globalpipe  by KWD

Therma-Floor® is a gypsum underlayment designed to pour over hot water tubes or electric heating cables. It acts as the thermal mass for any radiant floor system. Therma-Floor encases the tubes or cables in crack-resistant, noncombustible gypsum. It resists breakdown to 150 degrees F and, because it’s poured only 1 1/4 inches thick, the heating system is more responsive and more comfortable. More: www.maxxoncorporation.com

The FloorPanel system for dry, above-floor radiant heating applications features a unique design that easily secures 3/8-inch PEX tubing with 8-inch on-center spacing in any direction — straight runs, turns or both. Tongue-and-groove edges allow for quick interlocking installation and maximum surface continuity. Moisture-resistant MDF construction provides protection against high levels of humidity. More: www.comfortprosystems.com

The CxFxC tee is the newest tee available in Viega’s ProPress line. Made from high-quality bronze, it is designed primarily for transitions between copper tubing and male NPT connections. Available in various 1/2- to 4-inch sizes, the tee compliments the existing 550 fittings offered in the Viega ProPress line. More: www.viega-na.com

The firm is also active providing PVC log to the water utility sector. Polyethylene PE pipe are supplied for many major projects and then often for no-dig techniques to avoid surface disruption. But it is in the building sector that Pipelife expects to benefit from the amount of renovation and new housing construction. (weiterlesen…)

At ifh in Nuremberg, Simplex, the supplier of heating valves and connectors and pipe connection technology exhibited its new stainless steel press-fit fittings range “XPress stainless” using “leak before press” technology. + + + The new press-fit fitting range “XPress stainless” for stainless steel with an LBP (leak before press) sealing ring is manufactured by its group sister company VSH. The fittings are made from the high quality material 1.4401 and are DVGW*-certified. Using the LBP sealing ring any points accidentally left un-pressed are immediately visible by a leak on testing with water and this can be rectified. + + + (weiterlesen…)

Russia’s water supply and sewage systems are in urgent need of modernisation. A fifth of drinking water is lost annually through leaks. Only half of the sewage is treated to the required standards. Experts estimate the investment required in the water industry at the equivalent of some 70 billion euros. Local and regional authorities are successfully attracting private capital, with a third of all investments coming from non-government sources. (weiterlesen…)

The Königsberg company continues its international expansion. In addition to the USA, the Czech Republic, China, the UK and Russia, the pipe manufacturer now also has a branch in Spain, through the purchase of the wholesaler Raditherm, with which the company has worked successfully for many years and which is now FRÄNKISCHE IBÉRICA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fränkische Rohrwerke. (weiterlesen…)

Italy’s water supply and treatment infrastructure needs a significant upgrade. The country’s ageing pipe system is creating annual losses for its operators of at least 3.9 billion euros, and possibly as much as 5.2 billion euros, recent research indicates*. Renewing the system will entail a major investment, but as much as 85 billion euros could be saved in the costs of materials, installation, maintenance and environmental impact, if plastic pipes are used instead of traditional materials to put an end to this wastage. (weiterlesen…)

Pratteln, Switzerland, May 2008. – For Buss AG of Pratteln, Switzerland, this year’s wire trade fair was the most successful ever. The company booked orders for no less than six cable compound kneading lines. Also at the Chinaplas 2008 international plastics and rubber industries fair, Buss high-performance Kneaders for compounding heat and shear sensitive plastics attracted great interest among the numerous specialists present. At the wire trade fair three quantec® Kneaders for PVC cable compounds were ordered, plus three of the recently launched MX Kneaders for polyolefin based cable compounds. These MX Kneader orders clearly show how highly our customers rate the latest generation of BUSS Kneaders with innovative four-flight technology. (weiterlesen…)

Although Pipelife Sweden is the youngest member of the Group in Scandinavia, the company has been quick to achieve good growth and a fine reputation.
The firm’s Swedish roots were founded through the acquisition of a plastic pipe factory in Ölsremma during 1997 and a second factory in Ljung in 1999. Mats Thoren, marketing manager of Pipelife in Sweden explains: “Pipelife’s manufacturing operations in Europe are streamlined. That is why our two factory sites have tended to specialise. For example, in Ljung near Gothenburg we concentrate on making polypropylene pipe systems for soil & waste, sewer, and polyethylene pressure pipes. These are medium range pipes from 16 mm to 630DN.” They are produced in combination with a large injection-moulded fitting production that is equipped with a high degree of automation. More: KWD-globalpipe, 2008-05-27, No.282.