TPT May 2011

I ndustry N ews

Arc Machines relocation reinforces commitment to UK market

AS an expert in automated orbital welding technology, Arc Machines Inc (AMI) recently confirmed its intention to consolidate all UK sales activity, including customer support, operator training, equipment maintenance and repair and spares supply, in a single, purpose built facility in the centre of the country. Located in Daventry, Northamptonshire, the new 7,000ft 2 building will be the only one of its kind in the UK to accommodate the full AMI product range along with a state-of-the-art demonstration area, full maintenance and service support, a comprehensive spare parts inventory plus a dedicated operator training facility to meet both current and future market needs. In addition to providing a faster service to clients across the UK and Ireland, the relocation and centralisation of its UK operations reinforces AMI’s position as the market leader in automated orbital welding and sets the foundations for further growth and expansion, including the introduction of a wave of new products the company will be announcing over the coming months. AMI has been setting the standards for automated orbital welding technology since it was first established in 1976. The company now has the largest product range on the market and a reputation

for the highest manufacturing standards, technical strength, customer service and quality of materials that has made it the first choice in industries ranging from oil and gas, petrochemicals and power generation to food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and semi-conductors. In nuclear and aerospace applications, where weld integrity and the ability to adapt to exotic materials are critical, the accuracy and consistently high quality welds achieved by the AMI weld heads, power sources and control systems provide the quality and reliability essential to these industries. At the new premises, AMI will be able to demonstrate the full range of its products, from the industry standard, Model 15 large diameter pipe weld head to the compact Model 81 small diameter weld head which can weld as small as 0.5" diameter pipe with minimal clearance for restricted access and can be mounted or dismounted in just 30 seconds. Alongside these will be shown an extensive portfolio of weld heads, including pipe, fusion, tube sheet, internal diameter and ID spiral cladding weld heads. Also on display will be Models 205, 207, 227, 307 and 415 power supplies which have the capability of storing weld schedules in a microprocessor based control system, with the option of real-time data acquisition,

in order to maintain weld integrity with precise tolerances over hundreds of repetitive welds or when an identical weld is required at a later date. AMI regional director, Michael Allman, sees the move as an essential step in the development of the company. “Arc Machines has been at the forefront for a long time,” he commented, "but orbital welding is still a growth industry and we are determined to maintain that position. Although we have a solid reputation for technical expertise, reliability and customer support we do not plan to sit on our laurels and are committed to improving our products and service.” The new facility at Daventry gives AMI the room to demonstrate its determination to provide a better service to both existing and new clients, as well as the opportunity to expand into new markets. Arc Machines – UK Email: mike.allman@arcmachines.co.uk Website: www.arcmachines.com www.read-tpt.com Read this magazine online @: May 2011 |Vol 24No3 |US$33 www.reika.de www.graebener-group.com Ring Saw MoreBite More Efficiency

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