TPT May 2018

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

MAY 2018

VOL 31 NO 3

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CUTTING TIME PER TUBE 9,9 SECONDS

Tube Ø 244 x 13,5 mm P 110

SAWING TECHNOLOGY FOR SEAMLESS PIPES.

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Bardons & Oliver...............................................................31 Barnshaws Section Benders Ltd.......................................46 Behringer GmbH...............................................................59 BLM Group..................................................................24, 60 Bültmann GmbH...............................................................59 Bystronic UK Ltd...............................................................64 Comau SpA.......................................................................42 Condoroil Chemical Srl.....................................................68 Copier Bevel Machines (CBM)..........................................33 Dalian Field.......................................................................32 Danobat............................................................................66 Davis-Standard, LLC.........................................................47 Dengler Tube Tec GmbH. .................................................49 EFD Induction.....................................................................7 egeplast international GmbH............................................20 EJP Maschinen GmbH........................................................6 EWM AG...........................................................................32 Exact Tools Oy..................................................................62 Fintek................................................................................50 Gillard Cutting Technology................................................63 Gratnells Engineering.......................................................24 Hypertherm Europe BV.....................................................28 IMS Messsysteme GmbH.................................................40 Independent Oilfield Services...........................................22

Jutec Biegesysteme GmbH & Co KG...............................38 KAAST Machine Tools......................................................40 Kasto Ltd...........................................................................30 KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH....................................10 Laser Photonics................................................................68 McElroy Manufacturing.....................................................34 Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte Ltd.........................................25 Metalube Ltd.......................................................................8 OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH...........................................50 Primetals Technologies, Ltd..............................................16 Rafter Equipment Corporation..........................................16 Ravni Technologies...........................................................62 Reika GmbH & Co KG......................................................28 Ritmo SpA.........................................................................34 Schuler AG........................................................................26 Sikora AG....................................................................12, 20 SMS group GmbH.........................................................8, 36 Stauff.................................................................................44 Sumitomo Shoji Machinex Co Ltd.....................................17 Tenova SpA...................................................................6, 17 transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH........................................27 Vortex Companies.............................................................10 Yokogawa Europe BV.......................................................18

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The May Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this issue you will find a feature on cutting technology, sawing & saw blades starting on page 58. We also have a technical article from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques about tungsten electrodes for TIG/GTAW welding (page 77).

May/June 2018 Vol 31 No 3

Rory McBride – Editor

This issue of the magazine will be distributed at the Guangzhou 2018 trade show in China as well as FABTECH Canada 2018, and our team will be attending both events so please do come and say hello. Canada is a relatively new area for us so it will be good to meet those involved in the industry from a country that is so heavily reliant on pipes to move its plentiful natural resources around the vast expanse of the nation and beyond. Next issue we have features on straightening technology, welding machines & technology, coiling & uncoiling and wide diameter tube production. If you would like to submit editorial then please contact me at rory@intras.co.uk The deadline for editorial submissions for the July issue is 18 May. If you would like to advertise in the issue the deadline is 1 June.

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On the cover . . . AUSTRIAN machinery specialist Linsinger has produced its popular tube cut-off machine-series Multi-Cut for many years. Managers responsible for service and maintenance in tube mills often find that machines need to be repaired and improved more than suppliers sometimes claim when they originally purchased the machine.

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SAWINGTECHNOLOGY FORSEAMLESSPIPES.

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This is something Linsinger specifically works to avoid. “We plugged in the Linsinger Multi-Cut and it has been running from the first minute,” said the manager responsible for the maintenance department of the German tube specialist Mannesmann Line Pipe MLP in Hamm. The Linsinger tube cut-off machine was first installed in 2004 and has worked continuously since then without a problem. The construction and installation of the cut-off machine into an existing pipe production line was a smooth process with the help of Linsinger and its technicians. The 50-ton machine has shown its pedigree from the beginning. With low tool costs and optimised saw blade life the MultiCut MC 4-610 cuts the burr- free inner and outer edges of longitudinal welded tubes in an exceptionally fast time.

