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of high quality and purity has become increasingly important. To achieve this quality, oxygen must be removed from, and kept out of, the weld chamber while the root pass (initial weld run) is performed. To do this, the weld area must be sealed off and purged of oxygen to prevent oxidation of the weld leading to discoloration, corrosion and an uneven weld bead. Reacting to this requirement, PIPE Ltd has developed a full range of systems designed specifically for this purpose, from inflatable bag systems and silicone disc systems, to water soluble pre- formed dams, weld purge monitors for constantly reading the depleting level of oxygen, and tungsten electrode grinders designed to give accurate points on tungsten electrodes for consistent, stable welding arcs. The company also supplies portable pipe cutting and bevelling systems, plate bevelling machines, and heat exchanger manufacture and mainte- nance equipment. At Tube Düsseldorf, the company will conduct live demonstrations of its range of products, as well as having technical staff on hand to answer questions and discuss requirements. Measuring tubes, whether bent or rectangular, in 2D or 3D is often a difficult job because of the different sizes, radii and angles. It also takes a lot of time to get accurate data. Prodim specialises in digital measuring devices. Throughout years of experience in this field, Prodim has developed expertise in measuring tubes efficiently, accurately and easily. Prodim TubeCheck is one of the latest developments in quality control of tubes. The software works with the Proliner measuring device. Adding the software to the Proliner, tubes can be easily digitised, and the digital drawing can immediately be checked on the screen of the Proliner. sales@pipe-ltd.com www.pipe-ltd.com Prodim International BV The Netherlands 5H09

Because of its resistance to stress cracking in H 2 S-rich environments, it is suitable for downhole and surface gas-well components including logging instrument housings, BOP bodies, tubular products, valves, tubing/liner hangers, landing nipples, tool joints and packers. The alloy can also be used for fasteners, pump shafts and high- strength piping systems. Incoloy alloy 945X is approved under NACE MR0175/ ISO 15156-3 for use in oil and gas applications up to NACE level VII and level VI-450°F severity. With PCC Energy Group’s purchase of TIMET, a specialist in titanium production, the company is engaged in the supply of titanium pressure vessels, piping and heat exchangers, and also plans to expand into providing large-OD titanium casing. Prestige Industrial Pipework Equipment (PIPE) Ltd UK 6H41 PIPE Ltd will be at Tube Düsseldorf showcasing its range of pipe-working equipment and tools for the set up and efficient welding and fabrication of all kinds of pipework. The company manufactures an extensive range of welding alignment clamps that have been designed and developed around the problems faced by pipe fitters and welders. The range of pipe clamps manufactured and offered by PIPE Ltd covers welding of small bore pipes and fittings to aligning of large diameter pipes or vessels. The company’s range of weld fit-up solutions enables fast, accurate and repeatable results. In addition, PIPE Ltd manufactures a comprehensive range of pipe jack stands, designed to support and transport pipes of all sizes and weight, whether on-site or in the workshop. The pipe stands are weight load tested and certified, and are CE rated and marked. The stands provide a fast solution to all pipe handling applications. With the increase in use of exotic materials such as Duplex, Super Duplex and titanium across the pipework fabrication industry, the need for welds www.pccenergy.com

PCC Energy Group USA

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The oil and gas industry continues to demand high-performance metal products that are effective in harsher and more complicated environments, while still contributing to a higher return on investment through increased technical efficiencies. PCC Energy Group, although a relative newcomer in the OCTG market, has over 100 years of experience with some of the leading companies comprising its group. For example, the history and expertise in corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) OCTG from Special Metals Corp, a PCC company, dates back to the early 1980s when Special Metals was the first to produce OCTG production tubing in nickel alloy.

Parent company PCC has now merged Special Metals with other facilities under the PCC Energy Group, allowing it to produce a broader spectrum of nickel alloy products for the CRAOCTGmarket. The recent addition of a 2,000-ton cold draw bench offers the ability to produce longer lengths (Range 3) and larger sizes (up to 20" OD) in cold-worked nickel alloys. The combined facilities also provide a streamlined production process with the ability to take metal through end-to-end production, from melt through finished pipe, resulting in a more efficient supply chain. In addition to unmatched sizes, the company’s in-house research facilities and expert metallurgists produce HPHT alloy innovations. One of the latest alloys is Incoloy ® alloy 945X – a high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloy designed for demanding upstream environments. Incoloy alloy 945X is suitable for downhole oil and gas applications requiring high strength and corrosion resistance in aggressive sour wells with high levels of hydrogen sulphide and chlorides.

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