TPi April 2008

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product at competitive market price levels – something that was recognised by our high points score in Stockholm Water’s quality appendix, ” commented Industri Belos managing director Gote Mattsson. “ Another important consideration today is the way in which quotations are presented, so the support over documentation that we had from our Viking Johnson colleagues in the UK was invaluable. ” UltraGrip pipe couplings, flange adaptors, Pecatadaptors and end caps are supplied complete with grippers that offer full end restraint to most pipeline materials, to prevent axial movement due to the internal pressure in the pipeline. This makes them particularly suitable for transitions between grey cast iron and PE when repairing or rehabilitating pipelines. The convenience of UltraGrip is further enhanced by its wide tolerance range of up to 44mm, which simplifies both stockholding and installation. In appropriate cases, pipes of different materials and diameters can be joined by a single UltraGrip coupling. MaxiFit (which Stockholm Water will take in sizes up to DN600) is used for repairing pipes of the same nominal bore when their exact outside diameter is unknown. It can accommodate plain- ended pipes with variations in OD of up to 17mm, reducing the number of fittings that have to be held in stock and transported to site. When it is bolted up, MaxiFit’s ‘slide easy’ gasket provides maximum sealing pressure, even on the scored, pitted and corroded pipe surfaces that are often encountered during repair work. MaxiFit is available in sizes from DN50 (2") to DN300 (12"), and is suitable for use with steel, ductile iron, PVCu, cast iron and asbestos cement, and other conventional pipe materials (excluding PE). The range includes standard, long- sleeve and stepped couplings, flange adaptors, and variants to suit customers’ needs, such as stainless steel bolts and Nitrile gaskets.

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Viking Johnson secures three-year StockholmWater contract

Negotiated by the company’s Swedish distributor, Industri Belos, the contract is for the supply of UltraGrip and large diameter MaxiFit pipe couplings for the next three years, with an option for a further year. “ This was a difficult contract to win because the incumbent supplier had held the contract for 12 years, but we were able to offer a high quality

Pipe joint specialist Viking Johnson, UK, has secured a contract with Stockholm Water, thanks to its comprehensive product range, quality and provision of accurate tendering documentation.

Viking Johnson’s UltraGrip ▼ ▼

MaxiFit couplings can accommodate ▼ ▼ pipes with variations in OD of up to 17mm

Viking Johnson – UK info@vikingjohnson.com www.vikingjohnson.com

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