TPT November 2017

T E CHNOLOG Y

Emmedi reveals evolution of HFI welder EMMEDI, the HFI welding specialist of the Ajax Tocco Magnethermic ® Corporation global group of companies, is introducing a new evolution, high- frequency, solid-state induction welder, which will showcase at FABTECH in Chicago, USA, in November.

synergies withAjax Tocco Magnethermic Corporation and affiliates to offer a full range of products designed to high global standards. This partnership ensures a support presence in the tube and pipe market, widespread technical support and after-sales services through local offices. Ajax Tocco Magnethermic ® , a subsidiary of ParkOhio Holdings Corp ® , designs and manufactures induction heating and melting equipment for various industries and applications throughout the world. In addition, the company provides a range of services including laboratory process development, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and parts, coil repair facilities and installation services through its locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp – USA

The new Mosweld (SiC) system is equipped with highly-reliable SiC (silicon carbide) transistors. After extensive field testing, this innovative product has exceeded Emmedi’s expectations and benchmarks in an ERW production tube mill. It has demonstrated itself to be more efficient and reliable than traditional MOSFET components currently used in the market for HFI welding. Higher amperage SiC transistors are the key – a traditional HFI welder us- ing (Si) MOSFET transistor technology may require up to 64 devices for each 100 kW. The new (SiC) MOSFET tran- sistor requires only four transistors. This technology evolution is set to change the reliability, floor space requirement

and efficiency of HFI welding. Mosweld (SiC) output power currently exceeds 800 kW, and this solution is also able to accommodate a contact head for continuous contact welding. The Emmedi and Ajax Tocco induction product lines are not limited to welders and offer a wide range of solutions dedicated to the tube and pipe industry including seam annealers, body annealers (bright and dull), coating, end heating for upsetting, stress relieving and heat treat, quench and temper systems. Emmedi is taking advantage of new

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

Electrofusion welding ELEKTRA 1000 is a universal electrofusion machine from Ritmo, suitable for welding HDPE, PP and PP-R couplings (from 8 to 48 V), with an approximate diameter working range up to 1,600mm. The machine is composed of the machine body surrounded by a tubular steel frame, creating a protective structure that provides welding design and functionality while also serving as a transport handle and cable winding. A 6.5" graphic display makes icons easy to read in the setting and welding stages, with an intuitive control panel that simplifies and speeds up the setting of the welder. Alaser scanner barcode-reading systemallows automatic setting of the welding parameters. There are also two manual settings available: setting the welding tension/time parameters, and entering the numerical code indicated under the bar code, in order to automatically recognise the welding parameters. The internal memory stores 4,000 welds. The name of the operator along with the traditional welding data can be generated in PDF format. A USB port allows these reports to be downloaded to a PC and also allows the welder firmware to be updated. The machine uses 4 to 4.7mm, 90° universal connectors, so there is no need for adapters. It also features user- friendly GPS, a menu with 19 languages and maximum output current of 120 A.

Ritmo SpA – Italy Email: info@ritmo.it Website: www.ritmo.it

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