Reduction clamping insterts set for GF500

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The Georg Fischer reduction clamping inserts-set is an essential modular tooling solution designed for hydraulic butt fusion machines across the ECOS, TOP 2.0, and CNC 4.0 equipment series. Specifically engineered to adapt the primary machine clamping frames to smaller outer pipe diameters ranging from d 125 mm up to d 560 mm, each dedicated kit provides uniform radial force distribution without pipe ovalization or slippage during alignment, planing, heating, and cooling cycles. Manufactured to tight engineering tolerances from high-strength cast alloy, each standard set comprises a balanced configuration of four wide and four narrow clamping inserts (half-rings) per nominal dimension, matching the four-clamp architecture of the base fusion chassis. For machine size 400, covering diameters d 125 to d 355 mm (total weight 95 kg), the system includes eight wide clamping inserts for d 315 mm to ensure optimal mechanical stability. For machine platform 500, configurations include both a complete set spanning d 200 to d 450 mm (total weight 241 kg) and a reduced set covering d 250 to d 450 mm (total weight 165 kg). For heavy-duty trench machines of size 630 spanning d 315 to d 560 mm (total weight 201 kg), the package integrates eight wide clamping inserts for d 500 mm and d 560 mm to ensure rigid component alignment. Designed to meet demanding jobsite and trench operating conditions for pressure pipelines made of PE, PP, and PB, these precision half-shells secure reliable coaxial alignment between pipes, fittings, bends, and tees, ensuring optimal fusion quality in accordance with international gas, water, and industrial piping standards.