App is to provide technical support to the operators and engineers that have to quantify and or qualify the work to

FM mark on steel flanges

Another tile has been added to Plastitalia S.p.A. proposal in the field of firefighting application. Under request are now available steel flanges marked FM. This is an important improvement that complete the range

Plastitalia’s green heart

Plastitalia is a leading company in the field of plastic manufacturing and this fact implies that the factory is completed with a never ending list of equipment and among them

Published the new version of UNI EN 13067

This document specifies the method of testing the knowledge and skill of a welder who is required to carry out welds on thermoplastics in new constructions and repair work. The

Joining procedure using flanges

The mechanical joining procedure using flanges implies the evaluation of many variables that must be considered in order to obtain areliable joint over time. Forthis reason, this procedure is considered a “special process” from

How an electro-fusion saddle type fitting works

An electro-fusion saddle incorporates a coil through which the electric current is made to pass for the purpose of generating heat up to the point in which the polyethylene, which is near

New product: dn1600 SDR26 Pn6 Coupler

We are very excited to introduce you our new entry: the dn1600 SDR26 Pn6 Coupler. The coupler is manufactured by a Negri Bossi VH3500 injection moulding machine with a 35000 kN clamping force; the

Advantages of using polyethylene

Polyethylene is a material that offers a valid economical and technical solution in a broad range of applications for the transport of pressurised and non-pressurised fluids. A polyethylene pipe, in order to

How to make a correct electrofusion welding

One of the essential welding procedures is the electrofusion welding. The welding principle is the same in all the cases; the surfaces that need to be welded are heated to a certain temperature, such

IPlast welding machine: Small, reliable and safe

Thanks to a long experience in manufacturing electrofusion fittings, Plastitalia SpA has been able to design a control unit that can meet the needs of the market. Plastitalia allows you to choose between

Plastitalia SpA FM Approved fittings

Fire protection systems for industrial plants usually require that all components have Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) approval. Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) is a testing laboratory that is recognized in the USA

Quality testing activity in Plastitalia

As part of the Plastitalia’s quality commitment the testing laboratory unroll one of the most important activity that run every day, no matter if the sun sunshine in the sky or if

New Directive for drinking water December 2020

The European Parliament has approved in the plenary session hold the 15 December the revision text of Drinking Water Directive. This new version will be effective 20 day after its publication

High performing electrofusion couplers

Here again Plastitalia S.p.A. is on the top of the world with his PN25 line of electrofusion couplers. During last months a testing campaign has been launched and with the help

Meetings in Poland

These meetings took place during the first week of February and saw a wide and interested participation. During these events, many technical questions related both to the electro-fusion process and

20 years of Sicily

An article that traces the history of our company and our president, as well as founder, Nino Lenzo; the results obtained and the most significant events. We are proud to

New price list 2020

Tante le novità: implementata la gamma dei prodotti con l’inserimento di nuovi diametri; introdotti nuovi articoli, come ad esempio puddle flange o integral flange; inseriti nuovi attrezzi: raschiatore meccanico, allineatore

The Big 5

This exhibition is considered the reference event for the construction industry in the Middle East, South-East Asia and some East-Africa countries. Plastitalia is waiting for you at the Plastitalia awaits you

PERUMIN 34

The event will include workshops and conferences that will bring together the main national and international experts, authorities and business leaders, who will discuss the various issues concerning the mining

WRAS: new certification

With this certificate Plastitalia aim to be one of the first company, in Europe, to achieve this exclusive goal.

New system certification

This standard sets rules for organizations involved in the welding of plastics pipeline and/or components (e.g.: fabricated bends, etc.). The observation of the UNI 11024 requirements is a guarantee for

Yearly meeting of the commercial department

Especially positive data have been shown related to the trend of sales and payments. The first let to register a good improvement while a favorable reduction of times for the

Mechanical Tools

For this reason, Plastitalia has developed mechanical tools to simplify installation and ensure a better performance of the joint obtained.

Pipeline Design: The Case of Polyethylene

Various topics were addressed, including the development and application of the European and Italian regulatory frameworks as well as the role of universities in research applicable to engineering solutions and

100 YEARS LIFETIME FOR PE100 PIPELINES

For people involved in technical issues, related to Polyethylene (PE) pipelines, there is a clear distinction between Design Basis and Expected Lifetime. As recent studies are demonstrating (e.g.: Polymer Competence

NEW DIAMETERS!

All the Plastitalia S.p.A. fittings are manufactured with high quality polyethylene according to the international standards. Both the branch saddles and the tapping valves are made up of only one piece,without any

GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE LENZOKART TEAM!

