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Laser and inspection systems for
true dimensional measurement
TubeProfilerTM
• Real time profile measurement
• Diameter, ovality, straightness, length
• Full cross section shape with no blind spots
• Faster mill set up
• Applications:
Hot or cold Tube & Pipes,
round, square, rectangular
True Profiles Pipe buggy
PIPE and material handling equipment company Sumner
Manufacturing offers the Cricket pipe buggy to simplify
transport of pipe, flanges, fittings and valves.
The Cricket pipe buggy makes job site transport of up to
6.1m (20ft) pipe lengths, flanges, fittings and valves a one-
person job through a unique design that maximises leverage.
The Cricket uses a detachable handle and hold-down ratchet
strap to quickly and easily allow a single user to attach up to
30cm (12") diameter pipe weighing up to 450kg (1,000lb) to
the cart.
Use of the pipe buggy is simple. Lay the strap out on the
ground and roll the pipe on top of the strap. Flip the Cricket
on top of the centre of the pipe length, insert the end of
the strap into the ratchet and tighten the pipe to the buggy.
The detachable handle attaches to the side of the Cricket,
allowing the user to use leverage to flip it over with the pipe
attached. Reattach the handle to the front of the buggy and
the pipe is ready to be transported. The reverse procedure
detaches the pipe.
The Cricket weighs only 36.3kg (80lb) and can be shipped
via UPS. It is available with either 41cm (16") pneumatic tyres
or flat free tyres.
Sumner Manufacturing Co Inc – USA
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Plasma welding
MIG-O-MAT develops welding technologies and produces
the corresponding appliances and plants in the field of
plasma welding. One of the newest developments, which
MIG-O-MAT presents is a flexible modular circumferential
welding system for microplasma and plasma welding.
The system is specifically designed for welding of
bellows and tube to tube welding. The system can be
fitted with additional features, such as cold wire, arc
voltage control module or oscillator. The whole system,
including welding generator is controlled by a central 10"
touch control panel.
The girth weld control is made with up to ten sectors
depending on the angle of rotation, thus providing a
maximum of process reliability and flexibility. The input of
the welding speed is comfortably carried out in cm/min.
MIG-O-MAT – Germany
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