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Focus
Pipes, Tubes and Fittings
Safe and reliable transport for
aggressive chemicals
This company has expanded upon
its proven line of SYGEF fluoropolymer
piping solutions with ECTFE
(ethylenechlorotrifluoroethylene),
a copolymer of ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethylene,
for extreme
chemical applications. When materials
such as polypropylene (PP),
polyethylene (PE), polyvinylchloride
(PVC), chlorinated PVC (CPVC) or
polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) have
reached their limits with aggressive
chemicals, ECTFE is the most effective
option. The high chemical resistance
of ECTFE allows it to safely
transport bases and highly concentrated
acids, even when pH values
are lower than 2 or higher than 12.
Meanwhile, ECTFE's mechanical
properties allow it to handle pressures
up to 150 psi and temperatures
up to 176°F when transporting
aggressive chemicals. The company
ensures the reliability of ECTFE systems
through its use of advanced
infrared (IR) welding technology.
Fusion welding machines join the
components in a consistent, repeatable,
and documented manner, so
that ECTFE systems offer the highest
quality of piping systems. In addition
to being a high-performance
solution for aggressive chemicals,
ECTFE is also a cost-effective
system. Installation is up to 85%
faster than for a comparable system
of lined steel, and initial costs
for an ECTFE system are typically
50% lower than they would be for
IR-welded perfluoroalkoxy alkanes
(PFA), the company says. The high
chemical resistance of ECTFE also
means lower maintenance costs,
fewer process interruptions and a
longer operational lifespan. - GF
Piping Systems, Irvine, Calif.
www.gfps.com/us
Eliminate fabrication with
multiport tees
In January, this company introduced
new Pro-Pal Multi-Port Transition
Tees (photo). The Multi-Port
is a compact alternative to installing
gangs of tees. It combines multiple
components to save space and
time, with patented technology that
suits a variety of water-distribution
needs. These products feature leadfree,
forged dezincification-resistant
brass, a selection of press or press
x hose-drain run, and F1960 or
F1807 PEX branches. Sizes include
¾ or 1 in., with or without reduced
branches. Customization options
are also available for additional sizes,
connection types and accessories.
- Webstone, a brand of Nibco,
Worcester, Mass.
www.nibco.com/brands/webstone
Pipe beveler end-prep tools
handle highly alloyed tubes
A family of right-angle welding endprep
tools for highly alloyed smalldiameter
tubes that require precision
beveling prior to welding to assure
high-integrity welds has been introduced
by this company. The Esco
Ground Millhog Beveler (photo) is
a right-angle drive I.D. clamping
tool that features a push-pull clamp
and release mechanism that engages
and disengages easily. Ideal
for beveling tubes and small pipes
with a high percentage of chrome,
this tool produces precision welding
end preps without cutting oils, and
comes in pneumatic-, electric- and
battery- powered models. Enabling
users to achieve x-ray certifiable
welds without hand grinding, the
Millhog Beveler is suited for tube
and pipe from 0.5-in. I.D. to 2.25in.
O.D. with 0.5-in. thick walls, and
only needs a 1.5-in. radial clearance.
It has totally sealed construction and
can be used in any orientation. -
ESCO Tool, A Unit of Esco Technologies,
Inc., Holliston, Mass.
www.escotool.com
A new TPE tubing for
biopharmaceutical applications
Last
October, this company introduced
HelixFlex, a high-purity
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
tubing (photo) designed for use in
biopharmaceutical fluid-transfer
applications. This is an expanded
offering from the company, adding
to its existing pharmaceuticalproduct
portfolio of silicone tubing
and components for bioprocessing,
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