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Sprinkler System Installation

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Sprinkler system fabrication

Pipes of various sizes, 1" to 10" in diameter, are cut to required lengths using either a hand torch or machine torch on a pipe cutting machine or portable clamp-on style machine. Bevel, saddle, straight and miter cuts are easily made on a variety of pipe thicknesses.
System: Powermax45, 1000 or 1250

Sprinkler system alteration

To install new branches a template is clamped to the side of an existing pipe then the hole is cut to the required size by following the template.
System: Powermax30, 45, 1000 or 1250

Hanging bracket fabrication

Angle iron, typically 1/8" (3 mm) thick, is cut and formed into the correct shape for pipe support. Threaded rods are also cut to hold the brackets at the correct suspension height.
System: Powermax30 or 45

Existing sprinkler removal

Sections of existing sprinkler systems are sometimes removed to install a new system for proper water coverage. Pipes and hanging brackets are cut or the welds securing them from the ceiling are gouged out.
System: Powermax45 or 1000
Key advantages of Powermax® systems
  • Superior speed of plasma cutting results in shorter cut times and greater productivity over processes such as oxyfuel or saws.
  • Easy to set up and operate.
  • Piercing capability makes starting interior cuts easy.
  • High cut quality reduces or eliminates secondary operations, such as grinding.
  • Drag-cutting technology makes it easy to follow a line or template.
  • Gouging process efficiently removes existing welds with reduced noise and smoke over conventional methods.
  • System portability offers ease of use at various locations.
  • Controlled arc and high cutting speeds reduce heataffected zone and warping.
  • Cut a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including mild steel, stainless and aluminum – painted or rusted.
  • Pilot arc control feature enables uninterrupted cutting on expanded metal.
  • Machine torches are available for use on pipe beveling and cutting machines.