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Martinez, O. & Tabanelli, G. (2023). Plastics Pipes Conference XXI, Lake Buena Vista. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.

The paper describes a new procedure for forming a Rieber socket in PVCO pipes for pressurized water distribution. For automatic belling machines, this innovative process is applicable to both industrial PVCO pipe production plants with in-line or off-line orientation.