Butt Fusion, Electrofusion and Socket Fusion Welding

TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL, UK Tel: +44 (0)1223 899000

The understanding of welding is essential for the longevity of pipe networks

The training and certification available from TWI provides guidance and best practice on how to successfully carry out butt fusion, electrofusion and socket fusion welding of plastic pipe. All courses involve a mixture of classroom and practical sessions.

Benefits

To the client: � Confidence in competent and qualified staff � Reduced risk of failures hence reduced downtime

To the contractor: � Demonstration of quality to European Standards � Reduced re-work lowers installation costs � Motivated workforce � Enhances competitive tendering for contracts � CSWIP is recognised worldwide

VenueAll training courses and examinations can be carried out at customers’ premises* at various locations around the UK.

* subject to requirements, please ask for details

Training � Designed for those with little or no experience of butt

fusion, electrofusion and socket fusion processes. Courses cover introduction to common plastics, welding equipment, avoidance of joint defects, health and safety, welding parameters, joint preparation, process control, inspection and testing

� Practical sessions involve butt fusion, electrofusion and/or socket fusion welding of polyethylene and/or polypropylene pipe

Examination Butt fusion

� PP pipe (Ø≤315mm) Category 2.4 � PP pipe (Ø>315mm) Category 2.5 � PE pipe (Ø≤315mm) Category 3.4 � PE pipe (Ø>315mm) Category 3.5 � PVDF pipe (all Ø) Category 4.3

Electrofusion � PE pipe (Ø≤225mm) Category 3.6 � PE pipe (Ø>180mm) Category 3.7 � PE pipe saddle joints Category 3.8

Socket fusion � PP pipe (all Ø) Category 2.6 � PE pipe (all Ø) Category 3.9 � PVDF pipe (all Ø) Category 4.4

Levels of certification available Entry LevelFor those entering the industry. Candidates receive basic training so that they understand the welding process and equipment, before undertaking a practical assessment.

Standard Level For those with relevant experience, TWI offers certification to EN 13067 ‘Approval testing of plastics welders’. Candidates are required to undertake a practical and written (multiple choice) exam in their chosen category/categories.

To discuss your requirements or to book a course, please contact:Scott Andrews - TWI Ltd

Tel: +44 (0)1223 899569 E-mail: scott.andrews@twi.co.uk Website: www.twitraining.comGranta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL, United Kingdom

Training and Examinations

Changes in legislation are driving an expansion in demand for plastics welder training and certification.

Recent Work

Sellafield Ltd Sellafield, UKDuration: 2 daysContent: Electrofusion and butt fusion welding of PE pipe

Murphy Group London, UKDuration: 1 dayContent: Training and CSWIP examinations in butt fusion and electrofusion welding of PE pipe

Swagelining Limited Glasgow, UKDuration: 3 daysContent: Training and CSWIP examinations in butt fusion and electrofusion welding of PE pipe

Tim Powell, Operations Manager commented: ‘The collaboration with TWI is an invaluable step forward as we both strive to lead the way in raising the bar for polymer connection and jointing technology. Our focus remains firmly on ensuring individual competence and developing new performance standards in polymer fusion for polymer lining in subsea and oil and gas projects.’

To discuss your requirements or to book a course, please contact:Scott Andrews - TWI Ltd

Tel: +44 (0)1223 899569 E-mail: scott.andrews@twi.co.uk Website: www.twitraining.comGranta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL, United Kingdom

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