TPT March 2012

T echnology N ews

Production of 30mm workpieces THE ACS ® +BDM30 production system can now produce workpieces starting at 30mm in length. Previously, the minimum workpiece length was 100mm but now the system can produce shorter lengths. system – having one machine that gives the flexibility to produce workpieces starting at 30mm in length up to the maximum possible lengths of 2m, 2.5m, 3m and 3.5m.

355 (ST52) and an initial material length of 6,000mm). In the meantime, until you can put your hands on the machine at Tube 2012, watch the video. You will find it on the company website – it is an impressive demonstration of the efficiency of the system. Rattunde – Germany Website: www.rattunde.com

Combine this with the simultaneous cutting of two, three or four workpieces and you can be producing up to 11,000 workpieces per hour (reference product Ø12x1x30mm, for quadruple cut with material grade E

This design innovation significantly expands the range and utility value of the system while preserving the familiar advantages of ACS ® +BDM production

New hot sizing mill BRANDT Engineered Products Ltd has introduced a new hot sizing mill to accommodate a wide variety of specifications. The hot sizing mill is designed for maximum throughput, with three stands, positioned 90° to each other, that are adjustable electronically from the operator station.

designed with a quick-change feature to minimise change over time. Each stand can pivot to a horizontal position, to allow quicker and easier size changeovers and maintenance. Once horizontal, the pipe can bypass the hot sizer system, and continue on the conveyor line. The mill can manufacture according to API standards, in pipe grades N80, L80, C95, P110 and Q125, and features fully automatic, semi-automatic and manual

operation modes. The pipe diameter range is 114.3 to 346.075mm (4.5" to 13.625"), and wall thickness ranges from 6.35 to 15.113mm (0.25" to 0.595"). Brandt Engineered Products Ltd – Canada

Fax: +1 306 791 0363 Email: info@brandt.ca Website: www.brandt.ca

Productivity is improved due to the functionality of the mill. Each roll stand is

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