TPi September 2013

products & developments

Small diameter pipe alignment

The Pipeswizard Dragon Jaw is a lightweight clamp suitable for all kinds of pipe alignment, both in the workshop and in the field. The clamp has previously been branded under different names for numerous companies, so it may be familiar, but by another name. An alternative to the Pipeswizard EZ&Q Clamp (EZ Fit), the Dragon Jaw Clamp covers pipes from 1" to 12" across the range of three clamps. This makes it a suitable solution for aligning small diameter pipe where there is no ‘out of round’. Suitable for stainless steel applications as standard without the need for special shoes or screws, all contact points of the clamp are made from high quality stainless steel, which eliminates risk of cross contamination. The clamps are manufactured in the EU, and issued with full CE and Conformity certification. For 2013, the clamps are available directly from the manufacturer.

PSW Consultants (engineering) Ltd – UK sales@pipeswizard.co.uk www.pipeswizard.co.uk

Pipeswizard Dragon Jaw Clamps

O-ring solution in pressfitting systems Eurotubi’s LBP O-ring is designed to ensure a perfect hydraulic seal on the joint between the pipe and fitting in pressfitting systems, and to make it easy to identify unpressed fittings. conditions both during the seal test and visually through the ‘trickling’ of water (in compliance with Worksheet DVGW W 534). This feature is known as Leak Before Press (LBP).

leaks after pressing is avoided – this can happen with trickle O-rings whose profile has a noticeable deformation where it coincides with the metal area that is only slightly deformed by the pressing (thus not hermetically sealing all of the passages). For diameters greater than 54mm, the trickle function is ensured by the use of the standard O-ring, also tested in compliance with Worksheet DVGW W 534.

When the fitting is pressed, the O-ring is deformed, filling and sealing all of the spaces and ensuring a hermetic seal, just like a traditional O-ring. Eurotubi claims that its solution has advantages over other types of trickle O-ring: its shape is the most like the traditional O-ring and it is the only gasket with a constant circular cross section along its entire length; and the risk of

 Straight welded, lipped-end pipes and components.  ø 60 mm to ø 800 mm in a standard range.  Up to ø 400 mm normally dispatched immediately from stock.  Larger than ø 350 mm also available with flange connection.  Powder coated steel or hot-dipped galvanised steel as well as stainless steel.  1-3 mm wall thicknesses.  Larger diameters / special requirements upon request.  Shock-explosion certified pipes and components available. Original Quality to a Modular Design The LBP O-ring is polygonal, and is made up of a succession of tubular portions on a straight axis and constant cross-section arranged in a ring. This special arrangement allows numerous passages between the un-deformed O-ring and its seat. If the fitting has not been pressed, the special profile of the Eurotubi trickle O-ring allows identification of abnormal

Eurotubi Europa Srl – Italy info@eurotubieuropa.it www.eurotubieuropa.it

EUROPE’S NO. 1 IN MODULAR PIPEWORK SYSTEMS

QUICK CONNECT ®

shock explosion proof perfect fitting easy expandable installation friendly

The QUICK CONNECT ® pull-ring makes the acclaimed Jacob modular pipe system even more economical for installation. In new plants for animal feed, pharmaceu- ticals, chemicals, food, glass, semiconduc- tors or environmental technology as well as for upgrading existing layouts user-friendly system installation becomes precise and easy due to the great versatility of mass-produced pipe components.

EC 1935/2004 plus FDA

Fr. Jacob Söhne GmbH & Co. KG, Germany | Tel. +49 (0)571 95580 www.jacob-pipesystems.eu

New and exclusive from JACOB: FOOD GRADE RANGE EC 1935/2004 plus FDA

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