butt fusion

[′bət ‚fyü·zhən]

(engineering)

The joining of two pieces of plastic or metal pipes or sheets by heating the ends until they are molten and then pressing them together to form a homogeneous bond.

butt fusion

A method of joining plastic pipe, sheet, or other similar forms of a thermoplastic resin wherein the two ends to be joined are heated to the molten state and then rapidly pressed together to form a homogeneous bond.

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PolyTest is a field inspection system designed for volumetric non-destructive testing of butt fusion and electrofusion joints in polyethylene (PE) pipes.

TWI

Butt fusion produces a double-roll melt bead on the outside and inside of the pipe.

HDPE Pipe for Corrosion-And Leak-Free Operation

The Series 2 allows for butt fusion of most fittings without special holders or removal of the outer jaw.

Mega player in fusible pipeline construction

These pipes can be joined by means of heating element butt fusion as well as electro socket fusion.

Agru launches new Sureline range

Hot-gas hand-welding systems for rigid sheet and pipe fabrication and repairs; heat guns for fabrics, liners and single-ply roofing systems; hot-air extrusion welders for rigid sheet and pipe fabrication and repairs; sheet butt fusion and bending machinery; plastic pipe butt and socket fusion machinery, saws and tools; pinhole detectors; spark testers; and plastic specialty machines.

Welding and assembly systems

Rothenberger has a complete rangeof Butt Fusion products available for pipes up to 1,200mm.

KHIMJI RAMDAS -- INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & TOOLS Committed to Quality

The project team, involving 17 organisations from seven countries, is currently developing and validating inspection equipment and techniques for both butt fusion (BF) and electrofusion (EF) joints in polyethylene (PE) pipes.

TestPEP enters final year of tests for NDE of plastics pipes

You are supplying both electro fusion and butt fusion fittings and equipment.

PE pipes score high on performance and sustainability

Halar is available in Butt Fusion fittings and can be welded using the company's IR joining equipment.

Pipings & fittings

11 the effect of cooling time is illustrated: The creep strengths of the fusion zones were equal to or better than that of the butt fusion zone at every position.

Investigation of appropriate cooling times for electrofusion jointing of PE pipes for gas distribution

Company has expanded its Sigma Natural Polypropylene (PP-n) Piping System to include butt fusion fittings and valves suitable for use with the newest generation of Bead and Crevice Free (BCF-n) fusion technology.