Electrofusion

Electrofusion is a method of joining MDPE, HDPE and other plastic pipes using special fittings that have built-in electric heating elements which are used to weld the joint together.

The built in heater coils then melt the inside of the fitting and the outside of the pipe wall, which weld together producing a very strong homogeneous joint.

Electrofusion welding training focuses on the importance of accurately fusing EF fittings.

Both manual and automatic methods of calculating electrofusion time gives operators the skills they need in the field.

There has been cases of major harm and death, including when molten polyethylene spurts out of the edge of a mis-aligned weld, causing skin burns.