EoW September 2013

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Advertorial on behalf of Decalub Rod and wire lubrication problems eliminated

way interaction to form a consistent, exceptionally adherent full-film anti-friction lubricant coat, weight-adjustable, enabling frictionless drawing by physical separation of wire-die contact in all drafts, eliminating friction heat, greatly increasing die life, and providing superior surface finish and improved wire ductility. Typical applications with the LVC/PDH coated rod: Output of 2.2 tonne/hour with 5.5mm 0.83-0.88%C mechanically descaled bare rod, in a ‘frictionless’ drawing application with die life of 200 tonnes/die in the first draft and a die wear of 0.2micron/tonne of wire drawn in the last draft. Spring wire is drawn from mechanically descaled bare rod, without pre-coating chemicals, at 18m/s (3,600ft/min); 5.5mm 0.72%C rod drawn to 2.35mm at 16m/s (3,200ft/min); and 10.5mm 0.85-0.88%C rod drawn to 4.22mm at 8-9m/s (1,800ft/min). Decalub – France Email : info@decalub.com Website : www.decalub.com

The innovative LVC/PDH lubrication system provides high-performance anti-friction coat, reliable lubrication for the most demanding drawing applications, allowing the highest drawing speed with all steel rods/ wires, including mechanically descaled uncoated (bare) 0.85-0.88%C rod. Applications include drawing of spring wire, high-tensile rope wire, PC strand wire, CO 2 welding wire, plating wire, cold heading wire, etc. including lubricant pressure, temperature and viscosity, enabling the use of standard high melting lubricants (+220°C=428°F) which are converted from solid into liquefied state and instantaneously deposited on bare rod, providing a thick film of extremely stable thermal stability in all drafts, at the highest drawing speed, replacing phosphate, borax and their wet pre-coating substitutes, completely eliminating rod residual moisture. The LVC/PDH lubrication system features automatic control of lubrication parameters,

▲ ▲ Rod coating and lubrication by LVC / PDH system

In operation, all these lubrication parameters ‘communicate’ together in a sensitive and automatic multi-

As oil and gas producers push their technology to ever-greater ocean depths to find sources of supply, there has been an increased need for long-distance, high-temperature and high-pressure sensors and communications devices. Ametek SCP has developed the technology to produce a glass-sealed fibre optic feedthru (FOFT) for extreme high-pressure, high-temperature applications. Ametek developed the FOFT to meet the harsh downhole environments encountered in the drilling and completion of oil and gas wells, and customers have qualified it for 30,000 psi and 300 o C. The FOFT is currently configured for one to eight fibres in a 0.375" housing that can be welded or coupled with a standard high-pressure fitting. The FOFT has also been miniaturised to fit a high-pressure, high-temperature connector. This rugged, high-performance fibre optic feedthru is constructed of low outgassing materials and configurable with standard single-mode and multi-mode fibres. It conveniently interfaces with standard 3/8" high-pressure fittings and is available in a variety of optional end terminations, including bare, stripped, SMA, ST, FC, APC and custom ferrules. Ametek’s process produces a hermetic seal between an optical fibre and a metal super alloy with a proprietary seal glass. The result is an extremely durable compression seal that can withstand extreme temperatures and pressures. The connector’s robust construction also makes it highly resistant to corrosion and chemical attack. For extreme temperature and pressure applications

Features: • Improved bow strength (no holes) • Wire is out of the airstream • Bow shaped like a wing for improved aerodynamics and low cw factor • Wear strip eliminated and replaced by wear bushings with windows for easy inspection and dust cleaning • Wear bushings can be changed while bow is mounted on the rotor Advantages: • Lower power (amps) consumption and reduced noise • Higher TPM – maintaining wire quality • Reduced bow breakage • Increased life on wear surfaces reducing down- times andmaintenance • Wire breakds are contained within the bow – extending bow life

USPatent# 6,233,513 # 5,809,703 andOther PatentsPending

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