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Electrofusion Fittings
Product Guide
The
Company
1971
2000+
To specify Example:
product colour BK
and polymer Black PE80 32mm Coupler Fitting Code C*A32
grade when
ordering, the Y 32mm Coupler Yellow PE80 CYA32
following codes Yellow PE80 32mm Coupler Blue PE100 CBHA32
should be used: 32mm Coupler Black PE100 CBKHA32
BKH
Black PE100
BH
Blue PE100
ELECTROFUSION PRODUCTS
As one of the pioneers of Polyethylene pipe jointing • BG Transco PS/PL2 Part 4 • WIS 4-32-14 / 15
systems , Fusion Provida has been at the leading edge • EN1555 • EN12201• ISO/DIS 8085 • UNI 8850
of Electrofusion jointing technology for over 30 years. • DS 2119
During this period a wealth of knowledge and practical
experience has been established, resulting in tried and QUALITY CONTROL
tested products that are in use all around the world.
Innovations such as the Fusamatic Auto Recognition All Fusamatic products are individually inspected using
System and fully Automatic Butt Fusion machines a unique computerised monitoring system that utilises
provide Fusion Provida’s customers with the most advanced barcode technology. Each fitting is
advanced and reliable products along with expert after automatically inspected for coil resistance /continuity;
sales services. correct fusion time as well as visual quality by fully
trained inspectors. This information is then logged on
A range of high quality control boxes and tooling to a database that can provide full traceability from the
compliments Fusamatic Electrofusion fittings. The raw material to despatch and beyond, should the
control boxes provide computerised control and Fusamatic data retrieval system be used.
monitoring systems that can supply all the joint data
required for a fully traceable quality system. Fusion Provida operates accredited quality systems
against ISO 9002, which ensure high quality products
Fusamatic fittings are tested, accredited and approved as well as being regularly audited by various institutions
against many international performance standards such as IIP, KIWA, BSI, etc.
including:
Please note: For UK customers for 7 bar gas applications (NG CLASS C), customers should clarify approvals
with local depots and client.
PRESSURE RATINGS
The maximum pressure rating for each type of Electrofusion fitting is in accordance with the table below:
SDR RATINGS
The appropriate pipe SDR rating for electrofusion fittings is in accordance with the tables below:
Fitting Sizes 63mm and Below Fitting Sizes Above 63mm Testing can be carried out on
Fitting Type Pipe SDR Fitting Type Pipe SDR SDR rated pipe out of the stated
ranges if required, contact
Coupler 11 Coupler 11 to 17.6 nearest Fusion Provida outlet for
Elbow 11 Elbow 11 to 17.6 details.
Reducer 11 Equal Tee 11 to 17.6
Equal Tee 11 Reducer 11 to 17.6
Tapping Tee 11 Tapping Tee 11 to 17.6
Branch Saddle 11 Branch Saddle 11 to 17.6
Transition Fittings 11 Hydrant Products 11 to 17.6
Transition Fittings 11 to 17.6
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• Dimensional stability checks • Identification resistor check* • Short term strength test (delayed burst) • Joint strength test (crush or peel
test) • Wire temperature coefficient** • Heating element resistance* • X-ray of branches and tapping tees* • 80oC stress crack resistance
(170 h) • Heating wire resistance** • End reversion for spigot outlets • Material tests in heat effected zone (OIT, MFI, density) • Barcode*
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THE GOOD GUIDE TO:
ELECTROFUSION JOINTING
• Do not start the joining process unless it can • In all cases check the fusion time displayed by
be completed in one go. the control box matches the fusion time on
the fitting. If different do not continue to
2. Do’s weld, replace with a new bagged fitting or
enter fitting time manually.
• Understand the principles of electrofusion
(refer to pipe manufacturers details in van • Ensure correct fusion and cooling times are
pack if necessary) observed and adhered to.
• Ensure all fusion indicators have risen, if not • Drilling/tapping through fitting/pipe should
cut out and make new weld. only be carried out following the required
quality inspections and pressure testing.
• Use a shelter and ground sheet, both in dry
and wet conditions, to minimise • Always ensure you mark the completed
contamination. joint with the number issued from the
electrofusion control box, along with the
• Use pipe end covers wherever possible. date. Again, this is imperative for full
traceability.
• Always enter your details into the electrofusion
control box if the box requests it, your
operator code and job code must be entered
3. Don’ts
to allow full traceability. • Do not start any electrofusion joint unless it
can be completed without interruption.
