TPI April 2009

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Malleable iron pipe fittings

Stainless steel non-return valves

The principle of the non-return valve with integrated soft sealing in the valve cone is already well established, with applications in the many different procedures and areas of industry. Non-return valves from Schwer Fittings GmbH are manufactured from stainless steel 1.4571 to ensure maximum precision. Schwer Fittings produces non-return valves according to German Institute for Standardization 2353 (EN ISO 8434-1) for tube dimensions of the light series 6L to 42L and for the series 6S to 38S. Schwer also offers non-return valveswith external thread connection according to German Institute for Standardization of ISO 228 in the sizes G 1 / 8 " to G 1 1 / 2 ", and a wide range of valve feathers for different opening pressures. Other products include non-return valves with one-piece valve housing and internal thread connection in thread

Jinan Meide Casting Co, Ltd is a pipe fittings manufacturer with an annual production of more than 140,000 metric tons. The company manufactures a complete line of malleable iron pipe fittings to American, British and DIN standards, ductile iron grooved couplings and fittings, steel pipe nipples and merchant couplings (welded and seamless), and ductile iron and cast iron threaded fittings. Its products are widely used in water, oil and gas pipelines, and in industries including plumbing, fire protection, chemical, oil and refinery.

Non-return valves from Schwer Fittings S S

sizes G 1 / 8

" to G 2", with close system

and soft sealing as standard.

According to connection variant and sealing material, the valves can be used for many fluids or gaseous media, as well as with raised temperatures. The valves are also available in special materials, on request. Schwer Fittings GmbH – Germany info@schwer.com www.schwer.com

Suppliers for spiral ducts Vento, established in 1999, is a supplier of pressed fittings for spiral ducts. In addition to pressed bends, reducers, saddles and couplings, the company produces profiles for rectangular ducts. 95% of the company’s production is exported to 45 countries worldwide, with Belgium’s central location providing an advantage in distribution.

Malleable iron pipe fittings from Jinan S S Meide Casting Product approvals cover UL, FM and NSF in the USA, DVGW and TUV in Germany, TSE in Turkey, PSB in Singapore, JIS in Japan, BSI in United Kingdom and SII in Israel. In 2002, the Mech brand was recognised as China-Well Known Trade Mark by The Trademark Office under the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC), and the brand has been registered in more than 80 countries and regions.

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Vento manufactures pressed fittings and profiles S S

The company combines automated manufacturing processes with a multilingual, flexible and knowledge-driven team to provide product quality and service.

Vento is able to fulfil just-in-time demands, using a robotic warehouse management system with more than 13,000 pallets.

Vento – Belgium info@vento.be • www.vento.be

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