TPT March 2018

16-20 April 2018

Specialist for tube and wire cleaning FOR the 12 th time, Geo-Cleaning Technology GmbH is presenting its portfolio of cleaning systems and components for the surface treatment of wires, cables and strips at wire Düsseldorf. Mechanical systems with textile materials, such as the flexible wiper Primary Wire Wipe (PWW), are suitable for the reduction of drawing residues and loosely adhering particles, as well as for the application of liquids. Systems equipped with rotary brushes (DRB- WCS), both for dry and fluid-assisted cleaning, complement the options for optimising the surface quality of wires, cables and pipes.

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length) inner surfaces, with tailored solutions in both continuous in-line operations and for finished products. A wide assortment of accessories supplements the product range. These include powerful air wipes for the drying of wire, cable, strip, flats and other profiles, even at high line speeds. For a variety of cleaning operations, Geo recommends inverted spiral brushes. These are available in a broad range of sizes with different synthetic and metal filaments. Geo-Reinigungstechnik GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 2542 95552 91 Email: info@geo-reinigungstechnik.de Website: www.geo-reinigungstechnik.de

The company offers a wide range of solutions for the wire and cable industry, either as comprehensive turnkey systems, upgrades or as a complement to existing processes. Both in single lines for wire, cable and pipe and in multi-wire cleaning applications, the ultrasonic modules, high-pressure nozzles and steam jets, integrated in space-saving in-line systems with fluid management, ensure results in non-contact and ‘pore deep’ aqueous cleaning.

Producers of tubes will find a visit to the wire exposition worthwhile. Manufacturers of tubes or tube products for the aerospace industry, energy and automotive industry, OCTG, building and construction or medical applications can achieve cleaning of the outer and (depending on the form, diameter and

HSAW welded pipe plant in full operation AN 80" line for spiral welded pipes installed in Alfapipe’s plant in Ghardaia, Algeria, passed all performance tests in terms of productivity and quality and is now in full operation. to API 5L standard, suitable for gas and oil transfer systems. It was claimed to be the thickest welded pipe ever produced in Algeria. Alfapipe is currently producing 20km of this kind of pipe for one of its customers. Commercial production started immediately after the performance test.

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The line, which is the first of two ordered by Alfapipe from Danieli, has been specifically designed to process high wall thickness pipes up to 25.4mm. Performance tests were carried out with the pipe OD 42" x WT 20.6mm in X70 M PSL2 material grade according

Alfapipe’s 80" line passed all performance tests and is now in full operation

The erection activities of a twin line for Alfapipe’s Annaba site, which is being supplied by Danieli W+K, are scheduled to start during the first half of 2018.

Danieli SpA – Italy Website: www.danieli.com

Pipes for offshore pipeline from Finland to Estonia

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the Finnish part of the Balticconnector gas pipeline to be built between Finland and Estonia. When completed, the pipeline will connect the gas networks of Finland and the Baltic countries and will enable the opening of the gas market in Finland. The EU has granted funding to cover 75 per cent of the project, which is due to be completed by 2020. Corinth Pipeworks SA – Greece Email: info@cpw.gr Website: www.cpw.gr

ON 4 January, Baltic Connector and Elering signed an agreement with Corinth Pipeworks Pipe Industry SA to

manufacture and supply the steel pipes for the Balticconnector offshore pipe- line project. The agreement, covering the pipe material for the 77 km offshore pipeline from Finland to Estonia, is one of the largest within the Balticconnector project. The pipes for the offshore pipeline will be manufactured in 2018 in Corinth Pipeworks’ factory in Greece, and its installation work will commence according to schedule in 2019. Baltic Connector Oy is a state-owned company set up in 2015 to implement

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