TPT March 2016

T E CHNOLOG Y

System88 for pipe transpor t FOR more than 23 years, Dhatec has been working on a research and development programme that keeps pipes in optimal condition during logistics of line pipes. Several solutions have emerged to improve safety of the logistic process. transport, for coated and non-coated pipes. Carl Polzin Bremen bought System88 for several projects in the UK, USA and Canada. Commenting on the system, the company’s management said: “Carl Polzin Bremen is using System88 to transport coated and uncoated pipes on trucks from the port of discharge to final destination (warehouse or storage yard) to serve various oil and gas projects. Dhatec offers solutions to carry heavy pipe loads safely and damage- free around the world. System88 is a solution for single- and multi-layer pipe

to eliminate the disadvantages of other support systems. System88 consists of a zinc-plated steel profile on which LDPE blocks can be positioned that are secured with safety pins. Due to the wedge-shaped blocks, pipes are supported sideways, and risks for ovality are reduced. Each pipe is blocked separately. Finite element analysis shows almost four times less displacement and almost two times less stress compared to a situation where pipes are supported by a (wooden) beam. Dhatec states that System88 has been implemented in the pipeline industry, and that thousands of trains and trucks have been equipped with the adjustable transport system. Because safe and efficient transport is ensured, System88 is increasingly being selected for large-scale projects.

“System88 is very convenient to set up and provides a safe and sustainable opportunity for pipe transport, as it can be adjusted to different diameters and reused frequently. There is also a lot of additional supply such as straps to fix it onto trailers.” The patented design of the adjustable trans- port system is claimed

Dhatec – Netherlands Email: info@dhatec.nl Website: www.dhatec.nl

Dhatec’s System88 in use at Carl Polzin

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