Rich Orth

Technical Sales Consultant @Lokring Technology Llc

Philadelphia, PA, US

Lokring is a mechanical method for producing permanent weld equivalent pipe connections, eliminating the need for hotwork & the associated health & safety issues. Our products bring significant benefits in both new installations & maintenance applications, enabling pipework installations up to 70% faster & cost saving of up to 70% compared to welding.Lokring products are qualified to ASME B31.1 & B31.3 & conform to the requirements of API 570 for use on permanent new construction & also for repairs, alterations & rerating pipework as per API 750 section 8.Some of the key benefits of using Lokring are:• Weld Equivalent Permanent Pipe Connections. • Qualified to API (American Petroleum Institute) 570.• Fire Tested to API 607.• No hot-work, hot-work permits, firewatch, or weld fumes.• Works with ASME standard pipe as well as the DIN & British Standard pipe. • Works on old & new pipework.• Lines do not need to be decontaminated or dried.• No NDT required. Visual inspection confirms correct installation.• Installs in a fraction of the time taken for welding, reducing exposure time of installation personnel to radiation or fumes etc.• Enables earlier completion of projects.• Lower overall installed cost compared to welding- Dupont report savings between 50-70% compared with welding.