TPT March 2012

T echnology N ews

Low VOC coating for OCTG pipes FOLLOWING European directive 2004/42/ EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), high- performance temporary coatings for tubes and pipes usually based on water-reducible alkyd technology needed to evolve due to the high level of co-solvent contained, required to coalesce. Quaker’s response is the development of Quakercoat 394, featuring low VOC, alkyd-like corrosion protection, and faster drying properties than standard water-reducible alkyds. Quakercoat 394 has a VOC content of 14g/l, which is ten times lower than the level required by the legislation.

It displays a series of benefits for OCTG pipe manufacturers. Drying time is 50% faster to dust-free and 30% to tack-free compared to conventional alkyd technology. Recirculation of overspray minimises waste and consumption. During a recirculation test simulating the same filtration process as used by the company’s customers, viscosity, foaming and corrosion protection properties of recirculated product were monitored. The coating has compatibility with Quakercool 2772LF as threading fluid and Quakercool 2853 as hydrotesting fluid, and can be recoated with and over other acrylics, alkyds, primers and topcoats. Quaker Chemical Corporation – USA Fax: +1 610 832 4497 Website: www.quakerchem.com

Roll forming lines PM specialises in the production of sheet metal working machines, and in particular roll forming lines for the production of welded and seamed tubes. For around ten years the company has also produced various kind of profiles, for sectors including automotive, storage systems, electricity, road sector (guard rails, road signs profiles, soundproofing panels and ducts), agriculture, furnishing, buildings, doors and windows, and grates. The company can offer a wide range of solutions for products, including: supplying the whole equipment directly; making the production for some years and then giving the entire plant at an agreed price; arranging for production of the profile with material of customer’s supply; and making the production, supplying also the material. PM sas – Italy

Fax: +39 041 574 5058 Email: pm@pm-eng.info Website: www.pm-eng.info

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