TPT May 2017

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Inspection technology boost GEORGE Fischer’s HDPE pipe systems have been enhanced through the development of the first non-destructive testing (NDT) regime for HDPE products, which allows the manufacturer to issue a ‘fit for service’ certificate on both electrofusion and butt welds. Individual couplings such as tees or crosses already included a ‘completion indicator’, but the new service offers assurance for the whole project team regarding the quality of the finished installation. This means that clients in the water, gas distribution, food processing and other industries requiring

will see the company’s partner provide a responsive on-site service that can check up to 20-30 separate welds per day. The pass/fail report can include details of any discontinuities detected by the scanners and is accompanied by a ten-year guarantee to provide assurance for the specifier or their end client. A spokesperson for George Fischer commented, “At GF Pipe Systems we understand the challenges that customers face during the project cycle, which is why we have developed the NDT solution to fulfil the same quality standard they would expect from any other piping system but with the pass/fail fusion long term weld statement. This increases the value of our offering and ensures it is fully fit for purpose.”

high standards can specify systems such as eco-Fit, Elgef Plus and Progef with the same confidence as with metal pipework alternatives. The company states that customers will continue to benefit from the systems’ speed of installation, versatility, low weight and durability. GF Pipe System’s new ultrasonic-based, non-invasive testing

George Fischer Sales Ltd – UK Email: uk.ps@georgfischer.com Website: www.gfps.com/uk

Non-destructive testing of HDPE products

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