TPT November 2018

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

NOVEMBER 2018

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Lincoln Electric........................................................................... 10 Made in Steel Srl.......................................................................... 7 Magnetic Analysis Corp............................................................. 68 Meba Metall-Bandsägemaschinen GmbH................................. 63 NDC Technologies Inc. .............................................................. 68 Nikon Metrology NV................................................................... 74 Nordson Sonoscan, Inc.............................................................. 76 Otto Junker GmbH..................................................................... 28 Roll-Kraft...................................................................................... 8 Sandvik Materials Technology. .................................................. 24 Shanghai Shihang Copper Nickel Pipe Fitting Co, Ltd.............. 20 Sikora AG............................................................................. 12, 30 SMS group................................................................................. 10 T&H Lemont Inc......................................................................... 14 transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH................................................. 40 Tru-Cut Saw, Inc........................................................................ 62 Tube India International 2018.................................................... 20 Tube Tech International Ltd........................................................ 23 Ultibend Industries Ltd............................................................... 44 Unison Ltd.................................................................................. 44 VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH.......................... 71 Westermans International Ltd.................................................... 34 Xiris Automation Inc................................................................... 49 Yokogawa Europe BV................................................................ 18

Alpha Metall GmbH & Co KG..................................................... 36 AMSAW...................................................................................... 61 Aquam Corp............................................................................... 72 ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Europe...................................... 26 Auma Actuators Ltd.................................................................... 54 Barni SpA................................................................................... 51 BLM Group............................................................................. 8, 47 Brandt Tractor Ltd...................................................................... 33 Bültmann GmbH........................................................................ 36 Cambridge Vacuum Engineering............................................... 52 Davis-Standard, LLC.................................................................. 42 EWM AG................................................................................ 6, 29 Exact Tools Oy........................................................................... 61 Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd.................................................. 46 Hexagon AB............................................................................... 67 Huntingdon Fusion Techniques.................................................. 39 ISEND, SA................................................................................. 67 ISTech Segatrici Srl.................................................................... 43 Karl Deutsch Prüf- und Messgeraetebau GmbH + Co KG. ....... 69 Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG................................. 14, 64 Konecranes Plc.......................................................................... 16 Kusakabe Electric & Machinery Co Ltd...................................... 61 Laboratory Testing Inc................................................................ 72 Laser Photonics......................................................................... 74

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Fives, the most complete range of OTO & Abbey flying cut-offs available worldwide

More than twenty different models are available, specially designed for inside scarfed tubes and special profiles, with special attention on safety. Depending on the need of use, tube sizes, material type, material steel grade, performances required, our large selection satisfies every necessity.

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

— High precision: bar length tolerance is guaranteed at ±1.5mm at the maximum operating speed — Maximum quality levels: perfect clean in-line cut — Full automation: cut-off manager system enabling to set and record all key cutting and statistical parameters — High thrust force: best cutting cycle performance — Enhanced reliability: all functions managed controlling the machine to ensure cut-off performance optimized parameters — Ease of use: minimal equipment maintenance and longer blade life

Cold saw cut-offs

Orbital cut-offs

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Editor

Rory McBride

CONT ENT S EDITORIAL INDEX ............................................................ 2 INDUSTRY NEWS .............................................................. 6 TECHNOLOGY NEWS ................................................... 28 GLOBAL MARKETPLACE ............................................ 56 CUTTING TECHNOLOGY, SAWING & SAW BLADES ....................................... 60 INSPECTION, TESTING & QUALITY CONTROL .................................................. 66 TUBE INDIA 2018 .................................................... 78 中文综合 . ................................................................ 80 ADVERTISERS INDEX ................................................. 88

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The November Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this issue we have features on cutting technology, sawing & saw blades; and inspection, testing & quality control.

