TPT May 2011

T echnology U pdate

Roll-Kraft releases time and cost savings data for central lube systems

TUBE, pipe and roll forming producers know that manual lubrication costs them a great deal of time and money. Data recently calculated by Roll-Kraft shows just how costly it can be to prolong a switch to a central lubricating system. Mill lubrication should be part of the regular maintenance schedule and occur after every 100 hours of operation. A mill that is operational 40 hours a week requires approximately 21 mill lubrications a year for optimal service. Each manual lubrication averages 3½ hours to complete, for a total of 73½ hours per year. Using a figure of $750 per hour to operate a mill, manual lubrication can cost up to $55,125 per year. To remove the burden of manual mill lubrications, Roll-Kraft has designed a central lube system. Securely mounted along side the mill, the system dispenses small amounts of lubricant, maintaining adequate coverage at all times. Flow sensors can give added protection by monitoring the proper release of the lubricant. Studies show that an automated lubrication system is by far superior to the antiquated inconsistency of manual application. Increased bearing life, ease of mind and a quick return on investment are all important considerations. Roll-Kraft also provides other tube and pipe mill services and roll forming services to aid in training personnel to consistently

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follow the steps of maintaining the mill. On-site seminars are often preferred as the most convenient way to educate the entire team. Proper training can provide considerable cost savings by avoiding down time associated with repairs and lost production. Robert Sladky, VP tube mill engineering, is the chief instructor of

on-site seminars. He is known throughout the industry and has been awarded the TPA Industry Education Activities Award for his experience and expertise. Roll-Kraft – USA Fax: +1 440 205 3110 Website: www.roll-kraft.com

Gedik launched the first submerged arc welding flux production line in Turkey

GEDIK Welding has become the first company in Turkey able to produce and supply submerged arc welding flux. The trial of the new product line completed in the beginning of November 2010 and GeKa Flux branded submerged arc welding flux was put on the Turkish market successfully. The company, which aims to meet the demand for this product in Turkey and in the international market, will triple its production capacity in 2011. For the time being, Gedik Welding is able to produce aluminate rutil, aluminate basic, fluorid basic and manganase silicate, for the

hard facing sub arc wires and stainless steel sub arc wires fluxes with a capacity of 5000 tons/year. Gedik’s R&D team continues to develop new products in order to meet customers’ various needs of submerged arc welding flux. Gedik Welding’s CEO Dr Mustafa Koçak said: “As Gedik Welding, we structured our submerged arc welding flux production line in a way that will enable us to meet our customers’ diverse needs. Our submerged arc welding flux production capacity is 5,000 tons/year and according to our plans, we will triple our capacity in 2011 and expand our export volume.”

Dr Koçak added: “Gedik Welding’s vision is to be a world trademark. In order to achieve this, we are developing new products and services in order to provide complete solutions to our customers. This new product is another step we took to achieve this goal.” By producing the fluxes, Gedik Welding is now able to provide “wire+flux” combination for various applications. Gedik Welding – Turkey Email: gedik@gedik.com.tr Website: www.gedikwelding.com

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