Flanges for HDPE pipes. Connecting plastic pipes with metal ones Advantages and disadvantages of a flange for PE and PVC pipes

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A flange adapter is a special device for creating a tight connection in pipelines. The part serves as an adapter for firmly connecting parts of a pipeline or flange for connecting shut-off and control valves and other parts of the system. Flange adapter for polyethylene pipes differs from other varieties in terms of temperature and pressure limits in the system, and also cannot be used in lines with an aggressive working environment.

The design is a device consisting of a coupling and a flange. You need to use bolts to connect the adapter to the pipeline flange, and the coupling to the smooth end of the pipe.

When the bolts are tightened, the clamping rings move towards each other, the seal is deformed, pressing tightly against the outer surface of the pipe, thereby creating a strong connection between the parts of the pipeline.

Advantages and disadvantages of the device

The adapter acts as a compensator for compression and tension of the axis and smooths out minor deviations from initial project in progress installation work and operation.

The part allows you to install pipes made of polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride into a metal pipeline. The device is resistant to vibrations, elevated temperatures and pressure surges.

Thanks to the gasket-seal, the part can be used, including in systems with an aggressive working environment.

No special tools are required to make the connection except wrench, and no special skills or abilities, which saves both time and money.

Note! The only drawback is that due to too strong clamping, over time the gasket that ensures a tight fit is destroyed.

Types of adapters and scope of application

The flange adapter is used in shipbuilding systems, automotive, construction and housing, oil and gas industries.

There are several types of flange adapters:

adapter for cast iron pipes;
for installation of PVC pipes;
for PE pipelines;
for AVK (applies to both PE and PVC pipes nal products).

Note! The device for polyethylene pipes is used only in systems operating at standard pressure values and a maximum temperature of 700 C only for transporting water and other neutral liquids.

Flange adapter for PE pipes: technical specifications

The adapter for PE pipes is characterized by an epoxy coating, which is applied electrostatically.

Clamping flanges are ordinary flat fastening rings (HDPE flanges), manufactured according to GOST 12820-80, inner diameter which are bored to the required size. The mounting holes are evenly spaced around the circumference of the flange. The main application of pressure flanges is found in polyethylene (PE) pipelines, where they are used to connect HDPE pipes to each other, as well as to connect polymer pipes to metal ones, to connect to pipes industrial equipment, shut-off valves, etc.

Initially, all clamping flanges are manufactured according to unified standard, but then they are bored, acquiring different internal diameters. The size of the required diameter is determined depending on the size of the polyethylene sleeve that will be used together with this flange. The bored flange is placed on a sleeve, the end of which is welded to the end of the pipe. Installation carried out in this way makes it possible to achieve particularly high strength connections. In this case, the flange ideally attaches to a pipe of any size, and all its other parameters - the number of holes and their diameter, center-to-center distance - fully correspond to flat welded flanges made in accordance with GOST 12820-80. Pressure boring flanges for HDPE pipes come in several types - for pipes with a maximum operating pressure of 6, 10, 16 and 25 atmospheres. The clamping flanges presented in our catalog are made of high-quality steel ST20 (steel 20) with an anti-corrosion coating applied to it, which ensures the durability of the products and resistance to the external environment.

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Price list “Clamping flanges for polyethylene (PE) pipes RU 10”

vendor code	Pipe diameter, mm	DN mm	D mm	D0 mm	b mm	n pcs.	d mm	Weight, kg	Price per piece rub., incl. VAT
FPND10050	50	40	145	62	12	4	18	1,175	277	Order
FPND10063	63	50	160	78	12	4	18	1,348	318	Order
FPND10090	90	80	195	108	14	4	18	2,163	510	Order
FPND10110	110	100	215	128	15	8	18	2,52	594	Order
FPND10160	160	150	280	178	17	8	22	4,49	1 059	Order
FPND10200	200	200	335	225	17	8	22	6,05	1 642	Order
FPND10225	225	200	335	238	17	8	22	5,42		Order
FPND10250	250	250	390	273	18	12	22	7,96	2 067	Order
FPND10280	280	250	390	294	18	12	22	6,64	1 881	Order
FPND10315	315	300	440	338	19	12	22	8,616		Order
FPND10355	355	350	500	376	19	16	22	11,817		Order
FPND10400	400	400	565	430	21	16	26	15,991		Order
FPND10560	560	600	780	613	22	20	30	29,112	6 870	Order
FPND10630	630	600	780	643	22	20	30	24,001	6 796	Order

Flange connection of polyethylene pipes

1. Polyethylene pipe;
2. Bushing for flange;
3. Loose flange;

The selection of shut-off, control and other valves installed on polyethylene pipelines is carried out in accordance with the standards technical specifications, catalogs, parameters of transported substances, taking into account the requirements of the project and operating conditions.