The team thriumphed at Le Mans, France, for the second round of the CIK-FIA European Championship in the KZ2 class and the third round of the OKJ class. Bu that’s

WELDING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS

In order to ensure this security the European Commission produces documents that (in order of importance) go by the name of Regulation, Directive and Delegated Act. Product Safety is a must is not

PLASTITALIA SERIES OF SEMINARS GOES ON

The workshop “Weldings of the polyethylene pipes – Regulatory and Pratical aspects” will take place on 7 June from 14:00 pm to 18:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is

PLASTITALIA TAKES PART IN SERVIZI A RETE TOUR

In addition to the issues of district heating, water treatement and no-dig you will have the opportunity to attend the presentations of important accomplishments implemented by the operators. The strong

THE FOURIER’S LAW & THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB

It was attended by more than 50 technicians among professors, assistants, students, members of water and gas distribution companies and private companies interested in the welding of polyethylene pipes. Great

A QUALITY LABORATORY!

This accreditation certifies the technical competence of the Plastitalia S.p.A. Laboratory according to ISO 17025. A plus that characterizes the wide range of services offered by Plastitalia S.p.A.!

FAST – INNOVATIVE – REVOLUTIONARY: SIMPLY PLASTFAST!

Standard cooling times have currently been established at an ambient temperature of 23°; Plastfast has certified the new cooling times in a temperature range from -10° to 40°. The Plastfast system, patent pending, consists of: 

UPDATE AND KNOWLEDGE

During this important event, organized by the Plastic Pipe Conference Association,are presented and discussed items relating to the plastic pipes industry. It also includes a special workshop, in which the

I Geo Plast Web site

I Geo Plast, completely developed by the Plastitalia S.p.A. Technological Department, represents a valid answer to the D.L. 27/01/2010 n° 32, that  makes obligatory the respect of the contents  of

NEW INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE IN PLASTITALIA

The new machine will allow to mold  polyethylene fittings with a bigger diameter respect to that existing, with  a smart design and innovative techniques. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE FITTINGS The President

COUPLERS DE 400 INSTALLATION

The welding was carried out by the IPlast 105 Control Unit, ensuring optimum welding and conditions of total protection.

A NEW RECORD FOR PLASTITALIA

With the Polytest system, this is the name of the new system for non-destructive testing of electrofusion and butt fusion joints in polyethylene pipes, the integrity of the pipes that

NEW BESPOKE PRODUCTS CATALOGUE

is able to offer customer thanks to flexibility of its design and manufacturing processes. The Company realizes personalized articles to meet every specific demand with any diameter, ray of bending and profile. Download Catalogue

PLASTITALIA FITTINGS FOR VOLKSWAGEN

were used to the building of the cooling system of the new Volkswagen plant in Września (Poland). The building site covers an area of 220 hectares, which is equivalent to a

PLASTITALIA FOR THE OTRADINSKY SUGAR PLANT

The Otradinsky Sugar Plant CJSC is one of the largest sugar plant in Russia; the plant belongs to the Razgulyai Group, one of the leading agricultural holdings in Russia, that unites three

NEW CERTIFICATE BUREAU VERITAS

production and revision of machines for welding and processing thermoplastic materials are certified according to the UNI EN ISO 9001 ( Certified Bureau Veritas n . IT261406 ) .

Plast 2015

In this regard, the engineers of the Technical Department and R & D have recently taken part in the PLAST2015, the largest exhibition of international importance of this year for

I Plast Experience

Today the people working at IPE, provided with a very high degrees of technical experience, developed in the factory as well in the field, it’s able to perform training on

I Plast SERIES: COMPACT, SAFE AND FAST

These devices are being confirmed as a point of reference in the electrofusion market  thanks to their technical performances, below any of them: In conformity with standard ISO 12176-2 ,

NEW DGPS SYSTEM: I GEO PLAST 105

I Geo Plast 105 is the new DGPS system that connects via radio the control unit (welder) I Plast 105 and transmits the tracking directly to his memory. For each

WPS – NEW ITALIAN STANDARD UNI / TS 11508

It was published a few months, by UNI, the new UNI / TS11508 whose purpose is to provide a scheme for the enumeration of the variables of the welding techniques,

Plastitalia in the Moscow city pipe exhibition

Thanks to this collaboration it has been possible developing an important project regarding the use of Plastitalia S.p.A. fittings to completion of the Moscow Raceway, the race track and motorcycle

“FM Approvals” certifications

“FM Global” is the communicative brand of the company, whereas the legal name is “Factory Mutual Insurance Company”. FM mark is synonymous of rigorous validation process and product’s type tests