TPT March 2012

26-30 March 2012

their adverts if they wish to. Visitors to Tube Düsseldorf 2012 can pick up a free copy of the latest issue on arrival in the Main North Entrance Hall, or at the Tube & Pipe Technology stand, together with information on subscriptions, advertising and the new e-zine. Email: tpt@intras.co.uk Website: www.read-tpt.com 6A02 UPCAST Oy and ASMAG GmbH have agreed on close cooperation in the field of copper tube production technology. The two companies jointly promote a new ‘Cast&Draw’ process, which delivers semi- finished copper tubes and consists of three distinct stages: upward continuous casting of thin-walled tube; breakdown drawing of cast tube; and intermediate annealing of drawn tube. Upcast Oy covers the ‘cast’ portion with its Upcast ® -SGTube technology, while ASMAG GmbH provides equipment for the ‘draw’ portion, consisting of straight drawing and annealing. By combining their respective know- how and expertise the two companies promise to deliver savings both in overall investment and in lifetime costs for the copper tube industry. Tube Düsseldorf 2012 will serve as the official inaugural event for the ‘Cast&Draw’ Upcast Oy Finland

concept. The exhibition also marks the beginning of trade fair collaboration between the two companies by way of sharing a stand. Fax: +358 207 577 401

Tube & Pipe Technology Magazine UK 4F11 TUBE & Pipe Technology magazine is the international trade magazine for the tube and pipe industries, published six times a year in the English language. It is also translated online into Chinese language. The magazine covers the production, processing and utilisation of tube and pipe. Each issue of the magazine provides coverage of essential industry news, personnel changes, and technology and product updates. The magazine includes a variety of technical features and in-depth articles highlighting the very latest scientific information and manufacturing solutions in the tube and pipe industry. For 25 years TPT has enjoyed a loyal worldwide readership of managers, buyers, technologists, engineers and specifiers in more than 100 countries. Working in partnership with the International Tube Association (ITA), Tube & Pipe Technology is also sent out to ITA members free of charge as part of their annual membership deal. Tube & Pipe Technology is also available as an online e-zine, to reach even more worldwide readers, with selected content available free to all and the entire digital version available on subscription. Readers of the e-zine can click on hyperlinks to be sent directly to websites, while advertisers are able to incorporate video-movies into

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voestalpine Tubulars Austria 3C12 VOESTALPINE Tubulars, an Austrian manufacturer of seamless pipes up to an outside diameter of 177.8mm (7"), has commenced production and sales of VAroughneck, its new proprietary thread connection. VAroughneck is designed for deviated wells, completion of extended-reach wells and drilling with casing. All prerequisite testing was completed successfully prior to the launch, and multiple strings are already installed in various markets. VAroughneck is a joint development between voestalpine Tubulars and RAG, an E&P company, developed especially for a well application where rotation of the casing was required. The connection offers higher torque transfer than API connections, compatibility with API buttress, suitability for tough field applications and allows rotation of the casing string during installation. Rotating while cementing improves the quality of › › ›

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