TPT May 2009

I nspection, M easuring, T esting & M arking

Inline profile measurement of hot and cold tube

data for long term monitoring and process improvements. The TubeProfiler is easy to install into an existing line. With built-in lifting hooks and quick-change electrical connectors, the system is designed for easy relocation to different parts of the mill. Limab also offers its renowned remote supervision support and worldwide support team to actively help improve production on a long-term basis. The advantage of non-contact laser technology is that measurement can be undertaken on almost any type of surface (eg hard or soft, black or white, rough or smooth, hot or cold). Lasers also ensure there is no damage or scuff marking to the measured surface. The heart of the system is the laser sensor itself that has no moving parts for zero maintenance. The sensors are completely sealed with a digital processor inside. It is capable of withstanding hot and dirty industrial environments. Limab – Sweden Fax : +46 31 58 33 88 Email : lennart.jacobsson@limab.se Website : www.limab.com nomical solution for the production of heat exchangers or plants with high stress and corrosive conditions. The pneumatic test is carried out using two methods: tube or pipe with internal air pressure under water or pressure differential method. The standard operation is semi-automatic, but fully automatic systems can also be supplied. The pneumatic pressure is regulated by the operator up to 20 bar (about 300 psi), and this can also be increased on request. Both systems are flexible, and it is possible to test different diameter sizes and lengths of tube on the same system. The automatic control of the pressure and the brief operating time make the testing operation fast and easy to conduct. In addition to offering turnkey solutions for tube and pipe applications, Be Ca Engineering provides services including installation, training and setup of the machines and systems all over the world. Be Ca Engineering Soc Coop – Italy Fax : +39 348 1796778 Email : postmaster@beca-engineering.com Website : www.beca-engineering.com

Limab, Sweden, is the manufacturer of diameter, ovality, thickness, length and width measurement systems based on non- contact laser technology. Established in 1979, the company is a pioneer in the non- contact laser based industry. The new Limab TubeProfiler is designed for inline profile measurements of hot

and cold tubes in different shapes. The system easily measures round, square, hexagonal, or any other type of tubes. The unique measuring design uses distance sensors mounted around the tube. This means it can detect any type of shape error that may occur during production.

All measured dimen- sions are processed and displayed in the operator software. The results are shown as real time numbers, trend graphs and in 2D and 3D graphs for easy viewing. The system outputs key dimensions and an alarm signals if any of the tolerance or warning limits are exceeded. It is easy to view the database, which provides an excellent source of production

 The TubeProfiler measurement system

Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems

Be Ca Engineering Soc Coop, Italy, is a specialist manufacturer of hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems for straight or bent tube and pipe. These systems are designed to meet industry standards and specifications such as ASTM, UNI, ISO and TEMA. Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems are usually required to inspect the tube or

pipe after manufacturing, processing and tooling. The hydrostatic test is carried out using pressure differential method. The standard operation is semi-automatic: the regulation of the system is provided off-line by the operator; the loading and the unloading of the tube or the pipe are manual; the execution of the hydrostatic

test is automatic. It is also possible to supply fully automatic systems. The hydrostatic pres- sure is regulated by the operator up to 500 bar (about 7,200 psi), and this can be increased on request. The same system is able to manufacture bimetallic tubes or pipes (patent pend- ing). The bimetallic tube or pipe offers a technical and eco-

 Be Ca Engineering manufactures hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems

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