TPT March 2019

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

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Advance Metallurgical Technology Co, Ltd...............................40 Ajax Tocco.................................................................................32 Ametek Specialty Metal Products.............................................22 Behringer GmbH.......................................................................61 Bellini SpA.................................................................................27 Bültmann GmbH.......................................................................85 BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH.................................................55 Cambridge Vacuum Engineering..............................................56 Chemetall GmbH......................................................................48 Coherent Inc.............................................................................40 Combilift....................................................................................10 Contrôle Mesure Systèmes.......................................................94 Copier Bevelmachines..............................................................77 Ebner Industrieofenbau...............................................................7 Eddyfi Technologies..................................................................85 Eisenbau Krämer GmbH...........................................................29 EMMEDI....................................................................................34 ESAB Group (UK) Ltd.........................................................26, 79 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products. ..........................................47 EWM AG...............................................................................8, 60 Faro Technologies UK Ltd.........................................................88 Fine Tubes................................................................................31 Fives Group....................................................................6, 15, 33 framag Industrieanlagenbau GmbH..........................................77 Goudsmit Magnetics Group......................................................42 Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd.................................................51 Haven Manufacturing................................................................36 Hayes Modular Group...............................................................24 Hexagon AB..............................................................................94 Hypertherm Europe BV.............................................................81 Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG................................20, 63 Kloeckner Metals UK................................................................22 Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG.........................................24, 88 Laser Photonics........................................................................92

Linsinger Maschinenbau GmbH................................................78 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH..........................................................20 Messe Düsseldorf North America.............................................24 Metalube Ltd.................................................................27, 30, 42 George A Mitchell Company.....................................................18 NDC Technologies Inc. .......................................................90, 94 Nordson Sonoscan...................................................................95 Officine MTM SpA.......................................................................8 Pieffe Srl. ..................................................................................38 Polysoude SAS.........................................................................38 Primetals Technologies, Ltd................................................14, 52 Protem USA LLC.......................................................................80 Roland Electronic GmbH..........................................................68 Roll-Kraft.............................................................................30, 50 Schwarze-Robitec GmbH.........................................................65 Seatronics Ltd...........................................................................18 Severance Tool Industries, Inc..................................................46 Sikora AG..................................................................................87 Sirius Rohr- und Brennertechnik GmbH...................................68 SMS group................................................................................17 Suraj Ltd....................................................................................44 T&H Lemont Inc........................................................................12 transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH..........................................36, 62 Turbex Ltd.................................................................................53 Unicorn Automation (NDT) Ltd..................................................90 Uniflex Hydraulik GmbH............................................................67 Unitechnik Automatisierungs GmbH.........................................96 VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH.........................89 Winton Machine Co...................................................................39 Xiris Automation Inc..................................................................86 Yokogawa Europe BV...............................................................28 Zekelman Industries..................................................................24 Zumbach Electronic AG............................................................92

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Editor

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CONT ENT S

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Production

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EDITORIAL INDEX ............................................................ 2

INDUSTRY NEWS .............................................................. 6

TECHNOLOGY NEWS ................................................... 32

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FOCUS ON GERMANY ................................................. 58

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Accounts manager Julie Case

GLOBAL MARKETPLACE ............................................ 70

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Founder

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CUTTING TECHNOLOGY, SAWING & SAW BLADES ............................................ 76

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ARTICLE: Eliminating red rust – UV coatings technology for line pipe producers By Michael Kelly, vice president of global sales, Allied PhotoChemical Inc

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Whenyouhave finishedwith this magazineplease recycle it

The March Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this issue we have features on cutting technology, sawing and saw blades; inspection, testing & quality control; and a new 'focus' feature, the first of which looks at some of the many successful

March/April 2019 Vol 32 No 2

Rory McBride – Editor

German companies that work in the tube machinery and related industries. It is interesting to look at the reasons why Germany is such an engineering and manufacturing heavy-weight, not just in Europe but around the world. We also have a show feature on Tube Russia 2019, which the March magazine will be distributed at. Finally we have a very interesting, in-depth article from Michael Kelly of Allied PhotoChemical. Mr Kelly looks at the use of UV coating technology for line pipe producers in order to eliminate the problem of red rust. Next issue we have three features: tube mills & roll forming lines; handling, bundling, packaging & logistics; and wide diameter tube production. The May issue of the magazine will be distributed at Guangzhou 2019 in China, and Lamiera and Made in Steel in Italy. If you would like to submit editorial for any of these features or trade shows then the deadline is 18 March. The deadline for advertising in the May issue is 5 April. You can send your submissions or request further information by contacting me at: rory@intras.co.uk