• Always use clamps for alignment /restraining /
re-rounding. • Do not use an electrofusion box within an
excavation.
• Ensure control box voltage compatible with
fitting. • Under no circumstances shall an attempt be
made to carry out a second fusion cycle on
• Ensure pipe and fittings to be jointed are any fitting. This is a WIS 4-32-08
compatible with each other. Specification and should be adhered to.
• Cut pipe ends square for all electrofusion • Incomplete, interrupted, failed or aborted
socket fittings. fittings should ALWAYS be cut out, bagged
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• Do not remove integral cutter from the • Heavy pipes, fittings and equipment should
stack/saddle once the main has been drilled. not be handled without assistance or
mechanical aid. The requirements of ‘Manual
• IF EVER IN DOUBT - CUT IT OUT Handing’ legislation should be adhered to.
The Use of Wet Wipes • Health & Safety regulations insist upon the
wearing of Personal Protective Equipment
“The preferred position is to make electrofusion such as gloves, safety glasses and safety boots
joints without the use of Wet Wipes. This is whilst carrying out electrofusion joints.
provided that the pipes are freshly scraped, the
fitting has just been debagged and the assembly • Care should be exercised, by taking normal
and fusion of the joint follows immediately. precautions, when using electrical equipment
on site, particularly in wet conditions.
If any deviation from the above occurs, which
may result in contamination of either the scraped • Normal precautions should be observed when
pipe or the debagged fitting then prescribed Wet handling electrical equipment and, for safety
Wipes shall be used. Separate fresh Wet Wipes reasons, all 110v portable generator sets
shall be used for the scraped pipes and the should be ‘Centre Tapped’ for site use +55/0/-
debagged fitting if both are contaminated. 55 volts.
Whether wiping both scraped pipe or fitting or
just one of them, wiped surfaces must be allowed Always remember that all joint records are
to visibly dry (do not touch the wet surface), then automatically stored and should be
the joint assembled and fused. Failure to allow downloaded on a regular basis to allow
the jointing surfaces to visually dry will increase full traceability and integrity of
the risk of voids at the weld interface. workmanship
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COUPLER
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
END CAP
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
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REDUCER
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
90˚ ELBOW
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
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45˚ ELBOW
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
22.5˚ ELBOW
Water PN16
PE100 - Black/Blue
EQUAL TEE
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
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REDUCING TEE
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
FLANGED TEE
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
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MULTISEAL TAPPING TEE S/L
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
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MULTISEAL TAPPING TEE U/P
Gas 10 Bar Water PN16
PE100 - Black PE80 - Yellow
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BRANCH SADDLE S/L
Gas 6 Bar Water 12.5 bar
PE80 Black/Yellow/Blue
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MALE TRANSITION 45˚ ELBOW
Gas 10 Bar Water 16 bar
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
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MALE TRANSITION COUPLER
Gas 10 Bar Water 16 bar
PE80 - Yellow PE100 - Black/Blue
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
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BALLOON SADDLE
Gas 6 Bar Water 12.5 bar
PE80 - Black
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TRANSITION SADDLE
Gas 6 Bar Water PN12.5
PE80 - Black
Please see Technical Specifications on
page 1 with regard to gas fitting ratings
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DUCKFOOT BEND
Water PN16
PE100 - Black/Blue
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HYDRANT BRANCH SADDLE
Water PN12.5
PE80 - Black
Backing Ring, Bolts, Nuts & Washers are Rilsan Coated
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2. Livingston
Royston Road
Deans Industrial Estate
2
Livingston EH54 8AH
Tel: 01506 410929
Fax: 01506 416545
livingston@fusionprovida.com
3. North East 3
Unit 2D, Walton Road
Pattinson North Industrial Estate 10
Washington
Tyne & Wear NE38 8QE 9
Tel: 0191 418 7833
Fax: 0191 417 4278
northeast@fusionprovida.com 4 1
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4. North West
Unit 9, Fishwicks Industrial Estate 5
Kilbuck Lane, Haydock
St Helens
Merseyside WA11 9SZ 6
Tel: 01942 271517
Fax: 01942 716187 7
northwest@fusionprovida.com 8
5. West Midlands
Gainsford Drive, Halesowen
West Midlands B62 8BQ
Tel: 0121 585 1079
Fax: 0121 585 1081
westmidlands@fusionprovida.com
Email: International@fusionprovida.com
Web: www.fusionprovida.com