TPi January 2015

products & developments

New videos demonstrate installation and product features

you also gain confidence in a procedure or just get a quick refresher.”

for data storage the maximum standard tool configuration allows for 64km of data based on a 2.5mm axial sampling. The bi-directional tool measures the return echoes of a transmitted ultrasound beam. The amount of time it takes to receive an echo provides accurate information on the remaining wall and enables detection and sizing of metal loss anomalies. Martin Fingerhut, president of Kiefner, an Applus RTD company, commented, “The development of the RTD DTI tool has many benefits for our clients, not least is its ability to measure metal loss Each video explains which tools are needed for the application, while giving a step-by-step tutorial that is easy to understand for anyone from the average do-it-yourselfer to the seasoned professional. “The videos are great for anyone looking for guidance on the right way to install many of the BrassCraft and Cobra products,” said BrassCraft brand manager Debra Lewis. “They are packaged in a way that makes specific information easy to access and understand. In just a few short minutes

BrassCraft Manufacturing, a producer of plumbing products, has added 11 new how-to and promotional product videos, easily accessible on the company’s website, and on its YouTube Channel at youtube.com/brasscraft The company’s Cobra brand has also added three new videos. Available at home centres and hardware stores, the Cobra product line is designed for ease of use by do-it-yourself customers. The Cobra videos can be accessed online at www.cobraus.com

The company states that the videos are a valuable addition to the resources it provides for customers. While the videos are not intended to replace written instructions provided in the owner’s manual, they are designed to give a quick overview. BrassCraft Manufacturing – USA customerservice@brasscrafthq.com www.brasscraft.com

Inspection tool for ‘unpiggable’ pipelines Integrity technology services company Applus RTD showcased its RTD DTI Trekscan pipeline inspection tool at the International Pipeline Conference (IPC) in Calgary, Canada. anomalies in pipeline that would have previously been considered unpiggable. It also provides high levels of detection for characterisation capabilities – a feature not previously available without compromising efficiency.”

The RTD DTI Trekscan is a free-floating inspection tool designed to traverse back-to-back one-dimensional (1D) bends, with an optimum speed of 1m/ sec (2.2mph). It can run in pipelines pre- viously considered to be ‘unpiggable’. Standard tool configuration has a maximum battery life of up to 16km (10 miles) at 1.25m/sec (2.75 mph), and

The standard configuration of RTD DTI Trekscan is available in 6" and 8" sizes. It is lightweight – 15kg (33lb) – and its maximum operating temperature is 40°C (104°F).

Applus RTD – Netherlands info@applusrtd.com www.applusrtd.com

Automatic butt fusion for HDPE, PP and other plastic pipe

method of operation provides ease of use and the certainty of a correct weld.

Ritmo’s Easy Life automatic butt fusion system offers advantages for the welding of HDPE, PP and other thermoplastic pipes. The system, designed and developed entirely by Ritmo, is now in its fourth edition. The concept is based on a hydraulic gear case provided with hardware in which the electronic system ensures continuous repeat of the welding cycles and automatic control of the preset parameters. The operator needs only to validate the welding phases. This

The gear case features an intuitive control panel and graphic display that allows quick setting of the required parameters. The Easy Life system can store up to 4,000 welding cycles and summarise them into a PDF file. This report can then be downloaded via a USB port. The data logging system also shows the date and time.

Easy Life welding system

The welding system is available on a wide range of Ritmo welding machines, and covers a working range from 40 to 630mm OD.

Ritmo SpA – Italy info@ritmo.it www.ritmo.it

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