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We also take a look at an important industry trade show in the form of Tube India 2018. I will be travelling to this and it will be my third Tube India trade show in the vibrant city of Mumbai. I look forward to seeing the relentless march of progress in this huge country – with a population of more than a billion people – as it fulfils its potential as one of the major global economic powers over the next few years. I am sure I will also enjoy its usual high levels of hospitality. Next issue we have features on bending, end forming & swaging as well as welding technology, equipment & consumables. We also take a look at the BORU 2019 trade show in Turkey and TOLexpo 2019 in France. The magazine will, of course, be distributed to both of these important events, and our staff will be in attendance. The advertising deadline for the January issue is 21 November. If you would like to submit an article, news story, case study or technical paper for the first magazine of 2019, the deadline is 7 November. You can contact me about any stories you have at: rory@intras.co.uk

ARTICLE: Non-destructive inspection of tube and pipe welds By Xiris Automation Inc, Canada

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On the cover . . . The roots of EFD Induction go back to the launch in 1950 of a universal induction hardening machine by the German company Induktionserwärmung Fritz Düsseldorf GmbH (FDF). While FDF was expanding in the 1970s, an induction revolution was taking place in Norway, where engineers had figured out how to transistorise frequency converters for induction heating.

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In 1981 three of those engineers founded ELVA Induksjon AS. In 1983 they unveiled the Minac range of mobile converters. Workpieces no longer had to be brought at great cost to a stationary induction heater – the heater could now go to the piece. In 1991 the managing directors of FDF and ELVA met by chance. They talked and speculated. FDF was strong in stationary induction hardening machines. ELVA was the agile innovator with a track record in finding new applications for induction heating. What if the two companies got together? In January 1996 FDF and ELVA merged to create EFD Induction. And the rest is, as they say, history.

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EWM to invest €8mn in headquar ters

extra seating areas at the heart of the building. Some EWM employees still currently work at different locations in Mündersbach, but once the new spaces have been built they will all be based in one location. This will leave the existing EWM locations free for manufacturing welding technology. Close to the new administration building, EWM is constructing another production and logistics hall. The company has already made headway on the preparation work for the 3,000m 2 building. The top floor will be a logistics centre with a finished goods warehouse and shipping department. The ground floor will be dedicated to fully automated production of the company’s products. A modern co-generation power plant will allow the site to produce its own power. The lighting in the new facility will be precisely controlled and based on the amount of daylight available. Once the buildings have been officially opened in 2019, a driverless transportation system will operate autonomously and take the finished welding machines to the storage area.

EWM AG and guests celebrate the groundbreaking for the new administration building and production and logistics hall

advances in building technology, in order to keep the consumption of primary energy to a minimum. For example, the heat generated in the server room will be used to keep the office areas warm. In terms of the new build, EWM has placed a high level of importance on equipping it to the highest possible standards to facilitate focused work and direct exchanges of information. There will be plenty of room for meetings thanks to the large, open areas with standing tables, as well as

WELDING technology manufacturer EWMAG is building a new administration building and another production and logistics hall at its headquarters in Mündersbach, Germany. A modern, four-storey office complex for 80 employees is being developed on a 1,800m 2 plot. The company is also starting construction work on another 3,000m 2 production and logistics hall. The family-run company is investing a total of €8mn. With 12 German and seven international locations as well as more than 400 sales and service support outlets worldwide, EWM is one of the largest manufacturers of arc welding technology. “The demand for our state-of-the- art welding technology is continuing to increase,” said Susanne Szczesny- Oßing, chair of the supervisory board of EWMAG. “This is why we are increasing our capacity with a new production and logistics hall – so that we can fulfil demand in the long-term. By building a new office complex, we are combining all our administration activities under one roof, thus effectively increasing our efficiency.” The multi-storey office building has been designed according to the latest

EWM AG – Germany Fax: +49 2680 181 131

Email: info@ewm-group.com Website: www.ewm-group.com

An artistic representation of the new administration building

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D I ARY of Tube Events

2018

6-8 November FABTECH (Atlanta, USA)

Made in Steel conference and exhibition IN 2018, the steel industry has gained the possibility to look at the future with moderate positivity. In this context, the Made in Steel trade show for the steel industry will return in 2019, from 14 to 16 May. For the first time in its more than decade-long history, Made in Steel will have a midweek schedule, opening on a Tuesday and closing on a Thursday. The location, however, will remain unchanged. In pavilions 22 and 24 of fieramilano Rho (Milan, Italy), the same as the last edition, the major players of the steel industry will gather to do business and discuss the major issues facing the sector. The previous edition, held in 2017, saw an 18 per cent growth in foreign exhibitors and a 15 per cent growth in attendance – nearly 15,000 visitors – compared with the previous edition. Alongside the presence of the biggest international players in the steel indus- try, from manufacture to distribution and use, the event will represent an impor- tant opportunity to examine the key is- sues for the European steel market of today and tomorrow. As well as being a showcase, Made in Steel is a culture hub that hopes to further competitive collaboration and the exchange of information, through conventions, forums and round tables. For these reasons, the three-day fair offers opportunities for business and ideas, relationships and knowledge. For the 2019 event, the focus will be on the topic of innovation, which is also having an impact on the steel industry.

