TPT January 2019

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LTI acquires TAC Technical Instrument Corp LABORATORY Testing Inc (LTI) of Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA, has purchased TAC Technical Instrument Corp (TACTIC) of Trenton, New Jersey, USA. TACTIC has been in the ultrasonic inspection business since 1962, developing and selling a product line of immersion ultrasonic inspection systems and accessories, providing parts, repairs and training, and performing independent ultrasonic testing (UT) services. a non-destructive testing lab in 1984 and we have been using TACTIC equipment to perform ultrasonic testing since the beginning. They were the leader in the industry back then and still are.”

TACTIC will stay at its current location and will operate as a sub- sidiary of LTI. The company’s presi- dent, Fred Beck, and the other employees will remain in their posi- tions. Quoting and sales of all prod- ucts and services will continue to be handled by the New Jersey facility, with the exception of ultrasonic test- ing services, which will be consoli- dated into LTI’s NDT department. The combination of LTI’s long-term ex- perience performing ultrasonic testing and working with the TACTIC equipment makes the companies an ideal match for this acquisition.

The majority of TACTIC’s standard products are designed to inspect cylindrical materials, such as tube, pipe, bar and billet. The company has also provided UT equipment to inspect hexagonal and square billet. LTI currently runs seven TACTIC immersion UT inspection systems under one roof on two work shifts, and is one of the company’s largest customers. The systems provide high-speed inspection of round materials to locate internal and external defects and inconsistencies in

McVaugh family members with Fred Beck and Howard Hunter of TACTIC

the wall thickness of tubular products. Ultrasonic testing is classified as a non- destructive test (NDT) method because it does not damage the tested materials. “TACTIC is a perfect fit for our growing business and our companies have a long history together,” said Mike McVaugh, LTI president and CEO. “LTI was started as

Laboratory Testing Inc – USA Website: www.labtesting.com New heat-treatment facility launched TMK, a producer of steel pipes, has commissioned a new integrated heat treatment line for seamless pipes at TMK- ARTROM, Romania. Covering over 12,000m 2 , the facility’s treatment capacity is 165,000 tonnes of pipes per year. The facility includes the main line at Shop 1-Assel as well as a water treatment station and a power substation located in separate buildings. It enables a full range of heat-treatment services, such as tempering and quenching, normalisation, soft annealing and hot straightening. The uninterrupted transportation of treated pipes with minimal handling will allow a throughput of up to 120 tubular product units per hour. The equipment enables precise control of the heat treatment process and monitoring of individual pipe treatment parameters. As a result, the new facility will provide heat treatment for 60 to 273mm pipes with 5 to 60mm walls, enabling efficient production of popular premium products. The heat treatment facility will also reduce natural gas consumption and environmental impact, as well as reduce nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide emissions. TMK manufactures and supplies steel pipes for the oil and gas industry, operating 27 production sites in the USA, Russia, Canada, Romania, Oman and Kazakhstan, with two R&D centres in Russia and the USA.

Magnatech Tubemaster 514 Orbital Welding Supply Various weld heads and accessories in stock.

Orbimat Orbimatic P20 Orbital tube to sheet weld head as new/unused Power supplies and accessories to suit for sale or hire.

Fronius Transpuls Synergic 3200 CRNI MIG Welder package With VR4000 Wire Feed Water cooled. Warranty included.

New ProArc Seamers for automatic straight line welding Weldable metals from 0.1mm to 10mm. Many options.

Equipment Wanted We Buy Used Welding Equipment associated with Tube and Pipe Production Any Age or Condition considered. Referral Fee Paid for Introduction Orbital Welding systems, Tube & Pipe Rotators, Positioners, Tractors

TMK – Russia Website: www.tmk-group.com

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