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High-Quality
Thermoplastic Valves and Fittings
Water Equipment Plus aims to make global
water treatment products more accessible
and affordable for the Australian market.
Water Equipment Plus’ Melbourne facility
contains an extensive range of branded
equipment available ex-stock with all
components being sourced from welltrusted international brands such as GE,
Pentair, FIP, AqSEP, SWAN and many
others. Water Equipment Plus is pleased
to be supplying FIP in Australia, providing
local stocks and technical support for these
high-quality and innovative thermoplastic
valves manufactured in Italy.

The FIP range offered by Water Equipment Plus
includes thermoplastic valves, fittings and variable
area flowmeters in uPVC, cPVC, PPH and PVDF.
Valve types include ball, butterfly, diaphragm,
check, air release, foot and throttle valves. Product
highlights include:
Easyfit valves: VXE & VEE (2-way ball valve) and
SXE (ball check valve)
Easyfit valve’s true union and union nut rotation system
allows easy installation and long, trouble-free service. The
innovative Easyfit system uses the multifunctional handle
to carry out union nut rotation during valve installation
and ball seat carrier adjustment.

In 2014, new products from FIP will include the VKR
regulating ball valve, which, thanks to the innovative
ball design, gives the operator highly accurate
process control even at low flow rates and the SSE
spring check valve, the new Easyfit valve specifically
designed for low back pressure applications and
operation in the presence of vibrations.
Come and see FIP items on display at the Water
Equipment Plus stand at the OzWater and WIOA
conferences in 2014. Alternatively you can find out
more at www.waterequipmentplus.com.au

VKD DUAL BLOCK® (2-way ball valve)
FIP has been designing and manufacturing
thermoplastic valves in Italy since 1954. Today it is the
largest European valve manufacturer. FIP continually
adds to its experience and knowledge by investing
in research and development, and are constantly
developing new products with a focus on functionality,
reliability and safety.

The VKD valve is a true union lock ball valve which
is suitable for even the most challenging industrial
applications. The patented Dual Block system includes
a locking device that ensures the nuts are held in
position even under severe service conditions: i.e.
vibration or thermal expansion.

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