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65 September 2008
Technology Update
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processed, while tubes of up to 8m in length are not
uncommon.
In particular, a highly advanced aspect of these machines
is the stamping tools. Due to the large tube diameters often
encountered, it is a vital characteristic that the machines are
equipped with long tool guides. Die lubrication with a good
punching oil also lengthens tool service life.
To rule out any cold welded layers, dies are coated when
punching is carried out on non-ferrous metals or on stainless
steel. Petig also facilitate the rapid changing of tools, with
quick-changing tools fitted on all punching machines.
Friedrich Petig GmbH – Germany
Fax: +49 218 173 108
Email:
Website:
Specialist range of
industrial pipe and fittings
Emirates Falcon, United Arab Emirates, is a provider
of industrial and engineering supplies to oil and gas,
petrochemicals, water and power, and marine and construction
industries in the UAE, Middle East, Caspian Belt and North
Africa.
The company offers complete piping solutions, with a range
including pipes, flanges, fittings, valves, gaskets and stud bolts.
The pipes are available as CS high temperature seamless
and welded pipe (ERW/SAW) from ¼" to 24" (CS-seamless),
4-20" (CS – ERW), and 25-100" (CS – SAW). Pipes are also
available in CS-low temperature, stainless steel, CS-ferritic
alloys, duplex/super duplex, and special alloys.
Emirates Falcon has supplied products and services to a
number of high-profile projects including the Eastern Gas
Distribution System (Gasco), the Ras Laffan ‘B’ water pipeline
project and the expansion of Khafji Crude onshore production
facilities.
Emirates Falcon – UAE
Fax: +971 2 632 3275 • Email:
Website:
 Stamping tools are a vital benefit of Petig punching technology