GF Piping Systems to present its portfolio with marine approvals at Kormarine 2023
Korea is one of the leading countries in the shipbuilding sector and Kormarine has established itself as a key platform in the region. At Kormarine 2023, Swiss flow solutions provider GF Piping Systems will therefore display its product lines for marine applications, including a preview of HEAT-FIT PE, an evolution of the company’s fire-retardant system. Kormarine takes place from 24 to 27 October 2023.
Korea consistently secures large portions of the shipbuilding sector’s global order volume. As a result, the country’s shipyards rely on suppliers to provide long-lasting, energy efficient, and cost-effective solutions for some of the world’s most advanced ships. In addition to established thermoplastic products, GF Piping Systems will take the opportunity at Kormarine 2023 to preview HEAT-FIT PE, a line of fire-retardant pipes that features co-extrusion technology.
HEAT-FIT by GF Piping Systems is compatible with the ecoFIT range of polyethylene pipes and fittings and is designed to offer fire protection. The fire-retardant system, which was first introduced in 2022, requires a second installation step after the medium carrying pipes and fittings have been successfully jointed. With HEAT-FIT PE, the fire protection is directly built onto the co-extruded pipes.
In addition, the Swiss company will display COOL-FIT, a factory pre-insulated piping system for HVAC applications. It serves as a lighter and more durable alternative to post-insulated systems for cooling applications and refrigeration plants and features an environmental product declaration (EPD). For applications involving white, black, and grey water, visitors will be able to experience more lightweight solutions:
- SeaCor which complies with FTP regulations on smoke, toxicity and surface flammability regulations and is approved by the United States Coast Guard and Transport Canada.
- SeaDrain White, a system that is NSF-certified and ASTM D635-compliant in addition to various approvals by marine classification societies.
- AQUASYSTEM, a PP-R solution ideally suited for hot and cold water that features high temperature and pressure resistance and is suitable for drinking water installations.
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- Butterfly Valve 565, a valve that’s corrosion-free and 60% lighter than metal alternatives and comes in the same installation length as metal alternatives for a fast and direct replacement of old valves.
Roberto Chiesa, Head of Business Development Marine, looks forward to taking part in Kormarine 2023: “Korea is an important market and known for high-quality shipbuilding. Therefore, we want to show the strengths of our thermoplastic solutions that cover a diverse range of materials and applications. We believe that we can continue to be a valuable partner for the Korean shipping industry thanks to efficient and cost-effective piping systems as well as our comprehensive support that covers all project phases and includes specialized solutions.”
Visit GF Piping Systems at Kormarine 2023 between 24 and 27 October at booth #2B20 in Hall 2.
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Sobre a GF FGS
Em fevereiro de 2021, a GF Piping Systems adquiriu a principal fabricante brasileira de tubos de polietileno de alta densidade, conexões e equipamentos complementares, FGS Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda (FGS), que passou a se chamar GF FGS. Com a força combinada de ambas as empresas, a GF FGS oferece uma gama completa e integrada de produtos e serviços para inúmeros segmentos de mercado no Brasil, reforçando ainda mais o compromisso da GF Piping Systems de crescer no país e na região da América Latina. A GF FGS oferece soluções e serviços para água, gás e aplicações industriais, fornecendo aos clientes produtos e tecnologias inovadoras e capacitando-os a atender todas as suas necessidades.
Como líder no fornecimento de soluções para o transporte seguro e sustentável de fluidos, a GF Piping Systems cria conexões para a vida (Connections for Life). A divisão é líder no setor de soluções de tubulação estanques para inúmeras e exigentes aplicações no mercado. Seu consistente foco no cliente e na inovação se reflete em sua presença global de vendas, serviços, fabricação e em seu portfólio premiado, incluindo conexões, válvulas, tubos, automação, pré-fabricação e tecnologias de união de tubulações.
A GF Piping Systems possui empresas de vendas próprias em 31 países, o que significa que está sempre ao lado de seus clientes. Unidades de produção em 36 regiões localidades na América, Europa e Ásia garantem disponibilidade suficiente e entrega rápida e confiável. Em 2022, a GF Piping Systems faturou CHF 2.160 milhões com 8.085 colaboradores. A GF Piping Systems é uma divisão da Georg Fischer AG, fundada em 1802 e sediada em Schaffhausen, Suíça.