Electrofusion welding is a form of resistive implant welding used to join pipes. Electrofusion welding is a specialized method of joining thermoplastic materials, predominantly used in the piping and plumbing industries. The pmbweld302e join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding is the latest nationally accredited unit of competency designed for students who want to achieve success.
Electrofusion welding is a technique for joining thermoplastic pipes together using a moulded socket fitting containing an electrical resistive heating coil and an electrofusion. The key to good electrofusion welding is contained in the pop001 guidelines for electrofusion installation. Polymer industries australia pty ltd (pia) provides nationally accredited training for pmbweld301 butt weld, pmbweld302 electrofusion and pmbweld309 extrusion welding.
Pop001 was put together by pipa, the plastics industry pipe association of. This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to weld polyethylene (commonly referred to as pe) plastic pipes using electrofusion, both in the field and under factory conditions. Discover the intricacies of electrofusion welding and learn the essential processes for precise and durable fusion joints.