TPT March 2009

H andling & P ackaging T echnology

F or those charged with readying custom-crafted tube or pipe for transport, the product committed to their care can seem to have the faults of its virtues. Hardness to specification is also hardness that will dent a neighbouring piece in the shipment. The perfect finish on a substantial volume of tubing may satisfy all expectations and pass every test – in the plant.

That same epoxy glossy black or matte silver, gold, anti-black, brass, satin-nickel, plated or electropolished skin must be intact when the customer takes delivery; and must endure over a rated service life. Installed, a workpiece from a modern tube mill offers an outstanding example of  Strothmann GmbH has pioneered a new handling concept called RoundTrack, designed for the movement of large diameter steel pipe (see page 98)

toughness and serviceability. In transit, it requires protection every step of the way. That protection is the domain of the specialities under review here. They constitute an applied science whose systems, techniques, and equipment ensure the integrity of the consignment – as well as the smooth, efficient transport that is no less essential an element in productivity.

 Mink-Brushes provides delicate handling technology for small tubes (see page 102)

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