Krausz Industries Ltd.Krausz Industries Ltd.

Manufacturers of total solutions for pipe connections and repairs

Company ProfileCompany Profile

Krausz Industries Ltd. was established in 1920 in Czechoslovakia. Since 1942, when it was re-established in Tel Aviv, it has specialized in innovative and unique solutions for the repair and joining of piping systems for the maintenance and infrastructure sectors.

• Krausz is the only manufacturer in the world to produce a variety of innovative solutions based on gasket systems, and unique monoblock devices that offering significant added value to:√ Engineers√ Purchasing managers√ Field installations personnel

• Krausz exports approximately 95% of its products to international markets, including the USA, Europe, and others.

REPAMAXREPAMAX

Objectives:√ Connecting pipes of equal outside diameter

√ Sealing breaks and cracks in pipes

√ Sealing holes

√ Absorbing vertical and axial ground vibrations

√ Ability to cover threaded connectors up to 3”

The RepamaxThe RepamaxHydraulic Gasket – Mode of operation: Hydraulic Gasket – Mode of operation:

A – Water flows into the center of the gasket, and past the fins located at the two ends of the rubber gasket, inflating them so that the fins become tightly pressed against the pipe. This creates the hydraulic seal.

B – Mechanical sealing is created by the bolts that fasten the body of the Repamax to the rubber gasket surface, pressing it against the pipe. This provides effective sealing in cases where there is no pressure in the pipe for inflating the hydraulic fins .

THE REPAMAXTHE REPAMAXHydraulic gasket – Mode of operation:

The hydraulic system provides added value beyond connection and sealing. Through the hydraulic fins, the Repamax can absorb ground shifts caused by

changes in weather or resulting from earthquake.

The fins move up and down with the pipe, so that the Repamax doesn’t “lock” onto the pipe after closing. This action provides the entire pipeline with flexibility, and reduces further cracking and breaking along the line in the future.

THE REPAMAXTHE REPAMAX Hydraulic gasket – Mode of operation:

THE REPAMAXTHE REPAMAX

• All stainless steel, including bolts.• Made by one folding action, with no welding (welds are susceptible to

corrosion).• EPDM gasket suitable for drinking water, NBR for petrol and gas (as

required).• Can be ordered in 3 widths: 140mm, 210mm, 280mm.• Suitable for all types of hard pipes, including asbestos, PVC, steel,

polyethylene, fiberglass, cast iron, and so on.• Every Repamax has a range of 10mm. • Can be ordered in a variety of sizes, from 40mm, and up to over 3,000mm.• Also available as an Outlet Repamax to replace a broken cast iron outlet.• No need to cut pipe and expose wide area destroying field

crops or infrastructure.

THE REPAMAXTHE REPAMAX• Repamax opens, so that for sealing holes, there is no need to cut the

pipe. Instead, Repamax wraps around the pipe, thereby repairing it.

Choosing the right Repamax to suit your needs:

• Measure the external circumference of the pipe in mm.• Divide the result by 3.14 (Pi) to find the diameter.• Look on the charts to see which Repamax suits the required diameter.• Decide on the width of the Repamax based on the required area to be

covered.

THE REPAMAXTHE REPAMAXInstallation instructions:

1. Loosen bolts and bridge.2. Open Repamax.3. Fit the Repamax in place, wrapped around the pipe.4. Make sure gasket is inserted under the positioning piece.5. Bring closing mechanism to closed position (2-step).6. Make sure the funneling pin is properly in place.7. Tighten the bolts, per torque indicated on Repamax.

THE REPAMAXTHE REPAMAX Installation instructions:

The REPAMAX RangeThe REPAMAX Range• Repamax 140mm width, providing net

sealing cover of 76mm.

The REPAMAX RangeThe REPAMAX Range • Repamax 210mm width, providing net

sealing cover of 136mm.

The REPAMAX RangeThe REPAMAX Range

Repamax 280mm width, giving net sealing cover of 218mm.

The REPAMAX RangeThe REPAMAX Range

• Repamax Outlet, for replacement or addition of an outlet, threaded or flanged, allowing pipe joining.

The only connector that can repair holes at an angleFor diameters of 6” up to 24”, and for angles of 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°

REPAELREPAEL

NEWNEW

A selection of international gasket A selection of international gasket certifications for use with drinking certifications for use with drinking

water – sealing and connectingwater – sealing and connecting

USA certification Austrian certification

Swiss certification German certification

German certification

Repamax in the fieldRepamax in the field1. Fiberglass connector in leaking 48” pipe

2. Positioning Repamax next to threaded connector; cutting of threaded connector 3. Repamax installed on pipe.

Repamax in the fieldRepamax in the fieldReplacing section of pipe with Repamax

EZ-MAXEZ-MAX

THE EZ-MAXTHE EZ-MAX EZ-MAX was designed to seal holes in pipes. EZ-MAX is the only clamp that allows a range of 20mm. Available in 4 sizes: 150mm, 225mm, 300mm and 600mm. Suitable for diameters from 1.5” up to 12” as standard, and larger sizes may

be ordered. No need to cut the pipe. EZ-MAX opens and wraps itself around the pipe. Made of stainless steel (including bolts and nuts) with one-fold no-weld

construction, giving it extra corrosion protection. EZ-MAX, using a flat sealing system (product of Krausz or other), is sometimes

mistakenly used for joining 2 pipes. This is unadvisable since a flat seal, as opposed to hydraulic fins, cannot absorb ground shifts which may cause it to leak.

