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FHS Poly, 11/15 Martha Street, Seaford (2026)

02/06/2026

"It's still working fine, we'll service it at the end of the job."

We hear this one a lot.

And it's one of the most expensive assumptions in poly welding.

Here's the reality 👇

A butt welder or extrusion tool doesn't need to be broken to be out of specification.

Wear happens gradually - heater plate coatings degrade, hydraulic seals weep, gauge calibration drifts, extrusion shoes wear out of shape. The machine keeps running. The welds keep getting made. But the quality of those welds has been slowly declining with every hour of use.

The problem only becomes visible when:
❌ A weld fails inspection
❌ A joint fails in service
❌ The machine finally stops working entirely - mid-project

Regular servicing catches these issues before they reach that point. A full service includes inspection of all wear components, cleaning, recalibration of pressure and temperature systems, and fine tuning of any parts affecting weld quality.

The cost of a service is a fraction of the cost of rework, rejected welds, or project downtime. Every time.

FHS Poly services all plastic welding equipment including extrusion welders, hot air tools, electrofusion control boxes, butt welders and more - from our service centre in Seaford, VIC.

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28/05/2026

Ever wondered how a custom poly component goes from an idea to an installed, working part of your poly piping system?

Here's how it works. 👇

Step 1: Design & specification
It starts with understanding your project requirements like pipe diameter, operating pressure, chemical compatibility, temperature range, and site conditions. Good fabrication starts with good information.

Step 2: Material selection
Not all polyethylene is the same. PE100, PE80, HDPE, PolyPro, LDPE, LLDPE - the grade matters. The right material is selected based on the application, ensuring the fabricated component meets the same performance standards as the rest of the system.

Step 3: Workshop fabrication
Components are cut, formed, and welded in a controlled workshop environment using butt fusion, extrusion welding, or hot air welding techniques - depending on the application. Workshop fabrication means tighter quality control than working in the field.

Step 4: Quality checks
Every weld is inspected against international standards before anything leaves the workshop. Dimensional checks, weld integrity, and documentation are all part of the process.

Step 5: Project-ready delivery
Components arrive on site pre-fabricated, tested, and ready to install, reducing your teams time on the tools and minimising the risk of errors during installation.

The result? A component that fits perfectly, performs reliably, and is backed by full QA documentation.

FHS Poly fabricates everything from custom tank fit-ups and sheet fabrications to booms, floating docks, puddle flanges, pits, concrete forms, gas extraction assemblies and many other bespoke welded assemblies, all from our PE fabrication workshop in Seaford, VIC.

Request a quote by uploading your drawings & project details through our Custom Fabrications page on our website, or call to speak to a poly fabrication expert.

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26/05/2026

In any technical industry, there are two kinds of suppliers:
The first takes your order, ships the product, and wishes you luck.
The second actually understands your project, asks the right questions, and makes sure you leave with exactly what you need and the knowledge to use it correctly.

FHS Poly has always been the second kind. And that reputation isn't built overnight.

Here's what 30+ years in the poly welding industry actually produces:
✅ Application knowledge - understanding which welding method, which machine, and which material grade suits your specific project, not just what's in stock
✅ Real troubleshooting ability - when something goes wrong on site, the team has seen most of it before and can help you work through it quickly
✅ Equipment expertise - from butt welders to extrusion tools to electrofusion control units, the team knows how the equipment actually performs in the field, not just on paper
✅ Fabrication experience - with their own PE fabrication workshop, FHS Poly doesn't just supply equipment — they use it, every day, on real jobs
✅ Training that comes from doing - training delivered by people who have welded poly in the conditions your crew will face, not just people who have read the standard

This is what being the industry's One Stop Shop actually means. Not just having the widest range but having the knowledge to back it up.

Australian owned and operated since 1994. Seaford, VIC.

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21/05/2026

Here's a question worth asking before your next poly welding project 👇

Does it make more sense to hire or buy?

For a lot of jobs, hire wins. Here's why:
✅ No capital outlay - Keep your cash in the business. Pay only for the time you actually need the machine.
✅ No servicing costs - FHS Poly maintains every machine in the hire fleet to spec. You pick it up ready to work.
✅ Right tool for the job - Different jobs need different machines. Hiring lets you match the equipment to the project like a butt welder, extrusion welder, EF control unit and/or data logger, without owning a fleet you only use occasionally.
✅ Scale up when you need to - Got a big shutdown coming up? Hire additional machines for the duration without the long-term commitment.
✅ Try before you buy - Not sure which machine suits your operation? Hiring first is a smart way to find out.

FHS Poly's hire fleet covers butt welders, electrofusion control units, extrusion welders, hot air welders, socket fusion tools, tooling (like peelers, restraint clamps, re-rounding clamps, internal & external debeaders), generators, and data logging equipment.

Check out the complete range of poly welding Hire gear available on our website now!

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19/05/2026

There's one word in the spec sheet of the Munsch MAX-65-B that experienced fabricators pay attention to immediately. Brushless.

Here's why it matters:
Most extrusion welders use brushed motors. Brushes are the contact points inside the motor that deliver current to the rotating components. They work fine but they wear. Every hour of use degrades the brushes slightly. In a high-demand fabrication environment, that means:

❌ Gradual loss of motor efficiency
❌ Increasing maintenance requirements
❌ More frequent downtime for motor servicing
❌ Shorter overall machine lifespan

A brushless motor eliminates the wear component entirely. There are no contact brushes to degrade. The motor runs cooler, more efficiently, and with significantly less maintenance over its lifespan.

