During maintenance of steam systems, the insulation that covers pipes, valves, and fittings is often damaged or removed and not replaced. Pipes, valves, and fittings that are not insulated can be safety hazards and sources of heat loss.
The RLS™ Refrigeration Press Fitting replaces the practice of manually brazing copper joints, which saves time, reduces total installed cost, improves consistency, and significantly increases safety by eliminating the need for an open flame, stated the manufacturer.
Tigre S.A. Brazil and Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) have entered into a new joint venture, forming Tigre-ADS USA Inc. The company will manufacture and sell PVC fittings for waterworks, plumbing, and HVAC applications, primarily serving the United States and Canadian markets.
Snappy, a leading supplier of galvanized pipe and fittings for the residential HVAC industry, announced that it is consolidating and upgrading its capabilities at four strategic locations around the country.
The full line of Comfort Distribution Products™ — sheet metal, flex, grilles, registers, and diffusers (GRDs) — now features laser-cut Safety Fittings™.
The Striker fitting former offers an ergonomic design and is user friendly; only shop air is required. Two models to choose from: the Striker has a capacity up to 22 gauge and up to 22 inches in length while the Striker HD has a capacity up to 16 gauge and up to 22 inches in length.
LUDECA has added two new models — the EDDYTHERM Portable and the EDDYTHERM 2x — to its line of induction heaters. Both the EDDYTHERM Portable and EDDYTHERM 2x allow precise setting of time and temperature to prevent premature bearing failures due to an improper or overheating installation.
The Max-Stitch 1.0 Stitchwelder from ISM Machinery optimizes welding production output by giving the operator a controlled and consistent longitudinal weld from end to end with a minimal overlap, says the company.
ISM’s easy-to-operate Gore-Max 1.25 Gorelocker provides you with the ability to fabricate quality seam fittings in-house including elbows, reducers, off-sets, and end caps, the company says.