TPI July 2014

products & developments Line pipe coating to improve field joint bonds

virtually permanent protection of the anti-corrosion layer. The SureBond product line performs across a wide temperature range, from -70°C to 100°C, with low temperature bending and thermal cycling performance, a known limitation of three-layer systems. “SureBond opens up an important new category of line pipe coating,” said Cedric Oudinot, global product line manager at Bredero Shaw. “It offers significant benefits for operators – and it’s competitively priced, so they get a superior solution without having to pay more.” Bredero Shaw, a division of ShawCor, provides specialised coating systems and related services for corrosion protection, insulation and weight coating applications on land and marine pipelines, including highly engineered corrosion and insulation systems for deepwater applications.

Formulated with a proprietary molecular structure, SureBond is claimed to provide better pipe protection and superior bonding with all field joints. It eliminates the often-problematic adhesive layer, while providing strong,

Bredero Shaw has introduced the new SureBond™ onshore pipe coating, developed to match or exceed the performance of three-layer coating products.

The new SureBond onshore pipe coating

Bredero Shaw – USA solutions@brederoshaw.com www.brederoshaw.com Socket fusion tool for PP installations

pressure is maintained throughout the process.

continue to give operators the tools they need to perform socket fusions on challenging jobsites,” said McElroy president Chip McElroy. “Our fusion products are becoming recognised as the best complement to polypropylene pipe installations which are being used more and more in today’s best and most advanced indoor piping systems.” At 15lb, the Spider 125 with Universal Clamping is a lightweight, compact device with a worm gear drive and parallel link system that brings pipes and fittings together evenly and under control. A single technician can align, heat, fuse and cool the pipe, and because the Spider is non-back drivable, constant

McElroy, a manufacturer of thermo- plastic pipe fusion machines, has launched its latest socket fusion tool for polypropylene pipe installations. The Spider 125 with Universal Clamping is suitable for installations using 63 to 125mm PP pipe in overhead, vertical and tight workspaces. The new universal clamping feature allows the latest Spider 125 model to accommodate any size of pipe or coupling, eliminating the need for inserts. The original Spider 125 is designed with a chain-clamping system, and it is supplied with a variety of insert sizes for pipes and fittings.

The Spider 125 with Universal Clamping is supplied with its own carrying case, and a full assortment of heaters and heater adapters in the 63 to 125mm range are available. PP fused pipe systems are used in many residential, commercial and industrial applications, including potable water, chilled water, grey water, heating and cooling systems, hydronics, geothermal and compressed air systems, rainwater collection and irrigation, chemical transport and fire suppression systems.

McElroy – USA fusion@mcelroy.com www.mcelroy.com

“We are pleased to bring this new feature to the Spider 125 which will

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