TPT March 2016

T E CHNOLOG Y

Synthetics – a new era in lubrication LUBRICATION is a key element for efficient machinery operation. It is a specific part of a complex process where every element is designed to reduce frictional costs while achieving the best results. Based on experience and the latest trends in the field of friction, polymer-based lubricants have been developed that address operator health, outstanding performance and economy of production. The market is being driven by ecological concerns to minimise the impact of products used in the industry. Mineral oil products are no longer the future and clean alternative products are being developed. BBLubricants sro produces and manufactures polymer- based lubricants to meet the latest demand and trends of environmental and clean production. Products are designed for a wide range of metalworking operations: tube bending, deep drawing, stamping, punching and metalforming. It produces three phases of lube: liquid (CORE), gel (NIROL) and paste (MEDELAN). According to the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, from ⅓ to ½ of power production is consumed by friction. Not only does friction cause power loss in the form of heat, studies show that this coefficient has a major impact on pitting and micro-pitting on the material surface. By cutting friction coefficient in half, the micro-pitting load capacity could be increased 1.7 times. Therefore, lower pitting has a direct relation to tool life and drag on material. The Reichert test is performed at The Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague, where mineral oil was tested against the BBL CORE liquid product, and this confirmed the synthetic lubrication qualities. This test shows 133 per cent better performance. The chemical structure of synthetic fluids is designed to maintain lubricating stability over a range of temperatures. Compared to petroleum, synthetics survive higher temperatures, last longer and are not likely to form carbon deposits, which create drag and wear. Mineral oil is for general–purpose use in numerous industries and has served its purpose very well, but in lowering friction synthetics can make much work due to the similar molecule size. Whereas conventional oils contain molecules of varying sizes, the molecular structures in synthetics are consistent in mass and shape. This uniformity means those molecules create less friction as they collide, and less friction means less heat. Synthetics succeed in molecule composition to give the performance benefits and the payback required. The structure of BBL synthetic lubricant gives higher film strength than petroleum. The key goal when developing synthetic BBLubricants is easy clean-up and reduced extra clean-up costs while keeping performance in metal-forming processes of all kinds. The synthetic products keep the lowest possible coefficient of friction, thermo-oxidation stability and are water removable.

Pipe handling system THE energy industry consumes an enormous amount of tubular products. Given the strict quality standards, new and used pipes must be thoroughly tested before being used in the field. In the ‘full body phased array ultrasonic’ testing method, several testing attributes are performed at one time, requiring a handling system and integrated controls to effectively position and test a wide range of pipe sizes. Haven Manufacturing has expanded its material handling and systems control knowledge into the oil and gas pipe testing market. In cooperation with ultrasonic electronics producers, Haven has designed a gantry and rail system that will support a full body phased array ultrasonic system. The capacity of this system is from 2.5" to 20" diameter, and up to 48ft length. The sequence of operation begins with measuring the length of each pipe, to determine the end-of-pipe location. A walking beam transfer device then positions the pipe in the test station, while simultaneously removing a tested pipe to an exit table or conveyor. In the testing station, the pipe is rotated at a controlled rpm to match the specified linear speed of the ultrasonic tester carriage. The combination of rotation and carriage linear speed creates the desired test helix pattern for a given pipe diameter and wall thickness.

Haven Manufacturing – USA Website: www.havencut.com

BBLubricants – Czech Republic Email: info@bblubricants.cz Website: www.bblubricants.cz

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