TPi July 2016

products & developments

Turning design possibilities into reality Ovako highlighted the design potential of its materials in facilitating the production of stronger, lighter, and more efficient and compact components, by showing its range of clean engineering steels at Subcon 2016 in Birmingham, UK, in June. with properties that match more expensive remelted steels.

“Whatever the performance requirements, we can sup- ply the ideal engineering steel to match customers’ specific applications and in the preferred size and shape,” explained Richard Bloor of Ovako. “Our ongoing research and development continues to bring innovative product developments to engineer- ing steels offering custom- ers a distinct competitive edge. Getting this message over to designers and component manufacturers really is important in order for them to realise the full potential of what these materials can offer. This

With its increased fatigue strength operationally proven BQ-Steel ® offers high performance characteristics backed by a history of bearing quality steel. Originally developed to overcome fatigue strength issues in bearing assemblies, subsequent developments made it available for all types of applications. Offering up to three times the fatigue performance of conventional steels, IQ-Steel ® (isotropic quality) ultra clean steels not only have the capability to handle high, complex and cyclic loading, but can also improve the performance of critical components. This provides customers with distinct design advantages, particularly where safety-critical components are required. The purity and consistent quality of IQ-Steel is as a result of far fewer and much smaller non-metallic inclusion within the steel’s composition. This produces ultra clean steel that performs under greater operational conditions,

Ovako exhibited its BQ-Steel and IQ-Steel engineering steels at Subcon 2016

bearing, transport and manufacturing industries.

ability to supply quality, clean steels in the right near net shape means less weight to transport, reduced machining, freeing up valuable operating time and increasing capacity. As a result, there is less energy usage, and waste is kept to a minimum per component.”

Its production is based on recycled scrap and includes steel in the form of bar, tube, ring and pre-components.

Ovako AB – Sweden info@ovako.com www.ovako.com

Ovako develops steel solutions for, and in cooperation with, its customers in the

FlexSteel introduces high-temp flexible line pipe

meets their requirements for reliability, performance and ease of installation,” said Don Crawford, senior vice president of operations at FlexSteel. “We are committed to continually meeting those needs through our full range of high- temp products.” FlexSteel High-Temp provides the same non-corrosive properties and durability as FlexSteel pipe, and provides enhanced reliability. FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies, Inc – USA www.flexsteelpipe.com

tested for performance prior to commercialisation.

FlexSteel, a provider of spoolable steel-reinforced pipeline products, has announced the commercial introduction of its high-temperature line pipe capable of handling continuous service at 82°C (180°F), with greater temperatures based on application. Key to the design of FlexSteel High- Temp is a corrosion-resistant, high-temp liner strengthened by a helically wound steel-reinforced layer that provides structural integrity, high flexibility and long-term pressure capability for oil, gas and water applications. FlexSteel High-Temp has been extensively

Available in pressure ratings up to 3,000 psi and diameters up to 8", FlexSteel High-Temp is claimed to provide superior flow capacity, performing to its original design specifications, and will not de-rate over time or by application. It is installed with end-fittings and midline connections utilising the company’s swaging process, which ensures pipeline integrity under demanding temperatures.

“Our customers depend on FlexSteel to deliver a spoolable line pipe that

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