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 electrofusion and butt welding procedures and help the students to face the qualification exams. IPE can perform trainings as requested by ISO/TR 19480 – Polyethylene pipes and fittings for the supply of gaseous fuels or water — Training and assessment of fusion operators, or UNI EN 13067 Plastics welding personnel – Qualification testing of welders – Thermoplastics welded assemblies, or as per customer’s request.
Training days are, normally, divided in two parts: theoretical and practical. During the theoretical explanations all aspects of welding technologies are investigated and analyzed. Students are always showing an high interest in to look at effects of bad welding as instructors are demonstrating to them. As well during the practical part of the training where instructors and students are sharing their experiences on welding polyethylene.

The qualification as welder can be achieved by passing both kind of qualification test, theoretical and practical and with IPE this happen with percentages, respectively, 85% and 100%.

The certificate of qualification may be issued by Istituto Italiano della Saldatura (Italian Welding Institute) or by other certification organism. In conformity to UNI EN 13067 the certificate will last for two years, after that it could be renewed for other two years.

This important activity is an evidence of the ability of Plastitalia to provide to his customers a comprehensive service on the welding technology of polyethylene, used to build up technological systems for the conveyance of fluids, under pressure as well in gravity.

IPE is an internal structure of Plastitalia SpA and may be employed everywhere in the world, where there is need to bring experience and to qualify people for carrying out as best as possible the special process of the polyethylene welding.

If you’re interested to know more about IPE and the availability for training on PE technology don’t hesitate to call us at 0039 0941 536311 or e-mail us at commerciale.estero@plastitaliaspa.com