International Exhibition www.fabtechexpo.com 27-29 November Tube India (Mumbai, India) International Exhibition www.tube-india.com 27-29 November Valve World Expo 2018 (Düsseldorf, Germany) International Exhibition www.valveworldexpo.com

2019

14-17 January STEELFAB (Dubai, UAE)

International Exhibition www.steelfabme.com 28 Feb – 2 March Boru (Istanbul, Turkey) International Exhibition www.borufair.com 5-8 March TOLexpo (Lyon, France) International Exhibition www.tolexpo.com 14-16 May Made in Steel (Milan, Italy) International Exhibition www.madeinsteel.it

Made in Steel Srl – Italy Fax: +39 030 2549 833 Email: info@madeinsteel.it Website: www.madeinsteel.it

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Roll-Kraft names director of operations ROLL-KRAFT has announced the promotion of Kevin Gehrisch to the position of director of operations at the company’s headquarters facility in Mentor, Ohio, USA. Mr Gehrisch’s new responsibilities include oversight of the Mentor plant with a focus on achieving the company’s goals of 100 per cent on- time delivery, and 100 per cent first-time performance of Roll-Kraft tooling. He will continue his current leadership in the area of sales and strategic planning. Mr Gehrisch is a 2012 graduate of Ohio University with a degree in finance. He has been with the company for eight years, and has previous experience in engineering. Roll-Kraft provides tooling to the tube and pipe and roll forming industry. In addition to its headquarters in Mentor, the company maintains facilities in Lombard, Illinois, USA (Chicago Roll Company); Houston, Texas, USA (Roll- Kraft Texas); and Ontario, Canada (Roll- Kraft Ltd). Roll-Kraft – USA Fax: +1 440 205 3110 Website: www.roll-kraft.com Software suite groups programming, simulating, managing and production control tools Kevin Gehrisch

be used on all tube and wire bending systems. The tube design is displayed in 3D mode as the operator enters the data of each bend with a simple and intuitive sequence of operations. At the end of the programming operation, a 3D graphic simulator shows the real processing of the part on the selected bending system and highlights any collisions that would make it impossible. ArtCut is the CAD/CAM software used to program the LT-Free five-axis laser cutting system. Equipped with a module for importing 3D models, such as bent tubes, hydro-formed or printed sheet, ArtCut can be used to design laser cutting processes to be performed on the model; check the result with a realistic 3D graphic simulation that checks for collisions; and calculate processing times and costs. Other elements of the system include PartViewer for simulating the Lasertube system part programs; Composer for managing part families with jobs in common to all parts that differ for relative dimensions and positions; and Protube for production management on BLM Group systems. Protube can interface with ERP systems to exchange data on the availability of material in stock during the work order preparation, or to receive and transmit information from and to the ERP system while monitoring the single machines and/or the job orders.

of recognising the various parts and jobs and manage them automatically. Grouping the programming, simulating and production control applications in the BLMelements suite has practical implications on system integration. Artube3 is a Lasertube CAD/CAM programming tool, with many add- on modules. The three-dimensional parametric CAD model exploits the potentials of advanced libraries, which include fitting and cut-bend options, to simplify operations. The assembler module allows the import of complex tubular structures and not just individual parts, to make managing them easy. Multi-technology models, including bent tubes, can also be imported. Bending operations are automatically recognised and managed by creating the part program to be sent to the bending system. VGP3D is a simple and versatile bending system for programming and managing, designed by BLM Group to

