TPi July 2008

developments products & Specialist in short lead times

In order to meet prompt delivery requirements, Greenville Tube has in place specific procedures to ensure fast and accurate order processing. From the moment an enquiry is received to the time of order placement, a technically-trained Greenville Tube representative assures that all pertinent information is gathered and transmitted accurately into the production system. Special manufacturing and scheduling techniques are incorporated to decrease production time while assuring quality. A variety of raw materials is kept on-site to expedite the start of tube fabrication. The company uses a complete line of stainless steel alloys for its seamless tubing, including 301, 310, 316, 317, 321, and 347. In addition, products are offered in nickel alloys, such as 200, 400, 600, and 800. Other alloys, like Duplex 2205 and Super Austenitic 825 are also available. RathGibson is a manufacturer of highly engineered stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing for diverse industries such as chemical, petrochemical, power generation, energy – oil and gas, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical, bio- technology, and general commercial.

with flexible production scheduling techniques.”

Greenville Tube Company, USA, offers seamless stainless steel customised tubing with short lead times, frequently as little as a few days. The company is a division of RathGibson, a manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing. “The ability to respond to customers’ quick delivery requirements has always been the hallmark of the Greenville Tube operation,” stated Harley Kaplan, chairman and CEO of RathGibson. “Our responsiveness is based upon strategic raw material planning coupled

Greenville Tube manufactures stainless steel and nickel alloy tubing that ranges in size from 1 / 8 " to 1 1 / 2 " outer diameter, varying wall thicknesses, and lengths up to 65ft. In addition to offering standard tubing sizes, the company can manufacture to any customised tubing dimension within this size range. Customised service also extends to order sizes, and the company does not require a minimum or maximum tubing footage per order.

Pipe and flange protection caps and plugs

Caplugs LLC, USA, produces protection caps and plugs, designed to protect any product for any application, including the Caplugs and Niagara Plastics range of products, to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered procedures. The European market is served by Caplugs Limited, UK. The company’s caps and plugs are manufacturedfromlowandhighdensity polythene, silicone rubber, paper, or standard and high temperature vinyls, and the range covers both threaded and non-threaded applications. The pipe and flange industry is an important sector for this range of product, which caters for up to 64" diameter covers in polythene and 24" covers in vinyl.

RathGibson – USA www.rathgibson.com Indian tube producer’s Tube 2008 success

A selection of protective products S S from Caplugs

Prakash Steelage Ltd, India, has two units in India for manufacturing stainless steel pipes and tubes, and has an annual production capacity of 15,000 TPA. The company is headed by Mr Prakash C Kanugo. The company exhibited at Tube 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and reports that it received positive responses from visitors and other exhibitors. Following its participation in the trade event, the company states that its export business has increased tremendously in a very short period.

The product lines, encompassing over 4,500 standard products, are used by many different industries. The caps and plugs are fitted during the production process, and protect the components during shipping, storage, and transportation to their final destination for final assembly, where the cap or plug is removed. This helps against the ingress of dirt, swarf, paints, and foreign bodies. Particular lines have also been developed to provide protection against static electricity.

Most popular sizes are kept in stock, and the company will assist in the selection of an appropriate product and provide samples for inspection and testing.

Caplugs LLC – USA info@caplugs.com • www.caplugs.com

Prakash Steelage Ltd – India skg@prakashsteelage.com www.prakashsteelage.com

Caplugs Limited – UK support@caplugs.co.uk • www.caplugs.co.uk

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