TPT March 2009

PMC Colinet USA

Inductotherm HWT UK

PMC-Colinet, a division of Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp, manufactures advanced coupling starter and screw-on machine systems for secure connections in the oilfield. Designed for API and premium connections, the systems use floating spindles to automatically and precisely fit a coupling onto a pipe end for OCTG applications. The systems leverage a high-powered motor to screw the coupling on securely, applying and recording the right torque. These systems thus save time, labour and expense in the customer’s application by making it easier to assure a tight and precise pipe-to-coupling fit.

Visitors to the Inductotherm Group stand will have the opportunity to discuss their heating and welding requirements with application specialists representing the Thermatool and Radyne brands. Thermatool specialises in providing innovative and cost effective solutions for tube and pipe producers throughout the world. With the largest installed base of more than 1,200 solid-state HF welders worldwide, Thermatool has over 50 years of experience in the continuous high-speed production of quality tube and pipe from 8mm to 24" diameter. The new range of Thermatool VIP seam normalising and full body annealing systems provide added systems capability to producers of high quality API grade oil and gas pipe. Radyne offers producers and installation contractors of API pipe an unrivalled range of induction heat treatment and coating systems, including pre- and post-weld girth joint heat treatment and coating technology. Designed for both onshore and offshore applications, Radyne Merlin and SwirlCoat systems are engineered to satisfy even the harshest and most demanding installations. Website : www.inductotherm-hwt.co.uk The International Tube Association (ITA) is the world’s largest association of tube and pipe engineers and its presence will be geared towards offering assistance to tube and pipe professionals. Emphasis will be placed on the membership benefits available, including support services at the major tube shows worldwide and the educational opportunities provided through technical conferences and seminars. Existing members can ensure they are taking full advantage of the enhanced range of membership benefits. Non-members will be able to meet ITA staff to learn all about what the Association can do for them. They can also collect details of the ITA benefits including reduced delegate fees for ITA International Tube Assoc UK

conferences, free promotional opportunities in the ITAN newsletter, and free visitor entry and hospitality at selected exhibitions. Members can also gain access to copies of ITA technical conference papers, and large discounts for company promotion on www.tubefirst.com (the comprehensive online material, product and equipment database). In addition, all members receive a free annual subscription to either of the two officially endorsed magazines, Tube & Pipe Technology and Tube Products International . At Tube Russia, the International Tube Association will also promote its forthcoming conference for Turkey and the surrounding region, jointly hosted with Ilhas Fuar. The ‘Pipe & Tube Istanbul 09’ conference will take place from 2-3 November 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. Website : www.itatube.org Olimpia 80 Engineering designs and constructs complete mills for the production of welded tubes. The company is able to offer both individual pieces of equipment and complete lines, suitable for any TIG, laser and HF welding, and for materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, copper and other non-ferrous materials. The company can also provide a wide range of equipment for strip handling, tube cutting, inline bright annealing, and inline or offline tube finishing. One of the company’s latest developments is a satin and mirror polishing machine for round, square or rectangular tubes. Olimpia 80 can also supply turnkey systems, find personalised solutions, and provide complete after-sales technical Olimpia 80 Srl Italy

 Coupling starter and screw-on machine system

The coupling starter and screw-on machines ensure connections for pipe sizes ranging from 1.9" to 20". The systems are equipped to measure and control torque, turns, stand-off and ‘J’ dimension metrics. Accompanying operator interface terminals display and store final values and graphical profiles, using PC-based Windows operating systems. Other technical features include a coupling starter, independently controlled spindle speed, and a hydraulically actuated gripper head and pipe chuck. The coupling screw- on has a variable spindle speed, 75kW (100hp) spindle motor power, and a make- up torque of up to 35,000ft-lb. The starter and screw-on systems are among the dozens of pipe-processing systems manufactured by PMC-Colinet. PMC-Colinet’s parent company, Ajax Tocco Magnethermic, is a leading worldwide designer and builder of heating, melting and processing equipment for pipe applications.

services and personnel training. Website : www.olimpia80.com

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