Abstract: An interlaced meshed resistance network having one or more continuous wire conductors is formed from a tubular wire network cylinder folded over itself in order to have a double thickness into a flat annular ring shape. The resistance network can be used to bond heat fusing plastic tubes together. The wire is covered with a layer of material which is thermally conducting and electrically insulating up to a temperature about 300 to 350 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting two thermoplastic pipes together including a thermoplastic body having a resistive element having a wire mesh structure and connection terminals. Each of the connection terminals has a tubular rivet body made of an electrically conductive material. The tubular rivet body includes a collar integrally formed with a hollow shaft and a flanged portion bent to immobilize the resistive mesh after the connection terminals are riveted to the mesh. This increases the reliability of the connection terminals to the resistive mesh.