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Two new drawing lines for MMK-Metiz EJP has received an order from Russian OJSC MMK- Metiz for the supply of two drawing lines to be installed at the Magnitogorsk works. One is a combined drawing line for bright steel with diameters between 8 and 30mm. It will be the world’s first 30-ton drawing line equipped with a driven cold rolling stand in order to be able to produce square bright steel sections from round input stock. The second line is a chain draw bench line for the production of bars with diameters of up to 68mm.

of up to 68mm, straight from bar to bar. Both lines will be equipped with eddy-current testers for inline inspection of the surface quality. In case of small to medium diameters, the machine can process three bars simultaneously. Denis Kanaev, director tech- nology at MMK-Metiz, said: “We conducted a comprehen- sive market analysis and EJP clearly came out on top when we drew up the technology shortlist. The EJP lines fulfil our requirements 100 per cent. Once our new lines are running we hope to be one of the leading producers in Europe in terms of product quality and delivery performance.” Jacques Paraskevas, man- aging director of EJP, said: “The order from MMK-Metiz is the biggest in our company history. We have already

With the new lines, which will come with a number of innovative features, MMK- Metiz aims to expand its product range towards

larger diameters. The high product quality – straightness tolerance of 0.1mm/m and diameter tolerances of h8 and h9 – will provide MMK-Metiz with a strong position in the Russian bright steel market. The new lines will boost the works output by approximately 15 tons per hour of bright steel products. With a drawing force of 30 tons and drawing speeds of up to 80m/min, the combined drawing line CDS 300 will produce finished bars in diameters from 8 to 30mm – from coil to bar, coil to coil or bar to bar as desired. EJP will install an innovative driven cold rolling stand between the blasting plant and the drawing machine. The

Drawing lines from EJP Maschinen

received another order for a combined drawing line CDS 300, which proves that Germany was the right choice for our factory.” EJP will be the general contractor for the supply of the two lines. Installation is scheduled to take place later in 2018, with commissioning predicted to take place in spring 2019.

function of the rolling stand is to pre-form the material so that it will be possible to directly draw from round to square. The high-precision drive control will make the forming process more accu- rately controllable than in the past. The servo-electric actuation of the drawing jaws achieves more flexibility in bar and tube drawing, cuts the set- up times and reduces the maintenance effort. The DB 800 chain draw bench will be designed for drawing forces of up to 80t and the production of bars in diameters

EJP Maschinen GmbH – Germany Email: info@ejpmachines.com Website: www.ejpmachines.com

New CEO for Tenova Metals ROBERTO Pancaldi has become the CEO of Tenova Metals, assuming the role from Andrea Rocca who, after five years with Tenova, has taken new responsibilities in Tecpetrol, another company in the Techint Group. Mr Pancaldi, who was previously the Tenova Metals chief operating officer, joined the Techint Group as a process engineer in 1988, and has spent his entire career in Techint and then in Tenova. He held various positions of leadership

in different business units of the metals division, contributing to the development and expansion of the company.

Tenova SpA – Italy Website: www.tenova.com

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D I ARY of Tube Events

2018

6-8 June Guangzhou (Guangzhou, China) International Exhibition www.julang.com.cn 12-14 June FABTECH Canada (Toronto, Canada) International Exhibition www.fabtechcanada.com 26-29 September Tube China (Shanghai, China) International Exhibition www.tubechina.net 17-19 October Indometal (Jakarta, Indonesia) International Exhibition www.indometal.net 23-26 October EuroBLECH (Hanover, Germany) International Exhibition www.euroblech.com 6-8 November FABTECH (Atlanta, USA) International Exhibition www.fabtechexpo.com 27-29 November Tube India (Mumbai, India) International Exhibition www.tube-india.com 27-29 November Valveword (Düsseldorf, Germany) International Exhibition www.valveworldexpo.com

Record breaking week for EFD Induction

EFD Induction has sold eight Weldac solid-state welders in a week, breaking its previous record of six welders in a week. “Two of the Weldacs were sold to customers in the US while six were sold in Europe,” said the global sales director for tube and pipe, Peter Runeborg. Weldac is EFD Induction’s family of high-output, solid-state tube and pipe welders. The Weldac family covers a wide range of power sizes; from 50kW to 2,200kW and a frequency range of 90- 500kHz. EFD Induction can provide up to 1,100kW in a single cabinet welder. The Weldacs that were sold vary in size from 200 to 650kW and are all single-cabinet solutions. As if breaking the sales record was not enough, Mr Runeborg was anticipating even more contracts being signed. “The week isn’t over yet and we are actually about to close the deal on two more welders,” he added.

