Pipe fitting installation in under a minute with Swiss-engineered HAELOK® from Technofast
Hydraulic tooling and bolt tensioning specialist, Technofast is adding a new pipe fitting technology to its range as the exclusive distributor for HAELOK® in Australia and New Zealand.
Swiss-engineered HAELOK® pipe fittings can be swiftly installed in under a minute, providing a secure metal-to-metal gastight connection without sealing elements and welding, which add time and cost to the process.
Proven in service for more than 20 years in major European markets, the durable and efficient HAELOK® fittings apply to a broad range of applications, including power stations, high-pressure hydraulic lines up to 1270 bar for smaller sizes (up to four-inches at 250 bar), oil, gas, and petrochemical refineries (including offshore), navy, marine, and defence, acidic environments, heavy mine sites, steam and biogas lines in sugar mills, and hydrogen piping.
“The HAELOK® range is a natural extension of our Technofast range, which is already focused on saving downtime by efficient bolt tensioning technologies applicable to similar industries,” said Technofast Founder and CEO, John Bucknell.
A better connection
HAELOK® fittings function using an axial crimp. They have a tapered press ring and an offset inside collar so that when crimping forces are applied, they force the connection together until it pinches the collar to the pipe, forming a permanent sealed fixture.
“The HAELOK® product has been around for over 20 years and is widely used across Europe. It was originally designed for large cruise liners, ocean tankers and navy vessels. There are no internal moving parts, so it works perfectly under movement or vibration – such as the ocean swells these vessels would encounter – as well as under harsh temperature conditions from -190 degrees C to +400 degrees C,” explained Bucknell.
The join or crimp created to install a HAELOK® fitting does not interrupt the internal surface area of the pipe, which means there is no reduction in flow rate.
“The products are also fully traceable with lot numbers and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) showing details from the factory back to the raw material so that site safety managers can have peace of mind that the fittings are top quality and will perform in service.”
Technofast Industries is a worldwide leader and specialist in bolt tensioning, hydraulic tooling, and industrial connection, providing innovative and effective technical solutions and uncompromising customer service.