Some Pipe isn't Compatible
Not all types of pipe will work with FORMUFIT fittings and accessories:
CTS/CPVC Pipe
The most commonly confused non-compatible pipe is Copper Tube Size (CTS) plastic pipe, which is actually made from CPVC and uses an entirely different sizing system. If you use CTS pipe with FORMUFIT fittings or accessories they will be much too large for the pipe. CTS and CPVC can be identified by their yellowish or tan color, and are marked in the manufacturer printings as CTS or CPVC. For more information on CPVC, please see our CPVC Incompatibilities page here.
ABS Pipe
While ABS pipe is size-compatible with most FORMUFIT products, it cannot be cemented together using standard PVC cement. A special transitional cement must be used, or the pipe to fitting connection must be screwed together to connect them securely. ABS pipe is also very brittle and is not recommended for structural use.
Steel Conduit or Pipe
Steel pipe and conduit have the same outside diameters as the corresponding PVC pipe sizes and are size-compatible, but are not recommended for use with PVC joints & fittings, as there is no way to connect the steel pipe to the plastic PVC fitting. In most cases the steel pipe will easily slide out of the fitting, resulting in loose, or possibly collapsing, structures.
Ground Protection Mats for the Change in Season
Summer is coming to a close across much of the country where heatwaves are giving way to cooler temps and wetter weather. With the change of seasons, now is a great time to outfit your crews with the ground protection mat they need to keep working in the soggy conditions fall has to offer. Using professional ground protection mats helps you avoid unnecessary repair and replacement costs, complete job after job with happy customers, and enjoy a profitable bottom line at the end of the day.
Faster Work and Happier Customers
No question, you need to get the job done when planned, but wet environments can prevent you from starting the work. Using quality ground protection mats can get you in sooner and keep your schedule on track. Especially when the solution is lightweight, easy to deploy, dependable, and can support loads up to 120 tons.
You also want happy customers that refer their friends and contacts, not upset customers who call because of a torn up yard and have negative lasting memory of your work.
Plastic Pipe Machine
As an important part of chemical building materials, plastic pipes are widely accepted by users for their superior performance, hygiene, environmental protection, and low consumption. They mainly include UPVC drainage pipes, UPVC water supply pipes, aluminum-plastic composite pipes, and polyethylene (PE). These kinds of water supply pipes. The pipe production line is composed of a control system, an extruder, a machine head, a shaping cooling system, a tractor, a planetary cutting device and a turning frame. Each pipe production line has two extruders, one of which mainly uses powerful conveying bushings and high-efficiency screws, and the other smaller extruder is used to extrude the marking line. When the plastic pipe machine malfunctions, it will directly cause the plastic pipe to have rough surface, jitter ring inside, and no vacuum. Therefore, it is necessary to eliminate the plastic pipe machine fault in time to improve product quality.