Pressure polyethylene pipelines are connected to pipelines made of other materials using detachable steel flange connections.

The bushing for the flange at the base of the collar has a special structural expansion designed for more reliable connection of the collar. After all, it is on the bushing collar that the main pressure occurs during pipeline operation. Conventional flanges supplied for steel pipes in accordance with GOST 12820.80 cannot be freely installed on the sleeve due to the narrow internal diameter. Therefore, for flange connections of polyethylene pipes, free bored flanges are used in accordance with GOST 12822.80 with an increased internal diameter d1, which allows you to freely put it on a PE pipe.

Flange free

d - internal diameter of the flange according to GOST 12820.80;
d1 - free bored flange according to GOST 12822.80.

Types of connections

So to connect dissimilar pipes, apply:

NPSP - permanent connection in gas, sewer and water mains, for which an adapter is used special purpose. The connection is essentially a welding of a polyethylene pipe to a steel pipe.
Compression couplings equipped with threaded threads - crimp fitting. It is used in conjunction with ferrules and gaskets, which can be changed as they wear out.
Flange transition.

What are flanges for connecting dissimilar pipes

Connecting pipes made of dissimilar materials using flanges is optimal when installing a pipeline in which it is necessary to connect a metal pipe with HDPE or shut-off devices. For this purpose, a sleeve is used together with a pressure flange, which in turn is secured with bolts. The collar (the second name of the part) prevents the flange from slipping when the pressure in the pipe increases.

There are two types of bushings:

Segmental, i.e. HDPE elements connected by butt welding.
Cast structures with no welds. The cast HDPE bushing provides the flange with the necessary support and prevents the unit from coming apart. It is also assumed that there is a second flange on the metal pipe.

The part is easy to install and does not require special maintenance. A variety of standard sizes allows you to select bushings of any size for any pipe diameter.

Flanges are also divided into two types:

Fixing when the flange is put on metal pipe, and a HDPE pipe product is attached to the other end and the entire structure is secured using a clamping ring and seal.
Threaded - the flange has a thread on one side onto which a HDPE pipe with a seal is screwed.

Note! When installing, it is important to pay attention to the smoothness of the steel parts: any burrs or protrusions can damage the polyethylene.

NPSP

The design is most often used when replacing phased sections of a metal system with polyethylene, as well as for installing shut-off valves.

For installation, thermistor welding is used, when the end of a polyethylene pipe is heated with a special tool and melted to a viscous mass, and then connected to a steel pipe under pressure. This connection is used for installation of high-pressure pipelines.

Regulatory documents regulate the technical characteristics of NPSP:

System pressure limits:

for gas lines PE 80 - 6.4 bar, PE 100 -10 bar
for water pressure systems PE 80 - 12.5 bar PE 100 - 16 bar

The length of the pipes is regulated by GOST TU4859-02603321549-98 - for gas, and TU2248-001-86324344-2009 - for water supply systems operating under pressure.

Compression coupling connection

This is a collapsible modular design, the parts of which are easy to replace.

The body is made of polypropylene, equipped with a pipe stop and a trapezoidal thread. A fixing sleeve with a sealing gasket that ensures tightness and prevents the pipe from deforming and shrinking. The crimp ring securely holds the pipe in a stationary position.

Mainly used for plumbing systems.

Couplings come in different shapes:

transitional,
connecting,
square,
plug,
tee,
branch

They can have both internal and external threads.

The part diameter varies from 16 to 110, and the working pressure value ranges from 10 to 16.

Methods for joining polyethylene pipes

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During a major or current repairs The question often arises - how to connect a plastic pipe to a metal one, which is associated with the need to replace worn out sections of communications of various lengths. A similar problem may arise during the construction of a private household - when connecting to centralized engineering systems. Correct joining of pipes made of various materials, is not inferior in reliability to connections of identical pipes, so it is important to find out in advance how to connect dissimilar sections.

Cases of connecting dissimilar pipes

Some cases where connection is necessary plastic pipes with metal ones, described above. In most cases, systems installed a certain time ago turn out to be metal. Currently, plastic is chosen not only because of its reasonable price and good technical characteristics, but also because large selection standard sizes of pipes and fittings, making it easy to find components of any configuration for replacement.

An example of connecting a plastic pipe to an iron pipe

Sometimes pipes made of different materials (metal and plastic) are used when installing a system from scratch. For example, when laying an external section of water supply or sewerage for a private house, sometimes it is necessary to lay pipelines under a car entrance or parking lot. The dynamic load on the ground surface during vehicle movement will be transferred to communications located in the ground. It is recommended to install metal pipes in these areas, however, using metal to install the entire system is not economically feasible and less practical.

