Plastic Pipe

IR Fusion Technology

Asahi/America, together with their manufacturing partner Agru of Austria, continues to lead the advancement of IR welding technology. The latest models, SP110s, include numerous upgrades and features a completely automated welding process.

The SP110s control all movement and parameters during each phase of the welding process (heating, change over, joining and cooling). The heating element and clamps are precisely controlled and moved by the welding equipment. This automation eliminates operator influence during the fusion process and provides unmatched repeatability.

The SP110s are loaded with improvements and new features. The internal electronics and control devices have been updated for increased field durability. An automated adjustable planing depth has been incorporated to enhance fabrication capabilities. The touch screen is integrated into the front of the tool and screen displays have been updated for greater ease of use. These are just a few of the highlights for this exciting new equipment.

Asahi/America, Inc. specializes in providing solutions for fluid handling systems, individualized to meet virtually any customer’s need. Asahi is a leading manufacturer of corrosion resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products, including valves, actuators, pipe and fittings. The company maintains an extensive custom fabrication department and provides onsite consultation, supervision and training where required.

For additional information, contact: Jeff Baker, Asahi/America, Inc., 35 Green Street, Malden, MA 02148, 877-24-ASAHI/781-321-5409, Fax 800-426- 7058, E-mail: asahi@asahi-america.com, Web: www.asahi-america.com.

CPVC Piping Systems

Corzan® piping systems offer superior corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and excellent life-cycle economics. Built to withstand tough environments, they are chemically inert to most mineral acids, bases and salts, as well as aliphatic hydrocarbons. In addition, these systems are not subject to galvanic corrosion. As a result, Corzan piping systems can replace metallics and provide a longer service life, lower maintenance costs and help ensure environmental compliance. These combined benefits create a total installed cost that is lower than most other alternative piping materials, including carbon steel.

Additionally, Corzan pipe is pressure rated for up to 200º F and maintain their pressure-bearing capabilities for 50 years with a safety factor of 2. Pipe and fittings are available in sizes up to 24” in diameter.

For additional information, contact Tina Massel, Corzan™ Industrial Systems, 9911 Brecksville Road, Cleveland, OH 44141, 888-234-2436/216-447-5000, Fax: 216-447-5750, E-mail: tina.massel@noveon.com, Web: www.corzancpvc.com.

CPVC Pipe up to 24”

Harvel Plastics, Inc. has extended its line of rigid extruded industrial CPVC pipe to include 18”, 20”, and 24” sizes in Schedule 40 and 80 dimensions, becoming the first manufacturer to produce CPVC pipe in these larger diameters. Technological advancements and stringent lab testing have enabled Harvel to maintain outstanding physical properties for mechanical, thermal, electrical, and fire performance.

Harvel’s full line of CPVC pipe (1/4” to 24”) features outstanding corrosive resistance and superior high-temperature strength for use in a wide variety of applications. It is lightweight and available in plain end or belled one end, allowing easy, cost-effective installations. Harvel Plastics is a leading manufacturer of industrial PVC and CPVC piping, duct and specialty piping systems.

For additional information contact Patrick Foose, Harvel Plastics, Inc., P.O. Box 757, Easton, PA 18044, 610-252-7355, Fax: 610-253-4436, E-mail: harvel@harvel.com, Web: www.harvel.com.

Fabrication Equipment

Ritmo America LLC offers a comprehensive product line of pipe fusion machines and accessories, dedicated exclusively to the North American Market of HDPE pipe, fittings and plastic thermo fusion.

Their wide variety of products includes butt fusion equipment for from 1” to 48” pipe, fittings fabrication equipment up to 64”, band saws up to 64”, pipe scrapers up to 28”, heating plates, socket fusion up to 4” and pipe cutting tools.

Ritmo America LLC keep a large inventory of products and spare parts, offering maintenance service and training. In 2007 Ritmo will introduce the RAM 14, RAM 28, and the RAM 414. The RAM 14 is a mechanical butt fusion welder and offers a range of 1” IPS to 4” IPS. The RAM 414 is an independent motorized butt fusion machine with a range of 4” IPS to 14” IPS and has with GPS capabilities. The RAM 28 offers a range of 2” IPS to 8” DIPS and both the 414 and 28 include their Easy- Life program/control panel which allows the operator to set the machines heating temperature, facing pressure, heating time, soaking time, fusion pressure, fusion time and cooling time. The Easy-Life System incorporates a data-logging device and can be connected to a PC or computer handbook to download all the fusion cycles information. The machine body and clamping system can be easily removed from the 4-wheeled frame and chassis for in-ditch use, the Easy-Life control panel can also be removed from the chassis to allow the operator to control the fusion procedures out of the ditch.

For additional information, contact Andre Muraro, Ritmo America, LLC, 300 Acuff Road, Lake Wales, FL 33859, 863-679-8655, Fax: 863-679-8685, E-mail: info@ritmoamerica.com, Web: www.ritmoamerica.com.

Pipe Welding and Fabrication Machinery

Wegener Welding, LLC represents the Widos line of thermoplastic pipe welding and fabrication machinery and accessories. In 2006, Widos celebrated their 60 year anniversary as a leader in the manufacturing of pipe butt and socket fusion machinery both for the field and workshop applications. In recent years, the company has added additional technologies such as high temperature welders for engineered thermoplastics, vibration and spin welding as well as thermal riveting equipment to meet increasing market requirements and to service additional market sectors. For the US market, a full range of fitting machines has been developed to meet specific customer’s needs in the PVC, PE and PP piping fields.

For additional information contact Dagmar Ziegler, WEGENER Welding, LLC, 16W231 S. Frontage Rd, Unit #12, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, 630-789-0990, Fax: 630-789-1380, E-mail: dagmar@wegenerwelding.com, Web: www.wegenerwelding.com.