TPi September 2014

Plast ic & composi te tubes

Pipes and fittings from China Kingstiger, a private company established in 2001, has become one of the largest professional manufacturers of plastic pipes and fittings in China. drainage pipe, power pipe, permeable pipe, farming irrigation pipe, crossing pipe and grid pipe. Kingstiger has experienced and reliable teams for production, research, sales and after sales, and has obtained ISO9001 Quality Management System Certification and ISO14000 Environmental Management System Certification. Products include PVC pipe and fittings, PE pipe and fittings, HDPE pipe, CPVC pipe, glass steel power pipe, silicon core pipe and MPP power pipe.

pipes, PE-RT pipes, PP-R pipes, HDPE protection pipes, M-PP power cable coving pipes, FPPE trenchless special drainage pipes, anti-corrosion and thermal insulation energy transfer pipes, steel reinforced spirally wound HDPE drainage pipes and pipe fittings.

TianJin Kingstiger Plastic Products Co, Ltd – China

The products are widely used in applications such as water supply pipe, sales@kingstiger.com www.kingstiger.com Fibre reinforced polymer composites Kingstiger applies advanced production technology to produce PE pipes, PVC

steel; and coefficient of thermal expansion more similar to concrete than that of steel.

Alternatives to metal PolyOne Corporation is a provider of specialised polymer materials, services and solutions for a wide range of fluid handling applications. Hubei Yulong Group Jinli New Materials Co is a manufacturer of pultruded fibre reinforced polymer composites, including profiles (tubes, beams, bar, rod, angle and grating), rock bolts, and rebar. The features of non-corrosive, non-metallic and non- conductive FRP composite products include tensile strength more than twice that of steel; consistent modulus of elasticity; deformation patterns that are the same as with

They are also four times lighter than steel. Pre-fabricated ACI standard angles and bends are available.

Hubei Yulong Group Jinli New Materials Co, Ltd – China ylfrp.rosie@gmail.com www.ylfrp.net

for potable water and water handling applications.

offerings that enable customers to differentiate their product, create brand identity, and provide colour coding. Valves and fittings in the fluid handling industry have traditionally been made of cast iron, brass or PVC. PolyOne’s engineered materials are high- performing polymers that can meet the demands of specialised fluid handling applications, offering lighter weight than metals, good chemical resistance, and targeted physical property performance. These products also support the California Lead Plumbing Law (AB 1953), which states that any product that dispenses or conveys water for human consumption in a California building be ‘lead free’ as defined by the law. In addition, PolyOne’s design assistance and processing support help create a smooth conversion from other materials to a PolyOne engineered compound, even for the most complex applications.

Nymax formulations in PA6, PA 6/6, and other copolymer grades can be made with a wide variety of reinforcements, modifiers, and fillers to enhance physical properties, weatherability and processing. Maxxam polypropylene and polyethylene-based materials are tailored to provide a desired balance of properties such as stiffness, durability, and impact and heat resistance. For valves and threaded applications, LubriOne formulations offer wear resistance, reduced friction and heat build-up, noise and vibration damping, fewer power and maintenance requirements, design flexibility and lower part weight. LubriOne materials are formulated with an internal lubricant to offer a low coefficient of friction and lubricity, as well as wear resistance.

The company’s Nymax™ nylon formulations, Maxxam™ polyolefin formulations and LubriOne™ lubricated and wear-resistant materials are suitable as metal replacements for valves and fittings. This metal-to-plastic conversion allows customers to reduce the weight of their parts and eliminate secondary operations for greater operational efficiency. The NSF Standard 61 certified and lubricated compounds for fluid handling applications are currently available in North America. PolyOne’s approach pairs customers with a knowledgeable formulator to define solutions that accelerate the design process and get products to market faster. The company provides a broad range of standardised and customised formulations in several resin families, including new pre-coloured

PolyOne Corporation – USA www.polyone.com

PolyOne offers NSF Standard 61 certified Nymax and Maxxam formulations

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