TPi July 2015

products & developments

Strong demand for titanium tubing in India Fine Tubes and Superior Tube recently exhibited at the biennial Aero India exhibition in Bengalaru, India. ‘Make in India’ initiative, based on UK research, development, design and the UK’s expertise in manufacturing.

Fine Tubes and Superior Tube also offer a comprehensive portfolio of aerospace tubing in stainless steel, including 21-6- 9, 321 and 347, and in nickel alloys, including 625, X-750 and Waspaloy. Gagan Sood, business development manager India, added, “The active discussions at our booth enabled us to broaden our understanding for the latest challenges in the aerospace industry. As one of the leading innovators in metal tube fabrication, we have the capability to manufacture tubing solutions in new, higher strength grades of titanium offering substantial weight savings compared to the current industry standard.” UK minister Lord Astor of Hever spent time talking with representatives from Fine Tubes and Superior Tube at their exhibition stand. LordAstor, who recently spoke at a conference on UK-India aerospace industry, commented that the UK is a natural partner for India’s

Lord Astor commented, “The UK aerospace industry is the largest in Europe and second only to the US globally. It has huge potential for growth. We have more than 30 UK companies participating at Aero India 2015. I encourage UK companies and Indian companies to collaborate and deliver winning business solutions.” He was joined at the exhibition by the British High Commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan. They both visited numerous stands, and also met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the air show’s inauguration.

As manufacturers of a wide range of titanium, stainless steel and nickel alloy tubing, the two companies supply products for critical aerospace applications including hydraulic tubes, aero engine tubes, instrumentation and transmission tubing and mechanical tubes. Paul Mallett, aerospace product manager, said, “With an increasing aircraft build rate globally, India is succeeding in winning business for the manufacture of aircraft structures and components. This success has led to a strong interest in precision high- strength, tubing and the meetings at the show indicated a particular demand for titanium Ti3Al2.5V (Grade 9), Ti6Al4V (Grade 5) and TiX tubes, matching our expertise in manufacturing these specialist light weight products.”

Fine Tubes ltd – UK www.finetubes.com

superior Tube company – USA www.superiortube.com

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