TPT March 2008

FABRICOM GTI at the forefront of induction bending technology

As Europe’s leading manufacturer of induction bends, Fabricom GTI has the advanced technological and machine operating capabilities required to produce bends for the most advanced onshore and offshore oil and gas pipeline systems as well as specific applications in the chemical, petrochemical and energy sectors. Its leading position is the result of experience gained throughout more than 30 years of manufacturing and development work. EQUIPMENT AND CAPABILITIES Fabricom GTI operates 6 induction bending machines capable of bending diameters of up to 64” (1600 mm) all of which offer a high degree of flexibility in terms of bend radius, bend angle and bend plane, and which, being computer controlled, are able to achieve close tolerances. Fabricom GTI is able to work with all types of material and has 5 furnaces which can be heated up to 1200°C. OPTIMISATION OF MATERIAL PROPERTIES In order to allow us to meet the strict requirements set by the Oil & Gas industry with regard to material properties, Fabricom GTI also has a quench tank at its facilities in Belgium.

Fabricom GTI Industrieweg 16 1850 Grimbergen BELGIUM

tel. +32 2 254 58 11 fax +32 2 251 17 90 bendpiping@fabricom-gti.com

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