The Paton Welding Journal, 2009, №06

2009 №06 (06)

2009 №06 (08)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2009, #6, 36-39 pages

Producing permanent joints in structured polyethylene pipes

N.G. Korab, S.V. Kabysh, A.V. Kostenko

E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of the NASU. 11 Kazymyr Malevych Str., 03150, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Abstract
The possibility is considered of producing a permanent joint in structured polyethylene pipes by using the indirect heating method. As shown by mechanical tests, strength of the joint can reach 90 % or higher of that of the base material. Noted is the possibility of automated selection of heating conditions and their efficient utilization for development of a commercial technology for joining structured polyethylene pipes.
Keywords: indirect heating, structured polyethylene, permanent joint, polymer pipeline

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Suggested Citation

N.G. Korab, S.V. Kabysh, A.V. Kostenko (2009) Producing permanent joints in structured polyethylene pipes. The Paton Welding J., 06, 36-39.

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