TPT May 2012

I ndustry N ews

Mair Research awarded contract for tube testing machine

MAIR Research SpA has been selected by Tenaris for the supply of two high-pressure hydrostatic testing machines for the Tenaris Tamsa Plant in Veracruz, Mexico. The two machines will be installed on the finishing lines for tubing and casing production, which will process the OCTG seamless tubes, with a maximum outside diameter of 177.8mm, produced by the new hot rolling mill. Both machines will carry out the testing operation on tubes at high pressure values (15,000 psi – 1.035 bars) in accordance with API 5CT specifications,

and they incorporate innovative design features in order to allow high production performances, easy machine operation and quick changeover times. Mair Research SpA has a full capability to design and manufacture complete and

integrated finishing lines for tubes according to API standards. Mair Research SpA – Italy Email: salesdept@mair-research.com Website: www.mair-research.com

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Mair Research has been selected by Tenaris

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