Georg Fischer Central Plastics: Not Just a Different
Connection but a Connection that makes a
Difference.
How do you select a business partner with the right
connections? If quality, service and value are important to you—not to mention sophisticated design,
engineering and manufacturing capabilities—Central
is tough to beat. In short, we make the connections
you need for your company and your applications.
Founded in 1955, we have long been a stable, professionally managed and forward-thinking organization. Partnering with Georg Fischer Central
Plastics means you can trust us. Trust us to not just
manufacture and supply reliable products for piping
systems you service, but also trust us in finding the
right way to meet the unique needs of your company.
The Central Advantage: Technology Meeting Your
Most Demanding and Changing Challenges
The speed of the professionals in our design department is unsurpassed. Combine that with the highvolume capacity of our manufacturing facility, and
you begin to understand how Central can ship even
your largest order so quickly. And that’s a connection
you can use to your advantage in today’s hurry-up
marketplace.
Another way Central makes the right connection is
by constantly staying abreast of new technology. If
there’s a better way to do something we’ll either find
it or invent it. Many Central processes are proprietary, a result of our employees and clients recognizing and acting on an opportunity for improvement.
Which means you’ll get a solution customized to your
specific application.
Everyone talks “quality,” but what does it really
mean? To Central, quality starts with a relentless
analysis of customer need and a near obsession with
precision—precision to your standards as well as our
own.
Computer-aided design and computer-controlled
machinery assure that the products you order are
perfectly made. And that if you order more of the
same, even years from now, they will be precisely the
same as today’s.
Our Uncompromising Quality Contributes to Your
Company’s Value to Your Customers
Our commitment is documented. Central earned ISO
9001 certification in 1998, testimony to years of excellence not only in product design, development and
production, but also in marketing, purchasing and
customer service
from Main to Meter.
Responsive GF Central Service Before, During and
After Your Order: It’s Just Good Business!
At Georg Fischer Central Plastics, customer service
actually starts before you’re technically a customer.
It starts with our listening. Top management is accessible to every client, large or small, taking the
time to understand your requirements up front. Our
customer service reps are more than order-takers.
They’re knowledgeable industry consultants and
they’re specially trained to answer the hard questions,
talk through complex plans, and give smart answers
for your unique application. And, you never have to
wait for answers or action. It’s the connection you
need to make your problem go away.
GF Central: The Comprehensive Source for all your
Piping System Connector needs.
We think about quality, service and value so you don’t
have to. That’s why we take such pains to make sure
things are done right the first time, consistently and
predictably.
That’s not all. Because we also help you explore new
ways of doing things, you know where to turn when it’s
time to get something innovative done. So, if you have
an interesting product idea, we would like to discuss it
with you.
We create the technology to build our fittings, sell
our fittings and service our fittings. Nobody else puts
it together the way we do. Georg Fischer Central
Plastics is the one connection you really need to
make.
Due to the unique material characteristics of polyethylene, heat fusion allows successful joining of pipe and fittings into a single leak-free system with no connections to
Products
corrode or loosen.
Conventional Fusion
“The basic principle of heat fusion (in this case butt,
saddle or socket fusion) is to heat and melt the joint
surfaces and force the melted surfaces together, which
causes the materials to mix and fuse into a monolithic
joint.” AWWA PE Pipe - Design and Installation, Manual of
Water Supply Practices M55
Georg Fischer Central Plastics has been actively involved
in the research and development of innovative joining
methods for polyethylene piping systems since the early
1960’s. Recognized as an industry leader in the world of
manufactured Polyethylene (PE) fittings; Georg Fischer
Central Plastics offers our customers the broadest and
most complete line of Butt, Saddle, and Socket fusion fittings. All designed, manufactured and tested in Shawnee,
Oklahoma. under ISO 9001 standards and serviced by an
experienced staff of the most knowledgeable and customer friendly professionals you could hope to find.
geothermal, irrigation and other industries; Georg Fischer
Central Plastics is helping to ensure that your conventional fusion job is done right - the first time.
