Plasco Ltd. has invested in a state-of-the-art laboratory that is fully equipped with the latest technology in raw material and pipe testing equipment from Europe. This enables us to ensure that the highest quality of pipes is delivered to our customers.
Tests are conducted in accordance with international standards: ISO 4427, ISO 4437, ISO 1452 and ISO 21138-2.
Control of the quality of raw materials to be used in the production of pipes is the first essential and necessary condition for compliance with the specified requirements of the finished product as per international standards.
At Plasco, measures are in place to ensure that all manufactured products conform to the stipulated international standards. This is achieved through the use of a dedicated laboratory for testing raw materials and pipes in accordance with those standards. Plasco is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and its products are also certified by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS). Plasco HDPE Gas Pipes are also certified by the international accredited laboratory of KIWA – Netherlands.
We strive to conduct ourselves with professionalism and are accountable for the products and services that we provide. In so doing, we ensure that our clients receive the best from Plasco at all times.
Tests Conducted
Pipe Testing
- Dimensions
- Thermal reversion
- Impact test
- Long and short term Hydrostatic Pressure test
- Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP) test for Gas pipes
- Tensile Strength & Elongation test
- Compression/Ring stiffness and Creep test
Raw Material Testing
- Melt Flow index
- Bulk Density
- Oxidation induction time
- Moist content
