2.4.

SET UP AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS PRIOR TO WELDING

a) These must have

the same outside diameter D;

the same nominal thickness s.

2.4.1. Pipes/fittings to be welded
The tolerances for diameter D and thickness s must be
within the range established by national regulations in
force.

b) They must have the same product sigma (σ).

The oval-shape percentage

×100
2.4.2. Oval-shaped pipes
must be within the range established by the regulations
in forceD(D=nominal
-D outside diameter).
max min

D
The percentage

2.4.3. Grooves and scratches ×100

Must be within the range established by the regulations

in force (h=depth
h of groove, s=thickness of pipe).
s
Clean the inside and outside surface of the area to be
welded.
2.4.4. Cleaning
Use the cleaning products recommended by the
producers.

In order to reduce friction (and the drag pressure Pt, as

2.4.5. Rollers a result) place the ends of the pipes on the special
rollers.

2.4.6. Wind-protection plugs Cover the pipe end which will not be welded.

Fastening the elements on the clamps:

These three conditions must be met and the values

2.4.7. must be within the range established by the regulations
in force.

Parallel Coaxial Width of port

This pressure must be measured only when the pipes

2.4.8. Dragging pressure Pt are firmly fastened and must always be lower than P1
and P5.

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2.5. WELDING CYCLES

The operator must set up and check the following welding parameters:

Temperature of the heating plate Pressure values

Size of bead Duration of each phase

Chapter 9 includes a list of the different formulas used to calculate the welding parameters as well as the parameters
related to pipes / fittings of the most usual diameters and degrees of thickness. The formulas vary according to the parts
to be welded, the materials these parts are made of and the regulations in force.

STANDARD WELDING CYCLE (NON-DUAL PRESSURE)

P1: Approaching pressure and preheating pressure;

P2: Maximum heating pressure;

P5: Welding pressure,

Pt (Dragging pressure): this is the pressure required to beat the friction in the machine. This value must be measured by
reading the pressure gauge in the electrohydraulic gearcase.
.t1, t2, …, t6: duration of phases 1,2, …, 6.

1- Approaching and preheating. Bring the two edges to be welded near the heating element at the pressure indicated
by (P1+Pt) and wait till the bead has reached the correct width (UNI 10520) or height (DVS 2207).

2- Heating phase. Reduce pressure to its maximum value P2, which is sufficient to maintain the contact between the
edges and the heating element for the length of time indicated by t2.

IMPORTANT: By reducing pressure, the operator must take care not to separate the edges from the heating element.
Should this happen, the welding must be repeated.

3- Removing the heating element. Do not exceed t3 time to remove the heating element. Make sure not to damage the
two edges.

4- Reaching the welding pressure. Bring the edges into contact. Gradually increase pressure until the value (P5+Pt) is
reached within t4 time. Prevent excessive leakage of melted material from the edges in contact.

5- Welding phase. Keep the edges in contact at the pressure indicated by (P5+Pt ) for the length of time indicated by t5.

Do not use water or compressed air to accelerate cooling.

The joint should be protected against rain, wind and/or excessive sunlight.