Electrofusion Flange Adaptor

Haili admin

Mar/10/2025

In modern pipeline engineering, reliable connection methods are essential for the safety and durability of the system. Electrofusion Flange Adaptor is a pipe fitting specially used for connecting polyethylene (PE) pipes to metal flange systems. With high-strength welding, excellent sealing and corrosion resistance, it is widely used in municipal water supply, gas transmission, industrial pipelines and other fields. This article will explore the definition, installation method, material standards, comparison with other connection methods, and application cases of Electrofusion Flange Adaptor to help you better understand its advantages and choose the right product.

1. What is Electrofusion Flange Adaptor?

1.1 Definition and Function

Electrofusion Flange Adaptor is a pipe fitting used to connect polyethylene (PE) pipes and metal flange systems. It uses electrofusion welding to form a high-strength integrated connection with PE pipes, and connects with valves, pumps, metal pipes and other equipment through flanges.

1.2 Main Features and Advantages

High-strength connection: electrofusion welding ensures firmness and no leakage.

Strong corrosion resistance: Suitable for water supply, gas, chemical and other industries.

Wide adaptability: Can be matched with flanges of different standards (PN10, PN16, ANSI 150, etc.).

Easy installation: Reduce additional sealing treatment and improve construction efficiency.

1.3 Main application areas

Municipal water supply and sewage treatment

Gas transmission pipeline

Agricultural irrigation and industrial pipeline system

Petrochemical and mining applications

2. Installation and use guide of Electrofusion Flange Adaptor

2.1 Preparation before construction

Make sure the adapter matches the PE pipe.

Clean the outer wall of the pipe to remove moisture, oil and dust.

Use a scraper to remove the oxide layer on the surface of the pipe to improve the welding quality.

2.2 Installation steps

1. Mark the welding position: measure and mark the welding area of the pipe.

2. Pipe pretreatment: use a scraper to remove the oxide layer.

3. Assemble the flange adapter: insert the Electrofusion Flange Adaptor into the pipe.

4. Electrofusion welding: connect the electrofusion welding machine and perform welding according to the recommended parameters.

5. Cooling and fixing: keep it still until it is completely cooled (10-20 minutes).

6. Connect the flange system: tighten the flange evenly with bolts.

2.3 Installation precautions

Avoid humid environment to prevent affecting the quality of welding.

Adjust welding parameters according to the manufacturer's technical requirements.

Perform welding when the pipeline is under no pressure to ensure the quality of the connection.

3. Materials and manufacturing standards of Electrofusion Flange Adaptor

3.1 Common materials

Main material: PE100 (high-density polyethylene)

Flange part: carbon steel/stainless steel flange

3.2 Main manufacturing standards

ISO 4427 Polyethylene (PE) pipe system standard for water supply.

EN 12201 Pressure pipe system standard.

ASTM D2513 Gas pipeline application standard.

GB/T 13663 Chinese national standard.

3.3 Choose the right Electrofusion Flange Adaptor

Choose the flange standard (PN10, PN16, ANSI150) according to the pipeline pressure level.

Confirm the compatibility of the pipeline material and the adapter.

Choose products that meet international standards to ensure long-term and stable use.

4. Comparison between Electrofusion Flange Adaptor and other connection methods

Connection	Main Features	Applicable scenarios
Electrofusion Flange Adaptor	No additional sealing required, high welding strength and good corrosion resistance	Water supply, gas, industrial pipelines
Mechanical Fittings	The construction is quick, but the connection strength is slightly lower than that of electric fusion connection	Short-term projects, low-pressure pipeline networks
Butt Fusion	Requires specialized equipment, suitable for large diameter pipes	Long distance pipelines (municipal water supply, gas)
Direct welding of steel flange	Suitable for high temperature and high pressure systems, but the cost is relatively high	Chemical, mining, industrial pipelines

4.1 Applicability analysis

Electrofusion Flange Adaptor is suitable for PE pipe systems with high requirements for sealing, especially in municipal water supply, gas transmission and other fields.

5. Application cases and customer feedback

5.1 Success case analysis

Municipal water supply project (a government project)

Electrofusion Flange Adaptor is used to connect PE water supply pipes and metal valves.

The project cycle is shortened by 20% and the maintenance cost is reduced by 30%.

Gas pipeline reconstruction (a gas company)

Traditional flange connections have leakage problems, and the Electrofusion solution improves system safety.

Customer feedback: The welding process is simple and the construction cost is reduced by 15%.

5.2 Customer feedback

"Easy to install and solve the pipeline sealing problem." —— A municipal engineering manager

"After replacing the electrofusion flange, the maintenance cost is greatly reduced." —— Technical director of the gas company