Methods for connecting metal pipes to plastic ones

There are two ways to connect plastic pipes with metal ones, which are used for steel pipelines.

Threaded connections are used in cases where the diameter of the pipes being connected does not exceed 40 mm.
Flange connections are optimal for large diameters, since tightening the threads in such cases can be difficult.

Features of threaded connections

In order to understand how to connect a plastic pipe to a metal pipe using threads, you should study the fittings used for these purposes. They are adapters, on one side of which there is a thread for connecting a metal pipeline and a smooth coupling for soldering plastic pipes on the other. There are also models for connecting a larger number of dissimilar lines, as well as fittings for making turns and bends.

Polypropylene fittings with threads for transition from polypropylene to metal

The threaded connection of steel and plastic (polypropylene) pipes is performed in a certain sequence.

The connection point is prepared from the side of the existing metal communications. If this place already had threaded connection, it unwinds. If the pipes were welded or the installation location plastic insert is the middle of a whole steel pipe, the latter is cut, after which lubricant is applied to the edge and the thread is made using a thread cutter.
The end of the threaded steel pipe is cleaned and a sealing material is applied to it: tow or fum tape with silicone grease. In order to eliminate the possibility of leaks, it is important to perform sealing correctly - lay no more than 1-2 turns of winding in the direction along the thread.
The threaded edge of the fitting connects to the metal thread. In this case, you should not only not use special tools, but also not over-tighten the connection by hand. Significant force may cause the fittings to crack. It will not be difficult to tighten the threads additionally if after installation, during a test filling of the system, leakage is detected.
After completing work with the threaded part of the connection, the plastic pipe is fixed to the smooth coupling of the fitting by welding.

The fitting for polyethylene pipes (HDPE) at one end has a thread for connection with metal, and at the other there is a compression clamp for the HDPE pipe - unlike polypropylene pipes no welding required here

Making flange connections

The connection of a plastic pipe to a metal pipe without threads is made using flanges. Its advantage is the ease of dismantling for repairs or cleaning of communications.

Connecting elements for detachable connections of dissimilar pipelines are flanges various types.

Light structures with a diameter not exceeding 300 mm, as well as medium and heavy pipes up to 150 mm, are connected using loose flanges, with a straight collar for support. Such modifications are most common when installing communications in private households and high-rise apartments.
For pipes of any type with a diameter of up to 200 mm, loose flanges with a tapered collar can be used.
A shaped flange and a steel projection using a wedge type connection is a universal option.
Maximum strength can be achieved using a straight collar with a tapered transition.

Flange connection for HDPE pipes

As preparatory work Before installing a flange connection, it is important to carefully inspect the prepared flanges. There should be no burrs on them, which during installation could cause damage to the plastic part of the connection. In most cases, such burrs are quite easy to remove.

The procedure for assembling a unit with a flange connection is as follows:

Installation of a plastic pipe to a metal pipe using flanges

The steel pipe is cut at the intended insertion site. It is important to make the cutting line evenly and accurately.
The flange is placed on the pipe.
To ensure the tightness of the connection, a rubber gasket is installed, the size of which should be such that it does not extend beyond the cut line by more than 10 mm.
The main elements of the assembly are connected - the flange placed on the pipe is aligned with the gasket and fastened to the second flange using bolts.

Tightening should be done by evenly turning the fastener threads around the entire circumference and avoiding unnecessary force.

If you are wondering what is the best material to make a country water supply from, we recommend that you read our article “Plastic pipes for water supply in the country.” Types and installation tips.

The easiest way to install HDPE pipes is to use fittings. We have another article about compression fittings for polyethylene pipes.

If you need to choose press jaws for installing metal-plastic pipes, then here you will find useful information.

Features of connecting sewer pipes

When installing sewerage, a connection is often required cast iron pipe with plastic, which is structurally different from the joints of steel and plastic pipes. For such connections, special components are required:

cuffs,
corrugations,
seals.

Transition sleeve cast iron-plastic

In most cases, selecting and purchasing components is not difficult. At the same time, and in those rare cases when it is not possible to find a suitable seal, the problem can be solved using available materials. The seal of the required size can be cut from microporous rubber, for example, from an old car mat. A long narrow tape is placed in the gap between the elements being connected and sealed using a blunt wide screwdriver. The sealing is done without excessive force so as not to damage the plastic. If a leak is detected during a test filling of the system, additional sealing of the connection can be done.

Sealing the joint by caulking or cement mortar not acceptable.