TAPMAXTAPMAXFor polyethylene and PVC pipingFor polyethylene and PVC piping

• TAPMAX is designed for installing an outlet on a pipe with no need for electric fusion and no cutting of the pipe which would weaken it.

• TAPMAX opens and wraps around the pipe, and only afterwards the outlet is drilled through the TAPMAX (see picture).

• This system allows for quick installation at relatively low cost.• The clamp is made of 316 stainless steel, for high durability against corrosion.• Can be ordered in sizes from 110mm-170mm as standard, in a range of threaded

or flanged outlets.

HYMAXHYMAX

HYMAXHYMAX• Applications:

Joining two pipes of equal diameter, but with different external circumferences (usually of different materials, such as connecting an asbestos pipe with a steel or PVC pipe).

To fully appreciate the unique innovation of the Krausz HYMAX, you only need to compare it with the old system:

The old system:The old system: The connector is made of 4

main parts:1) Cone-shaped O-rings2) Main body3) Cone-shaped gaskets4) Galvanized bolts

Tightening the bolts causes the O-rings to tighten against the cone-shaped gasket and against the pipe, thereby “locking” the connector against the pipe. (This makes the connector unable to absorb vertical and axial shifts and vibrations caused by weather changes or mild earthquake.)

The connector is typically very heavy, and the larger it is, the larger the number of bolts it requires. This requires extensive aligning and lengthy installation time.

The old system:The old system:

HYMAX from KrauszHYMAX from Krauszconsists of:consists of:

• O-rings• Central body• Double-layer detachable hydraulic gasket• 2 stainless steel bolts (for large diameters – 4 bolts)• HYMAX is oven-baked epoxy coated (or RiIsan per request)

HYMAX by Krausz HYMAX by Krausz Unique mode of operationUnique mode of operation

1. The HYMAX detachable, double-layer, hydraulic gasket allows the detaching of one layer of the gasket which makes room for a pipe with larger outer circumference. In the case of a pipe with a small outer circumference, the gasket is not detached. The pipe is simply inserted and the screw tightened. The first level of sealing is accomplished by tightening the screw, which fastens the O-ring around the gasket, pressing it against the pipe. The second level of sealing is accomplished through the water pressure’s activation of the gasket hydraulics.

HYMAX by Krausz HYMAX by Krausz Unique mode of operationUnique mode of operation

2. The hydraulic fins allow for the absorption of vertical and axial ground movement resulting from weather changes or mild earthquakes.

3. HYMAX has one tightening screw in each O-ring (2 bolts for large diameters). This makes installation work far quicker and easier, with no need to tighten large numbers of bolts and alignments.

HYMAX by Krausz HYMAX by Krausz Unique mode of operationUnique mode of operation

4. A 12” HYMAX is capable of bridging between pipes of different materials with up to a 32mm difference in external circumferences. The HYMAX 14” bridging capability is unique for up to 54mm and represents a significant advantage for lower inventory requirements – one Krausz connector covers the entire range needed, as opposed to other manufacturers that require purchase of 2 to 3 connectors to cover the same range.

5. HYMAX is lightweight, requiring only one worker for easy installation, with no need for lifting heavy weights.

Unique and innovative, Krausz multi-diameter products are in high demand in the international marketplace – we account for 30% of the American market for this product.

The HYMAX FamilyThe HYMAX FamilyHYMAX reducer HYMAX outlet

HYMAX flange adaptor Large diameter HYMAX

HYMAX long body

HYMAX

HYMAX in the FieldHYMAX in the Field

Connecting 40” fiberglass pipe with steel pipe in Ashdod main sewage line

HYMAX in the FieldHYMAX in the Field

Replacing section of pipe in the Dead Sea

HYMAX in the FieldHYMAX in the Field

Joining asbestos and polyethylene pipes in Switzerland

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTFOR STEEL PIPESFOR STEEL PIPES

The SMAXThe SMAX JOINTJOINT Family of products Family of products by Krauszby Krausz

SMAX JOINT flange adapter

SMAX JOINT

Dismantling SMAX JOINT

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTApplications: • Connecting 2 steel pipes with or without coating.• Creating flexibility along the pipeline and providing. protection against

vertical and axial ground movements due to temperature changes or water bursts.

• Allows for easy system dismantling with no need for welding.

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINT

SMAX JOINT consists of:√ 2 O-rings√ Central body√ Detachable double-layer hydraulic gaskets√ Zinc-coated stainless steel bolts, nuts and disks√ Baked-on 250 micron epoxy coating (or Rilsan per request)

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINT

Detachable, double-layer hydraulic gasket:The sealing fins are pressure-fastened to the pipe wall by water pressure, preventing any leakage of water from the SMAX JOINT.•Sealing B:By tightening bolts, the flange is locked against the gasket and they are both pressed against the pipe wall.When using a coated pipe, the detachable double-layer hydraulic gasket avoids the need for removal of the coating, as was necessary in the old systems. The pipe is thereby protected against corrosion. To accomplish this, the inner rubber gasket layer is removed, making room for the coated pipe with larger external circumference.

