Press Releases For: Products / Municipal Sewer, Water, & Storm / Piping
Reed Manufacturing Rapid Cut and Bevel Machine
Rapid Cut & Bevel™ Machines safely and efficiently cut and bevel up to 24” nominal (610 mm actual) PVC or PE pipe in one pass. 2012/01/09
Thomas & Betts Offers PVC Conduit Repair System
Repairing broken polyvinylchloride (PVC) conduit is no longer an arduous and time-consuming task with the new Carlon® PVC Conduit Repair System from Thomas & Betts. The exclusive, patent-protected design allows contractors to maintain the inside diameter of the conduit, reducing repair time from 20 to less than two minutes. 2011/12/13
McElroy Introduces Guided Side-Bend Tester
McElroy, a leader in pipe fusion equipment and accessories, recently introduced the Guided Side-Bend Tester. The quality assurance device performs a qualitative test for ductility in afusion joint. 2011/12/06
Asahi/America Introduces Chem Proline Piping System
A complete system that includes pipe, fittings, valves, leak detection, injection quills and chemical feed skids, Chem Proline® PE100-RC has a design life expectancy of up to 50 years. Asahi/America’s thermally fused Chem Proline® uses no glues and features minimal threaded connections. Asahi/America’s Chem Proline® is UV resistant and can be installed above or below ground using socket, butt or electrofusion joining methods. 2011/10/01
McElroy Introduces Anniversary Fusion Machine
McElroy, the pipe fusion experts, is celebrating 15 years of Pit Bull® fusion machines. The Pit Bull line of machines butt fuse thermoplastic pipes together for use in water, gas, mining, wastewater, geothermal, landfill methane recovery and other industries. 2011/08/11
MOCAP Offers Pipe Shipping Caps
MOCAP’s tear tab caps are designed to fit over threaded tubing, rods and fittings. These tear caps are ideal for use as shipping caps, end caps, pipe caps, product protection and thread protectors. The inner rings lock the cap securely onto threads until the cap is removed by pulling the easy-grip tab and breaking the seal. 2011/06/27
Reed Mfg. Introduces Squeeze-Off Pipe Tools
New PES6 (3” – 6” nom. diameter) and PES8 (3” – 8”) PE Squeeze-Off Tools compress polyethylene (PE) plastic tube/pipe to stop the flow of water or gas. 2011/06/21
Hobas Offers Pipe for Trenchless Applications
Hobas pipe’s high strength-to-weight ratio and smooth surface are ideal for nearly every trenchless application including microtunneling/jacking, sliplining and tunnel lining. Superior hydraulic characteristics provide maximum flow for the specified diameter. Smaller installation pits and longer pushes minimize surface disruption. The centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe is inherently corrosion resistant and has a life expectancy of 100 years or more to deliver the lowest life cycle cost. 2011/05/17
McElroy Introduces MegaMc PolyHorse Pipe-Handling System
The MegaMc PolyHorse consists of a series of pipe racks and powered pipe stands that hold enough lengths of pipe for a day’s worth of work. Because the pipe is stored in a single location and is ready for use, the MegaMc PolyHorse allows heavy machinery to work other places on-site. A single operator can maneuver pipe onto the pipe stands and into the pipe fusion machine with the use of a remote control. 2011/05/10
Asahi/America Introduces PE100 Ball Valve
Asahi/America, Inc., a leader in thermoplastic valve technology, introduces the PE100 ball valve to its industrial piping products line. This new PE100 ball valve is an innovative solution for gas, sewer and water applications where metal ball valves have typically been installed. 2011/03/28
