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Thermatool has launched its innovative
Smart Anneal system for precise and simple
temperature control of multi-stage seam
Smarter temperature control of
multi-stage seam annealing stations
annealing stations. With Smart Anneal, API
pipe producers can quickly and accurately
position adjacent annealer carriages by
accessing stored
database parameters
for a given set of pipe
diameters.
The result is faster,
easier operation
that delivers the
additional benefits of
superior, repeatable
heat treatment plus a
reduction in scrap.
At the heart of the
system is selectable
speed power control
(SPC) whereby real
time feedback via the
PLC will automatically
adjust the output power
at each annealing heat
station, taking into
account mill speed.
SPC also enables annealers to engage
automatically with the mill run signal.
Offering manual or fully automated
temperature control, both minimum and
maximum annealing temperatures can be
set between 300°C and 1300°C.
Process parameters are stored for each
product. Selected process variables
are logged during each run for API
documentation purposes, and the system is
fully automated.
Thermatool Corporation – USA
Fax: +1 203 468 4281
Email:
Website:
Thermatool IHWT – UK
Fax: +44 1256 467 724
Email:
Website:
 The global console for Thermatool’s Smart Anneal system
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