TPi January 2012

Tube Düsseldor f 2012 26-30 March 2012 Pre-weld pipework fabrication tools and equipment

S t a n d n o . 6H41

the oxygen to prevent oxidation of the weld leading to discoloration, corrosion and an uneven weld bead. Reacting to this increasing requirement, Pipe Ltd has developed a full range of systems designed specifically for this purpose. From inflatable bag systems and silicone disc systems, to water soluble pre-formed dams, weld purge monitors (for constantly reading the depleting level oxygen), and Tungsten Electrode Grinders designed to give accurate points on tungsten electrodes for consistent stable welding arcs. Pipe Ltd now offers the most comprehensive pipe purging equipment range in the world market. Together with its portable pipe cutting and bevelling systems, plate bevelling machines, and heat exchanger manufacture and maintenance equipment, Pipe Ltd has grown to become one of the largest pipework fabrication equipment manufacturers and suppliers in the world. Pipe Ltd will be exhibiting at the Tube Düsseldorf Exhibition from the 26–30 March on stand 6H41, and will be conducting live demonstrations of their range of products, as well as having technical staff on hand to answer any questions and discuss any requirements.

fit-up solutions, enabling fast, accurate and most importantly, repeatable results.

For over 20 years, Prestige Industrial Pipework Equipment (PIPE) Ltd has been supplying high quality, time saving, innovative tools and equipment to the many pipework fabrication industries including; oil & gas, nuclear, petrochemical and shipbuilding. From day one, Pipe Ltd has strived to develop, expand, and strengthen its product range by reacting to feedback from its customers. Its dedication to providing the best equipment at competitive prices has, in recent years, led the company into the field of manufacturing. Pipe Ltd manufactures an extensive range of welding alignment clamps that have been designed and developed around the problems faced by pipe fitters and welders across the globe. The range of pipe clamps manufactured and offered by Pipe Ltd is unrivalled, whether welding small bore pipes and fittings, or aligning large diameter pipes or vessels, Pipe Ltd offers a comprehensive range of weld

In addition, Pipe Ltd manufactures a comprehensive range of Pipe Jack Stands, designed to support (and transport) pipes of all sizes and weight, whether out on site, or in the workshop. The whole range of Pipe Stands are weight load tested and certified, and are CE rated and marked. These stands provide the fastest, most cost effective solution to all pipe handling applications. With the increase in use of exotic materials (such as Duplex, Super Duplex and titanium) across the pipework fabrication industry, the need for welds of the highest quality and purity has become increasingly important. To achieve this quality, oxygen must be removed from, and kept out of the weld chamber while the root pass (initial weld run) is performed. To do this the weld area must be sealed off and ‘purged’ of

Prestige Industrial Pipework Equipment (PIPE) Ltd – UK

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PIPE’s Rapid Purge range

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