When embossing, the ductile plastic pipe is deformed, the joint will not be tight, and there is a high probability of leakage.
Cement mortar will not last long. Due to the large difference between the coefficients of thermal expansion of materials, the seam with each drain hot water will become loose. In the near future, the cemented joint between the plastic and cast iron sections of the pipeline will crack and cease to be airtight.

Connecting plastic pipes with copper pipes is extremely rare, but special fittings for such connections can also be found on sale. They have two smooth couplings - one for soldering a copper pipeline, the other for connecting to a plastic pipe.

Advantages of using HDPE pipes

It is easy to assemble a water supply from HDPE pipes

Today, pipes made from low-pressure polyethylene are in great demand. This is facilitated positive traits such products. Namely:

Long service life (more than 50 years).
Immunity to aggressive environments.
Corrosion is not a problem for such pipes.
It is possible to carry out installation using a trenchless method, which significantly reduces the cost of all work, but limits the period of use of such a water supply system.
The inside of the pipe is very smooth. This prevents deposits and build-ups from forming, which eliminates the possibility of blockages.
The pipes are very light, this greatly facilitates and speeds up the laying of pipelines;
HDPE products are not afraid of temperature changes.
Pipes have great ductility. The constructed pipeline easily tolerates soil movements. That is why such pipes are often used in earthquake-prone regions.

But there are also some disadvantages. So, HDPE pipes do not tolerate well ultraviolet radiation. Also, such pipelines are not intended for pumping liquids from high temperatures, as a result of which they may become deformed.

Butt welding

Butt welded HDPE pipe

Special equipment is used for butt welding of polyethylene pipes. At the same time, it is very difficult to do such work on your own; for this you need to have special qualifications. Butt welding of HDPE pipes is carried out in two ways:

using a mechanical welding machine;
using an electrohydraulic welding unit.

The first method is used only when installing pipelines with low pressure. These include sewerage and wastewater drainage systems industrial enterprises. Electrohydraulic equipment is capable of creating pipelines for any purpose. Connections made using this method are strong and durable. The pipelines themselves can withstand high pressure and any mechanical stress.

Welding a rotary bend

Various HDPE parts can also be used for welding pipes. Thus, the industry produces bends, crosses, tees, transitions, etc. With their help, you can create a pipeline system of any configuration.

But, as mentioned above, welding requires the use of special equipment and sufficient experience. For these reasons, this method is rarely used in everyday life. Simpler, but no less reliable way connecting HDPE pipes (and not only among themselves) is the use of fittings.

Using fittings

HDPE pipes can be connected using special fittings. Such designs are used when creating communications from small-diameter pipes (up to 50 mm). The following types of fittings can be used:

electric welded;
compression;
reduction.

Electric welded coupling connection

The first option is a coupling with an electric heating element inside. When connected (after connecting to electricity), the fitting heats up and melts the polyethylene. The result is a durable and reliable connection, but at the same time inseparable.

To carry out the work, you must first clean the pipe and fitting from dirt. Then they are aligned along one axis, thereby achieving immobility of the entire structure. After this, the connecting element is connected to a current source specially designed for this purpose. As a result of heating, the plastic begins to melt, tightly connecting all elements. You can learn more about working with such connecting elements by watching a video from the Internet.

Fitting

The most the easy way To connect HDPE pipes is to use a compression fitting. Anyone can cope with this task, even without any skills. Such fittings consist of:

polyethylene body;
O-rings;
clamping rings (they protect the connection from mechanical damage);
bushings;
cover nuts.

Before starting work, you need to disassemble the design of the connecting element. Then at the end of the pipe we mark the distance at which it should go into the fitting. Next, after wetting it in water, we put on the connecting element. The last step is to tighten the cover nut (no need to use excessive force). The result is a connection without the risk of leakage, and it is also collapsible.

In addition, compression fittings have another advantage - the ability to connect pipes of different materials (by material). Very often, when renovating an apartment, it is necessary to connect communications to old metal pipes. Using compression fittings, making such a connection is very easy. The work process is the same as in the case of joining two polyethylene pipes.

Reducing fitting

Reducing fittings are used when it is necessary to connect two pipes of different diameters. The principle of using this connecting element is the same as that of the compression one.

Connecting polypropylene pipes to each other

Diffusion welding

Now the question of how to connect polypropylene pipes is a popular one. The most common method is diffusion welding. In order to securely fasten them, fittings are used: couplings, angles, adapters.

When installing a cold water supply system, polypropylene pipes will definitely last up to fifty years. They will last approximately twenty-five years when installing hot water pipes. Please note that operating time depends on inlet pressure and temperature.

Polypropylene products are very durable and can cope with any changes in the system. Great pressure and low temperature conditions can in no way affect the duration of their operation. High pressure and temperature, which are recorded at the same time, will reduce the service life of pipes by five to seven years. There are no extreme loads in home pipelines that can deform them, so there is no need to worry.

