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Stainless S teel Tubing: M anufacturing & Machinery
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The Tuf-Lok ring grip pipe couplings are
rugged, heavy-duty self-aligning and self-
grounded pipe couplings that are ideal for
almost any application where pipe ends
need to be connected.
Tuf-Lok pipe couplings install quickly and
easily, reducing installation costs, while
reinstallation is also fast and easy. This
makes them ideal for applications where
assembly and disassembly are required.
In addition, with the Tuf-Lok ring grip pipe
couplings, the pipe ends do not require
machining or grooving and never become
marred or damaged when making a
connection. Pipeline
integrity and re-use of the
pipe is never compromised.
These ring grip pipe
couplings are very
rugged and have an
extremely high end pull
capability. This toughness
is important for many
applications, including
those with high dynamic
loads or applications
where the pipeline integrity
is extremely important.
Even vibration and
excessive pipe movement
can be accommodated by
the Tuf-Lok pipe coupling.
A special design feature built into the
gasket of the Tuf-Lok pipe couplings allows
them to accommodate both high pressure
and full vacuum pressure conditions.
Even high external pressure conditions
are accommodated, so the Tuf-Lok
pipe couplings are leak-proof from both
the outside and inside. The leak-proof
connection is maintained even when the
couplings are completely submerged under
water, a feature not always achievable with
other pipe couplings.
A special cost saving feature of the Tuf-Lok
ring grip pipe couplings is that they can be
installed on almost any kind of metal pipe
irrespective of the wall thickness. They can
also be used on mild steel, stainless steel,
aluminium and most other thick or thin wall
pipe.
Tuf-Lok International – USA
Fax: +1 608 270 2080
Email:
Website:
Tuf-Lok (UK) Limited – UK
Fax: +44 1706 822 518
Email:
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