TPT September 2021

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Reika delivers another tube production cell for premium couplings to OMK Vyksa

RUSSIAN steel tube manufacturer OMK Vyksa has opted for another turnkey Reika production line. The Russian company has previously been using it for production of premium oilfield pipe couplings using the German specialist’s successful RingSaw ® tech- nology since 2017. Besides high precision cutting systems, Reika also supplies OMK with fully automated production cells for coupling blanks with an outer diameter of up to 426mm. In addition to the RingSaw ® , rigid lathes, as well as robot systems, are included in the scope of supply.

The machine features a special saw head rotating around the stationary work piece, a high-precision right-angle cutting technology and tight length tolerance. Within a tube diameter range from 100mm to 450mm, the cut is absolutely square and almost free from burrs thanks to the tool design and the special cutting process. According to the company, customer feedback from the past six years consistently shows that tool cost savings of up to 80 per cent can be achieved on a Reika machine compared to a conventional carbide

saw, with performance increases of 30 to 60 per cent. “Long tool life and short tool change times also ensure very high availability for our customers. The return on investment is secured within a very short time,” explained Reika managing director HansJörg Braun. Each RingSaw ® is an individual solution, tailored to the customer’s requirements. Due to the modular system of the machines, it is possible to customise the production chain individually. Reika can also integrate precise threading machines with enormous torque into production cells. When the new plant starts production in 2022, Reika will have reached an important milestone. By then, every major Russian company in the seamless steel tube sector will be using at least one Reika machine. OMK Vyksa already has four lines, producing up to three million couplings per year. “We are very pleased about the growing confidence in our technology. Apparently, Reika’s winning concept has become well known quickly,” added Mr Braun.

Reika www.reika.de

Each RingSaw ® is an individual solution, tailored to the customer’s requirements

Kemppi’s new slogan emphasises the end user with ‘designed for welders’ brand KEMPPI has announced that it has reviewed its company brand.

centric design approach and the new slogan ‘Designed for welders’ reflects the company’s focus on developing arc stability, welding properties and improving the welding experience of individual welders. The design philosophy covers the entire welding

ecosystem from welders’ needs to advanced products and digital solutions, all aiming at delivering high performance and supreme weld quality.

The new slogan ‘designed for welders’ is said to establish Kemppi’s long-lasting commitment to deliver the best possible tools for welders. The updated brand reflects Kemppi’s user-

Kemppi www.kemppi.com

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