GF Piping Systems March 2005 Welcome to the iFIT Presentation

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 2March 2005 Programme Questions and Discussion Hands-on demonstration of a connection Presentation iFIT 3.1. Introduction and Positioning 3.2. Safety 3.3. Module technology 3.4. Cost effectiveness Brief Presentation GF Corporation You are kindly invited to refreshments!6 Grab the chance, here and now!5

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 3March 2005 Installation systems in Germany 98 system supplier and 181 systems Types of connections, number of system suppliers clamp glue weld push solder hempen crimps press

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 4March 2005 Are you looking for a new installation system ?

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 5March 2005 Higher productivity thanks to iFIT Where does the time remain on the building site….. Time study of a supplier of detached houses and apartment houses (prefabricated houses) Source: Streif others 8% breaks 16% absence 8% transport 20% work on the constructions site 30% search and cleaning 18%

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 6March 2005 What do you expect......from a new installation system ?

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 7March 2005 A system for plumbing and heating basement distribution risers d16-d25 d16-d32 d16 / d20 connection to the radiator d16 / d20 plumbing apartment distribution

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 8March 2005 quick - simple - toolless connection 2. Chamfering of the pipe 3. Attach the adaptor 4. Attach the adapter to the module until you hear the Click 1. Cut the pipe to length

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 9March 2005 Disassembly possible 3. Replace the pipe 4. Remove the half shelves 5. Pullout the nipple 2. Screw off the body 1. Open the body with a tong

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 10March 2005 Security means... Fully developed construction Longevity Production reliability High application safety

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 11March 2005 Safe sealing: double (sealing on the inside) O-ring sealing Safe fixation: well-tried and proven fixing mechanism Fully developed construction

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 12March 2005 ausgereifte Konstruktion Movie iFIT Berstveruche

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 13March 2005 Fully developed construction Tensil tests with multi-layer pipe d16. The pipe breakes at a tensile force of 300 kg, the connection remains intact! Safe sealing: double (sealing on the inside) O-ring sealing Safe fixation: well-tried and proven fixation mechanism

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 14March 2005 ausgereifte Konstruktion Movie iFIT Zugversuch im Wasserbad bei 95°C

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 15March 2005 Fully developed construction T-piece: demolition tests T-piece does not break off! Mechanical stress under a pressure of 20 bars Destruction tests Pipe with T-pieces Squeeze test with a T-piece out of plastic: T-piece does not break off

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 16March 2005 Test installations under different weather conditions Test installation outside: in contact with building material (e.g. gypsum, polyurethane foam, etc.) In operation since April Fully developed construction

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 17March 2005 Application safety means... Application tests More than 1000 connections on prototypes where tested from independent installers !

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 18March 2005 Extensive field testing Application safety means… Oktober April 2004 ca. 60 field test sites ca connections no leaks suitability for building sites confirmed

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 19March 2005 Tested and approved Longevity

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 20March 2005 Production reliability means % examination fully automatic assembly and test of all adapters

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 21March 2005 Sichere Verbindung durch MOVIE PRODUKTION

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 22March 2005 Window Adapter - Module – Technology Clearly audible click indicates correct connection Push-fit connector (unverpresst undicht) High application safety through...

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 23March 2005 Module Technology Less parts – more possibilities Adapter d20 Adapter d16 Multi-Layer pipe Polybutylen-pipe Tee-Modul d16/d20

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 24March 2005 Less parts – more possibilities fittingnumber of fittings number of possibilities Adapter d161 - Adapter d201- Tee 16/2016 Elbow 16/2013 Coupling 16/2013 Outlet joint 16/2012 Transition adapter on thread 16/ type of manifolds 16/ fittings 21 possibilities With 8 fittings 21 possibilities Applicable for Multi-Layer pipes and Polybutylene pipes !

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 25March 2005 Less parts – more possibilities conventional system Tees 16/20 iFIT Tees 16/20 Tee equal 16 Tee equal 20 Tee Tee Tee Tee Tee Modul 16/20 Adapter 16 Adapter 20 50% less parts! 6 parts 3 parts

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 26March 2005 Higher productivity thanks to iFIT Where does the time remain on the building site….. Time study of a supplier of detached houses and apartment houses (prefabricated houses) Source: Streif others 8% breaks 16% absence 8% transport 20% work on the constructions site 30% search and cleaning 18%

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 27March 2005 Economical thanks to...  short installation times  low material costs  few tools

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 28March 2005 Short installation times times faster than pressing in comparison with the time of a d16 connection setting of the tool change of the hydraulic jack chamfer the pipe end

GF Piping Systems iFIT-Presentation 29March 2005 Less tools  less investments  no repairing charges  no maintenance charges  independant of electricity