EFD Induction – Norway Email: eni@efdgroup.net Website: www.efd-induction.com

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Sandvik Materials Technology commissions SMS group to revamp AOD conver ter SANDVIK Materials Technology,

spectrum, while the surface pressure itself is lower than with conventional wheels. With this new design the drive torque capacity and thus the productivity of the converter can be increased without the need for additional space. The SMS group competence centre for industrial gear manufacturing, based in Hilchenbach, Germany, developed the new gearwheel design and manufactures industrial gear units such as these for worldwide applications. The purpose of installing the hydraulic torque retainer from SMS group is to minimise the destructive forces on the gears, bearings and foundations during the AOD converter blowing process. The use of the new electrohydraulic torque retainer means the previously uncontrollable dynamic loads, to which the converter equipment as a whole is subjected, are significantly reduced. Sandvik Materials Technology was impressed with the positive results of the new torque retainer in use by another European customer of SMS group. Sandvik Materials Technology oper- ates around the world as a developer and producer of advanced stainless steels and special alloys.

of the erection work, supervision of erection and commissioning. The AOD converter to be delivered by SMS group will be equipped with a new tilt drive system featuring a new gearwheel design developed by SMS group. The optimised tooth and flank profile ensures the pressure is distributed evenly across the whole load

Sweden, has awarded SMS group the contract to revamp a 75 ton AOD converter at its stainless steel mill in Sandviken, Sweden. Commissioning is scheduled for August 2018. SMS group’s scope of supply comprises a new converter tilt drive system, a hydraulic torque retainer, performance

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

Global product manager joins Metalube team LUBRICANT specialist Metalube has appointed David Purvis as a global product manager. We are delighted to welcome him onboard.”

Headquartered in Manchester, UK, Metalube manufactures a range of non-ferrous drawing oils, maintenance lubricants, greases and chain oils as well as a variety of corrosion protection and forming oils. The experienced exporter has offices in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia and the UAE.

Mr Purvis’s role is to develop the in- ternational business for the company’s OCG (high-performance protection grease for overhead line conductors) and wire rope product groups.  Douglas Hunt, commercial director at Metalube, said: “David started his career as a marine engineer but has many years’ lubricant experience working in commercial sales for large international businesses. “His knowledge and expertise will be hugely valuable to the company.

Metalube Ltd – UK Fax: +44 161 775 7511

Email: post@metalube.co.uk Website: www.metalube.co.uk

David Purvis

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KraussMaffei Berstorff to expand in premium segment in Russia and CIS

efficient for us. The three-layer pipes made of polymer materials and PE-RC satisfy current market requirements, so we will always be able to satisfy our buyers.” In mid-2017, Polymer Compound, a manufacturer of compounds for window seals, hoses, cables and special applications, put into operation a pelletising system with the KMD 114-26 G-W twin-screw extruder. “In selecting a suitable system, we attached special importance to the best machine quality in order to manufacture premium-quality products with a high output and great flexibility,” explained Alexei Chizhmakov, managing director of Polymer Compound. “From several providers in Italy and Germany, after visiting the company we decided on KraussMaffei Berstorff as the strategic partner for our new project.” Polymer Compound now wants to use its experience in development in this field in the production of hard and soft PVC pellets for seals and window profiles and white goods. The company Akfa in Uzbekistan, a long-term customer of KraussMaffei Berstorff, is expanding its window profile production. For its new factory in Navoi, it has placed a large order for a total of ten twin-screw extruders of the XS series. The plants will be put into operation in mid-2018. Art Plast, with its headquarters in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is also expanding its production, and has invested in three KMD 90-32/P profile extruders from KraussMaffei Berstorff. KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 8988 9922 06 Email: info@kraussmaffei.com Website: www.kraussmaffeiberstorff.com

