TPT November 2013

Welding technology

Launch of Argweld pipe weld purging systems

where much higher specifications of materials and work finish are available and expected. PurgeGate™ is a worldwide patented device fitted to the front of each inflatable purge system to protect it from bursting. No matter how high operators turn up the pressure, it is impossible to cause the purge system to burst due to over pressurisation. A benefit to this device is that the flow rate may be increased as desired without damage to the weld purge system. Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Ltd – UK Website: www.huntingdonfusion.com

and low corrosion resistance. With the new Intacal ® specially designed in line purge valve and the synthetic hose protection, there are no metal parts to scratch the tube or pipe surfaces. IntaCal ® needsnosettingor controlling, but is precisely manufactured for the PurgElite ® method of weld purging. This new range comprises 15 models for tube and pipe sizes from just under 1" to 24", each one overlapping the range of the other so that all internal diameters from 20 to 610mm are covered. The new series has a number of major advantages over previous weld purging systems and has taken into account the evolving technology in all market places

HAVING been manufacturing tube and pipe weld purging systems since 1975 Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT ® has evolved the science of weld purging to new levels. The company has now reached the fifth version of its tube and pipe weld purge system designs by launching the new PurgElite ® range systems for diameters from 1" to 24" diameter inclusive. These systems are suitable for all industries using tubes and pipes. In particular, PurgElite ® systems can be used in high quality tube and pipework where the internal surfaces may be polished to ensure minimum entrapment

Weld engineering supports oil and gas projects HIGHLY specialised welding and com- plementary services such as fabrication, machining, corrosion an in-depth understanding of so many disciplines, and their equally wide and demanding quality standards, requires vast knowledge and experience.

Investors in People, and OHSAS 18001 health and safety management system. Arc Energy also remains one of the few welding specialists that can boast accreditation to the ISO 3834-2 welding quality standard and conformance to ISO 14731, Welding Coordination. If size and tight tolerances require stress relieving after weld overlay cladding, even with large items of equipment, Arc Energy is able to carry out post-weld heat treatment in one of its own calibrated furnaces. Add to that the fact that Alan Robinson is himself one of very few UK registered International Welding Engineers, has a Masters degree in welding, and is a Chartered Engineer, a European Engineer and a senior member of the Welding Institute. All of this reinforces the fact that few welding specialists can equal this list of accreditations, or provide Arc Energy’s capability to support clients with a multi-disciplined welding, fabricating and engineering service delivered by highly qualified and experienced welding staff.

protection and NDT in the oil and gas sector are available to meet the diverse needs of equipment suppliers manufacturing a range of components from pipelines and flanges to risers and pigging systems. However, finding all, or even a few, of these disciplines from a single- source supplier is rare as the need for

Gloucestershire, UK-based weld overlay cladding and fabrication specialist Arc Energy Resources has successfully completed many projects that required such a multi-disciplined approach. Commenting on the multi-disciplined approachtoitsweldingservice,managing director Alan Robinson stresses the company’s significant investment in training and its commitment to meeting worldwide certifications and industry standards. Whatever a customer needs, from design for manufacture to final NDT, Arc Energy has the industry standard resource to exceed its clients’ expectations. In addition, Arc Energy holds ASME U and National Board R Stamps, enabling the company to provide code compliant pressure vessels and subcontract welding on free-issue ASME standard material. These accreditations are part of Arc Energy’s list of qualifications, which also include ISO 9001:2008 quality management system, ISO 14001:2004 environment management system,

Arc Energy Resources – UK Fax: +44 1453 823623 Email: sales@arcenergy.co.uk Website: www.arcenergy.co.uk

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