The outlet fittings are specially designed to match the curvature of the exterior pipe wall for a strong, reliable connection. Instead of cutting out a section of the pipe for a new fitting, Aquatherm’s fusion outlets can be installed directly onto the outside of the pipe. In sizes larger than 2″, using another installer to assist with the fusion or welding machine will help make the connection faster and more consistent.įUSION OUTLETS ARE A SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE TO REDUCING TEES. Socket fusion can be performed by hand or with the help of fusion assistance machines. Once cool, the pipe and socket fitting become a single piece with no potential leak path. The fittings are specially sized to create enough pressure with the pipe for a proper fusion. Socket fusion uses hand-held welding irons and is used for pipe and fittings ½” to 4″ in diameter.Ī proper socket fusion involves cutting the pipe, marking it for insertion depth, heating the pipe and fitting for a specified time, and then pushing them together to cool. SOCKET FUSION IS A FAST AND EASY WAY TO ASSEMBLE PIPING SYSTEMS.Īquatherm’s socket fittings fuse over the pipe wall, making the joints the strongest part of the entire system. This prevents any sort of chemical or physical weakness at the point of connection and results in a much lower instance of leaks or failures. This allows the polypropylene chains to join together as the connection cools for a permanent bond, as if they were manufactured as one piece. Heat fusion works by returning the connection point to a melted state, the way it was during production. Aquatherm’s heat fusion connections use a large joining area, making the connection at least as strong as the pipe itself, and often stronger. The process is similar to welding, but doesn’t require a filler material and, in the case of Aquatherm’s specially formulated Fusiolen PP-R & PP-RCT, heat fusion does not weaken the material at the point of connection. Rather than using glue, solder, or a mechanical connection and gasket, heat fusion physically turns the two pieces of plastic into one piece. Heat fusion is a process used to join thermoplastics such as Aquatherm’s polypropylene together.
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