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Tube Products International March 2013
products & developments
Welding gas roll-out across UK
Following the successful launch of
welding gases by Climate Center last
year, the distributor is now rolling out its
new welding range across Pipe Center’s
UK network, and all branches will be
fully stocked by the end of March.
“It has been a runaway success,”
said product manager Craig Lees.
“Contractors tell us they like the
convenience of a one-stop shop, as
they can source all equipment and
installation accessories from a single
supplier, saving time and money.”
Price transparency is also believed to
be an advantage, with costs quoted
upfront without hidden extras. “It is an
issue for installers, who can get hit with
unexpected charges for cylinder rental
and collection. We give three months
free rental with a single charge, and no
hidden extras,” added Mr Lees.
The Braze-A-Gas
®
package includes
oxygen and acetylene cylinders, flame
torches and accessories to enable
engineers to braze a full range of pipe
work and system components. The
company also states that its Welding
Toolbox, which contains essential
items such as gauge, hose and
lightweight burner, has been “flying off
the shelves”.
Use of brazing has increased in the
refrigeration and air conditioning sector
due to the trend away from use of
traditional flare connections and their
replacement with fully brazed, sealed
systems, in order to minimise refrigerant
leakage.
Oxy-acetylene is the preferred medium
for brazing as it delivers the hottest
flame (3,500°C) of all commonly used
fuel gases. This is important to ensure
penetration of filler metal into the brazed
joint to create a strong, refrigerant-tight
seal.
While other types of brazing fuel are
suitable for use with smaller pipe work
and components, oxy-acetylene can
also be used with larger diameter pipe,
bigger components such as vibration
eliminators, and a range of materials,
including copper and steel.
Alongside the cylinders, the company
supplies a full range of safety and
handling equipment, including goggles,
gloves and trolleys.
Climate Center
– UK
Pipe Center
– UK
Oxygen cylinders
are colour-
coded with a
white shoulder,
while acetylene
cylinders are
maroon with a
reflective stripe for
increased visibility
in low light
Oxy-acetylene accessories
Pipe and tube in South Korea
ESteel Corporation, South Korea, is
a private manufacturer and exporter/
importer.
The company is one of its country’s
leading companies dealing with all
kinds of pipe and tube products,
automotive components, and used
steel-making machinery.
Business activities are mostly
concentrated on international trading.
Since signing a first contract with a
Canadian company in 2002 to export
cold drawn tubing products used for
automotive parts and components,
the company has exported to around
33 countries worldwide. Major
products relating to pipe and tube are
mostly used for automotive industries,
steel industries, construction,
heating, waterworks, and oil and gas
industries.
ESteel Corporation
–
South Korea
