Plastics|SA to hold training on plastics welding

Plastics|SA’s Training Division has launched a brand new learning programme for thermoplastic welding inspectors or future inspectors who need to know more about the criteria for proper inspection of plastics fabrication welded joints. According to Kirtida Bhana, Training Executive for Plastics|SA, the ThermoplasticWelding Inspection programme provides an excellent overview for everyone in the thermoplastic fabrication industry. South Africa currently has a high demand for plastics welding inspectors, due to the increased use of plastic welding across various industries. Many mining and construction companies are specifying that products traditionally made from steel or metal, be manufactured from plastic. Owing to their good properties, plastic pipes are increasingly being used to replace metal and ceramic pipes. However, as with all pipelines and regardless of the materials used, the integrity of plastic pipe joints (welds) is critical to the success of the pipeline. The pilot programme will be launched at Plastics|SA’s training centre in Johannesburg on 8-10 April 2014, after which the course will also be offered at the association’s Cape Town and Durban branches, or presented in-house at a company’s premises. www.plasticssa.co.za