The Monolithic Insulating Joints
Made in Italy since 1957
FAP S.r.l.
PROCHIND® Monolithic Insulating JointsOwner of brand and patents from 2002, is a company specialized in manufacturing and supply of monolithic insulating joints PROCHIND® for the cathodic protection of steel pipelines of gas, water, oil, hydrocarbons in general, district heating.FAP with the acquisition of patents and trademarks, is continuing its technological research ensuring the functional characteristics of the first monolithic insulating joint PROCHIND® conceived way back in 1957. The most significant is the adoption of the rectangular-shaped seal and insulating gasket (patent owned) suitable to avoid the possible inconveniences of the conventional "O-ring” sealing system.The wide range of insulating joints in stock and flexibility of the structure, enabling a fast delivery service. The machinery and the latest equipment as well as qualified personnel, guarantee the real "Made in Italy", exported throughout the world.All stages of production are carried out entirely in the new plant placed in Senna Comasco, near the lake of Como.FAP S.r.l.
The company PROCHIND has been engaged since the beginning of its activity, in the research and development of insulating joints not subject to the inconvenience and the consequent risks associated with the use of conventional flange joints.
PROCHIND Insulating Joint entered its 60th year in 2017. Over the past 60 years, the PROCHIND's Insulating Joint has been recognized as a pioneer in the cathodic protection of pipelines worldwide.
Monolithicie not separated into their constituents, if not destroying them.The dimensioning of the mechanical parts, the placement of the sealing gasket and its prestressing during assembly, are in measure to guarantee the seal to the fluids transported in the most critical conditions of service and testing.
High total resistancethanks to the high dielectric characteristics of the insulating materials and to the coating of the inner surface by epoxy paint suitable for the conveyance of gas
PROCHIND insulating joints of any type and for any pressure offer the highest design reliability in a working environment
The most significant feature is the adoption of the rectangular-shaped seal and insulating gasket (patent owned) suitable to avoid the possible inconveniences of the conventional "O-ring” sealing system.
PROCHIND in the fight against corrosion of metal pipes
Prefabricatedand subject to thorough quality control.
Factory testedso as to offer the customer the best warranty.
The various types of PROCHIND® insulating joints need neither maintenance nor replacement during the entire working life of the pipeline on which they are installed. This provides substantial economic advantages since it allows for great reduction both in installation and running costs.
The electrical insulation on pipelines is achieved by means of special fittings referred to as insulating joints (or spigot insulating joints), to which they require a hydraulic seal and a resistance to mechanical and thermal stresses at least equal to those of the pipe in which they will be inserted.
Antitrackingin that, all the contiguous metal surfaces constituting the joint, are perfectly isolated from each other in such a way as to make almost impossible the emergence of current leakage between them and their external profile under tension for which they are guaranteed.
PROCHIND in the fight against corrosion of metal pipesAbout 20% of the world’s annual steel production is destroyed by corrosion which affects, among other things, the pipes used for the transportation and distribution of gas, water and petroleum products.
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