TPi January 2015

products & developments

New purge products Sumner Manufacturing has introduced two new purging products: Nylon Expansion Plugs and the Purge Buddy. Both products are suitable for purging oxygen from weld chambers, and can also be used to seal pipe as pipe plugs or drain stoppers.

as a kit complete with storage case (the kit does not include the 6" Aluminum Expansion Plug). Each Expansion Plug has a hollow shaft making them suitable for purging. The Purge Buddy is similar to inflatable purge dam products, but has a single inflatable bladder instead of two inflatable bladders connected by a stainless steel hose. It is available in 18 sizes from 50 to 900mm (2" to 36"). Each Purge Buddy is constructed of a heavy-duty cotton/polyester material impregnated with canvas that is heat resistant to 100°C (210°F). Purge Buddies inflate easily with a standard bicycle pump, and include a 1.5m (4.8 ft) inflation hose and pull loops for pulling through long lengths of pipe.

Purge Buddy

weld chamber where it is critical to avoid oxidation in the weld, such as when welding exotic metals like stainless, Duplex or titanium. Sumner Manufacturing has served the welding and mechanical contracting industry for nearly a half century, creating material lifts, jack stands, pipe fit-up clamps, welding tools, and material carts that are used in more than 50 countries around the world in numerous industries. Sumner Manufacturing Co, Inc – USA customerservice@sumner.com www.sumner.com

Nylon Expansion Plugs are available in a range of sizes from 17 to 100mm (¾" to 4"). A 150mm (6") Aluminum Expansion Plug is also available. The plugs can be ordered individually, in sets of two, or

Purging products can be used to quickly and efficiently create a reduced oxygen

Nylon Expansion Plugs

Shot blasting inside large diameter pipes The corporate philosophy of Cogeim Europe is characterised by continuous research and development of innovative solutions in the field of shot blasting equipment. inside of pipes) are characterised by precision, fine recovery and recycling of grit, to ensure high productivity. Pipes, tubes, flanges, fittings and fasteners Ambika Steel International is a manufacturer, exporter and supplier of pipes, tubes, flanges, fittings, fasteners, bars, plates, channels, angles and butt weld fittings, in grades of stainless steel, nickel alloy, Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy, Duplex and Super Duplex stainless steel, copper, carbon steel and alloy steel, as well as non- ferrous materials. International markets served include the USA, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. Ambika Steel can also supply material with third party inspection by internationally reputed agencies such as SGS, DNV, Bureau Veritas, EIL, Lloyd’s and Bax Counsel. Ambika Steel International – India info@ambikasteelinternational.com www.ambikasteelinternational.com

Their construction allows easy inspection for the periodic replacement of parts subjected to wear. Cogeim Europe’s range of products covers all requirements of blasting works, such as springs treatments, die casting, fasteners and steel structures.

As a result of demands from clients, the company’s team of engineers is engaged in designing a specific shot blasting plant, named GRT-I series, for cleaning and descaling the inside of large diameter steel pipes. Plants of the GRT (engineered for treatment and descaling the outside of tubes) and the GRT-I series (for the

Cogeim Europe Srl – Italy info@cogeim.it www.cogeim.it

Cogeim’s GRT shot blasting equipment

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