Socket fusion jointing of PVDF pil Socket fusion jointing method In this form of fusion jointing, which requires heating tools, the pipe end is inserted into the socket of the fiting; no additional material is used. The pipe and and fiting socket are heated to fusion temperature us heating bush and a heating spigot, respectively, and are then pushed together. Details of the requirements for machines and equipment Used for fusion jointing thermoplastics are contained in DVS 2208 Part 1 The pipe end, fiting socket and heating tools correspond in such a way that the necessary jointing pressure is attained during jointing, resulting in a homogeneous joint. Heating General requirements The basic rule is that only similar materials can be fusion jointed. For best results, only components which have a density between 1.70 and 1.80 glcm? and a melt flow index in the range from MFR 230/5 1.0 to 25 g/10 min should be fusion jointed. This requirement is met by Tools required ‘Apart from the tools normally used in plastic piping Construction, such as pipe cutters or a saw with a cutting uido, the socket fusion jointing method requires certain Special toots 4GR 9 systems Fusion jointing procedure Fiting Heating spigot Heating element Heating bush Pree moom> Finished joint PVDF socket fusion fitings from GF. In socket fusion, attention must be paid to the minimum wall thicknesses of the pipes. The following table in this introduction contains details, Important: The tools described here may be used for GF socket fusion fittings made of PE and PP as well as PVDF.Pipe Heating element Fting FIFF Pipe peeling and chamfering tool This is used to calibrate the pipe end. This reduces the force exerted to push the pipe into the heating bush, ‘while preventing damage to the surface coating of the heating bush. At the same time the pipe end is chamfered and the insertion depth marked. Note: Further information on the fusion jointing, equipment hire service and training courses are ayailable from GF. Heating element for manual fusion jointing Tho element is heated electrically. The heating bush and spigot are removable, A separate pair is required for each pipe size. Important: The surfaces of the heating tool which come into contact with the pipe or the fiting must have a non-stick coating. Fusion jointing machine ‘A fusion jointing machine is recommended for fittings with a diameter of d = 50 mm or more. Itis also better to Use a machine for smaller joints if there is a large number to be made. ‘The machine should be set up and operated according to its manufacturer's instructions. The procedure detailed below (including the preparation) is for fusion jointing with the help of a manual jointing tool. GRPreparation of the fusion joint Set the temperature of the heating too! to 260 °C. Check the temperature. The fusion temperature must be between 250 °C and 270 °C. To test the thermostat, check the fusion temperature from ime to fime on the outside of the heating bush, using a fast acting thermoprobe or tempil sticks (253 “G or 274 °C). This is particularly important when working in strang wind, Use a clean cloth or dry paper to clean the heating bush and the heating spigot. The tools must be cleaned after making each fusion joint Cut the pipe square using a cutter for plastic pipes and debur the inside edges with a knife, ‘Make sure that the tools and pipes are clean and grease-free even beyond the fusion zone; if necessary, clean with a cleaning‘Should ovality ofthe pipe provent the peoling tool from being properly applied, the pipe must frst be rounded (e. g. ina vice or with a screw clamp). Use a scraper to complete the peeling of any area where ovality impairs the effectiveness of the peeling tool. If the peeling tool can be pushed onto the pipe without For pipes ranging in size from d = 20 to d = 110 mm peel the pipe end until the biades are flush with the pipe end. removing any material, then the dimensional accuracy of the pipe’s outside diameter and of the peeling tool should be checked. Contact GF for resharpening or replacing the blades. Should this work be carried out independenly, use a mandrel gauge to adjust the blades to the following diameters. ‘Outside pipe diameter | Peeled diameter Peeling length denn) ‘mm (mm) 16 15.85-15 95 3 20 19.85-19.95 14 25 24.85-24.95 16 32 31.85-31.95 418 40 39.75-99.95 20 80 /49.75-49.95 23 63 62.65-62.95 2 75 74.85-74.95 a4 90 2965-8995 35 110 109,55-109.95 44 ‘The peeling length | corresponds to the length of the poeling blades. For pipes of diameter d = 16 mm, chamfer about 2mm of the pipe end at an angle of 15 *. Prepare about 15 mm of the pipe end with a scraper. Mark off the jointing length of 13 mm on the pipe. GF+Thoroughly clean the fitting socket with absorbent paper and cleaning fluid (e. g. Tangit cleaner), Use fresh paper ‘each time. Mark the required position on both the pipe and the {iting before jointing. Fusion jointing procedure Heating Quickly push frst the iting onto the heating spigot to the correct depth and then the pipe into the heating bush axial, without twisting, and hold firmly. The heating times inthe table below are measured from this point on. Fusion joints should not be used for pipes whose walls are thinner than those listed inthe table. Gre mezHoating times and minimum wall thicknesses for socket fusion omnis: Pipe outside [Minimum pipe [Heating time [Change [Cooling fixed [Cooling total — diameter wall thickness |sec (Max.time) | sec min mm. mm sec 16 15 a 4 € Zia 20 19 6 4 6 2 25 19 8 4 6 2 32 24 10 4 12 4 40 24 2 4 12 4 50 3.0 18 4 12 4 63 3.0 20 6 8 6 75 30 22 6 18 6 90 30 25, 6 18 6 110 30 30 6 24 8 The temperature and heating time must be strictly observed, Jointing (by hand) Pull the fiting and pipe from the heating tools with a “snap off’ action as soon as the heating period has elapsed. Paying attention to the alignment marks, immediately push them together axially without twisting. Hold them together for the same duration as the heating period. Pressure tosting Al fusion joints must be allowed to cool completely before pressure testing, i. e. as a rule wait about an hour after the last joint has been completed, Gre