TPi July 2015

products & developments 1+ compression fittings

The patented new design of the 1+ compression fitting is highlighted by an integrated clamping ring that allows for a secure, reliable and reusable tube connection without the need for loose ferrules.

including biopharm, analytical, chemical handling, laboratory and research, and food processing. Asahi/America specialises in provid- ing solutions for fluid handling systems, individualised to meet customers’ requirements. 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.

Fluid flow technology company Asahi/ America, Inc now offers 1+ style compression fittings by EM-Technik. The 1+ provides a complete seal without the use of tools, and significantly reduces assembly times.

Available in PP, PVDF and PFA, the 1+ compression fitting is easy to install: simply slide the tubing through the nut, and hand-tighten to create a tube connection rated up to 230psi. The fittings are currently avail- able in ¼", 3 / 8 " and ½" sizes in union, elbow, tee and threaded configurations, and are suitable for air and liquid handling applications in a wide range of industries,

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

1+ compression fittings

Corrosion mapping solution At this year’s NACE International Corrosion Exhibition, Phoenix Inspection Systems launched a scanner that provides continuous corrosion mapping along unlimited lengths of small bore pipework. The main element of the scanner is an irrigated water box housing a curved ultrasonic phased array probe. The water box is set concentric to the pipe surface and seals Sp-Arc to the pipe with replaceable low friction foam gaskets to provide immersion quality ultrasonic data with excellent near- surface resolution.

Sp-Arc is suited to inspecting the important underside of ferritic pipes. Available with multiple water boxes to suit the full range of small bore pipe diameters from 1" to 4" NPS, Sp-Arc is a versatile tool for measuring wall thickness. Andrew Brewis, sales manager – key accounts at Phoenix Inspection Systems, said “Phoenix is always striving to be at the forefront of technology and innovation and with our latest product, the Sp-Arc, we feel we have again delivered a product that is not only unique but delivers a cost- effective corrosion mapping solution to the end user.” Phoenix Inspection Systems special- ises in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic non-destructive testing solutions for sectors including energy, aerospace, process industries and rail. The company offers a wide range of standard NDT products and provides custom-made solutions to clients worldwide. Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd – UK sales@phoenixisl.com www.phoenixisl.com

The design of the new Sp-Arc scanner offers fast corrosion assessment longitudinally of a sector of the pipe circumference, with coverage of up to 120° in a single scan.

Equipped with an adjustable buggy and four high-strength magnetic wheels,

Sp-Arc scanner from Phoenix Inspection Systems

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Tube Products International July 2015

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