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36 Tube Products International July 2015
products & developments
1+ compression fittings
Fluid flow technology company Asahi/
America, Inc now offers 1+ style
compression fittings by EM-Technik. The
1+ provides a complete seal without the
use of tools, and significantly reduces
assembly times.
The patented new design of the 1+
compression fitting is highlighted by
an integrated clamping ring that allows
for a secure, reliable and reusable tube
connection without the need for loose
ferrules.
Available in PP, PVDF and
PFA, the 1+ compression
fitting is easy to install: simply
slide the tubing through
the nut, and hand-tighten
to create a tube connection
rated up to 230psi. The
fittings are currently avail-
able in ¼", 3/8" and ½" sizes
in union, elbow, tee and
threaded configurations,
and are suitable for air and
liquid handling applications
in a wide range of industries,
including biopharm, analytical, chemical
handling, laboratory and research, and
food processing.
Asahi/America specialises in provid-
ing solutions for fluid handling systems,
individualised to meet customers’
requirements.
The company manufactures corrosion-
resistant thermoplastic fluid handling
products, including valves, actuators,
pipe and fittings. It also maintains
an extensive custom fabrication
department, and provides on-site
consultation, supervision and training
where required.
Asahi/America, Inc – USA
1+ compression fittings
Corrosion mapping solution
At this year’s NACE International
Corrosion Exhibition, Phoenix Inspection
Systems launched a scanner that
provides continuous corrosion mapping
along unlimited lengths of small bore
pipework.
The design of the new Sp-Arc scanner
offers fast corrosion assessment
longitudinally of a sector of the pipe
circumference, with coverage of up to
120° in a single scan.
The main element of the scanner
is an irrigated water box housing a
curved ultrasonic phased array probe.
The water box is set concentric to the
pipe surface and seals Sp-Arc to the
pipe with replaceable low friction foam
gaskets to provide immersion quality
ultrasonic data with excellent near-
surface resolution.
Equipped with an adjustable buggy and
four high-strength magnetic wheels,
Sp-Arc is suited to inspecting the
important underside of ferritic pipes.
Available with multiple water boxes to
suit the full range of small bore pipe
diameters from 1" to 4" NPS, Sp-Arc
is a versatile tool for measuring wall
thickness.
Andrew Brewis, sales manager –
key accounts at Phoenix Inspection
Systems, said “Phoenix is always
striving to be at the forefront of
technology and innovation and with
our latest product, the Sp-Arc, we feel
we have again delivered a product that
is not only unique but delivers a cost-
effective corrosion mapping solution to
the end user.”
Phoenix Inspection Systems special-
ises in the design and manufacture
of ultrasonic non-destructive testing
solutions for sectors including energy,
aerospace, process industries and rail.
The company offers a wide range of
standard NDT products and provides
custom-made solutions to clients
worldwide.
Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd – UK
Sp-Arc scanner from
Phoenix Inspection
Systems