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I NDUS T RY
22 MAY 2017
STRIP for SSAW and ERW Pipes
ON-LINE Laminations Inspection
100% coverage by Ultrasonic Technique
Spiral mill 2 m coil - Thickness 5 – 25 mm ERW mill 1900 mm coil - Thickness 4-16 mm
SOFRATEST supplies complete turnkey stations to be placed in the production line.
It follows the last quality standard like : API5L – SHELL – ARAMCO
The design is not limited in size.
SOFRATEST supplies complete traceability of the measurement and a mill process connexion for full automated operation.
Also available ON-LINE and OFF-LINE UT stations.
Contact us, we MANUFACTURE and supply complete mechanical devices and UT for ON-LINE
and OFF-LINE testing. We do retrofit of old installations.
SOFRATEST - Z.I. du Petit Parc - 78920 Ecquevilly – France
Tel : + 33 1 34 75 50 00 - Fax : + 33 1 34 75 53 41
E-mail : - Website
Inspection technology boost
GEORGE Fischer’s HDPE pipe systems
have been enhanced through the
development of the first non-destructive
testing (NDT) regime for HDPE
products, which allows the manufacturer
to issue a ‘fit for service’ certificate on
both electrofusion and butt welds.
Individual couplings such as tees or
crosses already included a ‘completion
indicator’, but the new service offers
assurance for the whole project team
regarding the quality of the finished
installation. This means that clients
in the water, gas distribution, food
processing and other
industries requiring
high standards can
specify systems such
as eco-Fit, Elgef Plus
and Progef with the
same confidence as
with metal pipework
alternatives.
The company states
that customers will
continue to benefit
from the systems’
speed of installation,
versatility, low weight
and durability.
GF Pipe System’s
new ultrasonic-based,
non-invasive testing
will see the company’s partner provide
a responsive on-site service that can
check up to 20-30 separate welds per
day.
The pass/fail report can include
details of any discontinuities detected
by the scanners and is accompanied
by a ten-year guarantee to provide
assurance for the specifier or their end
client.
A spokesperson for George Fischer
commented, “At GF Pipe Systems
we understand the challenges that
customers face during the project
cycle, which is why we have developed
the NDT solution to fulfil the same
quality standard they would expect
from any other piping system but with
the pass/fail fusion long term weld
statement. This increases the value of
our offering and ensures it is fully fit for
purpose.”
George Fischer Sales Ltd – UK
Email:
Website: Non-destructive testing of HDPE products