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Are butt-fused joints as strong as mechanically coupled joints?

April 26, 2017butt-fused Coupled joints mechanically strong

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Are butt-fused joints as strong as mechanically coupled joints?

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Properly made, joints made by butt fusion are stronger and more reliable than mechanically coupled pipe. The joints don’t leak and are as strong as, or stronger than, the native.

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When properly made, butt fusion joints are stronger and more reliable than mechanically coupled pipe. The joints don’t leak and are as strong as, or stronger than, the original material.