TPT March 2024

TUBE 2024

Surface testing of rods and pipes FOR the testing of the surfaces of long products, including wires, rods and pipes, Rohmann GmbH offers a modular concept for materials testing with eddy currents. eddy current testing instrument at any time. Elotest PL650 is supplemented by the 19" PL650/R and the compact 9.5"

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PL650/RC remote version for integration into automated systems. The EloLine software, used during the testing of long products, was also developed by Rohmann to visualise and record the acquired results. Information such as serial part numbers, batches, length of the tested parts and the name of the inspector can be saved in the database. A detailed test report for each tested part or a report on a specific production batch can be printed out. Rohmann develops and manufactures not only testing instruments, but also the related testing technology such as rotors, yokes, coils and sensors, so customers are supplied with customised solutions from one provider.

When different testing techniques, such as rotors, encircling coils or yokes for magnetising and demagnetising the test piece, are used in the production line, one device is sufficient for displaying the results. Whether crack detection or material mix-up, Elotest PL650 displays the test results of different testing stations, which in the past required several devices along the line. The modular concept for testing long products together with the licensing system for the Elotest PL650 allow for a short change-over time, a straightforward exchange of the testing techniques and an upgrade of the

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Elotest PL650 product range

Cutting tubes sustainably with Moreschi MORESCHI Srl, an Italian saw blade manufacturer, will be exhibiting at Tube Düsseldorf 2024. This year the company will showcase an unconventional booth – without new furniture or stands for brochures. Instead, Moreschi’s booth will feature furnishings and decorations crafted from its recycled production waste, embodying the company’s commitment to sustainability and an inventive approach. years 20 per cent of blades produced were made using infinity cut technology, resulting in saving approximately 25 tons of raw materials a year.

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Another significant move towards sustainability was an investment in a 140KWP photovoltaic plant in 2022. The new plant is generating 150MWH of clean energy a year, corresponding to 27 per cent of the energy needed for production in companies’ main facilities. As a result, 79,500kg of CO 2 were not released into the atmosphere. To put this into perspective, a single tree typically absorbs about 10kg of CO 2 per year. Thus, the Moreschi plant avoids the release of CO 2 equivalent to emissions absorbed by approximately 7,950 trees annually. Moreschi also offers service solutions that prolong blade life, such as PVD coating, customised geometry, technical support to optimise cutting parameters all playing a part in reducing waste. This year the company has made new investments and has installed a second unit of Platit coating equipment with a capacity of coating blades up to 1,400mm of diameter. It means that the companies’ capability to coat tools has increased more than twice. It is also an innovation in the market of blades, as there are only a few

Sustainability has always been an important topic at the company. Dating back to 2013 the company has committed to minimising waste. One of the actions taken was encouraging its customers to send their used blades for maintenance and sharpening services, using the same packaging and protection that were previously supplied with the new blades. A key innovation in terms of sustainability was implemented in 2016. With its patented service called Infinity Cut, Moreschi transforms blades destined for disposal into new tools. Not only is the core of blades recycled instead of thrown away, but also costs reduced by 30 per cent, making the service environmental and customer friendly. Performance of the tools remains the same, sometimes even better compared to new blades and the service can be made many times. Only in the last two

Marco Moreschi is the founder and director

producers that can offer coating for big dimension blades. “Visitors to the Moreschi stand at Tube will gain the understanding of how important the environment is for us,” said Marco Moreschi, the founder and director of the company. “Our concern extends beyond preservation of our beloved mountain territory. The emissions of gas from fossil sources are alternating average temperatures and are worsening the quality of air we breathe. “We believe that everyone can contribute to positive changes. We have decided to start with ourselves. We aspire to make our products as environmentally friendly as possible.”

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