PE Fusion - Functional solutions for underground utility usage

Doug Reeves
PE Fusion is GRA Services International’s unique solution for underground utility installations. The high-strength polyethylene adhesive is perfect for coupling PE pipe to standard PVC couplings and other non-standard materials. It is a 10:1 mix, fast set, high-strength adhesive. What makes it so special and what can you do with it?

Forge a permanent, chemical bond  

The real difference in PE Fusion is that it forms strong chemical bonds between polyolefins and dissimilar materials. This means that you can use it to couple lengths of PVC piping, as well as to join PVC with a variety of materials from aluminum to steel and fiberglass. This is in contrast to epoxy adhesives that have commonly been used for such jobs. These products depend on mechanical bonds as opposed to chemical ones. Mechanical bonds are very susceptible to failure. Test results indicate that PE Fusion’s acrylic-based chemical bonds are extremely unlikely to fail.

Multiple uses for underground utilities

PE Fusion’s powerful, easy-to-use formula makes it an ideal solution for a wide variety of underground utility installations and repairs. Whether you are running fiber cables or fixing water supply pipes, PE Fusion is the ideal choice of adhesive for you. One 35ml cartridge of PE Fusion can adhere 12-15 2” couplings. It also works quickly, while also allowing you enough time to work and complete the joint: depending on the ambient temperature, you have between 3 and 5 minutes before the adhesive sets. PE Fusion cures completely within 24 hours.

GRA Services International focuses on the development of new products and solutions to preserve physical assets in the utility industry. Contact us for more information about PE Fusion or any of our other products and solutions. 
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