With an extensive and state of the art in-house testing
facility, Georg Fischer Central Plastics performs the following tests on all of our Butt, Saddle, and Socket fittings.
> ASTM D 1599 - Minimum Hydraulic Burst Pressure
Test.
> ASTM D 1598 -Sustained Pressure Test Results.
> ASTM D638 Tensile Strength Test.
> PE3408/PE4710 Fittings are tested to the require-
ments of AWWA C906 (where applicable)
> PE3408/PE4710 FM Tested and Approved (where
applicable)
Bringing unrivaled knowledge, experience and
manufacturing capabilities to industries throughout the
world, Georg Fischer Central Plastics delivers innovative and cost effective pipe joining solutions right to your
door step. Servicing the polyethylene fitting needs in
natural gas, potable water, municipal wastewater, oil
and gas gathering, mining, landfill, telecommunications,
The following charts represent the Allowable Operating Pressure for fittings manufactured from three grades of polyethylene resin used in our products. These values represent the most common Standard Dimension Ratios (SDR) used
in the industries that we ser vice and are further divided based on the design factors determined by each of their related
governing authorities.
> .32 for natural gas distribution systems regardless of resin used
> .50 for water applications for PE3408 resins
> .63 for water applications for PE4710 resins
NOTE: For other fluids, temperatures, chemicals and environmental considerations additional design factors may be required. (i.e.
Canadian gas utilities use a .40 design factor for their natural gas applications.)
** DOT Regulations only allow a 125 psig max for natural gas
plastic pipe systems regardless of the materials Maximum
Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP).
PE2406/PE2708
DOT Allowable
PE3408
DOT Allowable
PE4710
DOT Allowable
SDR
2180100
17100130
13.5130160
11160200
9200255
7265335
}
Allowable Operating Pressure for
Municipal & Industrial Applications
PE3408
.50 design factor @ 73°F
All design factors are assuming a standard
operating temperature
of 73°F
PE4710
.63 design factor @ 73°F
Products
PSIG
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Allowable Operating Pressures
SDR 17SDR 13.5SDR 11SDR 9SDR 7SDR 21
Standard Dimension Ratio
NOTE: Operating Pressure for Conventional Tapping Tees and
Conventional Branch Saddles are determined by the material used, the
outlet SDR and the governing regulations.
Water PE4710
Water PE3408/3708
Gas PE3408/3708 & PE4710
Gas PE2406/2708
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Conventional Fusion: Butt Fusion Fittings
Products
Conventional Fusion
GF Central’s Molded PE2406/PE2708 Butt fittings are
manufactured and tested to the requirements of ASTM
D2513 and ASTM D3261 and are sized for use with pipe
conforming to ASTM D2513 and with Butt fittings conforming to ASTM D3261. GF Central’s PE2406 /PE2708
Butt fittings are molded from a virgin yellow medium
density resin in accordance with the material specifications listed in ASTM D3350 with a designation of PE2406/
PE2708. All Georg Fischer Central Plastics PE2406/
PE2708 Butt Fittings are compatible for heat fusion with
any pipe or fitting manufactured from a like or similar
resin. GFCP’s PE2406/PE2708 fittings have been qualified
for fusion using PPI generic fusion procedures.
Georg Fischer Central’s Molded PE3408/PE4710 Butt fittings are manufactured and tested to the requirements
of ASTM D2513, ASTM D3261, and ANSI/AWWA C906 for
use with outside diameter controlled pipe and fittings
conforming to ASTM D2513, ASTM D3035, ASTM F-714.
Georg Fischer Central’s PE3408/PE4710 Butt fittings are
molded from an NSF listed resin in accordance with the
material specifications listed in ASTM D3350 with a designation of PE3408/PE4710. GFCP PE3408/PE4710 Butt
fittings are manufactured and tested to the requirements
of ASTM D2513 and ASTM D3261 (where applicable) and
are compatible for heat fusion with any pipe and or fitting
manufactured from a like or similar resin. GF Central’s
PE3408/PE4710 fittings have been qualified for fusion
using PPI generic fusion procedures.
