TPT November 2015

Technology News

Inflatable dams THE Purge Buddy by Sumner Manufacturing is an inflatable dam product designed for efficiency and ease of use. Compared to the industry standard of a single inflatable bladder, the Purge Buddy has two inflatable bladders connected by a stainless steel hose.

Orbital bender

welding exotic metals such as stainless, duplex or titanium. Sumner Manufacturing has served the welding and mechanical contracting industry for nearly a half century, creating material lifts, jack stands, pipe fit-up clamps, welding tools and material carts that are used in more than fifty countries around the world, and in numerous industries. Sumner Manufacturing Co, Inc – USA Email: customerservice@sumner.com Website: www.sumner.com

for copper WINTON Machine has introduced the latest addition to its tube fabrication range. The OB23 orbital bender is both a tube bender and cut-off machine, designed to fabricate high-volume copper tubing. The OB23 pulls the copper from a bulk spool, straightens it, bends it, and drops off a completely severed part. The manufacturer claims that the machine can reduce labour costs, increase repeatability and lower material costs. Designed and manufactured in the USA, the orbital bender fabricates copper tube up to 23mm.

The Purge Buddy is available in 18 sizes, from 50 to 900mm (2" to 36"). Each is constructed from a heavy-duty cotton/polyester material impregnated with canvas that is heat resistant to 210°C (100°F). The dams inflate easily with a standard bicycle pump, and include a 1.5m (4.8ft) inflation hose and pull loops for pulling through long lengths of pipe. Purging products

can be used to quickly and efficiently create a reduced oxygen weld chamber where it is critical to avoid oxidation in the weld, for example when

Winton Machine – USA Fax: +1 770 831 6459

Email: sales@wintonmachine.com Website: www.wintonmachine.com

Sumner Manufacturing’s Purge Buddy inflatable dam

SIDE LOADING FOR FAST TOOL CHANGE AND NO LIFTING REQUIRED • Infinitely adjustable expansion & reduction • High production capability TUBE END FORMING AV65

• Up to Ø 152mm • No tube clamping required • End form on or near bends • High quality build with practical platforms • Full 12 month warranty. • Twin Head Machines also available

Unit 24, Padgets Lane, South Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0RB, England. T: +44 (0)1527 518520 E: info@avamatic.co.uk W: www.avamatic.co.uk Germany: Tel: 02150 2500 Netherlands/Belgium: Tel: (04756) 6888 USA: Tel: 708 272 7880

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