Radius Systems UPLUS team flow-stops gas

October 9, 2008 · Posted in Mining News

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UPLUS are the field installation team from Radius Systems (formerly Uponor) The project provided an effective flow-stop solution for the SDR 21 ProFuse polyethylene gas main, when part of the pipe was damaged by a mechanical excavator
Single-weld joint connection with Radius QuickTee Radius Systems has developed QuickTee, a technologically advanced electrofusion fitting that will bring substantial time and cost savings to water service connection operations.
Supplies downstream were uninterrupted and repairs carried out, using an inflatable bag system developed by ALH-Systems and saddle technologies developed by Radius Systems.
Traditionally, this technique had been restricted to 315mm pipe diameters, so the operation represented a step change in the acceptance of this technology, providing a practical and cost-effective solution at large diameters to ease the process of making repairs and new connections to gas distribution systems.
UPLUS offers a full service for flow-stopping gas mains, including fitting access saddles and providing and deploying flow-stop bags. UPLUS is also able to cut out a length of isolated pipe, connect and commission a replacement piece, and tee or cap it as required.

Flow-stopping provides a viable alternative to squeeze-off techniques for large diameter mains, reducing the size of the excavation needed, and thereby improving the streetworks management environment.
More information on flow-stopping techniques at larger diameters is available from UPLUS at Radius Systems on 01773 582312, or by emailing enquiries@radius-systems.co.uk.

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