TPi November 2013

products & developments

Quick-fit clamps The Ultra Qwik Clamp and Ultra Qwik Fit from pipe-handling equipment specialist Sumner Manufacturing are based on the Ultra Clamp and Ultra Fit tools for pipe- to-pipe, pipe-to-fitting, pipe-to-flange and fitting-to-fitting pipe welding fit-ups. Both the Ultra Qwik Clamp and Ultra Qwik Fit feature push-button thread adjustment, a feature that allows users to quickly size-adjust the clamps with the push of a button. Holding the push- button in on the tool housing frees the threading to be adjusted at will to the correct size. Releasing the button allows the user to fine-adjust and tighten the tools in the same manner as the Ultra Clamp and Ultra Fit. Axxair facing tools AXXAIR has enlarged its offer of innovative facing tools for thin wall tubes. This new DC range is complementary to the orbital cutting and welding machines. They are innovative as they offer a unique quick The Ultra Qwik Clamp and Ultra Qwik Fit accommodate three sizes of pipe: 25 to

65mm (1" to 2½"); 50 to 150mm (2" to 6"); and 127 to 300mm (5" to 12"). They have the same lightweight design and rugged frame built for job site use as the Ultra Clamp and Ultra Fit. Stainless steel alignment screws at all contact points hold fittings in place and allow for fine adjustment. Smooth roller clamping action enables positive gripping, and the operating handle repositions for close work. Fit-up settings can be maintained for repeat fit-ups. The Ultra Qwik Clamp is for use with pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-fitting and pipe- to-flange fit-ups. The Ultra Qwik Fit is for use with fitting-to-fitting fit-ups. All Ultra Clamps, Ultra Fits, Ultra Qwik Clamps and Ultra Qwik Fits carry a lifetime warranty.

Sumner’s Ultra Qwik Clamp features push-button thread adjustment

sumner Manufacturing co, Inc – USA customerservice@sumner.com www.sumner.com

drilling holes or just for screwing and can be plugged on to heads for facing tubes that need to be squared.

fit system allowing the customer to easily change from one head to another in order to cover a wider range of tubes with the same power tools. The very powerful battery drill can therefore be used as a normal drill with a chuck for

axxair – France www.axxair.com

Tubular inventory management software Arecon Data has launched Oil Country OS, a cloud-based data solution for tracking and managing pipe and oil field equipment. The interface will make reporting and data analysis obtainable while being less time-consuming, and being ISO and HSE compliant. we expect tracking and managing pipe and equipment will no longer be such an intimidating and expensive task.”

Arecon Data provides businesses with the ability to be paperless and have their inventory constantly visible. Its software enables companies to organise their entire inventory, no matter the location, including analytical data, reporting and on-going service. The software is delivered through cloud computing (“software as a service”), so there is no hardware to procure, no complex set-ups, and users can be up-to-speed within a day.

“We understand the complexity of managing pipe; this is truly a step forward for companies that manage and track tubular goods and the cost,” said Jeff Arms, the company’s president and CEO. “Arecon Data is continuously striving to stay on top of the on-going changes and demands of the oil and gas industry. The cloud-based, multi-faceted architecture of our software solutions allow us to easily add new functionality and updates to our interface. By making Oil Country OS immediately available

The Oil Country OS platform will provide companies with the ability to reduce inventory and provide asset accountability. Arecon developed the software to assist companies with overseeing inventory such as drill pipe, casings and oil field equipment. The interface serves as a centralised point of reference, from which companies can track, manage and aggregate information from their suppliers and distributors.

arecon data llc – USA sales@arecondata.com www.oilcountryos.com

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