TPT March 2009

TUBE RUSS I A 2009

without the need for capacitor or voltage switching. Converting the barrel furnaces to induction heating, for stretch reducing, enables the use of existing handling equipment and the advantage of fast, controllable, energy saving induction heating. The results can lead to dramatic savings in space, reduced energy consumption, improved quality and the benefit of recipe control. Ajax Tocco is at the forefront of API pipe production for the oil and gas industry. Because casing drill pipe and line drill pipe reliability is crucial, the company believes it is a highly dependable source of supply systems to harden and temper pipe, casing and couplings to full API specifications.

Abbey International Ltd USA

With over 100 years of experience, Abbey International Ltd is a source for equipment used in the welded pipe and tube industry. The company designs and builds new pipe mills, tube mills, slitting lines, draw benches, entry coil handling, exit tube handling, cutoff equipment, and other related systems. Abbey International, a leader in pipe mill technology, is also within the Bronx International group. The group is a single source supplier of mills and finishing equipment with over 3,800 installations in over 60 countries. Combined, Abbey and Bronx have one of the largest ranges of ERW mills and pipe finishing equipment available. Abbey’s patented Quick Change System ® can deliver automated changeovers in as little as 15 minutes and the TBS ® forming system can be retrofitted to mills, reducing roll tooling costs and changeover times. Through partnership with Bronx Taylor- Wilson, the premier builder of finishing equipment, Abbey offers first class equipment for tube and pipe manufacture, including turnkey processes and individual machines. Website : www.abbeyintl.com

The patented shot-blast turbines are equipped with six blades located on one side attached to a single disc. For assembly, normal tools are sufficient. Compared to other turbines, the blasting wheel only has six blades instead of eight or more. Moreover, the distance bolts that are required for double disc wheels are no longer needed. The spare part costs are already reduced by the low number of wear parts. In addition, there are fewer components disturbing the flow of the abrasives (no velocities), which improves the blasting result at the same power consumption levels. Website : www.agtos.de  The Agtos high-performance turbine featuring a sturdy housing made of manganese steel Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of induction melting and heating equipment, with worldwide operations in nine countries. Along with serving industries such as steel, automotive, forging and foundry, Ajax Tocco has a global commitment to the tube and pipe industry. The company manufactures induction- heating systems that process up to 120t of high quality pipe and casing per hour with consistent quality and ovality. According to the company, this induction heating equipment provides a reliable and flexible supply of heat, with outstanding control. The Ajax Tocco converters facilitate this flexibility with a patented, wide operating window. This allows a larger range of sizes to be processed in one induction coil size Ajax Tocco Magnethermic USA

 Heating a pipe using machinery from Ajax Tocco

Agtos GmbH Germany

An industry expert for tube and pipe heating, Ajax Tocco specialises in seam annealing, solution annealing, bright annealing, coating, bending and forming. Website : www.ajaxtocco.com

Agtos is a manufacturer of shot-blast machines constructed according to specific user requirements. High performance turbines are used in the design, proving their worth during modernization of older blast machines from other manufacturers. The turbines create advantages in terms of operation and maintenance of the units. The Agtos high performance turbine is a rugged aggregate structure that is extremely efficient due to a reduced number of wear parts and a high abrasive flow rate. This reduces maintenance times compared with other turbines and saves maintenance costs.

Attl a spol sro Czech Republic

Attl a spol sro, a regular exhibitor at Tube Russia, is a manufacturer of complete tube mills and components for the mills to produce longitudinally welded tubes and profiles. The company’s products are designed and constructed with the traditional Czech

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