TPT November 2010

B lasting , C oating & G alvanizing

Saudi galvanising line commissioned

SUPERIOR Technologies, Inc has announced the recent commissioning of its Zinc-Tech™ in-line galvanising process at International Tube and Conduit Company (ITCC). This new state-of-the-art facility, which is located in King Abdullah Economic City, Rabegh, Saudi Arabia, approximately 120km north of Jeddah, produces electrical conduits, scaffolding, construction props, hand-railing and fence tubing. This is the first in-line galvanising installation in the Kingdom, and positions ITCC to serve its market with high quality product. Hatem Mawlawi, general manager of ITCC, announced that the facility has passed the rigorous testing and underwriting procedures of its electrical products, which are now UL certified as in compliance of UL Standard 797 for Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). The installation features Superior’s Zinc-Tech in-line galvanising process and incorporates a UV cured clear coat system PPG Industries, Inc’s high-performance Raycron ® UV varnishes have been developed to protect steel pipes against red rust during storage and to minimise damage during overseas transportation. Raycron products are UV-cured clear coats made of 100% solids. The products are spray-applied directly onto brushed, untreated pipes, which can be packed immediately after curing. Designed to meet the specific requirements of steel pipes manufacturers, PPG’s Raycron Generation 2 varnishes have been developed to significantly improve rust protection. The picture shows pipes after 7 months of natural exposure in Dunkerque, 2m from the sea. The coated test pipes passed the ASTM BS 117 salt

to further enhance product corrosion performance and lock in the fully galvanised brilliant surface quality associated with in-line galvanised products. Superior partnered with OTO Mills, SpA, Italy, to provide the tube mill related components for the installation. The process has dimensional capacities of 19mm x 1mm to a maximum of 76mm x 4mm, and is capable of producing at speeds of up to 150m/min or 20 short tons/hour. The Zinc-Tech in-line galvanising process integrates all of the processes required for the application of zinc to the surface of the tube directly into the tube making line. The result of this technology is a fully fused galvanised surface. Superior Technologies is also seeking to expand the global representation of the Zinc-Tech process, as well as the company’s equipment for in-line interior and exterior coating of tubular products and shapes. spray test and demonstrated more than 200 hours rusting quotation ReO. Raycron products also offer excellent scratch resistance and adhesion on brushed steel. Raycron coatings can provide advantages that go beyond the coated end product itself: Raycron solvent-free coatings aid compliance with environmental regulations and aid productivity with a faster curing process and higher transfer efficiency. Raycron advantages include: good appearance and levelling; 100% solids coating; no water or solvent in the formulation; line speed: up to 100 m/min;

The new state-of-the-art facility

Peter Chifo Jr, president of Superior Technologies, commented, “After an evaluation of our existing marketing network, we have come to the conclusion that both existing as well as prospective customers would be best served through a global network of representatives in close proximity to regional markets.” Superior Technologies Inc – USA Fax: +1 909 364 2322

Email: sales@superior-tech.net Website: www.superior-tech.net

Temporary protection solution for steel pipe

and green technology. PPG Industries – USA Website: www.ppg.com

Salt spray pipes: top pipe shows Generation 1, bottom pipe shows Generation 2

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