THE Russian economy is recovering, and more is being invested in the plastics market. In this environment, KraussMaffei Berstorff aims to assert its market position with its technologies and customer-specific plants, and further strengthen it with projects in pipe and profile extrusion, as well as in pelletising. “In connection with the modernisation of its production location in Kazan, Tehstroj, one of the leading Russian manufacturers of water and gas pipes made of HDPE, has upgraded its existing extrusion line for the manufacture of single-layer HDPE pipes with our three- layer pipe head concept,” said Andreas Kessler, general sales manager of KraussMaffei Berstorff at the Munich, Germany, location. The extruder/pipe head combination consisting of two KME 38-30 B/R single- screw extruders and the KM-3L-RKW 74-400 pipe head – equipped with the IPC internal pipe cooling system – is a special design tailored to customer

requirements. Tehstroj is able to increase output in the manufacture of two- and three-layer pipes made of HDPE or PE- RC (resistant to cracking) materials. Lenar Gilmutdinov, commercial manager at Tehstroj, commented, “In view of the tight market conditions, it is extremely important to upgrade our plants to the latest standards, and thus to increase our competitiveness. KraussMaffei Berstorff has many years of experience in customer-specific solution concepts. The system offered has therefore proved to be the most

KraussMaffei Berstorff PVC pelletising system

Vor tex and Deep Trekker in par tnership VORTEX Companies has entered into a strategic partnership with Deep Trekker, a developer and manufacturer of commercial-grade pipe inspection crawlers and other remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Based in Canada, Deep Trekker and Vortex will target the trenchless rehabilitation and sewer repair market with a durable and portable pipe inspection product. Deep Trekker started as a manufacturer of underwater ROVs,

and expanded its product line to include inspection crawlers for land-based, wet environment use. Vortex Companies – USA Website: www.vortexcompanies.com

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Sikora is laying foundation stone for new production building in Bremen

SIKORA AG has started construction work for its new production building at its headquarters in Bremen-Mahndorf, Germany. In December 2017 the executive board of the company laid the foundation stone for the new building in the presence of employees and business partners. During the process a time capsule was placed into the prepared foundation. The expansion of the location creates more space for efficient production and logistics as well as ideal conditions for communication, creativity and innovation. The completion of the building is scheduled for November 2018. The new building, with an effective area of 7,000m 2 , offers space for production and logistics on three floors, including a stacked storey with areas for communication and creativity purposes to help increase new idea generation and innovation. The building will be erected on the site of the old production building, which has now been demolished. Production has been moved to a building 400m away in order to maintain continuity for the management, administration and development teams at the company. The project is being supported by BAB – The development bank for Bremen and Bremerhaven. “The expansion at the production location Bremen is a strategic future investment,” said Dr Christian Frank, CEO of Sikora AG. “We invest in further growth and global competitiveness.” Strong growth as well as diversification of the company in new markets and

The new building of Sikora AG creates more space for production and logistics

architect Jürgen Keil, associate of Gruppe GME. He added: “We have found a perfect solution that combines the contemporary and traditional elements. This is reflected in the design of the exterior as well as the interior planning, which, in addition to production specific aspects, offers creative areas for communication purposes and new ideas.” With the new construction Sikora also makes a clear commitment to Bremen as a production location. “We want to continue gaining qualified employees for our company in Bremen and to remain attractive for them,” explained Dr Frank. This year, new employees have already been hired for production and logistics. “In 2018, our work force will continue to grow to meet the increasing requirements of the market,” said Dr Frank. Sikora AG is a manufacturer and supplier of measuring and control technology for the hose and tube, wire and cable as well as optical fibre and plastic industry. With over 250 employees worldwide, 14 international offices and more than 30 regional representatives, the company provides customers with innovative product solutions and individual service. The measuring and control systems are made at the headquarters in Bremen. Innovation, product quality and customer satisfaction define the daily activities at Sikora AG.

the accompanying new and further developments of technologies and devices prompted the expansion. Sikora serves the four industrial areas wire and cable, optical fibre, hose and tube, and plastics with measuring, control, inspection and sorting technology. “Our portfolio grew significantly in the last few years for the cable segment as well as in optical fibre measuring technology and the hose, tube, sheet and plastics industry, and we reached the limits of our capacity with the existing building,” said Dr Frank. The new building offers 350 per cent more space for the growing businesses. The expansion will also be used to make existing procedures more efficient and innovative. The integration of modern, lean production concepts is a key element in order to increase productivity. Prior to the construction of the new building, an intensive planning phase took place where existing processes were recorded in order to optimise material flows from incoming goods, via production up to the shipping department. The result is a more efficient and innovative production to ensure product quality as well as delivery reliability. The architectural realisation of the production building is carried out by Gruppe GME, who also realised the previous three Sikora buildings. “The challenge was to find a design concept that emphasises the contemporary character of the new building and also harmonises with the existing two buildings,” explained

