Can you fusion weld polyethylene?
Butt fusion welding is the name given to hot plate welding of thermoplastic pipes. It is one of two main techniques for the fusion joining of polyethylene gas and water pipe.
How does polyethylene pipe fusion welding work?
In general, pipe fusion welding involves the process of joining two plastic pipes through the use of heat and various types of fusion welding machines. During the process, heat is applied to prepared pipe ends, which are then pushed together with enough force to create a permanent bond.
What is polyethylene fusion?
HDPE pipe and fittings are connected together by a process called heat or butt fusion. Using a fusion machine, the ends of the pipes being fused are held stationary. A cutter blade trims the HDPE pipe facing ends and a heater plate is placed between the ends being connected.
What is the difference between butt fusion and electro fusion?
Pipe size – electrofusion is applicable to pipe sizes from 16mm to 710mm, whereas butt fusion is applicable to pipe sizes from 50mm to 2000mm. Pipe material – electrofusion can be used to join different grades of the same material e.g. MDPE to HDPE.
Is polypropylene better than PVC?
Polypropylene pipes can be used at high temperatures, while other thermoplastics like PVC can’t take the heat. Polypropylene pipe is resistant to many reagents such as sulfuric acid and caustic soda, and also resists abrasion.
What is fusion welding process?
Contact Us. Fusion welding is a process that uses heat to join or fuse two or more materials by heating them to melting point. The process may or may not require the use a filler material.
What is socket fusion welding?
Socket fusion welding is a widely used technique for assembling plastics piping systems using injection moulded fittings. Operating principles are straightforward, the welding cycle essentially consisting of a heating phase and a cooling/welding phase.
Can you weld poly pipe?
Poly pipe can be welded using butt welding, or electrofusion welding. Poly pipe butt welding melts and fuses the actual pipe, without using a filler material or solvent, making it a totally homogenous joint.
What is fusion welding plastic pipe?
There are many different methods for fusion welding plastic pipe and they all have their specific uses. Typically, two plastic parts (such as two polyethylene pipes) are welded or coupled together via heat.
What type of pipe fusion training do we provide?
We provide training on PP-R and PP-RCT fusion including socket fusion for pipe 4” and smaller and butt fusion for pipe 4” – 24.” We also provide electrofusion training. We train your crew how to operate the following brands of pipe fusion machines:
What type of fittings are used in butt fusion?
The fittings used in butt fusion are made from the pipe itself or match the diameter of the pipe, so no additional couplings are needed. Aquatherm pipe is very durable, but may be susceptible to damage under extenuating circumstances.
Where can I get pp-R or PP-RCT fusion training?
Ferguson can serve your PP-R and PP-RCT pipe fusion training needs through our expansive inventory of pipe and pipe fittings. Wherever you need PP-R or PP-RCT fusion training, we can help with hundreds of Ferguson associates who are certified fusion technicians across the United States.