PPR Pipe Welding Tools - Professional Plumber's Guide
PPR Pipes and Their Welding
PPR (Polypropylene Random Copolymer) pipes are the modern standard for plumbing installations in Jordan. Their thermal welding creates a joint stronger than the pipe itself.
Essential PPR Welding Tools
1. PPR Pipe Fusion Machine
- Works by electric heating 800-1500W.
- Welding temperature: 260°C (fixed).
- Dies in different diameters: 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63 mm.
- Temperature indicator (thermostat) to confirm readiness.
2. PPR Pipe Cutter
- Hand cutter: for diameters up to 42 mm.
- Large cutter: for diameters up to 63 mm.
- Cut must be perpendicular and clean (no angle).
3. Supporting Tools
- Marking pen for insertion depth.
- Cleaning cloth to wipe dust before welding.
- Small level to check slope.
- Measuring tape.
Correct Welding Steps
- Cut pipe at 90° with a sharp cutter.
- Mark insertion depth on pipe with pen.
- Heat machine to 260°C (wait for green indicator).
- Insert pipe and fitting together on the appropriate die.
- Wait heating time by diameter (20mm=5sec, 25mm=7sec, 32mm=8sec).
- Pull both together and insert pipe into fitting steadily without rotating.
- Hold 10-15 seconds until plastic cools.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overheating deforms pipe and narrows internal diameter.
- Rotating pipe after insertion weakens the weld.
- Not cleaning die from previous plastic residue.
- Not waiting enough for machine to heat up.
PPR welding machines and accessories in all sizes at ESCO Engineering Warehouses.