TPi July 2010

Fi t t ings

GPS ploughs speed and reliability into pipe fittings upgrade Installers and end users will benefit from the latest manufacturing improvement in GPS PE Pipe Systems’ electrofusion fittings range. The ‘ploughed wire’ production technique, applied to GPS’s small diameter, black PE100 couplers and 90º elbows from March 2010, leads to a strong and secure electrofusion joint when installed correctly. With an accelerated fusion time,

the new fittings are also quicker to use than was previously possible. Spanning the size range 25 to 63mm, the new production method cuts a claimed average of 19% off the fusion time for the couplers and elbows. This is due to the precise positioning of the electrofusion coil,

GPS’s small diameter, black PE100 fittings are now manufactured using the ploughed wire production method

Flanges and fittings from China Shanxi Fullside International Trade Co, Ltd is one of the largest flange and pipe fittings suppliers in China. The company offers various flanges and relevant pipe fittings such as elbows, tees, crosses, reducers and pipe caps. Products are made according to ASME/ANSI, JIS, BS and DIN standards, and the manufacturing size range is ½" to 80", in pressure classes from DN15 to DN2000. Materials used include stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel and ranges in large grades. Non-standard flanges can also be fabricated to customers’ designs. The TUV accredited company has completemanufacture management and quality control. A catalogue is available, on request. which allows optimal heat transfer to the pipe surface. Wire ploughing dispenses with a conventional pre-form core and positions the wire with a high degree of precision. This results in consistent dimensional accuracy and construction from one moulded fitting to the next. All the fittings are manufactured to close tolerances with minimum ovality. The ploughed wire manufacturing method adds to GPS’s comprehensive product range and specialist knowledge in PE pipe systems for water, gas and general industries. GPS PE Pipe Systems – UK www.gpsuk.com

Shanxi Fullside International Trade Co, Ltd – China jack@fullside.net • www.fullside.net

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