Device "Fusiotherm"

If you are interested in connecting with each other, pay your attention to this device. Cold polypropylene products are joined, then the joint is processed using the Fusiotherm device. If you need to weld 2 ends of pipes, they are inserted into a special hole in the device, after preheating the device to two hundred and sixty degrees. Then they are pulled out and connected.

Socket soldering

If the radius is less than twenty millimeters, then they can be connected by manual welding. To connect to a metal part, you must use a different method. Required special soldering iron for socket soldering.

1. Cut a piece of the product with special scissors. If there is reinforcement, process it and clean the reinforcement layer in the cut area.

2. Put on gloves, heat up your soldering iron and start soldering.

3. Do everything quickly so that the joint area does not become deformed.

Connection of polypropylene pipes with metal ones

The pressing question remains: how to connect polypropylene pipes (under high pressure conditions) with metal ones? There are 2 methods. You need to choose one of them based on the radius.

1. For products with a radius of up to 20 mm, you need to use threaded connections on the metal part of the system. Fittings, on one side of which there is an ordinary coupling for mounting to plastic, and on the other - the required thread, are sold everywhere. In order to seal steel threads, use flax and drying oil or modern sealing materials. This will ensure the durability of the connection.

2. For larger sizes it is better to use flange connections. An iron thread with a radius of 300 mm cannot be screwed in by hand, even if you are a strong man. So how then to combine a metal pipe and a polypropylene pipe if they large diameter? Use special adapters that can be purchased at the store.

Threads and flanges allow you to connect metal and polypropylene pipes without soldering, which is very convenient.

The right choice of polypropylene products

It's difficult to choose any specific one from wide range, available from many manufacturers. There are criteria that must be followed when purchasing.

1. Products must be in accordance with the specifications of the plumbing/heating system.

2. In order to assemble the system with high quality, you need to purchase all parts from one manufacturer. This approach will allow you to create a reliable and durable structure.

3. When choosing, pay attention to the quality of pipelines and fittings. Evaluate the following:

smoothness of internal/external surface;
the presence of cracks, chips, bubbles, heterogeneous structure, foreign particles;
correct geometry;
same wall thickness.

4. Remember that polypropylene products designed for operation at temperatures not less than minus twenty. Ask the store how to store them in winter. Improper storage leads to product deformation.

5. If drinking water will be supplied through the water supply system, ask the seller whether the product meets the standards of sanitation and hygiene.

6. Buy only straight pipes, without bends. In stores they are stored vertically, so they gradually bend and are no longer straight. Be sure to pay attention to this.

7. Choose products from trusted manufacturers that have proven themselves and have all the necessary certificates. Trying to save money, you can buy a low-quality product that will not last you the entire operational period. Therefore, it is better to pay more once than to spend money again and carry out complex repairs to the plumbing/heating system.

Connection methods

Polyethylene pipes low pressure can be connected in detachable and permanent ways. Below we will talk about each of these methods.

Detachable connections

This type of connection is used on diameters up to 315 mm inclusive, but it is advisable to use on diameters no more than 110 mm. It is as reliable as one-piece methods.

Its advantages:

speed and ease of installation;
economical - no special equipment required; couplings and other fittings are not too expensive;
accessibility - can be used in cramped conditions, under water, for example.

Connectors (fittings, couplings) are mounted in the following order:

the ends are carefully cut perpendicular to the length of the pipe; cleared of burrs;
the ends are chamfered (using a special device or a sharp knife);
a connecting element is placed on the ends (it fits into the adapter quite tightly);
then carefully tighten the nut on the fitting.

Connection with couplings

This is the fastest way to assemble pipelines and does not require special equipment. Can easily be used at home.

Polyethylene couplings come in several types:

connecting - connect pipes of the same diameter;
reduction – used as a transition for different diameters;
compression – designed for connecting PE pipes with various shut-off equipment, steel, propylene or PVC pipes.

Couplings can be straight or angular. Types of couplings are shown in the table.

Fitting connection

Compression fittings are a type of connecting parts for water pipes.

Installing them is similar to installing couplings.

Flange connection

Applies to main pipelines large diameter (at least 40 mm) for installing gate valves, valves, regulators (for their subsequent removal for repair or replacement).

To secure the flanges, special couplings are welded to the ends of the pipeline, then the flanges are screwed onto them.

Permanent connections

Only possible method connections of large diameters.

Butt welding

It is advisable to use this type of welding to connect workpieces with a wall thickness of at least 5 mm.

The ends are cleaned, chamfered, inserted into a special heater, melted, then the workpieces are joined, pressed and held motionless until completely cooled.

