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Welding
86 January 2016
New welding machine for HDPE pipe
DELTA 1000 Trailer is a self-aligning
fusion machine suitable for welding
thermoplastic pipes for the transport
of water, gas and other fluids under
pressure, up to Ø 1,000mm (36"
IPS/DIPS). The machine can fuse
pipes according to the ISO 21307
High Pressure standard, enhancing
productivity and allowing a claimed
60 per cent time saving.
The machine body is mounted on a
four-wheeled chassis, with two steering
wheels and a safety brake, and is easily
removable for working in tight spaces.
Steel hydraulic clamping with fast-lock-
ing inserts allows placing and removal
of inserts in seconds. A self-detaching
device helps remove the heating plate
during the welding procedure.
An on-board hydraulic electric facer
is equipped with a safety microswitch to
prevent accidental starts, and a thermal
circuit breaker protects the motor.
The PTFE-coated hydraulic heating
plate is supplied with a high-tempera-
ture-proof bag, to prevent the heating
element from being scratched.
The Easy Life control panel, with a
large graphic display and GPS
traceability, is removable from the
machine body to enable welding from
outside the ditch. This allows the
operator to program and pilot the welding
cycle in an easy, fast and intuitive way.
A data-logging system is included, to
store full welding data, downloadable
through a USB port straight into PDF
files. The Easy Life system has the
capability store up to 4,000 joint reports.
The Delta 1000 Trailer allows easy
welding of fittings such as elbows, tees,
Y-branches and stub flanges.
Accessories available on request
include clamp inserts from Ø 335 to
900mm, a trolley, a tool for flange necks,
a kit for in-ditch use, and a hoist.
Ritmo SpA – Italy
Fax: +39 049 9901993
Website: Delta 1000 trailer