Fusion Tools
Equipment Requirements In order to produce a quality socket fusion, the following equipment is required for this procedure Apparatus – Socket fusion tools manufactured in accordance with ASTM F1056 Heating Tool Faces – Consisting of two parts, a male end for the interior socket surface and a female end for the exterior pipe surface. Rounding […]
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In order to produce a quality socket fusion, the following equipment is required for this procedure
- Apparatus – Socket fusion tools manufactured in accordance with ASTM F1056
- Heating Tool Faces – Consisting of two parts, a male end for the interior socket surface and a female end for the exterior pipe surface.
- Rounding Clamps (Cold Ring) – Device to maintain the roundness of the pipe and control the depth of pipe insertion into the socket during the joining operation.
- Depth Gauge – Proper positioning of the rounding clamp.
- Chamfering Tool – Device to bevel the end of the pipe. The depth gauge and chamfering tool may be combined into a single tool.
- Holding Tools – Recommended for socket fusion of 2”IPS and larger pipe and fittings.