TPI January 2009

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Fi t t ings

‘Seamless supply’ stainless steel butt weld fittings

Flow-stopping a 630mm gas main UPLUS, the field installation team from Radius Systems (formerly Uponor), working in partnership with Flowstop Services, has successfully carried out what it believes to be a ‘world first’, in isolating a damaged 630mm polyethylene city centre gas main. The project provided an effective flow- stop solution for the SDR 21 ProFuse polyethylene gas main, when part of the pipe was damaged by a mechanical excavator. Supplies downstream were uninter- rupted, and repairswere carriedout using an inflatable bag system developed by ALH-Systems and saddle technologies developed by Radius Systems.

Stock Services is a new organisation that aims to be an integral part of the supply chain of support for tubular distributors, offering one-stop purchasing for its customers. A large investment has been made in seamless stainless steel butt weld fittings to help clients achieve their aims. To achieve the service levels and competitively priced products deman- ded by the distribution industry, and to offer ‘seamless supply’ for its clients, Stock Services has made considerable investment in the latest logistics IT technology, marketing expertise and international procurement.

stock, estimated at £1.6 million. The company’s website shows real- time stock, enabling clients to make purchases through the Internet. Stock Services represents Lixue Steel Pipe Company Limited China. Both companies are approved by Lloyds Register of Shipping, with appropriate quality assurance standard ISO 9001.

All products conform to European Pressure Directive 97/23/EC.

The company’s policy is to offer a seamless supply to the UK and European distribution sector, helping to eliminate supply problems for its customers.

Stock Services – UK info@stockservices.co.uk www.stockservices.co.uk

Traditionally, this technique had been restricted to 315mm pipe diameters, so

The UK stock based in Birmingham is also supported by the manufacturer’s

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