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

Dr Christian Frank, CEO Sikora AG

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Addition expands sales and marketing team in Europe to increase marketing suppor t

She is looking forward to gaining valuable knowledge in the manufacturing sector and to applying what she is learning to real-world experience. Addition Manufacturing Technologies is a global manufacturing technologies company specialising in machines and tooling for tube bending, end forming, measuring and silencer making. The company’s products serve industries including automotive, aerospace, HVAC and energy.

ing in the tube industry. He previously worked for Addition’s heritage brand company, AddisonMckee, as regional sales manager, and was keen to re-join Addition after working at Tekbend as UK sales manager and at Industrial and Tractor as tube bending manager. Justine Rigal has joined the branch in Colomiers, France, as a marketing apprentice. She is working towards a bachelor degree in marketing and will assist with promoting the brand and its products in Europe. Ms Rigal comes to Addition with experience as a communication assistant in several areas including charity and hospitality.

TUBE bending and end forming tech- nology specialist Addition Manufac- turing Technologies has appointed a number of new sales and marketing employees. The company currently employs approximately 250 associates globally and has recently hired additional resources to increase sales coverage and marketing support for its European market. Shaun Eaves has joined the Preston, UK, branch as sales engineer. He is a toolmaker with City and Guilds and EITB qualifications in mechanical engineering and has 27 years of experience work-

Addition Manufacturing Technologies – USA Website: www.additionmt.com

Roll-Kraft adds CNC machine to Chicago Roll ROLL-KRAFT, a worldwide supplier of custom roll tooling to the tube and pipe and roll forming industry, has installed a new CNC turning centre with live tooling on the factory floor of Chicago Roll Company, located in Illinois, USA. The new machine is a Samsung SL-65MC/1000 turning centre, and features the latest CNC controls. 39.4". Along with up-to-date technology and many upgrades, the machine is user-friendly, featuring a digital touch display. The machine will provide the necessary accuracy and precision that is essential in producing new rolls and reworking existing rolls. company’s stability and experience necessary to design and produce rolls with detailed specifications, the company said. Roll-Kraft has its headquarters in Ohio, USA, and maintains other facilities in Illinois (Chicago Roll Company), Ontario, Canada (Roll-Kraft Ltd) and Houston, Texas, USA (Roll-Kraft Texas). Chemetall receives best performer award THE surface treatment global business unit of BASF’s coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has received the Best Performer Award from Airbus. The award acknowledges industrial performance and significant contributions in partnering with Airbus. Chemetall supplies Airbus with products thatmeet thestrict requirements of the international aerospace industry. The award was presented at the Airbus Supplier Conference Awards dinner in Tianjin, China. “The Airbus Best Performer Award is another milestone in the long-time successful collaboration between Airbus and Chemetall,” said Hendrik Becker, Chemetall’s global aerospace manager. “This prestigious award is a clear sign of trust combined with the Airbus conviction that Chemetall, now part of the BASF coatings division, will grow together and become an even stronger partner in the future.” The award ceremony recognised eight suppliers in three categories: industrial performance, innovation, and customer support. The selection is based on the suppliers’ ability to deliver to the highest level of quality – on time and cost – in addition to delivering innovative and pragmatic solutions beyond customer expectations. Dr Martin Jung, senior vice president surface treatment, commented, “We are very proud of our long-lasting partnership with Airbus and delighted about the Airbus Best Performer Award.” From production sites in Langelsheim, Germany, and Soissons, France, Chemetall supplies numerous Airbus sites with aircraft sealants, corrosion protection products, cleaners and pre- treatment technologies. In February 2017, Chemetall received the highest award as Accredited Supplier in the Airbus ‘Material & Parts SQIP’ programme, for the third time running. Chemetall GmbH – Germany Website: www.chemetall.com

Roll-Kraft’s continued commitment to on-time delivery and first-time performance, along with its 55-year history, assures customers of the

This machine will allow the company to produce rolls with a maximum diameter of 35" and maximum length of

