TPT May 2021

T E CHNOLOG Y

The Compact Weldac: a sustainable choice from EFD

INDUCTION has always been an eco- friendly alternative to traditional and more polluting heating methods. EFD Induction is dedicated to protecting the environment and fighting climate change and is actively working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. “In particular, we have chosen to focus on the four goals that are most relevant to our business and where we can contribute the most to ensure rational production and minimal pollution,” said section manager for in-line systems, Morten Lavergren. These are: Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production, and finally Goal 13 – Climate action. Theenergy transition fromfossil-based energy to renewable energy sources will continue to increase in importance as investors prioritise environmental, social and governance factors. In the tube and pipe industry, companies also experience demands from their customers to prove that their products are manufactured and distributed in a sustainable and responsible way. Doing good business in a resource- efficient, low-carbon economy can be a challenge but it also opens up new possibilities to succeed on the so-called triple bottom line: the people, the planet and the profit. Nevertheless, regulations and altruism can only get anyone so far. For companies to stay in business green choices have to be profitable. The launch of EFD Induction’s new Compact Weldac tube welder resulted in considerable environmental improvements and significantly reduced running costs with raised efficiency, reduced material usage, improved output power and less cooling water requirements – making it the obvious choice for companies that wish to lower their environmental impact while making a healthy profit at the same time. “Reducing the use of energy and greenhouse gas emissions while cutting operation costs allow for sustainable and profitable production,” said Morten Lavergren. “The compact, robust and highly efficient Compact Weldac contributes to less waste, less pollution

The Compact Weldac from EFD

and lower consumption of both energy and resources. There are considerable savings to be had from that.” Since the new Compact Weldac was introduced to the market last year, it has been a resounding success, in no small way due to its green profile, Morten Lavergren stated. “I am very pleased to see that so many tube and pipe producers realise the environmental benefits that the Compact Weldac has to offer,” he said. “Through our expertise and technology, EFD Induction aims to be a partner that can assist and advise our customers on how to manufacture and maintain metal products in a clean and green way and with our new Compact Weldac we are raising the climate action of the tube and pipe industry to new heights.” Predictive and remote servicing enabled by the new digital control system does not only lead to a longer lifetime for the machines, it also reduces expensive downtime and service visits. “However, if there is a problem with your existing line, or you find that the maintenance costs are just getting too high, EFD Induction will always be there to help,” Morten Lavergren added. “We are able to deliver a new machine at very short notice. Actually, we’ve got a new welder in stock,” he said. EFD Induction has to date installed thousands of heating solutions for a wide range of industrial applications—bringing the benefits of induction technology to manyof theworld’s leadingmanufacturing and service companies. EFD Induction has manufacturing plants, workshops and sales and service centres in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Corporate headquarters are in Skien, Norway.

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