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On the cover . . . The roots of EFD Induction go back to the launch in 1950 of a universal induction hardening machine by the German company Induktionserwärmung Fritz Düsseldorf GmbH (FDF). While FDF was expanding in the 1970s, an induction revolution was taking place in Norway, where engineers had figured out how to transistorise frequency converters for induction heating.

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PUTTING THESMARTER HEAT TOSMARTERUSE Solid-StateWelders I SeamNormalizingSolutions I Consumables I Coils I Impeders I Ferrite I TubeScarfingSystems

In 1981 three of those engineers founded ELVA Induksjon AS. In 1983 they unveiled the Minac range of mobile converters. Workpieces no longer had to be brought at great cost to a stationary induction heater – the heater could now go to the piece. In 1991 the managing directors of FDF and ELVA met by chance. They talked and speculated. FDF was strong in stationary induction hardening machines. ELVA was the agile innovator with a track record in finding new applications for induction heating. What if the two companies got together? In January 1996 FDF and ELVA merged to create EFD Induction. And the rest is, as they say, history.

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Bronx tube straighteners to be installed at China’s Baoshan and Jiuli

and energy department at Baoshan Iron and Steel. In addition, Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals has entrusted Fives to design and supply two Bronx straightening machines for its Huzhou facility based in the eastern province of China. Jiuli is a private company specialising in the manufacture of stainless and high alloy piping and tubular products for a number of different industries. The company has ordered a Bronx six-roll and ten-roll machine to pro- cess high-yield, seamless, thick-walled, large-diameter tubular products. The equipment is designed using advanced technologies to withstand thick-walled stainless tube processing and deliver high levels of productivity and excellent standards of straightness. It will be delivered to China in July for installation and commissioning in Huzhou. “It’s our latest order of a Bronx machine during a succesful ten-year working relationship,” said Denny Lee (Zhengzhou Li), president of Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals. “Fives always stays on the top of its contractual commitments, delivering Bronx machines with outstanding pro- duction rates, longevity and excellent standards of straightening accuracy.” For both customers the Bronx six- roll straighteners ordered will be fully automatic and motorised, utilising the COMPASS system (COMPuter Aided Setting System) for automatic precision setting of all work rolls. All of the equipment is designed and pre-assembled in the UK, where the group has been designing and manufacturing Bronx straightening machines for tubular and long products for more than 76 years.

to straighten high-yield and thick-walled seamless tube and pipe products up to 197mm in diameter. The Bronx machine is capable of processing both plain and upset pipes due to its advanced technical features. The equipment will be put into production in China in November 2019. “We are very satisfied with the Bronx machines. They feature an outstanding production rate, longevity and excellent standards of straightening accuracy,” said Cai Fangwei, deputy general manager of the tube, pipe and bar business unit and director of equipment

BAOSHAN Iron and Steel Co, a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, has again contracted Fives, a global industrial engineering group, to supply a customised Bronx straightener for its seamless mill in Shanghai. The new Bronx hot pipe straightening machine will replace the old straightener that was supplied in 1992. It will be the 13 th straightener ordered by Baoshan from Fives in a long- standing relationship of more than 30 years. The new six-roll machine is designed

Bronx has cooperated with Baoshan in the past

Fives – France Fax: +33 1 45 23 75 71 Website: www.fivesgroup.com

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D I ARY of Tube Events

2019

Nisshin Steel reinforces trust in Ebner know-how FOR many years, Japan’s Nisshin Steel Co, Ltd has been placing its trust in HICON/H 2 ® annealing technology. With the placement of an order for a new facility, the total number of HICON/H 2 workbases installed at the company will increase to 55. The new facility will include four heating bells, six HICON/H 2 workbases and two cooling bells, and will modernise the production of cold-rolled steel strip coils. All required supplementary equip- ment, such as the hydraulic system, pressure control system, water recool- ing system, emergency nitrogen supply connections and the complete electrical system, will be supplied by Ebner. To operate the facility, it will be integrated into the existing process control system (PCS). The facility will be ready to start production in 2020. Ebner Industrieofenbau – Austria Website: www.ebner.cc

