Fuel system installers can now benefit from reduced preparation and installation time on site with the introduction of our new range of tooling solutions for PLX, our specialist pipework system for fuel applications.
Our new Primary Preparation Tool, PLX Tri Scraper and PLX Close Fit Pipe Clamp have been developed with the installer in mind and are designed to help ensure PLX pipe is correctly and efficiently prepared prior to electrofusion jointing, all while simplifying the process.
The Primary Preparation Tool provides a simple, lightweight solution for peeling the outer surface of our PLX primary pipe and helps to achieve a more precise and effective preparation. It also offers significant time saving benefits over traditional hand scraping methods.
Primary Preparation Tool
Alongside the Primary preparation tool the PLX Tri Scraper removes the oxidised layer from the surface of the PLX secondary pipe (on a secondary contained PLX close fit system) ensuring the correct amount of material is removed without affecting the integrity of the pipe. The tool eliminates the need for hand scraping and easily clamps onto the outer wall of the pipe using a rotational action to ensure consistent removal of material, avoiding the potential risk of uneven pipe scraping and possible pipe gauging.
PLX Tri Scraper
The Primary Preparation Tool is available in sizes 32mm up to 63mm, and the Tri Scraper tool is available in sizes 63mm up to 315mm, both options feature a multi-positional cutter tip for efficiency and long service life.
Designed to secure primary and secondary pipework simultaneously prior to welding, the PLX Pipe Clamp Tool is quick and easy to use and ensures that pipework is anchored in place during the electrofusion jointing process, preventing any potential socket misalignments. The tool has been specifically designed to complement the new PLX one-weld fittings in order improve the efficiency of the operation.
PLX Close Fit Pipe Clamp
The PLX Close Fit Pipe Clamp is available in sizes 32mm up to 125mm and features a screw tightening action ensuring the required torque is available. The rubber pads that are located on the pipe grips prevent any potential marking or gauging of the pipe, an issue often present when using alternative clamping methods.
Commenting on the new tooling, our PLX Product Manager, Rich Pedley, said: “The new tooling introductions have been designed not only to help achieve consistent quality on PLX installations, but also to assist installers by making the preparation process quicker and easier on site.
“There is a risk that using tooling that isn’t approved for use with PLX pipework could damage the pipe. All of the new tooling products have been specifically designed and tested with PLX pipework and should be utilised to contribute to an efficient PLX installation.”
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