TPT May 2010

P roduction of F ittings , C ouplings & T ubular J oints

Simple and efficient clamp fittings now accommodate PE-Xa

maximum operating pressure of 16 bar (d20-d63) or 10 bar (d75-d110) in water at 20°C applications. In addition to the standard fittings, Magnum transition fittings, with a one- sided plastic or metal thread, solve the critical problem of transition to plastic or metal counter. Through the use of Magnum universal transition fittings, metal pipes such as copper, lead and steel can also be easily connected. The Magnum clamping system includes fittings, couplings, elbows, tees, reducers, end caps, transition fittings with tapered external or internal threads, universal flanges, universal transition fittings and accessories. FIP SpA – Italy Fax: +39 010 9621 209

TIME- and cost-saving installation in water and in industrial applications is of great importance. Additionally, the used materials should be long-term, efficient and easy to assemble. FIP (Formatura Iniezione Polimeri SpA), a subsidiary of Axialis group, offers the Magnum ® compression fittings system as an alternative to conventional joining techniques to bond or weld. Magnum clamp fittings made of PP are said to be particularly resistant, with high hardness, thermal stability and chemical resistance. The fittings are suitable for high tensile strength, and the detachable

connection of plastic pipes of equal and different plastic types, such as HDPE 80/100, LDPE, PP, PVC-U/C (with special ZCKO clamping ring), and now also for PE-Xa (up to d63). By tightening the nut, the clinching ring is released and clamps the pipe while the compression bush compresses the O-ring, creating a permanently tight connection, which can be further re-tightened for maintenance if necessary. The Magnum system, which is distributed in Germany by Akatherm FIP GmbH (Mannheim), provides a secure connection of the pipeline thanks to the dynamic user-sealing system, and it is mainly implemented in the field of irrigation, household connection, swimming pools, horticulture, mining and telecommunications. By DVGW approval, it is a reusable system for drinking water pipes up to a

Email: info@fipnet.it Website: www.fipnet.it Akatherm FIP GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 621 486 2925 Email: info@akatherm-fip.de Website: www.akatherm-fip.de

Press-fittings manufacturing

EMS, France, produces a large range of tube processing equipment dedicated to press-fittings manufacture. From simple manual feeding end-forming machines to fully automatic production lines, the company delivers machines adapted for each particular need. The press-fittings equipment is designed under the most modern configurations, and according to recent standards, including the

bending of tube serpentines for 45° and 90° elbow fittings, hydroforming for tee part fittings, de-burring, end-forming and washing units. All equipment is adapted for stainless steel, steel, copper or brass tubes. EMS – France Fax: +33 388 910 537

Email: info@ems-sa.com Website: www.ems-sa.com

EMS produces equipment for the manufacture of press-fittings

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