28 Feb – 2 March Boru (Istanbul, Turkey) International Exhibition 5-8 March TOLexpo (Lyon, France) International Exhibition 14-16 May Made in Steel (Milan, Italy) International Exhibition 14-17 May Tube Russia (Moscow, Russia) International Exhibition 15-18 May Lamiera (Milan, Italy) International Exhibition

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13-15 June 2019 China (Guangzhou) Int’l Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition (Guangzhou, China) International Exhibition

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16-21 September EMO Hannover 2019 (Hanover, Germany) International Exhibition

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18-20 September Tube Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Thailand) International Exhibition www.tube-southeastasia.com

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EWM acquires stake in H Euen GmbH

well as close geographical proximity to customers due to EWM’s numerous service and sales centres. “We have experienced a confident collaboration with H Euen GmbH for a number of years in the field of automation,” ex- plained Bernd Szczesny, chairman of EWM AG dur- ing the announcement at EuroBLECH. “With the holding we are going to create worthwhile

EWM AG has acquired a stake in H Euen GmbH, a systems vendor with complete solutions for robot automation, mechanisation and the manufacture of machine construction components for use in welding. The long-time partners announced the news at the EuroBLECH trade fair. The new company will trade under the name of EWM-Euen GmbH. The aim of the collaboration is to combine the extensive experience and expertise of the two welding technology experts in the area of production automation. EWM and H Euen are building an alliance together with a complete range of individual and custom-fit automation solutions. H Euen will contribute its many years of expertise in robot automation for welding processes. Alongside its welding technology with maXsolution innovation and technology consulting, EWM is providing comprehensive consulting and services. The new company will benefit from an extensive network of dealers, as

EWM is a German producer of arc welding technology, and its systems include welding machines with all the necessary components, including wire feeders, intermediate hose packages and welding torches. Furthermore, the family-run company fits its machines with all relevant accessories such as interfaces and software. H Euen was founded in 1967 and offers robotic complete solutions. The company also designs and produces machine construction com- ponents for the mechanisation and automation of welding processes. Its portfolio includes the design and engineering of automation components, as well as control development, on-site assembly and a customer-orientated service.

synergies for our customers. They will get an all-inclusive package for automation in their welding production.” Andreas Euen, managing director of H Euen GmbH, said: “We look forward to collaborating with EWM. Both busi- nesses are bringing their strengths to the new company. Together we will de- liver premium welding technology with automation at the highest level.” The new company will offer a wide

array of customised automation solutions for welding production. This includes both entry-level solutions and turnkey compact robot cells, plus robot systems with partly or fully automated offline programming. This way, users can pro- duce both small and large series at a higher speed without a de- cline in quality.

EWM AG – Germany Fax: +49 2680 181 131

Email: info@ewm-group.com Website: www.ewm-group.com

MTM wins two orders for precision tube mills OFFICINE MTM SpA, a manufacturer of tube mills for the production of precision tubes and welded profiles, has signed two orders for the supply of complete precision mills to customers in North America. Both of the complete tube mill lines will be equipped with a fully automated coil feed entry line; full option forming and sizing sections (with quick-change system for fast roll changing); double-blade orbital cut-off for the first mill and interchangeable cold saw/friction saw for the second; non- destructive testing and paint marking for control of the weld seam; and packaging lines with automatic strapping machines. The size range for round and shaped profiles is up to OD 168 x 7.1mm for the first mill, and up to OD 127 x 6.3mm for the second. The mills will be delivered to two different tube producers, and will be operational in the third quarter of 2019. The mills are expected to increase the customers’ capacities in terms of range of products and volume of production. Officine MTM SpA – Italy Email: sales@mtmtubemills.com Website: www.mtmtubemills.com

