TPi January 2015

products & developments

Cleaning technologies for oil and gas sector Pipetech International, a specialist in the provision of advanced and environmentally friendly water-based cleaning technologies to the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, has hosted an interactive technology demonstration at its base in Portlethen, UK. using high-pressure water technology. This helps improve safety and reduce shutdown time. The demonstration event was hosted by Lindsay Young, managing director of Pipetech UK, May Britt Lilletvedt, managing director of Pipetech Norway, and Leonard Hamill, operations manager of Pipetech UK. Pipetech’s AquaMilling and AquaSonic systems deliver for the industry and are very pleased to have the opportunity to further promote our message – cleaner, faster, safer!” Pipetech International AS – Norway pipetech@pipetech.no www.pipetech.no

Pipetech works with a range of clients operating in the North Sea oil and gas and petrochemical industries, in both the UK and Norway. The demonstration and networking session allowed guests to learn more about the company’s pipe cleaning systems. AquaSonic ® technology allow the removal of scale, cement and various debris from pipes while negotiating multiple 90° and 180° bends, over extended distances, AquaMilling ® and

Before and after: Pipetech uses high-pressure water technology to remove scale and debris from tubes, pipes and process equipment

“Pipetech already demonstrated in Norway that it can offer a highly valuable solution to its customers and now we want our UK-based clients to have access to this technology, which will help them increase efficiency and reduce cost,” said Mr Young. “We are thrilled to be able to show what outstanding results has

Portable workstation Exact Tools has launched its latest product: the Pipe Bench. This portable workstation is suitable for both cutting and threading pipes and tubes, in all materials, up to a maximum outside diameter of 170mm. Assembly is quick and simple, and the lightweight construction makes the Pipe Bench easy to carry and suitable for use in on-site applications.

The Pipe Bench is available in three different options: cutting set, cutting and gripping set, or a complete set. Several pipe manipulating accessories are available that are easily fixed to or dismantled from the Pipe Bench.

Exact Tools Oy – Finland steve.marsland@exacttools.com www.exacttools.com Bringing manufacturing back to Europe Pipe Bench – complete set

medical, automotive, motorsport and instrumentation.

The company specialises in mass production and offers a direct alternative to traditional outsourcing solutions. It can provide prototyping, consulting, engineering, design and manufacturing tailored to specific needs. For large production runs, the company optimises its entire facility to the task at hand. JTW’s broad experience worldwide covers many sectors, including offshore, petrochemical, scientific,

JTW Engineering has 30 years’ experience in producing valve com- ponents to customer specifications. The company specialises in providing additional production capacity as required, allowing customers to reduce overheads. It also offers emergency 24-hour production of components. JTW can manufacture parts such as stems, plugs, gates and actuator parts.

The company is conveniently located less than one hour from the largest port in Europe, with a global network of vetted suppliers, and has strict quality control systems in place.

JTW Engineering – Netherlands

info@jtwengineering.com www.jtwengineering.com

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January 2015 Tube Products International