BLMelements by BLM Group is an integrated programming and management environment. The metal tube processing technology expert has exploited its experience to make a set of software applications that, by communicating with one another, can manage multiple-part/multiple- technology assemblies simply and effectively, from programming to production control. A distinctive strength of the applications is their integration, which simplifies the work of programmers. From simple components to multiple- part/multiple-technology assemblies, the objective is to see the end part as a whole, without needing to program each single job separately, regardless of its type – laser cutting, disc cutting, bending or end-forming. Starting from a three-dimensional model of an assembly, for example, the user may want to examine and analyse it with the help of software tools capable

BLM Group – Italy Website: www.blmgroup.com

VGP3D is a versatile bending system for programming and managing

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Measure Your Profile

In-line light section profile measurement systems for hot and cold steel applications. Unique active and passive measures are taken to assure system operational temperatures are optimized, assuring precise measurements. Comprehensive, sophisticated and well-proven software capabilities.

Industry 4.0 ready. OPC UA interface.

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TMK-ARTROM starts production on new heat treatment line for pipes supplied by SMS group

of 0.9mm per metre for the pipe end and 0.8mm per metre for the pipe body. The column design and group drives are a proven design, which allows easy maintenance and quick and easy tool changing. The presence of two separate quenching systems makes this heat treatment line extremely flexible. It features an outside sprayer primarily intended for small pipes and fast production rates, and a special tank for processing the heavier-walled tubes. The quenching process for the various pipe sizes and grades had been simulated in advance with the SMS- Quench computational model in order to develop the process recipes that were later transferred to the control system of the real line. The annealing furnaces are heated by eco-friendly, digitally controlled recu- perative burners, which produce very low nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the furnace. These burners allow fuel sav- ings of up to five per cent compared to conventional burners, according to SMS.

90 per cent of martensite without generating any cracks in the pipe, as the ultrasonic test confirmed. Such a result was enabled by the precision and performance of the control system of SMS group quenching devices. According to TMK-ARTROM no other pipe producer is currently able to reach these results with a water based- quench. “SMS group has confirmed its long-standing experience and reliability as a partner able to successfully deal with technological challenges like this commissioning at TMK-ARTROM,” said Cristian Drinciu, COO of TMK- ARTROM. The project mainly consisted of the supply of an austenitising furnace with walking beam transport system, a cooling quenching head, a quenching tank, a walking beam tempering furnace and a cooling bed. The line allows the carrying out of various process steps, such as quenching, normalising and tempering. SMS group also supplied a ten-roll straightening machine arranged downstream of the tempering furnace, which guarantees straightening results

AFTER a successful test phase TMK- ARTROM, based in Slatina, Romania, has granted SMS group the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for the supplied tube and pipe heat treatment line. Designed for an annual capacity of 160,000 tons, the new heat treatment line will be used for the production of seamless high-strength pipes up to a wall thickness of 60mm for mechanical applications, as well as special OCTG pipes. During final acceptance testing, some impressive results were achieved, said TMK-ARTROM. In particular, it was possible to quench a pipe of steel grade 4140 of 50mm wall thickness, reaching

SMS group – Germany Website: www.sms-group.com

Lincoln Electric appoints executive vice-president

stated Christopher L Mapes, Lincoln Electric’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. Mr Nangle joined Lincoln Electric in 1979 and held numerous sales management positions with increasing responsibility. In 1999 he was appointed president of the company’s Harris Calorific subsidiary, and in 2003 was appointed president of the retail subsidiary WCTA LLC. He was also elected president of JW Harris Co in 2005. Mr Nangle holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Roanoke College and an MBA from California State University, Fresno. Lincoln Electric designs, develops and manufactures arc welding products,

LINCOLN Electric Holdings has announced the promotion of David J Nangle to executive vice president. This is in addition to his role as president of the Harris Products Group segment. As president of Harris, Mr Nangle has successfully expanded the Harris brand through product innovations, and has advanced operational excellence through extensive lean and environmental, health and safety (EH&S) initiatives. His organisations’ efforts have resulted in an improvement in segment profitability and operational efficiency in the last five years. “Dave’s strong leadership has been invaluable in advancing Harris towards commercial and operational excellence,”

David J Nangle

robotic arc welding systems, and plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

