TPi March 2017

products & developments

New piping systems for commercial plumbing

up to 75 per cent, reducing installation costs by minimising expansion loops and supports. Fibercore PP-RCT pipe consists of three co-extruded layers that make one homogeneous pipe. The middle layer is a mix of short fibreglass strands and PP-RCT, which is isolated by an inner and outer layer of solid PP-RCT. Asahitec includes both moulded socket fusion fittings (20 to 125mm) and moulded butt fusion fittings (160 to 315mm), and moulded large diameter fittings up to 630mm. Asahitec is NSF 14-pw certified for potable water applications, and features lead-free brass adapter fittings. The range is complemented by Asahi/America’s welding equipment fleet and valve product line. Applications include potable water, HVAC, food and beverage grade water, and water distribution.

Asahi/America, Inc has introduced Asahitec TM PP-RCT piping systems for plumbing and HVAC applications. Asahitec PP-RCT is the latest advancement in polypropylene polymers, and claimed benefits include greater pressure capabilities at higher temperatures than conventional PP materials. Asahitec comprises two systems: Climatec TM for hydronic heating applications, and Watertec TM for potable water. Pipe in both systems is manufactured with patented Fibercore TM technology, which minimises expansion and contraction by

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

Marine grade stainless steel pipe flashing

Designed to replace lead flashings, the patented Ultimate Pipe Flashing is made from 316L stainless steel (a true marine grade stainless steel) for long-term performance in coastal and extreme UV environments. The Ultimate Pipe Flashing provides a precision seal to the pipe with a flexible bushing made from an ultra-pure silicone elastomer that accommodates daily movement from thermal changes on the roof. This lifetime pipe seal is then reinforced with a solid PVC collar engineered to provide lifelong compression of the seal to the pipe. The combination of 316L stainless steel, ultra-pure silicone rubber and solid moulded PVC provide robust resistance to sunlight, extreme UV, coastal and non-coastal chlorides, and thermal movement. Lifetime Tool & Building Products – USA www.lifetimetool.com

Lifetime Tool & Building Products has launched its new 316L stainless steel Ultimate Pipe Flashing ® , to prevent roof leaks in harsh coastal and ultraviolet (UV) environments. The new product directly combats the effects of salt water, chloride, extreme sunlight exposure and pipe thermal movement, which are the major causes of plumbing pipe flashing failures resulting in roof leaks. Existing pipe flashings (including lead) can fail at the time of installation or shortly after. While lead has been banned in most construction applications for content in the parts per million, it is still used as solid lead in roofing because there has not been an effective alternative. As well as being hazardous, lead flashings do not handle mechanical stress from thermal movement; do not adequately accommodate pitch; and are often difficult to re-shape and install. These failures can result in hidden water and mould damage that may go undetected for years.

We service and supply the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical and Marine industries around the world.

Products range from pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets, bolting, sheet, plate and bar.

Materials range from: Carbon Steel, High Yield Carbon Steel, Low Temperature Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steel, 6MO and the complete range of Nickel Alloys.

Piping packages in all materials

Tel: +44 1204 849967 - Fax: +44 1204 849972 Email: sales@phoenixpiping.co.uk

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