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TUBE DÜSSELDORF
March 26 - 30 2012 HALL 03 - STAND C49
and specifications
customer’s needs
and processing
Working
tubes to meet
Full-length
pipe
expander
FONTIJNE Grotnes has developed over
the years into a specialist in the design and
construction of pipe-ends and full length
pipe expanders for the pipe industry. The
Fontijne Grotnes’ expander guarantees a
constant, reproducible process regarding
diameter and mechanical properties. The
design maximises the radial forces in order
to obtain maximum output in relation to
pipe dimensions.
A full length pipe expander is an
essential part of the production process
in a pipe mill. The pipe expander process
makes the welding of the pipeline in the
field, even cut pipe sections, much easier.
Fontijne Grotnes is constantly improving
and preparing the full length pipe expander
process for new market demands, like
higher outputs, thicker wall thickness,
higher material grades up to X120, stricter
ovality and straightness tolerances.
Straightening System is a development
of Fontijne Grotnes, which is especially
designed for small pipes ranging from 16"-
30". This system controls the straightness
of the pipes in all directions within ½ -API-
and DNV-standards.
Fontijne Grotnes – The Netherlands
Email:
Website:
EUROMAQUINA has further developed its
modular handling equipment for tubes and
bars, such as entry tables, roll-ways, silent
cradles and others.
As Euromaquina is also an expert
in revamping finishing machinery,
the company offers integration in line
of existing machinery for automatic
production without big expenses.
The company’s own emulsion filtering
unit FILTRA-4 (which can be found
at the website address: .
com) helps with maintenance free, high
quality emulsion in tube production or
bar finishing lines. A complete integrated
project has been just set up in Peru.
Euromaquina – Spain
Website:
Modular
handling
for tubes
The Fontijne Grotnes pipe expander