TPi May 2014

Water, drainage and civi ls

Welding for plastic pipes and fittings Ritmo SpA is an Italian manufacturer of certified welding machines for plastic pipes and fittings for the transport of water, gas and other fluids under pressure. The most-used welding method for plastic pipes is butt fusion, while electrofusion is the best solution when it comes to repairing existing conduits. Within its butt fusion line, Ritmo has many solutions. The Basic line offers five easy-to-use, reliable and precise models, with a working range from 40 to 355mm OD. The Dragon Digital electronic thermoregulator and the SMARTLock fast- locking adapter system (patented by Ritmo) speed up welding preparation time without using any additional equipment. An evolution of the Basic line, Basic Easy Life features a special gearcase and is able to manage the welding process semi- automatically. The electronic system ensures the continuous repeat of welding cycles and automatic control of the pre-set parameters; the operator only needs to validate the welding phases. The user-friendly graphic display allows a quick setting of the desired parameters. The Easy Life system can store up to 4,000 welding cycles and sum them into a PDF file. This report can be transferred to a PC through a USB port and data-management software. The Basic Easy Life system is available in seven models, with a working range from 40 to 630 mm OD. For the largest diameters (500 to 1,600mm OD), Ritmo offers the Delta range of machines. The Delta series allows various accessories, including cranes and trolleys, bringing the product closer to the client’s exact needs, no matter how rough the working conditions are. Acquisition of stake in pipe seal company finalised Trelleborg has finalised the acquisition of the 51 per cent stake in the North American group Max Seal, which develops and manufactures polymer-based sealing systems for various types of pipes deployed in water and wastewater systems. The business has its main facility in Tijuana, Mexico, and a sales company in the USA. Net sales in 2013 amounted to approximately SEK 80mn. Trelleborg provides engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. ritmo spa – Italy info@ritmo.it www.ritmo.it

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