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Technology Update
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THE Formitt Metal Labs division of Hess
Industries, Inc offers tube spinforming and
flowforming contract services. Formitt was
created specifically to support product
developmentforavarietyof industries,offering
development, prototypingandproduction runs
that utilise patented technologies to create
hollow tube symmetrical and asymmetrical
shapes, fabrications, and assemblies.
Tube spinforming technology facilitates
the insertion of filtration elements, heat
exchange components and catalytic
elements into the tube before end reduction.
Cost savings are recognised by eliminating
the need to stamp then weld end-cones
SWAGELOK Company recently announced
the expansion of the language capabilities
of its Swagelok welding system M200 power
supply.
Offering ease of use, portability, and 200
amp capability, all at a weight of less than
50lb (23kg), the M200 features built-in multi-
language capability.
Russian and Swedish have been added
to the power supply’s original languages,
English, French, German, Spanish,
Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified
and traditional).
A high-resolution, 12.1" (307mm) colour
industrial touch-screen gives users a simple,
intuitive pathway to enter weld programs.
Users can choose from one of three
forms to enter weld programs, including
automatic weld schedule programming.
The M200’s automatic shield gas
control (patent pending) simplifies set-up
RANKIN Industries’ Rantube, a premium
large diameter tubular hardfacing
electrode, combats part wear in heavy
industry caused by severe abrasion,
erosion, impact, and heat.
Rantube deposition rates are up to 6.5
pounds per hour for the 11mm size. The
Pi electrode is designed for all position
welding and can be used at low amperage
to hardface thin edges on tillage tools and
similar parts.
to the tube. Spinformed end cones are
said to enhance overall component quality,
reliability and appearance. Formitt hollow
tube fabricated assemblies are currently
being used in the automotive, HVAC,
filtration, marine and other industries.
Formitt Metal Labs – USA
Fax: +1 269 683 1775
Website:
Hess Industries, Inc – USA
Fax: +1 269 683 1775
Email:
Website:
of shielding gas, requiring no use of a
separate flowmeter.
Universal voltage input (100 to 230V
[ac]) requires only a cord/plug change to
accommodate an input voltage.
The M200 works with all currently
available Swagelok weld heads. It includes
four USB ports, Ethernet port, USB device
(output) port, VGA output, and serial
port.
All gas and electrical connections, plus
the integral, high-speed thermal printer are
easily accessed
from the unit’s
side panels.
Rantube can be applied to heavy industry
parts made from cast iron, manganese
steel, and mild steel without preheat.
High carbon and alloy steels may require
preheat.
Electrodes are available in three large
diameters: 6mm, 8mm, and 11mm.
Special tubular design features include:
a graphite end seal for quick arc start; flux
coating to prevent damage if dropped and
allow non-heated storage; high density
Spinformed hollow tube shapes and assemblies
Swagelok adds languages to orbital welding system
Fighting part wear caused
by abrasion, impact and heat
 Parts from Formitt Metal Labs
alloy powder fill; steel case that seals the
tubular section containing alloys to prevent
contamination, moisture pickup, and alloy
loss if the electrode is dropped; 6mm fits
all electrode holders; and are color coded
for alloy identification.
Rankin Industries is a designer and
manufacturer of a full range of build-up
and hardfacing products and specialty
alloys, and is based in San Diego,
California.
Rankin Industries – USA
Fax: +1 858 684 5008
Email:
Website:
The power supply can ship to meet a
variety of certifications, including CE, CSA
and CCC.
Headquartered in Ohio, USA, the
Swagelok Company is a developer and
provider of fluid system solutions, including
products, assemblies, and services for the
research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical,
oil and gas, power, petrochemical,
alternative fuels, and semiconductor
industries.
Its manufacturing, research, technical
support, and distribution facilities support
a global network of more than 200
authorised sales and service centers in
57 countries.
Swagelok Company
– USA
Email:
Website:
 The M200 power supply