Roll-Kraft – USA Website: www.roll-kraft.com

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Mexican steel producer orders hot strip mill and hot skin pass mill

thicknesses of 220 or 250mm. A slab reheating furnace, a crop shear, a strip cooling line including Primetals Technologies Power Cooling system, two down-coilers and the modular coil shuttle car system are also part of the turnkey mill. All equipment will be engineered and supplied by Primetals Technologies, with supplies including the water treatment plant, the high and medium voltage electric power supply down to the local sub-distribution, the roll shop, a laboratory, and the required bays and cranes. Indoor and outdoor coil storage will be integrated. The hot skin pass mill (HSPM) consists of a powerful mill stand, entry and exit reels, a flattener, a side trimmer and inspection equipment. In addition to the mechanical equipment, Primetals will be in charge of the engineering and supply of the basic automation (level 1) and drives for the HSM, HSPM, the coil storage and the water treatment plant, the level 2 and level 3 automation for the HSM, and the basic engineering and supply of the electrics for the plant infrastructure. TheHSMandHSPMwill be connected via Through-Process Optimisation, an integrated solution developed by Primetals to improve efficiency, stability and product quality across the entire steel production route. Additionally, the know-how based TPQC IT system accelerates the time to market for cutting-edge, high-value products. Primetals Technologies, Ltd – UK Website: www.primetals.com Rafter is a manufacturer of tube mills, pipe mills, roll forming machines, cut- off machines and other related tube and pipe mill machinery. Additional services include mill refurbishing, design engineering and contract manufacturing. Rafter Equipment Corporation – USA Email: sales@rafterequipment.com Website: www.rafterequipment.com

skin pass mill is designed to process 650,000 tons per year and the start- up of the hot strip mill and the hot skin pass mill is planned for 2020. ArcelorMittal Lázaro Cárdenas uses DRI as its primary metallic input for steelmaking. This results in higher quality slabs with a uniform grain structure. Liquid steel production capacity is 5.3mn metric tons per year, while slab production capacity currently amounts to 3.8mn metric tons per year. The new hot strip mill and hot skin pass mill from Primetals Technologies will provide the company with the potential to process slabs on-site. The hot strip mill (HSM) consists of a roughing mill and a seven-stand finishing mill. It will roll slabs with

MEXICAN steel producer ArcelorMittal México SA de CV has placed an order with Primetals Technologies to supply a hot strip mill and a hot skin pass mill for its production site in Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán State, on the Mexican Pacific coast. This will enable ArcelorMittal Lázaro Cárdenas to process the slabs produced in its works on-site. The hot strip mill will be erected on a turnkey basis, including power supply, mechanical equipment, drives and automation. The project will be executed in an open consortium with the Mexican construction companies Lomcci SA de CV and WP Constructora SA de CV. Design capacity is 2.5mn metric tons of hot strip per year. The hot

Hot strip mill from Primetals Technologies

Rafter ships RT-4000S Sgl turkshead RAFTER Equipment Corporation has shipped an RT-4000S single-sided turkshead straightener with two-axis motorised adjustments to a major North American heavy-wall tube producer. The turkshead is capable of straightening up to 3.5" OD x 0.3" wall (88.9mm OD x 7.6mmwall) tubing. It includes motorised up/down and left/right adjustment so that tube straightness can be controlled from a remote downstream position using a simple joystick device. Linear displacement transducers (LDTs) indicate movement and position for optimum straightness control on the included remote operator’s console. The turkshead includes a removable faceplate design that allows for the roll tooling to be exchanged offline while laying down. A second faceplate was included for enhanced quick-change capabilities.

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Order received for NextGen system for Tokyo Steel’s Tahara Works

velocity measurement (OVM) for downstream analysis – a key component to understanding the carbon evolution. Other project deliverables include a scrap tracking system, improved HMI displays and CFD modelling for the analysis of the EAF and preheat tunnel, to determine mass flow in the EAF and Consteel, and cold spots to enable Tenova to provide a full process optimisation solution. Commissioning of the system is expected to take place in the summer of 2018.

WITH ten NextGen ® systems in North America showing system performance and quantifiable process improvements, Tokyo Steel Co Ltd’s Tahara Works in Tahara-shi, Aichi, Japan has placed an order for a NextGen system for its DC EAF-Consteel ® . The sale represents the eighth offgas system and the first NextGen system to be supplied by Tenova in the Japanese steel market. Tenova’s proprietary NextGen system is a hybrid/extractive offgas technology system that delivers fast analytical response times and a complete spectrum of process analysis (CO, CO 2 , O 2 and H 2 ). The NextGen sale was a result of joint collaboration by Tenova Goodfellow Inc (TGI) and Sumitomo Shoji Machinex to bring breakthrough technology to the Japanese steel industry. The NextGen system will be installed on Tahara Works’

