TPT January 2008

T echnology U pdate

‘Thinnest on the market’ : 0.75mm cutting disc

for strength and longevity, and may be used at peripheral speeds up to 80m per second. Tyrolit manufacturing operations are recognised by the Organisation for the Safety of Abrasives (oSa), and the 0.75mm Secur Extra discs comply specifically with EN 12413, ANSI B.7.1, and BGV D12.

A thick cut-off disc can cause unwanted burring, localised heating and deformation when cutting thin sheet metal and other delicate materials such as profile and tube of small cross section. To avoid these problems, and the possibility of having to rework or scrap the job, Tyrolit, UK, has added to its Secur Extra range a 0.75mm disc that is claimed to be the thinnest on the market. The resin-bonded, fibre-reinforced disc is aimed at automotive repair shops, electrical equipment fitters and tinsmiths, but is also suitable for heavier work such as cutting steel rope and steel reinforcement. The ultra-thin profile results in

Tyrolit Limited – UK Fax : +44 1788 823089 Email : john.willis@tyrolit.com Website : www.tyrolit.com

Laser welded stainless steel tube

Thai-German Products Public Company Ltd (TGPRO), Thailand, manufactures and exports stainless steel tube, pipe and sheet. The company claims to be the only company in Thailand that uses fully automatic lines with laser welding technology. The TGPRO range includes industrial pipe (ASTM A-312) for chemical and petrochemical applications, pulp and paper industry, and condensers in fossil-fired and nuclear power stations. The company also supplies boiler, super heater, heat exchanger and condenser tubes (ASTM A-249), based on a unique thin-wall stainless steel tube production technique. General service tube (ASTM A-269) is provided for various industries, particularly the heater industry. In addition, sanitary tube (ASTM A-270) is supplied for the dairy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. Due to its fine internal polishing, TGPRO’s sanitary tube has been certified by 3-A Sanitary Standard Inc, USA. Ornamental tube (ASTM A-554) and decorative sheet (ASTM A-240) are used for both interior and exterior decoration, such as the handrails of subway stations and sky-trains, balconies, fences, doors and gates, elevators, escalators, kitchens and furniture. TGPRO uses various methods and testing equipment to maintain the quality of its products, including spectrometer, hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests, flattening tests, flaring tests, flange tests and metallurgical microscope. The company uses only material grades 304, 304L and 316L. Thai-German Products (TGPRO) – Thailand Fax : +66 2 261 2769 70

› The new 0.75mm Secur Extra cut-off disc from Tyrolit is intended for accurate cutting of thin sheet metal, profile and tube

straight, clean cuts and effortless operation, making it particularly suitable for working overhead. The load on the hand tool is also reduced.

The disc is available in 115mm and 125mm diameter versions, for cutting mild steel, stainless steel and non-ferrous metals. Both discs have a 42°F depressed centre

Email : intsale@tgpro.co.th Website : www.tgpro.co.th

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