TPT July 2010

I ndustry N ews

Large pipe bending system commissioned

SMS Elotherm has commissioned a new system to inductively heat large diameter pipe segments for an Italian pipe bending facility. The inductively heated pipes are bent by the “Hamburg process”. The straight pipe is inductively preheated and then worked over a curved mandrel. A second toroid-shaped induction coil heats the inner pipe region while the pipe is bending on the mandrel. The resulting bent pipe segments have exceptionally high strength, qualifying them for critical applications such as nuclear and combustion power plants, chemical plants, and oil and gas pipelines. The ability to heat large pipes with diameters up to 1,200mm (4") and wall

thicknesses up to 50mm (2") makes this a remarkable system. A 2,400kW straight inductor coil preheats the pipe to 750°C (1,380°F). The 1,600 kW curved inductor coil brings the tube up the 850°C (1,560°F) on the bending mandrel. The working throughput is up to 11,500kg (25,000lb) per hour. With this induction heater, the customer that takes advantage of it can make high quality value-added products for safety critical applications, helping to advance its worldwide leadership in the bent pipe market. SMS Elotherm – Germany Fax: +49 2191 891 726 Email: info@sms-elotherm.de Website: www.sms-elotherm.de

SMS has commissioned a system to inductively heat large diameter pipe segments

Quaker Chemical capitalises on product portfolio in China’s tube and pipe market

TUBE and Pipe capacity in China has increased fivefold in the past decade, with China producing nearly half of the world’s tubular goods. This segment is a key strategic growth segment for Quaker. “We draw on our process expertise, proven solutions, and technology from around the world to act as a ‘front-to-back’ supplier of lubricants, coolants, and cleaners [for the front-end process], and a complete portfolio of rust

preventives and final coatings at the back end,” says Karl Kunkel, Quaker’s global director of strategy. Currently, Quaker supports many tube and pipe customers throughout China. In the north, Quaker supplies a significant amount of welded pipe forming fluids, threading and hydrotesting fluids, and UV curable coatings. In the south, Quaker supplies water dilutable rust preventives, as well as threading and hydrotesting fluids. Quaker

is looking to expand into China’s seamless mills with both QUINTOLUBRIC ® fire- resistant hydraulic fluids and customised hot rolling lubricants. “We have established ourselves as a trustworthy and committed partner in China,” comments Albert Ma, business director of Quaker Asia Pacific. “We are targeting growth within additional ERW forming lines, and UV-curable corrosion preventives. In particular, UV opportunities are a perfect fit for Quaker, as they give us the ability to work closely with customers on value-added projects – presenting a true win-win scenario.” Quaker has experienced great success in the global process chemical marketplace, thanks to its mission to ‘Deliver Everywhere the Best from Anywhere’. Currently, Quaker China has 10 satellite offices and employs over 200 people. Quaker’s Asia/Pacific headquarters are located in Shanghai, and include manufacturing, lab facilities (with 30 chemists, supported by Quaker’s global R&D group), and office personnel. Throughout 2010, Quaker expects continued growth and expansion in China, both internally and in its customer base. Quaker Chemical – USA Fax: +1 610 832 8682 Website: www.quakerchem.com

Quaker supplies a range of lubricants, coolants and cleaners

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