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Sikora at Tube China 2018 SIKORA AG is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced measuring, control, inspection and sorting technologies for the hose and tube, metal, wire and cable, optical fibre and plastics industries. At Tube China in Shanghai the company presented a broad portfolio of innovative systems for non-destructive quality control and process optimisation during production of metal tubes, pipes, strips and plates at its booth. over the entire circumference of the product. In addition, fast rotating tubes and pipes can be precisely measured. The radar measuring system requires no calibration and delivers continuously precise measuring values, which results in high reliability and availability for the user. Due to the narrow design, Radar Scan 6000 can easily be integrated into the production process. The technology

With the Radar Scan 6000, Sikora showcased a system for the online and contactless measurement of the diameter and ovality of metal tubes and pipes. The system is based on progressive, high-resolution radar technology and represents an innovative alternative to optical triangulation technology. In metal tube and pipe applications, the measurement is done simultaneously via transceivers from different directions over 360 degrees of the product circumference. The advantages of radar technology, compared to optical measurement methods, are that the measurement is carried out from a protected position and is resistant to heat, steam and dust. The system records to micron accuracy measuring values, gapless,

reliably measures independent of surface roughness in typical tube applications. Therefore, it contributes to a high product quality, process optimisation and potential cost saving in tube and pipe manufacturing. Another highlight on the Sikora stand was the Planowave 6000 M, a non-contact measuring system that is used for non-destructive thickness measurement of metal strips and plates. The system offers a precise thickness measurement independent of material, temperature and surface of the product. A calibration of the material is not needed. The measurement of

Sikora presented at Tube China 2018 the Laser Series 2000 for diameter and ovality measurement of tubes and pipes

Operator screen with analogue and graphical visualisation of measured values of the Laser Series 2000

the product is accomplished by using millimetre waves- based radar technology. An optionally traversing set of transceivers above and below the strip or plate continuously sends and receives modulated millimetre waves. From the runtime difference, the thickness of the product is precisely determined. Sikora also showcased gauge heads of the Laser Series 2000 for non- contact and non-destructive measurement of the diameter and ovality of metal tubes, wire rods and bars during production. The measuring method is based on the usage of CCD sensors and laser light sources in combination with powerful signal processors. The outer diameter of the metal tube, wire rod or bar is calculated by means of an intelligent diffraction

analysis. Extremely low exposure times guarantee a high accuracy of the single value at all line speeds. The gauge heads are free of wearing parts, and keep their precision during the entire operating time. No calibration or maintenance work is necessary. In addition, Sikora presented the Laser Series 6000. These gauge heads expand Sikora’s current range of intelligent diameter gauges with three high-end models. Up to 5,000 measurements per second and axis, all with extremely high single value precision, enable optimum line control, provide reliable statistical data, and allow the detection of lumps and neckdowns at the same time. The Sikora gauge heads measure the diameter of tubes, wire rods and bars with precision and repeatability. Three gauge head models cover product diameters from 0.2 to 78mm.

Radar Scan 6000 measures the diameter and ovality of tubes and pipes

Sikora AG – Germany Email: sales@sikora.net Website: www.sikora.net

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Unattended tube sawing and sor ting raises factory productivity

work reliably and without errors.” Schmobi uses three Kasto bandsaws for processing steel, cast iron and aluminium bars. The latest is the automatic, high-performance KASTOtec FC 4, which cuts a wide range of material cross sections including round, square and flat as well as tubes and profiles. It is well suited to dealing with difficult materials such as stainless and tool steels. Capacity is 430 x 430mm and the smallest section that can be cut is 10 x 10mm. The bandsawuses carbide blades and was supplied to Kasto performance cutting (KPC) specification to suppress vibration. The blades have a long service life and allow precision sawing to within ±0.1mm per 100mm of cut length at band speeds up to 180m/min. Kurt Thoma, sawmill group leader at Schmobi, commented: “With the KASTOtec FC 4, we can saw different materials and diameters very economically. Minimum remnant length in automatic mode is about 35mm, allowing us to use material efficiently and therefore economically.” The KASTOtec FC 4 is loaded via a multi-bar magazine that is replenished from the store via an overhead crane

