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84 September 2013
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Front to back supplier for
tube and pipe industry
TUBE manufacturers generally focus
on changing the shape of a metal
work piece, whether through cutting,
bending, end-forming or some other
process. This shaping often requires a
fluid to prevent friction, overheating or
premature wear.
Another focus is the prevention of
corrosion. Some fabricators rely on
metalworking fluid to provide both in-
process and final corrosion protections,
while others use a final process to
apply a short- to long-term corrosion
preventive. Through either process, the
corrosion prevention agents prevent
corrosion of the steel by inhibiting
the interaction with oxygen in the
atmosphere. Whether the corrosion
takes the form of red rust or black stain,
the process is similar: oxidation of the
metal is linked to reduction of other
constituents in the process, including
the metalworking fluids.
Although corrosion is an overall
problem in the steel industry, tube
and pipe manufacturing faces similar
challenges, given the round, hollow
shape of the metal. Quaker Chemical is
able to provide valuable expertise that
addresses corrosion-related issues
within these industries.
For example, a major North American
tube and pipe manufacturer was
struggling with premature corrosion on
pipes resulting in end-user warranty
claims causing revenue losses. The
manufacturer determined that if it could
find a coating that had more flexibility,
and increased corrosion protection,
there was an opportunity to sell more
tonnage.
Quaker Chemical helped the
manufacturer to identify process issues
where heavy mill oil was present on
incoming steel, impacting coating
adhesion and residual coolant on
the pipes from the washing process.
Gummy deposits from the tube forming
and welding operations were also
present, causing appearance and dirt
issues on the end product. Finally,
vacuum issues affected the coating
application.
Quaker’s solution was Quakercoat™
UV 036, a UV coating, which helped
solve the identified issues and provided
a more flexible coating to meet the
needs of the sister mill. Quaker also
recommended switching to a more
compatible coolant, and an improved
cleaner and dewatering aid. By
eliminating the warranty claims, Quaker
helped improve quality and consistency
among the mills.
Quaker Chemical Corporation – USA
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Stainless
steel
fittings
BERCELLESI Berinox is an independent
stainless steel fittings manufacturer,
offering a large range of pressed and
welded connection fittings in austenitic
and austenic-ferritic (Duplex) grades.
The company has manufacturing
facilities near Milan and Parma.
With a full range of elbows, collars,
caps, concentric and eccentric reducers,
tees and reducing tees, from 12mm to
1,219mm, in ISO, metric, SMS, DIN, BS,
EN and imperial sizes and standards,
Bercellesi Berinox inventories more
than 3,000 references.
Elbows, tees and reducers are
produced from pipe, while collars and
end caps are produced from plate, all
with a cold forming method. Production
is automated on the most popular sizes.
Bercellesi Berinox – Italy
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