Smart electrofusion accessory

Abstract

An intelligent electrofusion fitting connecting two pipe sections, the intelligent electrofusion fitting comprising an inner sleeve made of thermoplastic material and comprising one or more resistance wires, an outer sleeve, and at least one sensor housed in the inner and / or outer sleeve; wherein the inner and outer sleeves comprise mechanical locking systems that engage with each other in order to transmit axial and / or tangential forces, and wherein the resistance wires can be connected to an electrical power source to melt a surface of the inner sleeve facing an external surface of each pipe section to create a welded joint.