TPI July 2013

products & developments Engineered joining technology

the new activated sludge tanks with compressed air. The compressed air pipes are connected with a total of 600 NormaConnect pipe connectors with diameters of between 100

The pipe couplings of Norma Group are used in building and infrastructure projects all over the world. The connector products reliably join water supply pipes and drains, whether in sewage works, in hotels or at airports. “With our pipe connectors, we contribute to making the water cycle work and ensure that not a single drop of this vital resource gets lost,” said Bernd Kleinhens, board member and responsible for business development at Norma Group. “Our clients trust in the reliability of our product solutions because they contribute to the success of their investment projects.” Some examples of the company’s products in use around the world are detailed below. Tunisia’s largest sewage works, in Choutrana near the capital, are being upgraded in order to supply Tunis’s growing population with tap water. As part of this effort, 4.5km of new pipes are being installed overall to provide

NormaConnect DCS products in use at Frankfurt Airport

Rapid couplings and NormaConnect DCS universal restraint collars. The two joining products withstand high pressures while keeping the system tight, and protect against downpours and large amounts of water. Norma Group manufactures a wide range of engineered joining technology solutions in three product categories – clamp, connect and fluid – and offers around 35,000 products and solutions to approximately 10,000 customers in 90 countries. The company’s joining products can be found in vehicles, ships, trains, aircraft, domestic appliances, engines and plumbing systems, as well as in applications for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. operating torque of the 83 Series valves is suitable for side and bottom load applications, and end screw fittings allow for easy mix and match of desired end connections. The new ball valves feature a handle with a stainless steel insert, providing a long service life with a better handle stop. SSP states that its ball valves offer maximum chemical compatibility for pressure and temperature ratings, meet industry standards, and are 100 per cent factory tested. The valves feature SSP’s exclusive field support via quick response (QR) codes that can be accessed in the field via any smartphone. SSP serves a global growth-orientated distribution network, manufacturing the brand names Duolok, Unilok ® , Griplok ® , and TruFit fittings and FloLok valves. SSP – USA customer.inquiries@mysspusa.com www.mysspusa.com Norma Group AG – Germany www.normagroup.com

and 900mm. They not only withstand pressures of up to 10 bar, but also make assembly quick and easy. Hotels depend on reliable sewage systems. In the construction of a 170- room luxury resort in Benoa on Bali, the sewage pipes made of cast iron and other materials are connected with NormaConnect DCS Rapid couplings and NormaConnect DCS Fix to make them leak-proof. The pipe connectors bridge gaps of up to 3mm and compensate for extension resulting from extreme heat and temperature changes. Approximately 57 million passengers per year use the 14,000 parking spaces of the Frankfurt Airport to store their vehicles safely out of the rain. The cast- iron pipes of the drainage system are connected with NormaConnect DCS

10,000 psi ball valves with blow-out proof design

SSP, a manufacturer of stainless steel tube fittings and valves for instrumentation and CNG fuelling applications, has introduced the 83 Series family of high pressure ball valves, including the H83 configuration for high pressure/severe service, diving, research and development, and offshore control panel applications. The 83 (2-way) and 83X (3-way) ball valves have a maximum allowable working pressure of 6,000 psi (415 bar), and the H83/H83X ball valves are rated to 10,000 psi (689 bar). All configurations offer a 316ss, Alloy 400 or UNS N10276 body, and a variety of seats to meet application requirements. Operating temperatures range from -17° to 2,320°C (0° to 4,500°F), with optional

SSP 83 series ball valve

low-temperature service rated at -40° to 930°C (-40° to 2,000°F).

All 83 Series ball valves feature a trunnion-style ball and blow-out proof, bottom-loaded stem. The compact, low

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Tube Products International July 2013

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