TPi January 2017

products & developments

Pre-insulated piping system for chilled media

than 0.026 W/m-K (0.015 Btu-ft/h-ft 2 -F). Coolsafe is available in sizes from 32 to 250mm (1" to 10") and is in stock now at Asahi/America. The pre-insulated piping system includes a com- plete range of fittings and is supported by Asahi/

Thermoplastic fluid flow technology firm Asahi/America, Inc has introduced the Coolsafe™ pre-insulated piping system for chilled media. Coolsafe is a complete system consisting of a polyethylene inner layer, polyurethane insulation core and polyethylene outer layer. On-site installation labour is reduced because the pipe and fittings are pre-insulated at the factory. Coolsafe installs easily using conventional butt or electrofusion welding methods. The PE-inner by PE-outer design allows the system to be simultaneously butt welded, saving installation time and providing a safer installation. The system’s components are moulded and insulated to strict tolerances to ensure easy installation and long-term insulation of chilled media. Coolsafe provides thermal conductivity better Following its vision and strategy, the Tubacex Group states that it is experiencing a transformation that allows it to establish a close cooperative relationship with its customers, with the goal of developing and providing comprehensive solutions to their specific needs. In recent years, a training and adaptation process has taken place that consists of reinforcement and increased use of technology in the sales area; strong development of R&D abilities; inorganic growth to complete the product portfolio; and development of new products and processes for high- demand applications. The innovation strategy has been adapted to offer new products and comprehensive solutions resulting from internal R&D activities. This has led to

Coolsafe pre-insulated piping system

individualised to meet customers’ needs. The company manufactures corrosion- resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products including valves, actuators, pipe and fittings. It also maintains an extensive custom fabrication department, and provides on-site consultation, supervision and training, where required.

America’s welding equipment fleet. The company’s Type-21 ball valves and Type- 57 butterfly valves can be incorporated into the Coolsafe system to control flow. Applications for the Coolsafe piping system include commercial refrigeration, brewery and winery chilling, secondary cooling of food production, cold storage facilities, and central plant HVAC systems. Asahi/America specialises in providing solutions for fluid handling systems,

Asahi/America, Inc – USA asahi@asahi-america.com www.asahi-america.com

Transformation from manufacturer to full-service supplier

were born from alliances with other companies. Tubacex has proprietary capacity for the design of components and even subsystems in collaboration with external engineering firms. This design capacity is complemented by a deep knowledge of the materials and their manufacturing processes. The company is offering certain custom- ers a growing portfolio of added-value services, including finishing operations (cut to measure, bevelling); advanced surface treatments (shot peening, coatings); logistics (project delivery management, immediate delivery from the warehouse); and pre-manufacturing (curving, welding, grooving, finning). Tubacex Group – Spain www.tubacex.com

the inclusion of two new key concepts: alliances with partners or suppliers of technology and complementary products; and development of new added-value services, based on the needs of the customer. In order to develop innovative solutions, it is necessary to collaborate with the customer in all of the phases of the lifecycle, from its design to the operation of the service. Innovation management at Tubacex is done under ‘open innovation’ principles, which allows for the integration of capacity and know-how from a network of companies, including customers, suppliers, research centres and partners in general. Most of the innovation projects that are currently under development at Tubacex

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