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Technology Update
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Bronx/Taylor-Wilson, USA, has recently
commissioned and installed two
hydrotesters at TMK’s Sinara and Tagmet
works in Russia. These machines are
highly advanced and capable of testing
219mm API 5 CT products at pressures up
to 150 MPA. The machines incorporate
a design feature of 2.962kN end loads.
The company has also supplied
three straighteners to TMK (6 and
10 roll machines) at Sinara, Tagmet
and Volzhsky. Bronx commissioned
and installed a 6.CR.11 straightener
at Vyksa, to process API pipe for
diameters up to 346mm in diameter.
Bronx/Taylor-Wilson has shipped
another pipe tester to the Volzhsky plant
for API 5CT product up to 339.7mm at
pressures above 100MPA. Tagmet has
also taken delivery of another Bronx/
Taylor-Wilson hydrotester for API 5CT
product up to 273.1mm at pressures
above 100MPA.
Interpipe, a leading producer of API
pipe in the Ukraine, has awarded Bronx
International with several large projects.
Two API 133/8" pipe straightening machines
will be installed in 2008, together with
another Bronx 13 3/8" hydrostatic pipe testing
machine. These machines will provide for
the alternative pressures required within the
stringent demands of the growing OCTG
market.
Bronx are also assessing Interpipe’s
requirements for other specialized pipe
finishing equipment including Bronx leak
testers – for threaded and coupled pipe
ends – and patented collapse tester lines.
Bronx/Taylor-Wilson will be exhibiting
at the forthcoming Tube Russia event.
Bronx will have a specialist on hand to
discuss the latest pipe finishing projects
in the Russian, Kazakhstan and Ukrainian
markets.
Bronx/Taylor-Wilson – USA
Fax: +1 330 244 1961
Email:
Website:
Leading range of butt-welding fittings
Erne Fittings, Austria, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of butt-welding fittings such
as elbows, tees and reducers from 1/2" (20mm) up to 36" (914mm) external diameter and
wall-thicknesses up to 50mm. These products are made of alloyed, unalloyed, stainless
steels and exotic materials.
Production takes place at the company’s 4 plants in Austria, Germany and Saudi Arabia
where special demands for short production times are accommodated. Erne Fittings
offers a high degree of product availability and can deliver on urgent demands.
The company operates a modern, fully automated logistics centre, designed and
controlled to meet specific
requirements. In addition to
products, information such
as stock levels, scheduled
production dates and
prices can be called up at
any time. Erne Fittings is
a flexible and competent
partner for both stockists
and project specialists.
The company’s products
are used worldwide in
power stations, oil and gas
fields, pipelines, refineries,
chemical plants, ships and many other areas of industry.
Erne Fittings GmbH – Austria
Fax: +43 5524 501 930
Email: • Website :
 Erne manufactures a range of butt-welding fittings such as elbows,
tees and reducers
Speciality chemical
supplier for tube and
pipe production
Quaker Chemical Corporation, USA, is a
chemical speciality supplier to the tube and
pipe industry. The company claims to be the
only to offer system-wide expertise as well
as a comprehensive portfolio of processing
chemicals.
Quaker takes an integrated ‘front-to-back
approach’ to help customers solve a host
of complex production challenges. The
company’s global team of experts provides
process expertise and custom-formulated
products for all processing operations
in welded and seamless tubular mills
worldwide.
The company’s system-wide approach
incorporates technology and services,
with in-depth expertise to help maximize
productivity, quality and competitiveness.
This approach reduces downtime and
lowers costs, while enabling one-stop
shopping for all fluid needs, improved fluid
compatibility and technical servicing.
Quaker Chemical Corp – USA
Fax: +1 610 832 4497
Website:
Pipe finishing expertise for the
Russian and CIS markets
 A Bronx/Taylor-Wilson hydrotester