FEATURES
> Pressure rated for natural gas and potable water
applications.
> IAPMO Approved (where applicable).
> CSA Approved (where applicable).
> PE3408/PE4710 FM Approved (where applicable).
> PE3408/PE4710 fittings are tested to the requirements
of AWWA C906.
> Can be joined by butt, socket , electrofusion or
mechanical methods.
> Can be heat fused with all conventional and electrofu-
sion fusion methods.
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Conventional Fusion: Saddle Fusion Fittings
Conventional Fusion
Products
Georg Fischer Central’s Molded PE2406/PE2708 SideWall Tapping Tees, Service Saddles, and Branch Saddles
are manufactured and tested to the requirements of ASTM
D2513 and ASTM D3261 and are sized for use with pipe
conforming to ASTM D2513 and with Butt fittings conforming to ASTM D3261 as applicable. GF Central’s PE2406/
PE2708 Side-Wall Tapping Tees, Service Saddles and
Branch Saddles are molded from a virgin yellow medium
density resin in accordance with the material specifications listed in ASTM D3350. All Georg Fischer Central
Plastic’s PE2406/PE2708 Side-Wall Tapping Tees, Service
Saddles and Branch Saddles are compatible for side-wall
fusion with any pipe or fitting manufactured from a like or
similar resin. Georg Fischer Central’s PE2406/PE2708
fittings have been qualified for fusion using PPI generic
fusion procedures.
GF Central’s Molded PE3408/PE4710 Side-Wall Tapping
Tees, Service Saddles, and Branch Saddles are manufactured and tested to the requirements of ASTM D2513,
ASTM D3261 and ANSI/AWWA C906 for use with outside
diameter controlled pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM
D2513, ASTM D3035, ASTM F-714 and with Butt fittings
conforming to ASTM D3261. Georg Fischer Central’s
PE3408/PE4710 Side-Wall Tapping Tees, Service Saddles
and Branch Saddles are molded from an NSF listed resin
in accordance with the material specifications listed in
ASTM D3350. All GF Central Plastic’s PE3408/PE4710
Side-Wall Tapping Tees, Service Saddles, and Branch
Saddles are manufactured and tested to the requirements
of ASTM D2513 and ASTM D3261 (where applicable) and
are compatible for side-wall fusion with any pipe and or
fitting manufactured from a like or similar resin. Georg
Fischer Central’s PE3408/PE4710 fittings have been qualified for fusion using PPI generic fusion procedures.
AVAILABLE FEATURES
> Pressure rated for natural gas and potable water
applications.
> IAPMO Approved (where applicable).
> CSA Approved (where applicable).
> PE3408/PE4710 are tested to the requirements of
AWWA C906.
> Can be heat fused to pipe wall using conventional side-
wall fusion methods.
> Outlets can be heat fused using conventional and elec-
trofusion fusion methods.
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Conventional Fusion: Socket Fusion Fittings
Products
Conventional Fusion
Georg Fischer Central’s Molded PE2406/PE2708 Socket
Fusion fittings are manufactured and tested to the
requirements of ASTM D2513 and ASTM D2683 and are
sized for use with pipe conforming to ASTM D2513. GF
Central’s PE2406/PE2708 Socket fittings are molded from
a virgin yellow medium density resin in accordance with
the material specifications listed in ASTM D3350. All
Georg Fischer Central Plastic’s PE2406/PE2708 Socket
Fusion Fittings are compatible for heat fusion with any
pipe or fitting manufactured from a like or similar resin.
Georg Fischer Central’s PE2406/PE2708 fittings have
been qualified for fusion using ASTM D2657 generic fusion
procedures.
Georg Fischer Central’s Molded PE3408/PE4710 Socket
Fusion fittings are fully manufactured and tested to the
requirements of ASTM D2513 and ASTM D2683 and are
manufactured for use with outside diameter controlled
pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM D2513 and ASTM
F-714. GF Central’s PE3408/PE4710 Socket fittings are
molded from a virgin black high density resin in accordance with the material specifications listed in ASTM
D3350. All GF Central Plastic’s PE3408/PE4710 Fusion
fittings are manufactured and tested to the requirements
of ASTM D2513 and ASTM D2683 and are compatible for
heat fusion with any pipe and or fitting manufactured
from a like or similar resin. GF Central’s PE3408/PE4710
fittings have been qualified for fusion using ASTM D2657
generic fusion procedures.