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Combilift Combi-PPT nominated for IFOY Award

personnel may be present, such as in busy production plants. Its manoeuvrability enables efficient and productive oper- ation in confined spaces. The award finalists will undergo a thorough IFOY

COMBILIFT has been nominated as a finalist in the materials handling industry’s IFOY Awards. From a large pool of applicants, only 15 products were selected for the IFOY Award (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year), which honours the best products and solutions. The Combi-PPT powered pallet truck with 8,000 kg capacity is one of three products shortlisted by the jury in the warehouse truck category. The Combi-PPT is a pedestrian- operated powered pallet truck with a range of capacities up to 16,000 kg, and enables the safe and secure transportation of very heavy loads without the need for a ride-on forklift. The design and features – which include Combilift’s patented multi-position tiller arm – ensure visibility of the load and surroundings for the operator, and provide safety in areas where other

Combilift’s Combi-PPT powered pallet truck

judging panel in March,” said Combilift MD Martin McVicar. “We are naturally hoping for success in our category when the results are announced on 26 April at the IFOY Award night in Vienna, but are very proud to have reached the final stages, particularly considering the large number of high quality submissions that the IFOY Award receives from major international names in the handling sector.”

audit and innovation check by industry experts from various technical bodies over the course of several days in early March in Hanover, Germany. A jury of 29 journalists and editors from logistics media across 19 coun- tries and four continents will also test and evaluate the nominated equipment for qualities such as technology, de- sign, ergonomics, safety, marketability, customer benefit and sustainability. “We are delighted to be one of the ‘chosen few’ for this important award and we look forward to demonstrating the capabilities of the Combi-PPT to the

Combilift – Ireland Website: www.combilift.com

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T&H Lemont horizontal strip accumulator shipped to API pipe manufacturer

cables, flexible tubular products, high- strength welded and roll-formed shapes and large diameter API pipe. In addition to complete production systems, the company provides a variety of components and services to the tube, pipe and roll-forming industries. Services include tube and pipe roll design and manufacturing, mill alignment and operational consulting. Components offered by T&H Lemont include welders, cut-offs, entry equipment, accumulators, pre- punch, post-punch, seam orientation stands, weld boxes, edge conditioners, bead scarfing systems, straightening systems, single point adjustment systems, dedimplers, blades, jaws and roll shafts.

0.08" to 0.375", a mill production maximum speed of 125 fpm and a fill speed of 300 fpm. T&H Lemont provides technologies to produce products such as stainless steel hypodermic needles, communication

T&H LEMONT has shipped a new 700/9.5 horizontal strip accumulator to anAPI pipe customer in the southwestern region of the USA. The unit is designed to accommodate 3" to 8.625" OD tubing with a wall thickness range of

T&H Lemont Inc – USA Email: sales@thlemont.com Website: www.thlemont.com

The horizontal strip accumulator

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Primetals to upgrade Texas steel mill VINTON Steel LLC of Vinton, Texas, USA, has signed a contract with Primetals Technologies for an upgrade of its bar mill. and improve bundle quality, and will enable the mill to handle bar lengths up to 80 feet. Start-up is expected for early 2020.

shear to product unloading, which includes a 660-short-ton cold shear, cold shear run-out table, gauge beam, short bar handling system, bar counting equipment, bundle forming equipment, bundle tying and bundle storage. In addition, Primetals Technologies will supply an optical bar counter with positional layer separation, electrical equipment, automation and installation engineering. Primetals Technologies is a worldwide engineering, plant-building and lifecycle services partner for the metals industry. It offers a complete technology, product and service portfolio that includes integrated electrics, automation and environmental solutions, covering each step of the iron and steel production chain, extending from the raw materials to the finished product, in addition to the latest rolling solutions for the non- ferrous metals sector. Primetals Technologies, Ltd – UK Website: www.primetals.com

