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In making any material, either metallic or non-metallic, a specific process is supposed to be followed. Following a well defined process will ensure that the required final product is attained. The process that is followed when making non-metallic material is different than that which is followed when making metallic material. The reason is that, making of these two materials requires different elements for example, when making metallic material, metallic elements are used in the manufacturing process. On the other hand, when making non-metallic material, non-metallic elements are used. In the developing this different material, different temperatures are required. An example of the non-metallic process is the process that is followed when making ProTek Pipe Shoe. The process was developed in the year 2011 when the development of ProTek Pipe Shoe started.

When making ProTek Pipe Shoe, Static Mixers (EX-200) are used in the mixing of the various elements. It is an engineered device to provide continuous mixing of fluid materials (Symposium on Durability Testing of Nonmetallic Materials., & Herling 2011). Our static mixers are used in conjunction with the epoxy adhesive to ensure that the different parts are mixed thoroughly enough for the base and accelerator to fully react to ensure maximum adhesion. Standard epoxy is also used in the manufacturing process. This is a flexible, two-part, room temperature curing epoxy with high overlap shear strength. It is excellent for bonding most substrates and is resistant to chemicals, shocks and extreme temperatures. This part in the manufacturing process is good in bonding and it enhances adhesion between the different elements that are used in the manufacturing ProTek Pipe Shoe. These two steps in the process are good in enhancing bonding of the different parts of the materials that are mixed (Dishongh & McGrath, 2011).

In the process a manual dual applicator is also used. This is a robust, metallic applicator that allows for the epoxy to be dispensed easily and reliably at a constant ratio. The applicator removes issues with human error and cleanliness and will allow for a consistent installation every time (Dishongh & McGrath, 2011). This therefore ensures that there is accuracy in the making of the material since this step eliminates human errors. This Manual Dual Component Applicator is also known as EX-500.In the process, corrosion is eliminated by the use of banding clips. When making ProTek Pipe Shoe, a stainless steel bands are used for security since it will eliminate corrosion that may come about because of the contact with the liquid. The use of stainless steel enhances longevity of the material. Banding tools are also helpful in the installation of the ProTek Pipe Shoe. The tool is also used in the installation of the banding clips. They tool is used because it is light and easy to use. Silicone Sealant is also used to ensure that contaminants that may cause corrosion are kept out of the piping system. It is used with ProTek pipe shoe in combination with stainless steel bands. Ratchet straps are also used in the installation of the ProTek Pipe Shoe since it secure pressures that ensures that the epoxy is distributed evenly.

References

Dishongh, T. J., & McGrath, M. (2011). Wireless sensor networks for healthcare applications. Boston: Artech House.

Symposium on Durability Testing of Nonmetallic Materials., & Herling, R. J. (2011). Durability testing of nonmetallic materials. West Conshohocken, Pa: ASTM International.