Tenova SpA – Italy Fax: +39 0331 444 390 Email: tenova@tenova.com Website: www.tenova.com

existing 420-ton DC EAF furnace and the largest capacity Consteel in the world. The scope of supply includes proprietary NextGen system hardware, including two sampling stations, one central multi-point analyser and optical

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Yokogawa releases latest software version YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation has announced the release of Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution (EPMS) R1.03, the latest version of an enterprise level pipeline applications suite that was first released to the market in June 2015. The EPMS suite is the product of over 20 years of Yokogawa experience in implementing oil and gas pipeline management solutions. of tailor-made applications that often have a complex system architecture for protection from security breaches poses increasing challenges for pipeline operators. The EPMS suite is a sustainable so- lution made up of pipeline applications that may be used in combination with common supervisory and monitoring functions, and is based on a modular platform that is both IT friendly and secure. When transitioning from one product to another in a pipeline, a trans-mix that is of a certain volume, and varies in quality, will be formed at the interface between the adjacent fluids. With EPMS R1.03, multiple product cuts from the same interface can be performed, for the easy management of quality gradations. The use of product density meters to detect variations in interface quality based on colour and sulphur content are also now supported.

Developed for deployment at the centre of the pipeline operations management environment, the EPMS supplements a core SCADA platform with specific gas and liquid applications that enable a pipeline operator to manage delivery contracts and associated logistics in a safe and efficient manner. Many pipeline SCADA systems are tailored to suit a specific set of circumstances, and lack both a standard system foundation for supporting pluggable application modules and a core design that ensures interoperability with enterprise IT environments and policies. The maintenance and upgrade

For the delivery of products to different tanks, EPMS R1.03 allows multiple flow paths to share use of the same physical meter. This is made possible by the assignment of a ‘logical meter’ to each flow path. The assigned logical meters are then associated with a specific physical meter. This reduces the number of physical meters that are required to cover a specific application. Yokogawa Europe BV – Netherlands Email: info@nl.yokogawa.com Website: www.yokogawa.com/eu

As no two pipeline applications are identical and operational philosophies can differ between pipeline operators, the EPMS suite allows the easy modification of templates and functions, without having to call in pipeline application experts. EPMS can be offered in combination with advanced pipeline simulation solutions that both reduce commissioning time and enable the full simulation of the pipeline operations management environment for the training of operators. New functionality includes enhanced interface management.

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F OREVER Shijiazhuang Forever Machinery Co., Ltd.

HF Tube/Pipe Mill Line Cold Roll Forming Machine Slitting Line and Cut-to-length Line Directly Forming to Square and Rectangular Tube Mill Line

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Sikora at NPE 2018 trade show SIKORA is a manufacturer and global supplier of measuring, control, inspec- tion, analysis and sorting devices, and will be attending NPE in Orlando with its comprehensive portfolio of systems for quality control, process optimisation and cost savings for the hose, tube, sheet and plastics industries. With the Centerwave 6000, Another highlight is the Purity Scanner Advanced for online inspection and sorting of plastic material. The combination of an X-ray camera with a flexible, optical camera system is claimed to be the only technology at present that reliably detects con-

tamination on the surface as well as inside plastic pellets. Contaminated pellets are automatically sorted out. Depending on the type of contamination and application, optical high-speed cameras as well as X-ray, colour and infrared cameras are used. For smaller material throughputs and for applications where sampling analysis or incoming goods inspection are sufficient, Sikora offers the Purity Concept systems. Alternatively, these analysis devices can be equipped with X-ray technology, optical cameras or infrared sensors and detect contamination in pellets, flakes, films/ tapes and crosshead parts. Sikora will also show a wide range of systems for online measurement of the diameter, ovality, wall thickness and eccentricity of products, as well as for lump detection. range of mandates in sales and marketing as a consultant and principal. “I am very much looking forward to inspiring existing and new customers with enthusiasm for the innovative and high quality products and system solutions provided by egeplast together with the entire team,” said Mr Haferkamp. “Even today, egeplast holds an excellent position both in the booming field of cable conduits for broadband access and related to pressure pipes for critical infrastructures. Now the task will be to tap into the existing growth potential both nationally and internationally.” From its factory for polymeric pipe systems, egeplast supplies multi-layer pipes, including the corresponding fit- tings, as all-in-one solutions for drinking water and sewage pipes, gas pipelines and protective pipes for glass fibre and electricity cables.

