What is ISO 3127 - Determining resistance of thermoplastics pipes about?  
Thermoplastics pipes are lightweight and durable which makes them popular.  ISO 3127 specifies a method for the determination of the resistance to external blows of thermoplastics pipes of circular cross-section which is called the round-the-clock method.  This method described in ISO 3127 applies to isolated batches of pipe tested at 0° C (information is also given for sampling from the continuous production of Pipe).  
NOTE: If testing below 0° C is required, a temperature of - 20° C is recommended. 
Who is ISO 3127 - Determining resistance of thermoplastics pipes for? 
ISO 3127 on determining resistance of thermoplastics pipes is useful for companies associated with: 
- Water distribution 
- Drainage and sewage system 
- Waste management 
- Irrigation 
- Conduit 
- Fire sprinkler 
- Process piping 
- Gas distribution 
ISO 3127 is also useful for transport companies related to oil and gas. 
Why should you use ISO 3127 - Determining resistance of thermoplastics pipes?  
Thermoplastics are plastic polymers used as alternatives to traditional pipelining materials. They are used in handling slurries like bottom ash, fly ash, and different types of abrasive solutions. Thermoplastics pipes offer high-pressure capacity, reliability, ruggedness, corrosion resistance, and are easy to install.
ISO 3127 walks you through the process to determine the resistance of thermoplastics pipes to external blows. ISO 3127 provides guidance on: 
- True impact rate
- Falling weight testing machine
- Main frame
- Rigid test support
- Release mechanism
- Full identification of the pipe 
- Test temperature 
- The mass and size of the stricker 
- Factors affecting the test 
ISO 3127 guidelines help you to run the test for evaluating the resistance of thermoplastics pipes to determine their longevity so that end customers get a superior quality product.