TO increase production throughput, steel stockholder Schmolz + Bickenbach Stahlcenter in Wil, in the Swiss canton of St Gallen, has invested in a KASTOtec FC 4 automatic bandsawing centre. It replaced two obsolete saws that could no longer cope with the continuously increasing demand for cut parts. Called Schmobi for short and employing about 100 staff, the steel centre is a supplier of material and fabrications to the manufacturing and construction sectors in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It operates an extensive storage system with modern high-bay warehouses holding 20,000 tons of bright steel, mild and stainless steel and tube, tool steel, cast iron and some aluminium. In excess of 10,000 parts a day are cut on more than 30 bandsaws. ThomasPlüss, communications officer at Schmobi, said: “Our orders include large batches of more than 10,000 as well as single items. The demand on our saws is enormous. They are used continually throughout the day and some even run through the night. We therefore need machines that process workpieces of different diameters quickly, cleanly and economically and, above all, which

and magnetic handling system. The saw has an automatic arrangement for sorting cut parts onto a stacking table or into one of several containers according to purchase orders, enabling extended unattended operation. WorksmanagerRobert Schönenberger said: “Our staff fill the magazine in the evening and program the saw according to customer requirements. “Changeover to the next order takes place automatically and the saw runs continuously overnight. The following morning, items are ready cut and arranged for delivery. It has enabled us to significantly improve our performance.” The KASTOtec FC 4 uses the proprietary EasyControl CNC system. Mr Thoma particularly likes the clarity of the graphical user interface, which he says simplifies day-to-day working by enabling the required options to be accessed intuitively. The machine has a remote connection to Kasto headquarters so its engineers can make minor adjustments to the saw’s parameters, if required, to optimise its performance.

Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG – Germany Email: sales@kasto.com Website: www.kasto.com

T&H Lemont sales engineer DUE to continued growth in the area of roll tooling, tube and pipe/roll form mills and mill components, T&H Lemont, Inc has announced the addition of Allison Heuer to the position of sales engineer. Ms Heuer has worked in the customer service field since graduating from Lindenwood University with a BA degree in communications and business. Her responsibilities will include providing sales and service support to all segments of the T&H Lemont portfolio. T&H Lemont Inc – USA Website: www.thlemont.com

Allison Heuer

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Konecranes introduces new advice tool WITH the Crane Advisor, Konecranes offers an easy way to search for the right crane. The browser-based tool finds the individual crane system in four steps. The company specialises in supplying cranes and lifting equipment internationally.

The Crane Advisor is currently available in English, German, Chinese, French, Polish, Russian, Czech and Greek. In the store at store.konecranes.com, Konecranes offers products for operators of crane systems of all types and sizes, 24/7 and in 34 countries. Illustrative product images and categories help with selecting from the wide range available. Products bought are stored to facilitate recurrent orders. In addition, relevant instructions for use are available in a number of languages. “We are constantly improving our Store – right now we are working on introducing payment by card in Europe,” said Mr Goringe. Besides productivity-increasing lifting solutions, Konecranes offers customised services across the whole spectrum of lifting machinery, and has 16,200 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries.

Further language versions have been developed since the advisor was first introduced last year. In addition, Konecranes Store launched online in a number of countries, with more than 100,000 products listed, from electric hoists to rope guides and complete hoist gearboxes. “Our Crane Advisor identifies the right crane system in only four steps, by industry, the maximum capacity needed, the required span width, and

the individual class of use,” explained Mark Goringe, Konecranes industrial service area director. The new browser-based tool can be found at: craneadvisor.konecranes.com. The user interface of the CraneAdvisor works with all devices – smartphone, tablet or desktop PC. “More than 4,000 visitors have already tried our tool in only a few months. We expect high demand in the UK as well,” said Mr Goringe. “We also want to continuously expand the choice of languages. For example, we are currently planning a Spanish version. Other languages will follow.”

Konecranes Plc – Finland Website: www.konecranes.com

The tool works on all devices

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Yokogawa to deliver information system YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation’s subsidiary, Yokogawa India Ltd, has been entrusted by the State Government of Rajasthan with the implementation, operations and maintenance of a centralised, integrated water information management system (WIMS) in Jaipur, the state capital, as part of the Smart Cities Mission.

