TPT July 2011

13-15 September 2011

and DNV standards. The Fontijne Grotnes pipe end-expander sizes the end of large diameter pipes to parallel-, spherical- and semi-spherical joints. The joints are applicable for SSAW pipes, among others, mainly used for conveyance of water and sewage. Fax: +31 10 248 2101 Email: info@fontijnegrotnes.com Website: www.fontijnegrotnes.com

expander KTM Tech Co Korea

Fontijne Grotnes The Netherlands

Booth N20

Booth M06

KTM tech manufactures and exports stainless steel pipes, steel pipes and tube mills, which are important components for contemporary civilisation and the building of contemporary city infrastructure. The company believes that there is no future without good quality. Therefore, it expands the world market of steel tube mill by offering the best technology.

FONTIJNE Grotnes is a specialist in the design and construction of pipe-ends and full length pipe expanders for the pipe industry. The Fontijne Grotnes expander ensures a constant, reproducible process regarding diameter and mechanical properties, and the design maximises the radial forces in order to obtain maximum output in relation to pipe dimensions. A full length pipe expander is an essential part of the production process in a pipe mill. The pipe expander process makes the welding of the pipeline in the field, even cut pipe sections, much easier. Fontijne Grotnes is constantly improving and preparing the full length pipe expander process for new market demands, such as higher outputs, thicker wall thickness, higher material grades up to X120, stricter ovality and straightness tolerances. The company’s Straightening System is designed for small pipes ranging from 16" to 30". This system controls the straightness of the pipes in all directions within ½-API

Email: karam90@yahoo.co.kr Website: www.karam90.com

Protem SAS France

Booth TBA

DURING the last 30 years, Protem has designed more than 500 specific pieces of equipment according to customers’ needs. The company also specialises in designing and manufacturing portable pipe-end preparation tools such as pipe

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