TPi May/July 2020

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Asahi/America expands its Asahitec™ PP-RCT product line offerings

ASTM F2389 for sizes 1 / 2 " through 2" and comes standard with PP-RCT socket- weld end connections for homogenous joining with Asahi/America’s Asahitec PP-RCT piping systems. Ball valves have double O-ring seals on the stem for added protection, and are true- union design for easier installation and maintenance. Valves are full port in sizes 1 / 2 " through 2". Asahitec includes both moulded socket fusion fittings 1 / 2 " – 5") and moulded butt fusion fittings (6" through 24") and is NSF 14-pw certified for potable water applications, and features lead- free brass adapter fittings. Asahitec is complemented by Asahi/ America’s extensive welding equipment fleet and valve product line. Asahi/America www.asahi-america.com

HVAC applications. The polypropylene body and disc are injection moulded for durability, and the 316 stainless steel stem is non-wetted. It is available in both wafer and lugged styles. Asahi/America’s Type-57AT butterfly valve is available in sizes 1 1 / 2 " through 8" with a green lever, and in 1 1 / 2 " through 14" with Asahi/America’s Plasgear™ operator. The Type-57AT top flange features an ISO 5211 F07 –

Asahi/America, a specialist in ther- moplastic fluid flow technologies, has expanded its Asahitec™ PP-RCT piping system for commercial applications to include the Type-57AT butterfly valve and Type-21AT ball valve. The Type-57AT butterfly valve meets the pressure and temperature guidelines in ASTM F2389 for up to 12" and integrates into Asahi/America’s Asahitec PP-RCT piping systems for plumbing and

F14 bolt circle, all sizes can be electrically or pneumatically actuated, and are assembled to customer specification and tested in Asahi/ America’s Massachusetts facility. The Type-21AT ball valve meets the pressure and temperature guidelines in

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