TPT January 2013

Technology News

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Pipe buggy PIPE and material handling equipment company Sumner Manufacturing offers the Cricket pipe buggy to simplify transport of pipe, flanges, fittings and valves. The Cricket pipe buggy makes job site transport of up to 6.1m (20ft) pipe lengths, flanges, fittings and valves a one- person job through a unique design that maximises leverage. The Cricket uses a detachable handle and hold-down ratchet strap to quickly and easily allow a single user to attach up to 30cm (12") diameter pipe weighing up to 450kg (1,000lb) to the cart. Use of the pipe buggy is simple. Lay the strap out on the ground and roll the pipe on top of the strap. Flip the Cricket on top of the centre of the pipe length, insert the end of the strap into the ratchet and tighten the pipe to the buggy. The detachable handle attaches to the side of the Cricket, allowing the user to use leverage to flip it over with the pipe attached. Reattach the handle to the front of the buggy and the pipe is ready to be transported. The reverse procedure detaches the pipe. The Cricket weighs only 36.3kg (80lb) and can be shipped via UPS. It is available with either 41cm (16") pneumatic tyres or flat free tyres.

TubeProfiler TM

• Real time profile measurement • Diameter, ovality, straightness , length • Full cross section shape with no blind spots • Faster mill set up • Applications: Hot or cold Tube & Pipes, round, square, rectangular

Sumner Manufacturing Co Inc – USA Email: customerservice@sumner.com Website: www.sumner.com

Plasma welding MIG-O-MAT develops welding technologies and produces the corresponding appliances and plants in the field of plasma welding. One of the newest developments, which MIG-O-MAT presents is a flexible modular circumferential welding system for microplasma and plasma welding. The system is specifically designed for welding of bellows and tube to tube welding. The system can be fitted with additional features, such as cold wire, arc voltage control module or oscillator. The whole system, including welding generator is controlled by a central 10" touch control panel. The girth weld control is made with up to ten sectors depending on the angle of rotation, thus providing a maximum of process reliability and flexibility. The input of the welding speed is comfortably carried out in cm/min.

C O N T R O L B Y M E A S U R E M E N T

www.limab.com

Laser and inspection systems for true dimensional measurement

MIG-O-MAT – Germany Website: www.mig-o-mat.com

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