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Coating, Jacketing & Galvanizing Technology
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Through the use of 3D animation and virtual
reality software those involved in plant
cleaning, especially on critical or sensitive
applications, are now able to see exactly
how their equipment can be cleaned in situ
and often online.
Global industrial cleaning specialists Tube
Tech International Ltd, UK, continuously
challenge traditional cleaning methods
including the manner in which they present,
prepare and execute individual contracts.
Tube Tech have recently invested in a
3D/virtual reality and computer generated
imaging (CGI) animation company which
enables Tube Tech to present their novel
ideas in a ‘live theatre’ fashion to their
clients.
Mr Mike Wilson,
managing director of
Tube Tech International
Ltd, states “Combining
3D animation and
virtual reality graphics
means that any global
client will be able to put
on the head set, don
the glove and witness,
in an accurate, virtual
environment how
we intend cleaning
or inspecting their
particular application.”
“This service is
especially helpful when
the project is a one off,
critical path or where others have tried
and failed,” he concludes.
This new service offering from Tube Tech
will be particularly beneficial to those with
equipment that is difficult to access or those
with equipment that appears impossible
to clean. Upon receiving specifications
from the client Tube Tech can design and
present the solution to the client in an easily
understood and graphical manner.
Tube Tech provide a range of technology
including a pipeline and heat exchanger
descaling/cleaning service. The company’s
surface preparation capability takes full
advantage of super high pressure water
jetting skills and technology to take
surfaces back to their original profile, in
readiness for recoating.
The company can also apply a specialist
ultra-rapid-cure coating system called
Permacoat™. This ultra-resilient and
durable surface coating can be applied
to any conceivable surface for all kinds of
applications.
Tube Tech International Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 1268 786998
Website:
Industrial cleaning comes of age
fi Tube Tech enables customers to visualise its solutions through 3D
animation and virtual reality