Intermediate Plastics Course

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Intermediate Plastics

Course Description:

The Intermediate Plastics Course is designed for a person who has completed the Basic Plastics Course. This course will give the applicant a thorough knowledge of the methods and practices of joining large diameter plastic pipe up to 8” in diameter. Upon completion of this course the candidate will have the knowledge necessary to join plastic pipe using the Hydraulic Butt Fusion method, the Saddle Fusion method and the Socket Fusion method.

Course Topics

The topics covered include the following:

Introduction to Hydraulic Fusion Method for Joining Plastic (PE) Pipe

· Basics of hydraulics

· Hydraulic machines used to fuse pipe

· Safety measures for hydraulic pipe fusion

· Hydraulic butt fusion procedures

Introduction to Socket Fusion Method for Joining Plastic (PE) Pipe

· Socket fusion tools

· Socket fusion procedures

Introduction to Saddle (Sidewall) Fusion Method for Joining Plastic (PE) Pipe

· Saddle fusion tools