With the present public drinking water system, which supplies more than 370 million litres per day, most of the data collection has been done manually or using supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems where information is stored locally. This means measurement frequency is limited, recorded data is sometimes inaccurate, and central decision-making cannot be carried out in an effective, timely manner. The WIMS initiative aims to establish a centralisedmonitoring system for both the potable water supply and industrial and municipal wastewater systems across the state to optimise resource utilisation and improve service delivery. Yokogawa will leverage the open, scalable architecture of its Fast/Tools TM SCADA system to integrate legacy SCADA installations in 100 geographically remote locations into a single network. The company will also be responsible for implementing water network management and analytics software, as well as developing mobile applications

for field personnel.Water flowand energy consumption data from the multiple SCADA systems will be transferred regularly to a central command centre and data storage facility, named the Water Information Hub, to be built at the State Data Center in Jaipur. The new monitoring system will provide a real-time view of assets and the distribution process in dashboards that are optimised by purpose and target user. The new network will enable easier expansion of the water supply and treatment monitoring system as demand grows in the future. Raman Garg, head of sales for non- conventional solutions at Yokogawa India, commented, “As part of the Smart Cities Mission, the Government of India is promoting models of sustainable urban development in 99 cities across India.” Yokogawa Europe BV – Netherlands Email: info@nl.yokogawa.com Website: www.yokogawa.com

Awarded through RajCOMP Info Services Ltd (RISL), a Government of Rajasthan company responsible for IT services, the initial commissioning of the multi-million-dollar project will be completed in November 2018, after which Yokogawa will provide 24/7 on- site facility management services for five years. Water demand in Rajasthan, the largest state in India, has continued to rise along with the growth in population, and already exceeds supply in many areas, making it increasingly difficult for the state’s Public Health Engineering Department to deliver the quantity and quality of water required.

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Tube India and Metallurgy India 2018 DURING times of fundamental global, economic and political change it is more important than ever to expand worldwide technical competencies in order to compete internationally.

The Indian trade fair trio wire India, Tube India and Metallurgy India will aim to do just that for the seventh time from 27 to 29 November 2018. In cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf India, Messe Düsseldorf has hosted these three leading trade fairs in India successfully for many years. More than 400 exhibitors from 25 countries have registered for the event so far. As well as many Indian exhibitors and companies from neighbouring countries there are exhibitors from Germany, Italy, Austria, the USA and China. Around 12,000 international trade visitors are expected to attend. Exhibitors from throughout the world will be showing the latest machinery and equipment, state-of-the-art technology and services from the fields of wire and cable making, tube production, tube processing and metallurgy at the Mumbai Convention and Exhibition Centre. At wire India 2018, machinery and equipment for wire production and finishing, forming, spring making, cable and strand making, tools and auxiliaries

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for process engineering, measuring and control technology as well as all types of wires, cables and sheet metal can be found. Companies exhibiting at Tube India 2018 will include Wafios AG, Sikora AG, Saarstahl AG, Conoptica AS, Sampsistemi Srl, Mario Frigerio SpA, Maillefer Extrusion Oy, Mexichem Specialty Compounds Ltd, Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH, Buss AG, Linsinger Maschinenbau GmbH, Mair Research SpA, Officine MTM SpA, Tata Steel Ltd and Inductotherm Pvt Ltd.

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Shihang hires pipe manufacturing specialist SHANGHAI Shihang Copper Nickel Pipe Fitting Co, a manufacturer of CuNi 90/10 and CuNi 70/30 pipes, flanges and pipe fittings, has hired Mr Wen, a copper-nickel specialist, as part of the company’s restructuring plan to improve quality, and increase productivity and manufacturing capability to meet demand for copper nickel pipes in the global market. pertise in the copper nickel pipes manu- facturing process and quality testing.” Mr Wen will oversee the working of the newly updated copper nickel manufacturing plant. Shihang has invested in a new 55 kN direct extrusion press, a 300 t hydraulic elongator, a 35 kN indirect extrusion press and an Otto Junker furnace, alongside other quality control equipment. quality testing laboratory by investing in new equipment. The new quality testing equipment includes Spectro spectrograph, hydrostatical testing and tensile machines. Shihang has adopted strict quality control for the chemical composition and mechanical property of copper nickel pipes.