Electrofusion welding

The two pipes being connected are inserted into a special coupling, inside of which there is a heating element. Then voltage is applied to it from a special apparatus, the coupling and workpieces are heated and welded. A very convenient welding method. And very expensive. For large diameters, the cost of the coupling will be much higher than the cost of the pipeline on your site.

When performing this type of welding, special attention should be paid to pre-cleaning the ends and keeping the joint stationary until it cools completely.

You cannot connect pipes with a noticeably pronounced ellipse - the quality of the seam will be unsatisfactory.

After welding, the welded unit must remain stationary until it cools completely.

Do not neglect cleaning the ends from soil, dust, sand, shavings and degreasing - these little things significantly affect the quality of the seam.

How to connect a HDPE pipe to a polypropylene pipe

Polyethylene and polypropylene cannot be welded. Correctly connect them together only using fittings. On the ends to be connected, you should weld or put on MCVs (couplings with internal threads) made of the appropriate material, screw a quick-disconnect threaded connection (“American”) onto one MCV, then connect two MCVs using a union nut.

How to join polyethylene and steel pipes

This joining is carried out similarly to the joining of HDPE and polypropylene. A steel pipeline usually ends with a thread. You can use the drive instead of the American one - but this option has already become obsolete.

On large highways, a valve or gate valve is usually mounted at such joints - in this case, you can use flange connection.

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When installing water and gas pipelines, the need to connect pipes made of different materials constantly arises. To connect polyethylene pipes (HDPE, PE) with steel pipes, the following are used: special polyethylene-steel adapters (NSPS), threaded compression couplings or a bushing for a flange connection.

Types of connections between PE pipes and steel pipes.

1. Permanent connection of polyethylene-steel (NSPS)

One-piece polyethylene-steel connection (NSPS) or PE-steel adapter used in the construction of gas pipelines, water pipelines, pressure sewers to make the transition from a steel pipe to polyethylene HDPE or vice versa. Used during installation pipeline fittings or insertion into an existing steel pipeline. The steel-PE transition does not require maintenance; it can be placed directly in the ground without wells on straight sections of the pipeline.
The polyethylene-steel transition is a connection obtained by welding a steel pipe to a polyethylene one. The length of the pipes is regulated by the technical conditions for gas pipelines TU 4859-026-03321549-98, for pressure pipelines according to TU 2248-001-86324344-2009. The maximum operating pressure for gas pipelines made of PE80 is 0.64 MPa, PE100 is 1.0 MPa. The maximum operating pressure for pressure water pipes is PE80 1.25 MPa, from PE100 1.6 MPa.
In the manufacture of permanent polyethylene-steel joints, HDPE polyethylene pipe is used GOST R 50838-95 for gas pipelines and GOST 18599-2001 for water pipelines. And steel water and gas pipe according to GOST 10705-80, GOST 10704-91, GOST 8731-74, GOST 8732-78. NSPS is a connection that is made by welding a steel pipe to a polyethylene pipe. The length of the product is regulated by specifications for pressure pipelines and gas pipelines. Pressure for gas pipelines PE 80 - 0.64 MPa, PE 100 - 1 MPa; for pressure pipelines PE 80 - 1.25 MPa, PE 100 - 1.6 MPa.

Most often NSPS is used for connecting metal shut-off devices to a polyethylene pipeline, gradual replacement of sections of a steel pipeline with polyethylene, inserting a branch made of polyethylene. The principle of the NSPS part is a strong and tight connection of a pipe or part made of steel with a polyethylene pipe of the same diameter.

The permanent connection to the end of the pipe occurs through thermistor welding, which requires special equipment. The end of the polyethylene pipe is heated to a viscous-ductile state and is connected to the steel end under pressure. To strengthen the connection, polyethylene couplings are used, but you can do without them. It allows the use of such a connection in high-pressure pipelines.

NSPS allow:

Use them as plugs;
Use metal shut-off valves on HDPE polyethylene pipelines
Produce gas inlets of various diameters based on them
Drain polyethylene into an existing steel pipe
Use welding on steel pipelines with steel pipes in accordance with regulatory documents.
Installation of metal shut-off valves in HDPE polyethylene pipelines
Alternately replacing sections of steel pipelines with polyethylene ones with permanent connections until the complete replacement of the existing steel pipeline with polyethylene
Inserting branches from HDPE polyethylene pipes with permanent connections into an existing steel pipeline
Welding with steel pipes according to the current regulatory documentation on steel pipelines with permanent connections.