• Sealing A:

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTInstallation:Installation:

• Measure the diameters of the pipe and the SMAX.

• Remove inner gasket as required.• Insert pipe past the SMAX gasket.• Tighten bolts per required torque.• Fix coupler in place to avoid axial detachment.• No need for dismantling SMAX prior to

installation.

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTFLANGE ADAPTER FLANGE ADAPTER

SMAX JOINT FLANGE ADAPTER consists of:

√ O-rings√ Central body√ Detachable hydraulic double-layer gasket√ Zinc-coated stainless steel bolts, nuts and disks√ Baked-on 250 micron epoxy coating (or Rilsan

per request)√ Flange per standards requirements

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTFLANGE ADAPTERFLANGE ADAPTERApplications:

• Connection between steel pipe and valve, or water meter, etc.

• For providing added flexibility to line, allowing it to absorb vertical and axial ground shifts due to water bursts, mild earthquake, or temperature changes

• For easy dismantling of valve, with no need for cutting the pipe

• Available in compliance with all flange standards• SMAX can be connected to a coated pipe, with no

need for peeling off coating, allowing extra protection against corrosion.

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTFLANGE ADAPTER FLANGE ADAPTER

Installation:Installation:• Measure the diameter of the pipe and SMAX.• Remove inner gasket as required (depending on

whether pipe is coated or not).• Insert pipe past the SMAX gasket.• Tighten screw per required torque.• Fix SMAX JOINT FLANGE ADAPTER in place so as

to prevent axial detaching.

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTFLANGE ADAPTER FLANGE ADAPTER

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTAdvantages:Advantages:

• Hydraulic sealing with unique added value• One screw for tightening (for large diameters, maximum 2 bolts)• Lightweight and easy installation• Can be used with coated pipe• No need for dismantling prior to installing on pipe• EPDM gasket approved for use with drinking water; ANSI/NSF for

compliance with sewage standards

SMAX JOINTSMAX JOINTAdvantages:Advantages:

Old method SMAX JOINT

DISMANTLING SMAX JOINTDISMANTLING SMAX JOINT

Applications:1) When replacing old valves (wide) for

new ones (narrow), use DISMANTLING SMAX JOINT for bridging the gap between the valve flange and the welded flange on the pipe.

2) Use for easy dismantling of valves, with no need for cutting bolts, clamps or pipe.

PMAX JOINTPMAX JOINTFOR PVC PIPESFOR PVC PIPES

PMAX JOINTPMAX JOINT• Applications: PMAX JOINT is a pipe connector used also when replacing damaged sections of PVC pipe.• PMAX consists of: O-rings, stainless steel screw on each side, hydraulic gasket, and central body.• Mode of operation: Stage A sealing is accomplished by the hydraulic gasket sealing fins. By tightening the screw, which decreases the size of the fastening flange and tightens it around the gasket and pipe, stage B sealing is accomplished. • Advantages: No need to bevel the edge of the pipe in order to insert PMAX. Lightweight and easy to install (one screw on each side), stones cannot cause holes in PMAX (made of steel), and its elongated body can absorb large axial shifts.

PMAX JOINTPMAX JOINTInstallation instructions:Installation instructions:

• Find the pipe and PMAX diameter.• Cut the damaged section of pipe and extract.• Fit 2 PMAX JOINTS onto the replacement pipe

and slide them toward the center of the pipe.• Insert replacement pipe and connectors into the

gap left by the removal of the damaged pipe.• Tighten the 2 bolts on each connector.

PMAX JOINTPMAX JOINTFLANGE ADAPTERFLANGE ADAPTER

• Applications: Connection of flanged system (e.g. valve, etc.) to PVC pipe.

• Advantages: √ Highly durable steel body with epoxy coating√ Elongated body, compatible with axial shifts along the

PVC pipeline√ 304 stainless steel nuts and bolts as standard√ EPDM gasket can be connected to pipe at an angle of 3°

on each side√ Easy installation and alignment – takes just minutes –

with screw to tighten at only one end √ Operating pressure – 16 bar

OUTLET PMAX JOINTOUTLET PMAX JOINT• Applications: Additional outlet with threaded or flanged outlet to existing

pipe• Cut the required section of pipe, and push aside the two sections of pipe.

Slide the OUTLET PMAX JOINT onto pipe A and move it back into position opposite other pipe section. Slide the PMAX into position so that it forms a bridge between the pipe sections.

OUTLET PMAX JOINTOUTLET PMAX JOINTWITH STOPPERSWITH STOPPERS

• Adding a threaded or flanged outlet to a new pipe via “plug/socket” installation with stoppers located on the outlet, prevents the pipe from slipping forward and blocking the outlet.

ELBOW PMAXELBOW PMAX

• Application: Connecting PVC pipes at an angle of 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, or 90°.