Brass Threaded Inserts are small, cylindrical components that feature internal threading, which are specifically designed to be embedded into softer materials, like thermoplastics.
PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to speak with several key industry stakeholders about trends and technological developments in the market, including: Greg Nahrgang, vice president, technical services and product development, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry; Adam Botts, product manager for Viega; and Steven Dolejsi, applications engineering manager, IPEX.
IPEX has invested in the Pineville area for more than 20 years, growing to its current footprint of five manufacturing sites and three distribution centers located across North Carolina.
Blake Rosenberg is an inspired plumbing and hydronic pro in the Northern Massachusetts area who readily admits that his inspiration and success stem from the influence of a special mentor. Well, two of them.
NIBCO expands its Wrot Racer push fittings to include new configurations such as reducing and repair tees and couplings, additional sizes of male and female thread adapters, thread elbows and caps with drains.
Charlotte Pipe’s large diameter fittings include injection-molded and fabricated fittings produced by experienced fabricators with the latest technology available.
CarbonPress Fittings are suitable for use on steel pipes conforming to ASTM A53, A106, A135, a795 (schedule 10 to 40) or constructed of black iron, epoxy coated or galvanized steel.
The new SharkBite Max push-to-connect fittings are re-engineered to deliver the same reliability as its first generation fittings but with new product enhancements that provide more strength and an easier installation, the company says.
