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Global specialists in polyethylene fittings

for gas, water and industrial applications
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The DuraFuse brand is offered by GPS, part of Aliaxis, the world's largest manufacturer
and supplier of quality pipeline solutions. As global specialists in polyethylene (PE)
systems for the transportation of gas, water and industrial fluids, we have over 50 years
w w w . d u r a fu s e . c o m
experience of developing plastic fittings for low and medium pressure applications.

With a comprehensive choice of cost effective, reliable pipeline products and associated
tooling, conforming to the highest British, European and International standards, we can
provide you with reliable, total peace of mind solutions.

Why choose a polyethylene system?

When polyethylene is used within pipe systems it offers a unique set of
qualities that can save valuable time and money and ensure long-term
reliability and efficiency, compared to traditional materials. These
properties include:

• Light-weight
• Non-corrodible
• 50 year life span
• Flexibility
• Smooth internal bore
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Good insulation characteristics

Quality Assurance
All our products are produced in accordance with the quality assurance
system BS EN ISO 9001. This ensures we follow strict standards of
control throughout design, development and subsequent production
and inspection processes, as well as the provision of Certificates of
Conformity for all raw materials.

Within our manufacturing sites we have state of the art technology

and automation that allows price competitive, high quality products
to be produced.

In all our electrofusion fittings precision wire laying technology is used

to ensure that the position of the wire is accurately controlled and
positioned close to the surface of the fitting. This technology ensures
that heat distribution is uniform over the length of the fusion zones
allowing optimum heat transfer, which increases the strength of the joint.
Certificate No. FM 34819

Certificate No. E 51385

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Electrofusion Fittings
In order to meet the needs of our customers our DuraFuse electrofusion fittings are
offered in PE100 black, PE100 blue and PE80 yellow. This allows you to choose products
that meet your own system specifications and standards.

We offer a full range of fittings available with 4.7mm terminal pins in sizes 20mm up to
400mm. Most fittings are supplied for 39.5V operation and are available in SDR11 and
are therefore suitable for applications up to 16 bar for water and 10 bar for gas.

We currently have larger fittings in development; please contact us for further

information.

Ball Valves
Quarter-turn ball valves provide a complete pipeline total shut-off solution. Offered with
either a full port or reduced port the range is available in 20mm to 225mm. The valve
contains a spigot end allowing either electrofusion or butt-fusion welding and is suitable
for pressure ratings up to 16 bar for water and 10 bar for gas.

Long Spigot Fittings

We are pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive choice of spigot fittings suitable for
butt-fusion. To allow optimum flexibility these products are offered in PE100 black and
blue and PE80 yellow and where possible in either SDR11 or SDR17/17.6.

The DuraFuse long spigot range is offered in 20mm up to 400mm, with the option of
pupped fittings or fabricated fittings being available for larger sizes.

Push-Fast
This unique spigot and socket system features individual elastromeric sealing and internal
grip rings and resists the end thrust generated by internal pressure so no anchors or thrust
blocks are usually required.

Available in PE100 black and blue, this product should only be used for water applications
and for systems rated up to 16 bar.
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Electrofusion Control Units

In order for our customers to ensure high quality fusion takes place on site
we offer a range of high quality electrofusion units. The compact
Connexion units operate at 39.5V and have three different configurations,
allowing you to select a unit that meets your needs:

Connexion Red - Fully automatic with bar code reader and 1,000 weld
memory capacity.
Connexion Green - Manual operation with 1,000 weld memory capacity.
Connexion Blue - Manual operation.

In addition to these units we can also supply the Nomad, a battery

powered control box for couplers up to 125mm and tapping tees and the
Evolution, which allows operation at both 40V and 80V.

Tooling
To achieve successful and reliable welds on site we recognise the
importance of having high quality tooling. We are able to offer a wide
range of tooling including clamps, scrapers, squeeze-off tools, re-rounders,
pipe cutting tools and associated tooling in various shapes and sizes so
that you can select a product to suit your needs.
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Electrofusion Fittings Tooling

• Couplers • Clamps
• Reducers • Scrapers
• Tees • Squeeze-Off Tools
• Elbows • Testing Equipment
• Tapping Tees • Ancillary Items
• Branching Saddles
• Transition Fittings Standards and Approvals
The DuraFuse range of electrofusion and
Long Spigot Fittings spigot fittings comply with many water
• Reducers and gas industry standards. These include:
• Elbows
• Tees BS EN 12201
• End Caps ISO 4427
• Stub Flanges BS EN 1555
ISO 4437
Ball Valves
• Reduced Port Second/third party certification has also been
• Full Port achieved in many countries across the world.
These include:
Push-Fast
• Spigot and Socket Jointing System National Grid Gas - UK
Gaz de France - France
Connexion DVGW - Germany
• Red - Fully automatic with Datalogging IIP - Italy
• Green - Manual with Datalogging
• Blue - Manual Please contact us for further details on all of our
standards and approvals held.
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Whilst every effort is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within
this brochure, DuraFuse accepts no liability for any errors or omissions.
Due to our continuous product improvement policy, we reserve the right to modify
product specifications in line with market requirements.
Images within this brochure are provided for illustration purposes only. Reproduction
of any of the images is not permitted without the written consent of the DuraFuse
marketing department - contact info@durafuse.com or call 00 44 1543 273213.
WWW.DURAFUSE.COM

GPS
Enquiries
Walsall Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9NS, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1543 279909 Fax: +44 (0)1543 279450
PE FITTINGS email: info@durafuse.com web: www.durafuse.com

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