TPI May 2013

valves , f i t t ings , f langes and connectors

Butt welding fittings from Italy IRC SpA, established in 1971, is a manufacturer of butt welding fittings. The company has achieved its success thanks to the flexibility of the systems adopted in order to meet the requirements of the international market. Updating of operators and of the manufacturing system ensure quality products and service. The production programme includes fittings from ½" to 48" (in seamless up to 24", and welded with 100 per cent X-ray from 26" upwards), from SCH 10 wall thickness up to XXS and over, in carbon and alloy steels, according to ASME/MSS/ EN standards. IRC is ISO 9001-2008 approved, so

that the quality management system is integrated in all business processes, since quality performance must be assured throughout the supply chain system. The certification of fittings complies with the requirements of EN 10204:2004 3.1 and annex I par.4.3 PED 97/23/EC.

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IRC SpA – Italy irc@ircbwf.it www.ircbwf.it

Hammerhead bolts attach pipe clamps HKS hammerhead bolts, which Stauff will be introducing for the first time at this year’s Hanover trade fair, round out the company’s product range in the area of clamping equipment for pipes, tubes, hoses, cables and other components in accordance with DIN 3015. stainless steel, which are generally used for attaching electric lines, and even sometimes tubes and hoses, to ceilings and walls.

Users have already had the option of attachment with Stauff clamps in numerous varieties of containment and support systems. Conventional hexagon head bolts or socket cap screws were inserted from above through both the clamp halves and cable trays, and the hex nuts were tightened from below, which required the use of a second spanner. HKS hammerhead bolts reduce the time needed for installation and do not require a second tool. They are attached from the upper side with hex nuts and fit securely into the slots and perforations in the substructure when turned 90°. The range of HKS hammerhead screws will be available in sizes M6 and M8 at the time of the market launch, and have been designed for attaching Standard and Twin clamps up to size 3 in accordance with DIN 3015. These are suitable outer diameters between 6.4 and 25.4mm. In order to ensure optimal corrosion protection even in extreme conditions, such as for the offshore industry or process industry, the screws are made of V4A stainless steel. This complements the recently introduced ACT clamps, which prevent crevice corrosion to pipelines thanks to their design. Walter Stauffenberg GmbH was founded in the 1950s, and was initially a contract turning shop. Today the company operates under the trade name Stauff, developing, producing and marketing fluid technology components for use in plant construction and mechanical engineering. Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co KG – Germany

This solution is often used for handling large numbers of cables, such as those found in large buildings, but is also used in key industries such as marine, oil and gas, or process technology. The slotted or perforated ducts give maximum flexibility for installation and inspection as well as future line replacements.

The new hammerhead bolts facilitate easy and safe installation of Standard series and Twin series Stauff clamps in usual cable trays with diagonal, lengthwise or crosswise slots and perforations. This refers to containment systems made of bevelled steel or

ACT clamps from Stauff can be attached to cable ducts and trays with HKS hammerhead bolts

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