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50MNMay 2012PIPES, PUMPS, VALVES WORKBOAT READY Significantly, and in an industry where space is always at a premium, the new PE100 system is available in pipe sizes from 2-36? with molded fittings from 2-12? and fabricated fit- tings from 14-36.? Also offered is a full line of compatible sized valves including compact tee, ball,diaphragm, butterfly and check styles. Installation is performed using one of three GF Piping System fusion joining technologies ? Infrared Butt Fusion, Contact Butt Fusion and Electrofusion ? depending on pipe diameter. All three technologies allow a simple, safe and secure heat fusion joining process while providing weld traceability that meet the expectationsof customers.?To our knowledge we are the only manufacturer in North America pro- viding a complete Polyethylene sys- tem approach,? explains Cesar Iglesias, Market Segment Manager USA. ?Other manufacturers produce a single PE component while we pro- duce all required components includ- ing the necessary fusion technology. Industrial companies need a single source manufacturer that can supply a complete system to assure safe and reliable installation.? The robustness of GF PE100 com- bined with impact resistance, pro- vides significant advantages in appli- cations where low temperatures would typically degrade or limitphysical properties of other plastic materials allowing PE100 to be an excellent, cost effective alternative to traditional metal piping systems.PE100 also demonstrates excellent abrasion resistance, which allows for use in transporting brine solutions, dissolved solids and slurries. Other outstanding performance characteris- tics include low weight, flexibility and compatibility with a broad range of chemicals. PE100 conforms to ASTM, NSF and FDA standards. COLDWEATHER OPTIONSHow well pipes and valves can han- dle the cold weather aspect of ships, especially in terms of the new Arctic transits, will be the difference between profitability and failure for many operators in the new Arctic the- atre. GF Piping Systems offers two thermoplastic piping systems that are appropriate to the extreme cold weather environment of arctic ship transits, the PE100 System and the COOL-FIT System. Both systems are duly certified by the majority of International Classification Societies. With its abilities to absorb impact at low temperatures (from -40°C to +60°C), PE100 High Density Polyethylene is the best choice for critical cooling applications. The Impact Resistance Test, commonly known as Izod, demonstrates this PE100 Polyethylene Piping System90% Engine Mechanical Wear Occurs At Cranking ONLY PRELUBE HELPS ELIMINATE THE DAMAGE Prelube Marine Applications To:$ Increases Efficiency$ Extend Overhaul Intervals & LIFE of Equipment$ Protects InvestmentTURNKEY PUMPS/MOTORSCIRCULATING PUMPSCONTROL SOLUTIONSVARNA Products www.VARNAProducts.com 530-676-7770 MN#5 (50-59):MN 2011 Layouts 5/7/2012 1:06 PM Page 50