For an extrusion welder, this matters more than it does for most tools, because extrusion welding is typically done in long, continuous runs. Tank fabrication. Sheet lining. Vessel construction. These aren't five-minute jobs. The motor is running for hours at a time, under load, in workshop or site conditions.

A brushless motor is built for exactly that kind of work.

The Munsch MAX-65-B also features:
✅ Dual heat source - simultaneous preheating and extrusion for consistent fusion
✅ Infinitely variable handle - welding in tight, awkward and overhead positions
✅ Integrated high-power LEDs - illuminating the weld area in low-light conditions
✅ Standby mode - reduces noise and saves up to 60% energy when not actively welding
✅ Integrated eye hook - for counterbalancing or hanging during extended use
✅ Auto blower shutoff - once fully cooled, the blower turns itself off

Available now at FHS Poly.

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14/05/2026

30 years ago, one man in Melbourne started a hire company with a simple idea - give people access to quality poly welding equipment, and back it with real expertise. 🔧

That company was FHS. Today it's FHS Poly - Australia's iconic One Stop Shop for plastic welding equipment, fabrication, training, and technical support.

We've grown alongside every customer, every project, and every challenge. Today, FHS Poly combines three decades of hands-on experience with the best international brands, trusted training programs, and a team that genuinely knows their stuff.

Australian owned. Industry trusted. Built for the long haul.

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12/05/2026

Temperature is one of the most critical variables in poly welding. And it's one of the least monitored on most job sites.

Here's why that's a problem 👇

Polyethylene has a relatively narrow window of acceptable welding temperature. Too cold, and the material doesn't reach the melt state required for proper molecular bonding - the joint looks complete but the fusion is weak. Too hot, and the material degrades, oxidises, and loses its structural properties. The weld bead may look fine on the outside while the joint is compromised from within.

Butt fusion:
The heater plate must reach and maintain the correct temperature - typically 200–230°C for Single High Pressure welding and 215–235°C for Low Pressure pre the ISO21307 welding standard. A plate that runs even 10–15°C outside specification will affect melt volume and quality on every single joint made that day. Without an independent temperature check, you're relying entirely on the machine's built-in gauge - which may have drifted out of calibration.

Extrusion welding:
Extrusion welding involves feeding molten PE through the extruder shoe directly onto the Pre Heated parent material. The extrudate temperature and the preheat temperature of the parent material both need to be within specification. If either is off, you get cold laps, poor fusion, or material degradation - none of which are necessarily visible once the weld is complete. An independent thermometer lets the operator verify actual preheat air and extrudate temperatures rather than relying on screen outputs that may not reflect real outputs.

Hot air hand welding:
Air temperature at the nozzle, distance from the workpiece, and travel speed all interact to produce the correct melt state. An independent thermometer lets the operator verify actual nozzle temperature rather than relying on dial settings that may not reflect real output.

The KJT-Type Digital Thermometer gives you an independent, accurate temperature reading at the point that matters. It comes with an air probe for checking hot air and extrusion tool output, and a needle probe for surface temperature checks on heater plates, parent material, and extrudate.

It's one of the lowest-cost tools on a welding job and one of the highest-impact ones when it comes to weld quality and compliance. ✅

Available now at FHS Poly with Australia-wide delivery.

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07/05/2026

Did you know that manually calculating butt fusion welding parameters (by hand, on site) is still one of the most common causes of non-conforming welds? 🤔

It's not operator error. It's a process problem.

Weld pressure, heating time, and cooling time all change based on pipe diameter, wall thickness, ambient temperature, and the welding standard being applied. Getting all of that right, every time, under site conditions, is a big ask.

The PEWeldBank App solves this automatically.

The app calculates every parameter for you, based on the standard you're working to and the conditions on the day. It then guides your operator through each step, records the actual data as it happens, and stores everything in the cloud for instant reporting.

No more manual calculations. No more paper records. No more chasing documentation at the end of a job.

It works on any hydraulic butt welder, supports all major international welding standards, and runs on Apple and Android devices.

FHS Poly can help you get set up. Ask us how.

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05/05/2026

After installation, a poly pipeline must prove its integrity.

That’s where hydrostatic pressure testing comes in.

The system is filled and pressurised to a specified level.
Pressure is monitored over time.
Any drop can indicate a leak, weak joint or material issue.

It’s not just about detecting failure.
It’s about verifying compliance and confirming performance before commissioning.

A correctly fused joint should perform at least as well as the parent pipe material.

Pressure testing isn’t a box-ticking exercise.
It’s confirmation that the entire system has been installed correctly.

When documentation and data logging support the test results, it provides additional assurance for contractors and asset owners alike.

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30/04/2026

Most people focus on the butt fusion cycle.

Temperature. Pressure. Timing.

But experienced operators know the weld is decided ever before the heater plate is even gets to do heat soak.

If the pipe ends aren’t properly faced, cleaned and aligned, you’re already behind the eight ball.
Oxidation left on the surface? That weakens bonding.
Moisture or dust present? That introduces contamination.
Gap left between the pipes? That causes Cold weld segments.
Poor alignment in the clamps with excessive 'Hi Lo'? That reduces weld area and hence joint strength.

The fusion machine can only work with what it’s given which means good preparation isn’t optional, it’s structural.

When prep is rushed, the weld may look acceptable on the outside but fail under load later.

Good preparation is absolutley everything in Poly Welding.

Strong systems start with disciplined process. Always.

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