AVAILABLE FEATURES
> Pressure ratings up to SDR7 on most sizes.
> IAPMO Approved (where applicable).
> CSA Approved (where applicable).
> Can be used with all socket fusion methods.
Conventional Fusion: PE Adapters
Flange Adapter
MJ Adapter
Georg Fischer Central’s PE3408/PE4710 Flange Adapters
and MJ Adapters are manufactured and tested to the
requirements of ASTM D3261 and ASTM D3261 and ANSI/
AWWA C906 for use with pipe conforming to ASTM
D2513/3035, F-714 and with Butt fittings conforming to
ASTM D3261 as applicable. Georg Fischer Central’s
PE3408/PE4710 Flange Adapters and MJ Adapters are
molded from an NSF listed resin in accordance with the
material specifications listed in ASTM D3350. All GF
Central Plastic’s PE3408/PE4710 Flange Adapters and MJ
Adapters are compatible for heat fusion with any pipe or
fitting manufactured from a like or similar resin.
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FEATURES
> Pressure rated for municipal and trial applications.
> PE3408/PE4710 FM Approved (where applicable).
> PE3408/PE4710 fittings are tested to the requirements
of AWWA C906.
> Can be heat fused using conventional and electrofu-
sion fusion methods.
> Can be beveled for butterfly valves when requested.
> MJ Adapters can be provided with stiffeners when
requested.
Gasketed Adapter
Conventional Fusion: General Equipment Information
Conventional Fusion
Products
Georg Fischer Central Plastics has been a manufacturer
of polyethylene fusion equipment since the early days of
plastic product development and to this day we continue
to manufacture a line of quality fusion equipment. Our
equipment includes:
BS-4 BUTT FUSION MACHINE – capable of butt fusing ½”
thru 4” pipe and fittings. This compact machine is manufactured using structural aluminum castings for stability,
yet is still light weight - ONLY 34 POUNDS. Extra wide
grooved pipe clamps and liners help to assure alignment
on coiled and out-of-round pipe. The precision ground
guide bars are in the center line of pipe to maintain equal
load balance and proper alignment. Clamp knobs are
stainless steel with thrust bearings. A pressure control
knob allows operator to lock position during cooling time
for better joint integrity.
BS-4 ELECTRIC TRIMMER with adjustable trimming
stops. The chain driven 110 or 220 volt BS-4 Electric
Trimmer utilizes a 1/2 hp, 620 watt, 5.63 amp motor. The
main spindle turns on sealed ball bearings for longer life.
Trimmer blades are made of hardened stainless steel for
longer wear, better edge and rust free operation.
MANUAL TRIMMER – is typically used in conjunction with
the Central Gas Fired Heating Tool and allows quality
fusion in remote areas. The manual trimmer can be used
in lieu of electric trimmer.
BUTT, SOCKET AND SADDLE HEATING TOOLS
> Versatile heating tools capable of Socket, Saddle or
Butt Fusion
> Interchangeable Heater Faces – Heating tools are
interchangeable with most conventional heater faces
currently in the field.
> Central Quality – GF Central’s heater face coating is
designed to provide durability and long wear.
> Portable – Lightweight for easy handling.
> Recessed Thermometer – Easy to read dial thermom-
eter recessed in the handle.
> Gas Fired Tools – Economical tools for quick line
repairs. No generator is required – simply heat
desired temperature with a conventional gas torch.
On March 8, 2007, GF Central Plastics officially expanded
the breadth of our fusion equipment product offering
through the acquisition of
Georg Fischer Connectra LLC
The inclusion of Connectra fusion products will now allow
Georg Fischer Central Plastics to offer a more comprehensive line of fusion equipment with Butt Fusion capabilities up to 42”.