TPT March 2015

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Weigh-measure-stencil systems for the OCTG industry

For the OCTG industry, the company provides a large selection of identification solutions to automate production, reduce costs and improve product identification and traceability. The Weigh-Measure-Stencil (WMS) system integrates several technologies into one custom-designed drop-in solution for pipe mills. Each WMS system is designed for the specific pipe mill product flow geometry, product size range and product throughput requirements. Available WMS system geometries include linear pipe movement ‘in-the- conveyor’ designs; lateral pipe movement ‘walking beam’ designs; and lateral pipe movement ‘roll-by’ designs. Other custom geometries are also possible. Technologies and features available for incorporation into various configurations of WMS systems include weight measurement, length measurement, colour-banding, stencil marking, stamp marking, API weight/ length tolerance checking, length range tolerance checking, weight and length adjustment factor for couplings and end protectors, and automatic joint numbering. Multiple programmable pre- stored message formats are available. Pipe production reports can be printed to show time, length, weight andmessage data for each pipe, while printed tally reports totalise length and weight for both good and reject pipes. The systems allow archiving of data for reports, as well as uploading of report data. As each end-user application and mill geometry is different, InfoSight WMS systems are designed specifically for each unique industrial pipe mill geometry and application. InfoSight provides other standalone identification systems for the OCTG industry, including stencil systems for moving or stationary pipes; stamping systems; weight- or length-measuring systems; colour-band systems; ID and OD marking systems for API 5L large OD pipes; barcode marking systems for in-plant individual pipe tracking; and barcode reading systems.

facilities for the manufacture of all of its products. Engineering staff include mechanical, electrical and software designers with over 35 years of experience for the design of custom identification machinery for the pipe and tube industry.

INFOSIGHT Corporation designs and manufactures automatic identification solutions for pipe and tube mills, as well as other industries worldwide. The company’s headquarters, located in Ohio, USA, houses offices for design and support staff, and also factory

C O N T R A S T

info@contrastsale.com Tel. ++39 0421 271699

Via Umbria, 15 30026 Portogruaro - VE - Italy

www.contrastsale.com Fax ++39 0421 770571

• Impeder cores • Fiberglass tubes • Complete impeders • Copper inductors

• HSS blades

• Hard metal inserts • Carbide base plates

• Fiction circular saw blades • Knives for guillottine cut-off

• Tool holders • Cutting rings

• Tools for slitting lines

INSIDE SCARFING TOOLS

• Rolls for tubes

• Capacitors for H.F. welders

• Tube’s cleaners

InfoSight Corporation – USA Fax: +1 740 642 5001 Email: sales@infosight.com Website: www.infosight.com

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