FORCELOK MECHANICAL PIPE JOINT SYSTEM

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5 to 10 times FASTER than welding

  • Means less time to construct the pipe line,

  • Means the pipe line can start transporting products sooner,

  • Means pipeline can start earning revenue and profits earlier,

  • Means faster payback of the pipeline investment,

  • End preparation of line pipe average 200 joints per day,

  • Field Assembly of line pipe at the construction site average 100 to 150 joints per day depending on OD size Internal coating not damaged,

  • No X-ray inspection required.

FORCELOK OVERVIEW

ForceLok designs and engineers mechanical and welded connection systems for pipeline applications.  The ForceLok Mechanical Pipe Joining System is used in numerous applications and suitable for all internally coated line pipe.  The ForceLok Welded Sleeve Connection System is a welded connection utilizing an internally coated sleeve.  Both ForceLok Pipe Connection Systems are suitable for internally coated line pipe applications ranging from high pressure flow and gathering lines, water lines, CO2 transportation lines, steam lines, transportation pipelines and corrosive transmission and disposal lines.

ForceLok Mechanical Pipe Joining System

The ForceLok Mechanical Pipe Joining System is a mechanical connection incorporating a advanced engineered flexible epoxy.  The Mechanical Pipe Joining System is compatible with all internally coated pipe systems and reduces construction costs by as much 900% and eliminating the high cost of welding applications and x-ray inspection.  Construction crews can rapidly assemble line pipe, bringing projects online sooner with significant cost savings and lower risk.  The result is a holiday-free, mechanical connection with a high degree of resistance to corrosion.

Connection Pressure Tested by Stress Engineering Services Inc.

Test Sample Identification:

  • 6 5/8” x 0.280 Wall X52 Calculated MAOP 3165 psi. (SMYS * (2*t))/OD)*.72

  • Tested at 1.25 x MAOP

Results

  • Successfully completed a hydrotest to 3950 psi for 1 hour both with and without compensation for the pressure end load.

  • The gray sample #1 failed by slipping apart at the connection at 6,325 psi.

  • The green sample #1 failed by leaking through the connection at 6,597 psi.

ForceLok Welded Sleeve Pipe Joining System

The ForceLok Welded Sleeve Pipe Joining System consists of both pipe ends up-set with ForceLok End Prep machines equipment with the proper sized ForceLok Tooling, an internal sleeve, advanced, engineered epoxy and a welded joint connection.  The sleeve is sealed internally with an advanced, flexible engineered epoxy, designed to resist the high temperatures generated during the welding process.  The internal sleeve incorporates an external, heat resistant shield designed to protect the sleeve and the internal coating compounds during the welding process.  The combination of the internal, epoxy bonded sleeve and externally welded connection, provides the highest level of strength and integrity available in a welded connection.

ForceLok Engineered Flexible Epoxy

Another unique component of the ForceLok Mechanical Pipe Joining System is the ForceLok Engineered Flexible Epoxy.  The Epoxy is a medium viscosity epoxy for applying to line pipe as a barrier to corrosion in joints and to aid in sealing.  It is a 1:1 meter-mix formulation for use with all durable materials where water, moisture, commercial chemicals such as acids or harsh cleaning materials are present and need to be protected against.  The product exhibits minimal shrinkage and forms a tough, flexible bond, which distributes stress over the entire bonding line to prevent cracking or separation.  It is heat resistant to 250 degrees F during the welding process and has a cured operating performance rating of 200 degrees F.  It has special adhesion agents for metal bonding especially damp or moist surfaces and will cure in temperatures down to 40F.

ForceLok Computerized Monitoring System

The ForceLok Computerized Monitoring System was designed to ensure quality control in the manufacturing of the end preparations in the Mechanical and Welded Sleeve systems.  I provides monitoring and documentation in the pipe mill and in  field during the joint assembly process of the ForceLok Mechanical Pipe Connection System.  Utilizing the ForceLok Computerized Monitoring System, pipeline contractors can now demonstrate the integrity of each assembled mechanical connection by graphing and documenting the measured PSI, penetration and force of each assembled press fit connection.

Force Lok Products and Equipment are Available for Purchase, Rental or Lease

ForceLok equipment and technology is available for sale, rental or lease to pipe mills, pipe coating companies, production companies, operating companies, and pipeline contractors.  Contact us today for more information, pricing and availability on the complete line of ForceLok equipment, products and technology.

  • ForceLok End Preparation Equipment

  • ForceLok Tooling

  • ForceLok Field Assembly Equipment

  • ForceLok Flexible Epoxy

  • ForceLok Computerized Monitoring Equipment

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