The project consists of a complete bar-handling arrangement from cold

The upgrade will enable Vinton to reduce delays, increase productivity

Cold shear and roller table for bar mill from Primetals Technologies

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Fives signs multi-million dollar agreements FIVES signed cooperation agreements worth more than $150mn during the China International Import Expo (CIIE). The group’s top managers and executives attended the inaugural event in Shanghai in November last year, where they signed deals with Chinese companies in the automotive, aerospace, energy and steel sectors, including steelmakers Baowu Steel Group, Benxi Steel Group and Fujian Special Steel. China’s head of state, Xi Jinping, opened the event with a keynote speech calling on attendees to work together for an open global economy that is innovative and inclusive. are designed for use in the steel industry, enable the automation of process controls and real-time quality management. The cooperation

president of Fives’ steel business line. His presentation during the technical forum on urban steel mills, organised by China Baowu Steel Group, covered eco-designed equipment, smart lines, including disruptive heating and cooling technologies, and fully automatic process management. Fives has been present in China since 1890. It has nine legal entities and workshops in the country with more than 500 employees.

agreements signed with Chinese steelmakers will allow us to jointly develop the steel-making technologies of the future for the Chinese market as well as for global export,” said Guillaume Mehlman, president of the steel and glass business lines at Fives. “Industrial intelligent solutions will be a driving force for steelmakers to meet the requirements of a green city,” added Stéphane Mehrain, vice-

More than 3,600 enterprises present took up the challenge, taking the opportunity to share high-end intelligent equipment solutions for different industriesacrosstheexhibitionspace.The Fives stand showcased the company’s advanced and environmentally friendly technologies and digital solutions for steel processing. “Fives’ digital solutions, which

Fives – France Website: www.fivesgroup.com

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Bornay SL invests in high-precision tube welding line from SMS group

applications that require a high level of precision in their finishing. The engi- neers from SMS group have designed a plant meeting all of our needs,” said Juan Bornay managing director of Bornay SL. Bornay SL specialises in precision tubes and stainless steel tubes for the European, Latin-American and African markets and has over 50 years of experience working for different sectors, including automotive, furniture and agricultural. SMS group companies are interna- tionally active in plant construction and mechanical engineering for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry. The group has some 14,000 employees who generate worldwide sales of about €3bn.

SPANISH welded steel tube specialist Bornay SL has ordered a high frequency tube welding line – type RD 40 – from SMS group for its Alicante-based manufacturing plant. SMS group is the single-source supplier of all technical equipment from strip preparation to the cut-off saw. The new machine will produce round tubes with diameters from 10 to 40mm and wall thicknesses from 0.75 to 4.5mm, as well as squares in dimen- sions from 10 x 10mm to 30 x 30mm and rectangulars in dimensions from 20 x 10mm to 40 x 20mm with wall thick- nesses ranging between 1 and 4mm. The tube welding line to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2020 will achieve production speeds of up to 120m per minute. Bornay will be able to produce high-quality tubes with round, square and rectangular cross-sections. These can be used as precision tubes

for the automotive sector, but also for metallic furniture or in the agricultural sector. “Our requirements with regard to the new welded tube plant were very high since we produce tubes for mechanical

SMS group – Germany Website: www.sms-group.com

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George A Mitchell Company appoints Paul Russo as president

“Paul has built an impressive track record of operational and sales accomplishments,” said Mr Mitchell. “He has proven to be a successful and trusted employee. His wealth of experience dealing with our global customers, particularly in Europe and Latin America, will be a valuable asset as we continue to accelerate growth in the coming years.” Concurrent to Mr Russo’s appoint- ment, George A Mitchell, who founded the company in 1963, will become chairman of the board and will remain active in a limited capacity, as well as overseeing the financial activities of the company. Headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, USA, George A Mitchell Company produces push-pointing equipment for the tube and rod drawing industry, as well as developing special cold- forming processes and machines for the production of various tubular parts. George A Mitchell Company – USA Email: sales@mitchellmachinery.com Website: www.mitchellmachinery.com