By hiring a new workforce, Shihang can now produce seam welded cunifer pipes with an outer diameter of over 368mm. This is part of Shihang’s expansion plan to join the few companies that manufacture these pipes with a maximum weight of 5,000 kg. Shanghai Shihang Copper Nickel Pipe Fitting Co, Ltd – China Email: sales@shshihang.com Website: www.shshihang.com

Currently, Shihang can produce between 70 and 100 t of copper-nickel pipes per month. It has also improved the DN 125 and DN 150 copper nickel pipe manufacturing efficiency, with 50 pieces (6m long) every day. With the new QC team, which Mr Wen will be part of, Shihang has improved on copper nickel pipe tolerance thickness from ±10 per cent to ±5 per cent. This comes after Shihang upgraded the

Mr Wen will be in charge of operations, and responsible for the copper nickel plant manufacturing process and quality control while working with the Shihang R&D team. “At Shihang, we continue to invest and upgrade in modern manufacturing technology, while hiring an experienced and innovative workforce,” said Kurt Yang, Shihang’s export manager. “Mr Wen brings years of experience and ex-

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before, they are now forced to explore more efficient options, and the results speak for themselves. We have worked in the US for a while and the response to our technology and the immediate ROI it delivers has been overwhelming.” Unlike traditional cleaning methods, which typically only achieve two per cent surface area contact, Tube Tech’s remote, no man entry, robotic technology offers less environmental and human risk. Mr Chanel stated that, “even in the most challenging environments we consistently deliver more than ninety per cent clean with a fraction of the downtime usually associated with heavily fouled assets.” Tube Tech’s clients include global majors in oil and gas and petrochemicals. The company says that it earns its reputation through a process of innovation and high-tech solutions

IN response to demand to save heavily fouled heat transfer assets across US Gulf Coast refinery operations, UK- founded Tube Tech International is launching a dedicated local base in Houston, Texas, USA. The move, set to serve a client base that loses millions of dollars on lengthy and preventable shutdowns, will see Tube Tech develop strategic local relationships with operators in the region and extend its scheduled cleaning provision, alongside its well- respected portfolio of critical cleaning services. Christian Chanel, vice president of Tube Tech Inc, will be leading the operations in Houston. He said, “It has got to a point where the industry must evolve to tackle the downturn in oil prices – unnecessary shutdown is just not an option. Where clients may have been reluctant to try alternative solutions

to respond to new challenges facing companies with fouled equipment. The launch of Tube Tech’s US base also comes with the announcement of the company’s new partnership with Jetstream of Houston LLP. In an effort to deliver on-the-ground solutions to its customers, the alliance with Jetstream will ensure access to North America’s leading pump equipment range, with logistical savings to be passed on to customers for further competitive advantage. Tube Tech International Ltd – UK Email: info@tubetech.com Website: www.tubetech.com

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Sandvik looks to ‘solve corrosion with science’ at Eurocorr 2018

industries. Sandvik states that due to its corrosion resistance SAF 2707 HD consistently outperforms most other materials in severe chloride containing environments, such as seawater-cooled heat exchangers. It can serve as an alternative to nickel alloys and high-alloy austenitic stainless steels in demanding applications. Eurocorr focuses on the leading anti-corrosion technologies of industrial interest, including recent and reliable scientific results and industrial achievements, and work with the development of new standards and regulations in corrosion control. Sandvik specialises in developing and manufacturing products in ad- vanced stainless steels and special alloys for demanding environments. Sandvik Materials Technology – Sweden Website: www.materials.sandvik

SANDVIK exhibited at the Eurocorr 2018 corrosion conference in September, with its theme of ‘solving corrosion with science, together we can do it’. The company believes this approach encompasses its commitment to offering the best in corrosion-resistant products, while working with customers to solve a range of problems and challenges. The company’s team at Eurocorr in Krakow, Poland, were on hand to discuss Sand- vik’s range of corrosion-resistant duplex stainless steels, including hydraulic and instrumentation tubing, and heat ex- changer and high temperature tubing. Speaking before the event, Barinder Ghai, regional technical marketing manager EMEA for Sandvik, said, “We’re excited to be exhibiting at Eurocorr again and are looking forward to welcoming existing and new customers alike to our stand. We believe this event provides a great opportunity to network

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with like-minded colleagues, including individual members and representatives of international corrosion societies, to discuss the latest issues and solutions.” Sandvik says its higher yield strength product translates into significantly higher pressure tolerance and lower weight, which in turn enables more compact system designs. The latest offering is Sandvik SAF 2707 HD, a hyper-duplex material developed for critical applications in a range of process

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