PRODUCTS UP TO 300mm NB

KLAMFLEX Quickfit Couplings range in size from 60mm pipe OD to 326mm pipe OD and are supplied completely Assembled and need only be placed on the correctly aligned pipes and fitted according to KLAMFLEX installation instructions. The unit should not be dismantled, fitting of KLAMFLEX Quickfit Flange Adaptors shall be conducted to the same procedure:

1. Ensure the pipe ends are correctly prepared. All surfaces with which gaskets come into contact are to be thoroughly cleaned immediately before Coupling installation, thus allowing the gaskets to seal effectively. A distance of one centre sleeve length plus 50mm on each pipe end should be prepared to remove all loose rust, dirt and foreign matter. It is important that the pipe ends be smooth, concentric and within specified tolerances (SABS 719-1971 section 4, BS 534-1990 section 14)
   
2. Reference marks should be placed on the pipes to facilitate in centering the Quickfit Coupling over the gap between the pipes in accordance to KLAMFLEX setting gaps for each specific Coupling
   
3. A suitable gasket lubricant (such as soapy water) must be applied to the pipe ends and the accessible faces of the sealing rings, care must be taken to ensure the gaskets are clean. The KLAMFLEX Quickfit Couplings is pushed as a complete unit onto the pipe already in position
   
4. The pipe ends shall be aligned leaving the appropriate gap. Adjustment of the trench bed may be necessary. The setting gap or distance between the pipe ends after Coupling has been installed.. These distances for Straight Couplings are tabulated in Setting Gaps. Where locating plugs are used the gap should be increased by 9.5mm for sizes up to 326mm OD and 12.5mm for sizes above 326mm OD to avoid contact with plugs
   
5. The centre sleeve shall then be moved into position, centred over the gap with reference to the marks made on the pipe ensuring the Coupling is central over the gap
   
6. As the bolts are already installed, the bolts need only be tightened to the KLAMFLEX recommended torque. To ensure correct end-ring seating and gasket compression, the bolts must be tightened in pairs at diametrically opposite positions in a circular sequence. Bolt up evenly giving nuts one or two turns at a time to the prescribed torque rating of 65 - 80Nm. The tightening sequence assures that the endrings are pulled evenly to compress the gaskets uniformly and to maintain appropriate gap. The tightening of the bolts shall be repeated as many times as necessary to bring all fasteners to the required torque rating, so as to provide a leakproof installation at the specified test pressure. If an effective sealing is not attained at the recommended torque, the Coupling shall be loosened, realigned and the bolts retorqued.
   
   Torque ratings for GRP pipes are to be decided on after consultation with the specific GRP pipe supplier, as each supplier develops pipe with its own specific glass filament configuration.

Note: These specifications relate to product operating at 16 bar working pressure. Contact KLAMFLEX for torque specifications at different working pressures.