The HydroPact 660 operates to 3,000m depth, and is offered with two different power options: 24 VDC or 110 VAC. The installation, operating routines and information displays are identical to those used on the 440 system, utilising the user-friendly, comprehensive DeepView operating software. Derek Donaldson, VP global operations, Seatronics, said, “The investment in the new HydroPact 660 system was a clear choice for Seatronics. Our customers have trust in the Teledyne Marine products and we have seen significant interest in their range of pipe-tracking solutions. The purchase is yet another example of Seatronics’ continued dedication to providing our global customers with am confident his mentorship and core values in the field of sales, customer service and engineering will serve us well as we see the company into a new decade and beyond. It will also be my personal goal to ensure his legacy of building high-quality machinery continues, while introducing new products to maintain and enhance our global reputation.” Mr Russo developed special cold- forming processes for customer-driven applications early in his career. His R&D work was used to promote, design and build many special cold-forming machines for the automotive, sporting goods, energy and other related industries. Mr Russo is a named inventor on two US patents covering special cold- forming processes of tubular parts for various applications. He has been employed by the company since 1984, working first as an R&D engineer and then holding numerous sales positions, including sales manager and vice- president of sales. He was named vice-president in 2007 after becoming a partner in the business.

GEORGE Mitchell of the George A Mitchell Company has announced that Paul F Russo has been named president. As president Mr Russo will have responsibility for all company operations. “I am honoured to be taking the highest leadership role at George A Mitchell Company,” said Mr Russo. “Having worked for the company – and Mr Mitchell himself – for many years, I

Paul F Russo

Seatronics increases investment in pipe-tracking technology

innovative subsea technologies from industry-leading manufacturers.” Seatronics Ltd specialises in subsea marine electronic equipment rental for a range of applications: navigation and positioning; environmental and geophysical surveying; inspection and construction work; ROV survey sensors; diver-led non-destructive testing; and video inspection. Its skilled engineers provide a comprehensive service that encompasses equipment installation, set-up and calibration, cable moulding and data acquisition.

SEATRONICS, a specialist in the rental and sale of marine electronics, has increased its investment in Teledyne Marine pipe-tracking technology with the purchase of a HydroPact 660 system to add to its global rental fleet. The compact HydroPact 660 features a single, small form-factor coil array measuring 1,200 x 600mm at a weight of only 15.8 kg, and offers an operating range of greater than 85 per cent of that of the significantly larger HydroPact 440 system. The smaller and lighter coil array has been designed to help reduce the operating cost of subsea pipe surveys by allowing the use of smaller classes of underwater remotely operated vehicles.

Seatronics Ltd – UK Email:

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Kasto expands in Nor th America with new showroom and technology centre

history, products and philosophy. Board member Sönke Krebber presented digital solutions by Kasto in the context of Industry 4.0 and also introduced the company’s VisualAssistance service technology, which allows troubleshooting of Kasto products without a service technician having to physically be at the customer’s site. Attendees were able to view the products on display, which included the KASTOecostore bar variant, which was displayed for the first time in the North American market.

The company has equipped the location with its latest sawing, storage and digital solutions, which will allow customers to view Kasto products, perform test cuts and consult with product experts. Armin Stolzer, chairman and CEO of the Kasto Group, addressed participants with an overview of Kasto’s

KASTO Inc, the North American subsidiary of theGermany-based sawing and storage technology specialist, has opened a showroom and technology centre in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA. The opening was attended by customers and business partners, and three members of the Kasto Group board.

Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax: +49 724 325 5611 Email: kasto@kasto.de Website: www.kasto.com

Photo credits: Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG

Neftegaz 2019 trade show in Russia FROM 15 to 18 April, Neftegaz 2019, the International Exhibition for Equipment and Technologies for the Oil and Gas Industry, will take place at Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia. Neftegaz 2019 is officially supported by the Russian Ministry of Energy as well as the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, and runs parallel to the National Oil & Gas Forum. gas extraction and processing, LNG processing, oil and gas transport and storage, machinery and plants for the petrochemical industry, measuring technology, control systems, safety systems, environmental control and HSE. Neftegaz provides a programme of side events comprising conferences, technology seminars and workshops. The trade fair gives international enterprises access to markets and a business platform for networking, exchange of experiences with sector Around 600 international exhibitors will showcase their technological innovations in the areas of oil and

experts and gathering information on new technologies and equipment for the oil and gas industry. 2019 will again see Messe Düsseldorf organise a German Pavilion. The corporate joint pavilion will be supported by the German Engineering Federation (Verband Deutscher Maschinen und Anlagen – VDMA). Messe Düsseldorf GmbH – Germany Email: info@messe-duesseldorf.de Website: www.neftegaz-online.com