2. Threaded compression couplings

Compression polyethylene HDPE fittings. This type of connection hardware is called compression tube fittings. They are attached to the system using gasket material and crimp rings. To use this type you do not need any optional equipment. In addition, when producing gasket material, you can replace the old gasket with a new one. That is, HDPE fittings of this type can be used repeatedly, especially in hydraulic systems Oh.

Compression products are mainly used for hydraulic water supply systems. They can be built into such a system even if they are not fully assembled. This allows their application in water supply systems to vary widely. Compression fittings come in the following types:

adapter couplings of different diameters;
couplings, including those with internal and external threads;
tee without thread and adapter with thread;
square;
tap;
stub.

They come with both internal and external threads. Like other fittings, these have various shapes. They are: coupling, triple, cross, plugs, flanges, bends.

They are made in different diameters: from 16 to 110 mm. Operating pressure, depending on the diameter, can range from 10 to 16 atmospheres.

All design components are modular and can be disassembled. This has good advantage, since in the future such pipes will be easy to replace and the connection to be reused.

Application polyethylene HDPE fittings

Most often, these fittings are used to connect pipes in places where a change in the direction of the pipeline is expected, as well as the presence of branches or transitions to pipes of a different material. They are used for both technical and drinking water supply, in irrigation systems or as cable ducts. Thanks to the material, these fittings allow for complete tightness of pipe joints.

Application of compression fittings for connecting pipes

Also, their ease of installation allows you to install small-diameter parts without outside help or special equipment. These parts are stored in dark rooms, away from direct sunlight.

This part consists of 5 collapsible parts. To secure the crimp, there is a nut cover, which has external grooves for ease of tightening and an internal thread. It is made from polyethylene copolymer.

The crimp ring is a part that allows you to prevent any movement of the pipe, including spontaneous unscrewing.

Structure of compression fittings

The sleeve fixes sealing gasket in a stable position, limits its compression and deformation of the pipe. Made from polypropylene copolymer.

The sealing gasket is made of rubber. Provides good tightness, even if the pipe is kinked.

The body itself is made of polypropylene copolymer, has a special pipe stop and trapezoidal thread.

3. HDPE bushing for flange

Polyethylene sleeveunder the flange is used for connecting a PE pipe to a steel pipe through a flange connection, as well as fastening to control or shut-off valves.

Among HDPE bushings there are 2 groups:

Segmental bushings HDPE - Such bushings are butt-welded elements made of HDPE, partially or entirely consisting of HDPE pipe.

Cast HDPE fittings - They differ from segment ones in that they are made by injection molding and do not have welded seams. Fittings of large diameters are sometimes produced by casting followed by machining.

The principle of using this fitting is to provide support for the flange placed on the sleeve and eliminating the possibility of disconnecting the unit during its operation. Use a bushing for the flange at the transition points of the polyethylene pipeline on the valve or a steel pipe if there is a counter flange on it.

The HDPE bushing for the flange is used in conjunction with a pressure flange, which must have a wider internal diameter than a regular standard flange. The need for boring the inner part of the flange lies in the presence of a reinforcing expansion of the polyethylene part of the sleeve at the base of the collar, which prevents the flange from fitting tightly to the clamping part.

After installing the sleeve on the pipe, using steel flange and bolts with nuts, the pipe is attached to the valve, and the collar on the bushing prevents the flange from coming off when the pipeline is operated at operating and maximum pressures.

Using HDPE bushings

Installation of bushings is quite simple, because everything modern elements connecting fittings strive to simplify their use. This saves time and money when creating the pipeline, and also allows for long-term operation of the system without problems. The benefits of installing different types of system elements using bushings are as follows:

complete tightness of the connection points and no risk of sudden breakdown;
the system does not require maintenance, any problems can be quickly corrected;
installation of HDPE pipeline elements is quick and very simple;
You can find a wide range of bushing diameters in stock from the supplier.

When organizing a pipeline for liquid or vapor working environment You can rely on the quality and reliability of injection molded plastic flange bushings at the joints. These elements will help organize a reliable and durable pipeline system.

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Durable and affordable PE pipes are often used for sewerage and water supply systems. To enable such communication, you need to know how compression connection polyethylene pipes with metal fittings and flanges.

By design feature installation of polyethylene pipes and their connections with pipe fittings, there are the following types of connections:

Detachable;
One-piece.

Depending on the diameter of your water supply you need to choose suitable type connections. For small pipes at home or in the country, compression fittings or flanges are most often used. Permanent fastenings are made using special welding machines and couplings.

In the first case, you get a convenient connection that allows you to clean the water supply at any time, sewer pipe or connect another pipeline. At the same time, one-piece fastening is a guarantee of the reliability and durability of the sewer system.

Photo: fitting

How is a detachable connection made?

