TPi October 2008

New purge & bypass tee promises safety, quality and speed f i t t ings feature on . . .

for the 1" connection, and a 63mm to 500mm range for the 2" connection.

required to fit it. All fittings are approved to gas specification requirement PL2: part 4, which guarantees delivery of a quality product with long-term integrity. Benefits for installers are the ongoing consistency and quality of the fitting, ensuring safe work in less time. The fitting is also claimed to be smaller than any combination of products currently used for site-based constructions, also reducing the risk of third-party damage. A full range is available in all sizes for which connections are required, including a 40mm to 500mm range

A new purge pressure tee for gas purge points and bypass connections has been launched by Radius Systems (previously Uponor). The tee provides a solution to the challenge of making a safe, quick and simple connection for purge and pressure points and temporary bypass loops for polyethylene pressure pipes. A compact, factory-made electrofusion fitting, the purge tee has been specifically developed to save time and reduce waste on-site, and is designed to be so easy to use that no extra training is

Other benefits of the new fitting include non-sparking plastic threaded closure caps with nitrile O-ring seals to prevent gas ignition risk. No ‘snatch’ operation is required. Unifit range rated bases are capable of working on more than one pipe size, minimising stockholding.

Radius Systems – UK sales@radius-systems.co.uk www.radius-systems.co.uk

Specialised pipe fitting manufacturer

Shijiazhuang RuiDaTong Pipe Fitting Co, Ltd, China, is a specialised manufacturer and exporter of pipe fittings of various materials, including carbon steel, alloy steel and stainless steel. The company is one of the main manufacturers of electrical project 200MW, 300MW, 600MW Unit MS/HR/CR/FW high pressure fittings in China, and has successfully passed ISO9001:2000 International Quality Management System Standard certification, as well as being designated an A grade tubing enterprise by China Petrochemical Corporation and Electric Power Corporation. The company’s product range includes elbows-LR SR 45 90; return bends-LR SR 180; tees – straight and reducing; reducers – concentric and eccentric; stub ends – MSS type A & B; stub ends – ASME long; end caps; and flanges. Specifications include wall thickness area from 2 to 100mm; ND: ½" to 24", 24" to 80"; ASME B16.9, ASTM A403 304/L 316/L 321 347, ASTM A234 WPB P11 P22 P5 P9, ASTM A420 WPL6; DIN ST37.0 ST35.8 ST45.8 S235JR, P235GH, P265GH, 10CRMO910, 15CRMO, 12CR1MOV; JIS G3454 STPG370 STPG410.

Connect Safety Clamp System 231 and S S Connect Pressfitting System 232

Shijiazhuang RuiDaTong Pipe Fitting Co, Ltd – China

connierdt@gmail.com www.ruidatong.com

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