Hohenhagener Str. 46 · D-42855 Remscheid P.O.-Box 11 04 69 · D-42864 Remscheid GEBR. LENNARTZ GMBH & CO. KG

Fon: +49 (0) 21 91 / 99 60-0 · Fax: +49 (0) 21 91 / 99 60-60 Email: info@lennartz.de · www.lennartz.de

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Ametek SMP promotes titanium capabilities PLYMOUTH in the south-west of England is close to the birthplace of titanium – first discovered nearly 230 years ago. In 1790, in the heart of Cornwall in the UK, hobby geologist Rev William Gregor found manaccanite ore in a stream near the village Manaccan, after which the ore was named. 1950s. In the 1960s its use expanded to commercial aerospace airframes and gas turbine engines. In the 1970s, non-aerospace applications began to develop, drawing on the material’s corrosion resistance. These non- aerospace applications now account for around 50 per cent of worldwide titanium metal consumption. and manufacture of next-generation aerospace components.

deliver products and services in a safe and sustainable manner. Kloeckner Metals UK CEO Peter Whiting commented, “Health and safety is paramount to Kloeckner and we are very proud to be the first stockholder and distributor with SCCS to conform to ISO 45001. The new standard reflects our commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment across the business. It is furthermore a testament to our team, who are continuously working hard to improve health and safety practices and well-being across our sites, which in return improves our overall business performance.” Kloeckner Metals UK Fax: +44 113 272 1689 Email: enquiries@kloeckner.com Website: www.kloecknermetalsuk.com UK-based Fine Tubes and its USA- based sister company Superior Tube produce straight and seamless tubes in Ti CP, Grades 1 and 2, Grade 5 (Ti 6Al/4V) and Grade 9 (Ti 3Al/2.5V). Both companies are experienced in the con- ditioning, welding, machining, polishing and other processes required to convert a specific grade of titanium into a prod- uct that can deal with challenging condi- tions. Fine Tubes, for example, is among the few suppliers qualified to produce the high-pressure titanium tubes used in the hydraulic systems of the Airbus A380. Hamilton Precision Metals, as a re- roller of metal strip, foil and ultra-thin foil, rolls 0.0025 to 0.01mm (0.0001" to 0.0004") precision brazing foil in various titanium alloys for use in the production of jet engine fan blades and housings. In addition, Ametek SMP in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA, manufactures titanium wire for locking collars on aircraft. Ametek Specialty Metal Products – USA Website: www.ametekmetals.com

Because of its strength, unique density and corrosion resistance, titanium has found applications in many industries. For high-quality tubing products, for example, it is often a more suitable choice than competing materials like stainless steels or super alloys. The density of titanium is about 60 per cent that of steel- or nickel-based alloys, giving significant weight savings in aerospace structures. Its tensile strength is better than that of austenitic or ferritic stainless steels. Titanium is exceptionally corrosion resistant and exceeds the resistance of stainless steels in most environments. The metal is also non- magnetic and has good heat transfer properties, with a melting point higher than steel alloys. Titanium metal was first used as a material for military aerospace in the

Ametek Specialty Metal Products (SMP) exhibited at the Farnborough International Airshow last year, taking advantage of the opportunity to promote its capabilities in manufacturing products in titanium for critical aerospace applications. SMP products range from high-purity powders and master alloys to high-precision strip, foil and wire, as well as high-performance metal tubes. The four SMP brands – Fine Tubes, Hamilton Precision Metals, Reading Alloys and Superior Tube – were represented at Farnborough. Reading Alloys was instrumental in the development of many of the titanium alloys available today, including Ti 6A/4V. Its master alloys and powder coatings are increasingly used for the development

UK stockholder and distributor obtains ISO 45001:2018

requirements for companies who wish to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment. Kloeckner Metals UK has been preparing for the transition since first becoming aware of the new standard. Greater emphasis on top management leadership and better understanding of risks and company stakeholders, in combination with

KLOECKNER Metals UK is the first UK stockholder and distributer to obtain a new standard with Steel Construction Certification Scheme (SCCS). ISO 45001:2018 is the new international standard for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS), and replaces OHSAS 18001. The new standard sets out

enhanced health and safety management systems, will allow Kloeckner to continue to

