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ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS

1. FEATURES
Manufacturer NUPIGECO SpA
Via Stefano Ferrario , snc-Z.I. Sud-Ovest
Loc. Sacconago-21052 Busto Arsizio (VA) - ITALY
Brand name ELOFIT
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Type of accessory COUPLER, TEE, REDUCED TEE, REDUCER, CAP, 45°ELBOW,
90°ELBOW, BRANCH SADDLE, TAPPING TEE
Sizes ½’’ to 30’’ IPS – SDR11
½’’ to 1’’ CTS – SDR11
8’’ to 36’’ – SDR17
Resin PE3408 / PE4710 / PE100 BLACK VIRGIN HDPE
HDB 1600 psi , 73°F (Ref.Std. ASTM D2837)
Cell Classification 445574C ( Ref.Std. ASTM D3350)
NSF 61 Listed
Reference Standards ASTM D2513 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings.
ASTM F1055 Standard Specification For Electrofusion Type Polyethylene
Fittings For Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked
Polyethylene (Pex) Pipe and Tubing.
ASTM D3350 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and
Fittings Materials.
AWWA C901 AWWA Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and
Tubing, ½ In. (13 mm) through 3 In. (76 mm), for Water Service.
FM 1613 Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings For Underground Fire
Protection
ANSI/NSF 14 Plastics piping system components and related materials
PPI TR-19 Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics Piping Materials.

2. APPLICATION
Use ON PRESSURE PIPE AND FITTINGS CONFORMING TO
ASTM F714, D2513, D3035
Compatibility NATURAL GAS, WATER, CHEMICALS (Ref. PPI TR-19)
Operating temperature MAX 140°F
DERATING FACTORS FOR PRESSURE MUST BE CONSIDERED
WHEN TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 73°F
Pressure rating DEPENDS ON FLUID, SDR, DESIGN FACTOR - REFER TO TABLE
PRESSURE RATING (psi) at 73°F
SDR Water (0.63 DSF) Water (0.5 DSF) Gas (0.32 DSF) Gas (0.4 DSF)
11 200 160 100 125
13.5 160 125 80 100
17 125 100 65 80

3. INSTALLATION 2/2
The fittings referred in the present Product Specification are intended to be installed by
electrofusion to pipes and fittings. Refer to ASTM F1290 and to Your Company’s
procedures for installation. Fusion jointing must always be performed by qualified
persons, through the use of conforming equipment. Pressure testing after installation
must be executed according with ASTM F2164 or Company’s procedures.
Weldability ELECTROFUSION WITH PE RESINS
CONFORMING TO ASTM D3350
Fusion range SDR11, SDR13.5, SDR17
Installation conditions AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: 23°F to 104°F
Reference Standards ASTM F1290 Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin
Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM F2164 Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE)
Pressure Piping Systems Using Hydrostatic Pressure

4. PRODUCT TESTING
CHARACTERISTIC TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
Dimensions, aspect, marking ASTM D2122 Conformity with ASTM D2513 and F1055
Failure > 170 h, 80°C, 670 psi (hoop stress)
Hydrostatic strength ASTM D1598
Failure > 1000 h, 80°C, 580 psi (hoop stress)
Pressure burst test ASTM D1599 Failure after 60-70 s, 2520 psi (hoop stress)

5. STORAGE AND WARRANTY


Store in a dry place, away from direct sun exposure and UV rays, with temperature in the
range 0°F – 120°F. Avoid shocks and stresses, avoid contamination with water and
chemicals. Remove the fitting from packaging immediately before installation.
Fittings are guaranteed in stock for 10 years before installation, if stored properly.
THIS SPECIFICATION SUPERCEDES ALL PREVIOUS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.
M. Rossi R. Barbera B. Wheeler
M001EF 0 Release 10/29/12 TECHNICAL MANAGER QUALITY MANAGER PRODUCT RESP.
DOC. REV. DESCRIPTION DATE AUT. VERIF. APPROV.

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