Claimable under HRDC @ PSMB
MBOT CPD Hours: 12
This two days course is aim at giving participants basic knowledge and understanding of plastic welding including hands-on practical exposure.
Objectives
Knowledge and understanding of :
• Common thermoplastic materials e.g. polypropylene and polyethylene for welded plastic pipes
• Pipe and Fittings identification
• Welding Processes of plastic pipes
• Plastic Welding procedures
• Testing of welded systems
• Health and safety during plastic welding
Contents
• Introduction to production methods, structures and properties of polypropylene and polyethylene
• Identification markings of pipes and fittings
• Injection moulding and extrusion processes and applications
• Butt fusion and electrofusion welding processes and equipment
• Welding procedures and records
• Preparation of site, pipe and equipment for welding
• Visual inspection, destructive and non-destructive tests
• Common hazards of plastic welding