From left: SCCS scheme manager Stephen Blackman; Peter Whiting, CEO of Kloeckner Metals UK; and Rob Fisher, group health, safety and environment manager

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Reducing and sizing block order THE Korean special steel maker POSCO has placed an order with Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG for a new 370++/5 reducing and sizing block (RSB ® ) for its bar mill #2. round dimensions of Ø 14.0 to 55mm, and feeder for all wire rod sizes will be produced with the new RSB.

gree of the rolling mill signiificantly, with higher process monitoring capabilities and faster adjustments becoming pos- sible. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2019. Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG – Germany

Included in the scope is the size control system (SCS ® ), which allows real-time adjustment of the operating parameters of the rolling block, as well as the light section measuring gauge 4D Eagle. Once complete, the planned mea- sures will increase the automation de-

The Kocks RSB in 5.0 design will replace the existing Kocks finishing block, which was installed in the POSCO wire rod and bar mill in 1995. Thermomechanical rolled sizes finished on the Kocks RSB 5.0 will be

Fax: +49 2103 51249 Email: fk@kocks.de Website: www.kocks.de

Zekelman acquires Hayes Modular Group ZEKELMAN Industries has acquired Hayes Modular Group, based in Austin, Texas, USA. Through this acquisition, Zekelman has expanded its presence in the modular construction industry. of modular services. From design and engineering of a project to a complete fit-out of each module with Z Modular, and with the delivery and installation expertise of Hayes Modular Group, Zekelman Industries is a one-stop shop for your next modular construction project.”

Zekelman Industries is a group of diverse companies that includes the operating divisions of Atlas Tube, Picoma, Sharon Tube, Wheatland Tube, Western Tube and Z Modular. It is a major independent manufacturer of hollow structural sections (HSS) and steel pipe, and a producer of electrical conduit and elbows, couplings and nipples.

Founded in 1986, Hayes Modular Group specialises in the installation of large-scale modular projects across North America. Its next project, scheduled for installation in 2019, will be Cheatham Street Flats, a student- housing complex in San Marcos, Texas. Mickey McNamara, president of Zekelman Industries’ modular construction division, said, “With the new investment in Hayes Modular Group, we are now able to supply owners and developers with a complete package

Rick Tavern, who will serve as general manager of Hayes Modular Group, commented, “We are very happy to be joining the Zekelman Industries family. Our wealth of experience in the modular construction industry and connections with key owners and developers across North America will open doors to future projects for the modular division at Zekelman Industries.”

Zekelman Industries – USA Email: info@zekelman.com Website: www.zekelman.com

Hayes Modular Group – USA Email: info@hayesmodular.com Website: www.hayesmodular.com High willingness to invest at Valve World Expo

the conference offered an exchange of ideas between the 400 conference delegates and the exhibitors. The seminars, workshops and presentations focused on trendsetting topics regarding the selection of materials, the latest processes and technologies in valve manufacturing, and new forms of energy. This year, Valve World Expo will be held in China and the USA. The next Valve World Expo and conference in Düsseldorf will be held in December 2020. Messe Düsseldorf North America – USA Email: info@mdna.com Website: www.valveworldexpo.com

pharmaceuticals, medical engineering and power plant engineering. Overall, 70 per cent of the attendees were executives and decision-makers. The visitors – mostly users, manufacturers and distributors of valves and fittings – were primarily interested in valves and fittings, followed by actuators and positioners, parts and components of valves and fittings and compressors. Around 20 per cent of visitors were interested in pump manufacturers. The exhibits were complemented by the international Valve World Conference, this time located within one of the halls for close integration between theory and practice. Organised by KCI Publishing from the Netherlands,

POSITIVE developments in the valves and fittings sector were reflected at the most recent staging of the Valve World Expo trade fair and conference, in Düsseldorf, Germany. 650 exhibitors from 40 countries showcased their latest technologies, components and systems for industrial valves, fittings and pumps, to 11,800 visitors from 86 nations. Around 75 per cent of all visitors came from outside Germany. The solutions presented at Valve World Expo 2018 were primarily aimed at specialists from industries including oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, food, marine and offshore, water and waste management, automotive, mechanical engineering,

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