Sikora showcases a system for the measurement of diameter, ovality, wall thickness and sagging of large plastic pipes during extrusion. The system is based on millimetre waves technology and measures pipes from 90 to 3,200mm. The Centerwave 6000 is available in a rotating version and offers complete measurement of the wall thickness at 360 points of the entire circumference of the pipe. Alternatively, a multiaxial system is available with static sensors. The Planowave 6000, also based on millimetre waves technology, is used for thickness measurement of plastic sheets.

Sikora AG – Germany Email: sales@sikora.net Website: www.sikora.net New general manager of sales at egeplast Sikora presents at NPE the Centerwave 6000 for online quality control of plastic pipes

Christian Haferkamp we managed to recruit an experienced sales manager who is a perfect match for our envisioned growth plans. He combines a high degree of strategic expertise with extensive experience in the fields of practical implementation and management in sales, and knows the challenges of our industry inside out.” Mr Haferkamp’s most recent position involved establishing and managing the nationwide marketing of Deutsche Lichtmiete, a vendor of industrial lighting solutions. Prior to that he held various posts in the energy and telecommunication group EWE AG for almost ten years. As the managing director of the company EWE Vertrieb GmbH he played a major role in the company’s transition from a utility provider to a customer-orientated service provider. As well as holding a degree in industrial engineering, Mr Haferkamp gained extensive experience in strategy development and project management in his six years with Roland Berger, where he was entrusted with a large

PLASTIC pipe manufacturer egeplast has been joined by sales expert Christian Haferkamp as general manager of sales. His responsibilities also include product management and marketing. Dr Ansgar Strumann, managing director of egeplast, commented, “With

egeplast international GmbH – Germany Email: info@egeplast.de Website: www.egeplast.de

Christian Haferkamp has taken over the management of sales at egeplast

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IOS secures new £12.5mn contracts STORAGE and inspection firm Independent Oilfield Services (IOS) has secured two major new contracts, worth more than £12.5mn. The Sumitomo Corporation Europe has awarded IOS an eight-year, £10mn contract to carry out OCTG management and inspection services, while Odfjell Drilling has agreed a £2.5mn contract for the management and inspection of drill pipe. IOS is now proceeding with a £3mn expansion to its Longside Supply Base near Peterhead, UK, in order to significantly expand its capacity to service the two new clients as well as its existing customer base. This represents the second phase of a new £5.5mn investment by IOS in the region. Late last year IOS announced that it had purchased its previously leased 32-acre site at the former Longside airfield for £2.5mn. The company retains a 15-year option to lease additional sites at Longside, with potential to extend its facility to 100 acres. Following the granting of planning permission at the end of last year to create an additional 35 acres of storage, work has now begun on the construction of new warehousing, an inspection facility and a machine shop. The expansion will create around 20 additional jobs with the company, which has already doubled its workforce in recent years. IOS’s new inspection facility will give it additional capacity to handle the requirements of the Sumitomo contract. The OCTG inspection and preparation resource will prepare and inspect up to 300 joints per day – triple the current capacity. The key factors in Sumitomo’s selection of the facility were the close proximity to the Peterhead port, the range of services provided and the potential for future expansion. Donald MacKay, VP for European business at Odfjell Well Services, said, “We awarded this contract to IOS because the size of the facility and the range of equipment they have available enables quick and efficient loading and offloading, which allows us to meet our very tight deadlines and deliver a reliable service to our growing client base.” Also included in the expansion is a new machine shop and an additional 2,000m 2 of warehousing, which will add to IOS’s existing indoor storage capacity of 4,000m 2 . Glynn Geddie, managing director at IOS, commented, “We are delighted to have won these two important new contracts. We have already made major investments in our Longside site to ensure that we provide a first-class service in a state-of-the-art facility for our customers. Our expansion will significantly increase our capacity to meet the operational requirement of all our clients. “We chose the site at Longside because of its prime location only four miles from the quayside at Peterhead. The proximity to the port provides a very competitive alternative through reduced transport and fleet costs for oil and gas operators and service companies who berth at Peterhead’s deep water quays.”

Independent Oilfield Services – UK Email: operations@iosuk.net Website: www.iosuk.net

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