A flange socket connection is the most popular type of fastening of polyethylene pipes at home without welding. It is convenient to perform it on water pipes with a diameter of 50 mm or more. On smaller diameters you need to work with fittings or special clamps or clamps. Flanges are also used to connect copper, metal or cast iron pipelines to polyethylene pipelines.

Photo: flange for polyethylene pipes

A flange is a threaded part that is used to connect different types of pipes. Metal flanges are mainly used for gas communications, metal water pipes, as well as for connecting water supply systems made of different materials. At the same time, to install polyethylene pipes with metal ones, a special type of flange is used, which has a thread on one side and a seal on the other. This allows for the strongest and tightest possible connection.

How to make a threaded connection of PE pipes with your own hands:

Prepare the pipeline. To do this, cut the plastic pipe at a right angle, the same should be done with the metal one;
If the place that needs to be connected to the polyethylene pipe does not have a metal thread, you need to do it. This work is carried out using special thread-cutting attachments;
Next, you need to secure the flange to the pipe thread, do not overtighten, so as not to break the self-tapping connection. In this case, it is advisable to treat the threads with sealants or mastics before starting work to avoid leaks. Sometimes it is allowed to protect the threaded connection with a resin-treated cord;
Now a plastic pipe, also treated with special substances, is inserted into the free end of the flange.

It is very convenient to work with flanges at home, but only if your pipe diameters are not too large, otherwise you will need special devices. Their main advantage is that they are suitable for pressure plastic pipes. At the same time, fittings are very different: compression, electric-welded from alloy steel, cast from polyvinyl chloride.

Photo: pipe connection

To connect non-pressure polyethylene and polypropylene pipes with a diameter of up to 50 mm, fittings are used. The technology is as follows:

Before starting work, make a project to calculate the number of fittings. You also need to determine required diameter these connecting devices and their material;
Take care of purchasing tools for the job. You will need a shaped wrench, special clamps, sealants;
Turn off the water supply. Pipes must be dry;
Apply sealants to the surface of water supply lines, which protect against leaks;
Then insert the fittings into the places where the pipes are separated. It is advisable to trim each communication to create right angle in design;
This connection of plastic pipes does not require any knowledge of threading tools or work experience. All you need is to cut the pipe to the required size and connect it using shaped elements.
After finishing work, you cannot immediately turn on the water; the sealant needs to dry and harden. On average, its hardening period varies between 3 – 8 hours.

Fastening with a clamp is used only for non-pressure polyethylene pipes, otherwise the sewer will burst. A similar connection is used for fastening asbestos-cement pipes using free-flow concrete rings.

Photo: fitting for polyethylene pipes

Welded joints

The work must be carried out using electric welding equipment:

Welding inverter for PE pipes;
Special coupling.

The welding machine is used for sewer and water pipes under high pressure. Due to the heating of individual communication elements, diffusion of molecules occurs, as a result, you get durable and reliable fastening.

How to connect polyethylene pipes by welding:

Trim the material to the right size, check that the section angles are even;
To centralize pipes, special devices are used - centralizers. They allow you to secure communications coaxially in relation to each other. You need to install two ends of communication into such a centralizer and tighten the mechanism;
When the pipes have reached maximum joining, they are fixed. Now comes the turn of temperature exposure;
The fastening seam is processed using a welding machine. The welding head is placed over the joint and put into operation. The coupling works in a similar way, but only it is put on the conditional section of the pipe connection. The difference is that the coupling is used for large diameters, and welding inverter– for little ones;
This method of connecting black polyethylene pipes is not used to combine them with steel communication, but can help combine the two types plastic fasteners. After installing the pipeline, leave the seam to cool. Water should not be allowed to run for 5-8 hours.

To connect plastic plumbing fixtures, one-piece methods are most often used, but there are certain rules, along which you need to work with polyethylene pipes. Firstly, communications need to be degreased and cleaned of abrasive particles. Secondly, after installation you need to secure the pipes in a level position, otherwise the seam may turn out thin and unreliable. Thirdly, pay special attention to alignment; the result of the work depends on it. Control over the process is described in the set of guidelines according to GOST 16971-71 (seams of welded joints of PE class plastic pipes).

Photo: electric coupling

Connection of pipes and tanks for water drainage

Besides common device sewer or plumbing system, it is necessary to provide for possibilities and options for fastening communications with backup or drainage tanks. To connect polyethylene pipes in wells, press welding is used.

To implement this, you will need a special elbow fitting, which will be processed automatically welding machine. A feature of edge or press welding is that the work can be carried out using a conventional inverter and electrodes. Well-pipe assemblies created in this way are very strong and durable. In some cases, the use of threaded fasteners or fittings is allowed (for low wastewater pressures).

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