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they become more of an arc monitor and provide quality assurance during the welding process. When choosing an automation system it is important to consider training and customer service, and to ensure that products are used to their full potential. Because the pipeline construction business involves a competitive bidding process and welding is one of the most critical and time consuming elements of the fabrication portion of the job, an effective, easy-to-use automation system is a vital component. By introducing automation to the welding process the operator is able to improve weld quality by maintaining precise control of the arc. Welder fatigue is eliminated, which minimises the amount of stops and starts necessary to complete the joint.

become a success, and its market performance proved it right. As the company experienced strong growth, a new warehouse was built, and an office complex soon followed. Over the years, three warehouses with a total capacity of 22,000m² have gone into operation. Today, GERO has state-of- the-art warehouses that offer maximum flexibility for storing, loading and unloading goods. GERO’s focushasalwaysbeenon trading a large selection of seamless stand- ard and heavy wall steel tubes; special heavy wall tubes with a wall thickness of 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100mm are available from stock. In addition, the company supplies seamless boiler tubes, threaded tubes and a range of seamless steel tubes for other applications. According to customer requirements, the company is able to offer additional external inspections and processes, including sand-blasting, coating, hot-dip galvanising, thread cutting, de-burring, bevelling and annealing. All products, whether processed or not, can be cut into individual lengths, depending on the customer’s specifications. The company offers a 24-hour service, ensuring around-the-clock delivery in Germany and Europe. This service includes packaging, labelling and export documentation within Europe and to overseas destinations.

Gullco International UK Ltd UK

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The Gullco Pipe Kat ® is an automated orbital welding carriage designed for pipe welding applications. Suitable for field pipeline manufacturing and power plant construction, the Pipe Kat is a fully integrated welding system that includes a remote control pendant to allow adjustment of the critical application parameters during the welding process, including oscillation width, speed, dwells, wire feed speed and voltage.

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Pipe Kat on a pipeline in Dubai

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The carriage operates on a track band made of durable aluminium extrusion by engaging the track with self-aligning wheels and a rack and pinion drive. The wheel assembly uses a lever to engage the track, making it quick and simple to install the carriage. The control design makes the Pipe Kat easy to operate. A well-trained operator is important when using automation, as

Hammerschmid specialises in the industrial production of pipe clamps in small and large series, including further processing, coating, pre-assembly and packing. Its products are used in domestic plumbing applications, industrial building, wastewater treatment plants, chemical industry, paper and

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Seamless steel tubes by GERO Gelsenkirchener Rohrhandelsgesellschaft mbH Since 1977 GERO is a reliable partner, especially for seamless steel tubes. With continually store of 15.000 tons from Gelsenkirchen, GERO has acquired a significant position on the European market.

With a 24h delivery service GERO proves its flexibility and quality. Quality is a key aspect for GERO with certification by TÜV Rheinland according to DIN EN ISO 9001.

GERO provides a big range of seamless standard and heavy wall steel tubes, special heavy wall tubes with a wall thickness of 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm and 100 mm that are available from stock. GERO delivers in grades: P235 TR2, P235 GHTC1, P355N TC1, E355+AR, S235 JRH, S355 J2H + Normalized.

Please visit us at Tube in Düsseldorf/Germany. 07.04. – 11.04.2014, hall 4 / H28. We look forward to see you.

GERO Gelsenkirchener Rohrhandelsgesellschaft mbH Alfred-Zingler-Straße 7-9 45881 Gelsenkirchen Tel. +49 (0) 2 09 8 00 08 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 2 09 8 00 08 - 88 info@gero-rohre.de www.gero-rohre.de

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