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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
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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
Venue
All�training�courses�and�examinations�can�be�carried�out�at�customers’�premises*�or�Inspection�and�Tests�Ltd’s�premises.
*�subject�to�requirements,�please�ask�for�details
Training duration - 2 days
�� Designed�for�those�with�little�or�no�experience�of�butt��� fusion,�electrofusion�and�socket�fusion�processes,��� this�course�covers�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 duration - 2 days
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.
Butt Fusion, Electrofusion and Socket Fusion Welding
To discuss your requirements or to book a course, please contact: Scott Andrews - TWI Ltd
T: +44 (0)1223 899569 E: [email protected] W: www.twitraining.comGranta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL, United Kingdom
Changes in legislation are driving an expansion in demand for plastics welder training and certification.
Recent work
Specialist Welding Services � � � �Isle�of�Lewis,�UK�
Duration:� 1�weekContent:�� Hot�gas�and�extrusion�welding�of�PP�and�PE
Sellafield Ltd� � � �Sellafield,�UK
Duration:� 2�daysContent:�� Electrofusion�and�butt�fusion�welding�of�PE�pipe
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TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL, UK Tel: +44 (0)1223 899000 1220.02/13
To discuss your requirements or to book a course, please contact: Scott Andrews - TWI Ltd
T: +44 (0)1223 899569 E: [email protected] W: www.twitraining.comGranta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL, United Kingdom
