TPT November 2013

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Heavy-duty bending machine THE Proline BM0420HD heavy-duty bending machine is built to be tough and has a very efficient hydraulic cooling system. It keeps the hydraulic fluid from overheating under extreme job-site conditions. The operating temperatures are lowered and the entire system has lower overall operating pressures. Other advantages include safety shutdown, larger than average side plates, and specially designed filters. The rims and tyres are oversized (compared to other manufacturers’ machines) so that it is easier to move the machine through sand, snow and swamp. 40°C as well at minus 40°C. These “benders” are proven workhorses at +50°C while working on projects in the Algerian Sahara. In 2003, Trans Canada Pipelines used a Proline pipe bending machine to see if experimental 36" x100 grade pipe could be bent and if it could be bent in cold weather. Proline’s BM3042 bent the pipe in -45°C conditions along with a self-powered mandrel. In fact, it bent that pipe all day. This is the heritage that the BM0420 HD comes from. Erne at Stainless Steel World ERNE Fittings will be exhibiting at Stainless Steel World in Maastricht in the Netherlands, from 12 to 14 November. On stand S842 the company will provide information about its new Duplex and Super Duplex programme, which consists of seamless butt-weld fittings up to 6" at all schedules. Erne Fittings endeavours to provide customers with a broad stock programme, and to keep this available at all times and in sufficient quantities. A large range of materials with different Erne Fittings GmbH – Austria Email: sales@ernefittings.com Website: www.ernefittings.com

dimensions can be processed thanks to a large tool park and an extensive machine park.

in Proline’s yard. The stackable plastic yellow pipe stand replaces skids that the pipe would normally rest on while waiting to be bent. They are available in standard yellow and high temperature white. Proline will pre-bend pipe in its yard for customers who have the specifications and pipe delivered. Customers around the world have benefitted from Proline technicians travelling to their job sites and holding training sessions for their employees, showing them the proper way to bend pipe. Once the class is completed, the employees receive certificates of achievement stating that they have successfully completed the course. Not only is the employee trained to work safely, the company has found that as an added benefit, the employee morale has improved and that makes for a better employee. Proline bending machines were designed with pipeline workers in mind. In fact, a lot of good ideas were incorporated into the bending machines from the very workers who are experienced in cross-country pipe bending. That is why Proline incorporated the bending machine’s shape over 20 years ago. The design and features have handled the test of time, however the company keeps improving. Special features of a Proline bending machine include working in minus 45°C to 50°C with only a change of fluid. There are no optional “cold weather packages” or “hot weather packages”. The machine simply works in these environments because that is what it was assigned to do. Proline Pipe Equipment – Canada Email: ken@proline-global.com Website: www.proline-global.com

Proline servicemen have travelled overseas to train customers’ employees on the use of the equipment at their location and for start up procedures. Proline has done this for mandrels, air clamps and other Proline manufactured equipment. The company is only a phone call or email away, and stands behind everything it produces as it always has since 1967. After 38 years in one location, Proline found that more space was needed as business grew domestically and internationally. In January 2005, Proline moved into its new 25,000ft 2 . facility located on five acres of land in South Edmonton. In 2012, Proline celebrated 45 years of servicing and supplying customers’ needs and celebrated 25 years under the same management. While it is a manufacturer of pipe bending machines it also carries lifting slings, lowering

This particular heavy-duty machine will bend pipe from 4" to 20" of various wall thicknesses, and incorporates a compressor to power the mandrels. The Proline open-front design allows the operator to see the pipe coming into the bender and gives the operator a better view of the bending procedures, unlike the old box-shaped bending machines. Canadian contractors who work on high production pipelines use this rugged machine in Canada. Canadian contractors are well known for their speed and expertise in laying cross- country pipelines and the need for reliable equipment to keep that production at its maximum. In Canada high production can be achieved at

in belts, bevelling machines and manual cutters to name a few. It is focused on helping customers reach their goals in a timely and cost effective manner. The picture shows 12" pipe being bent

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