TPi November 2014

products & developments

Deepwater success The move into deeper waters has exposed the limitations of steel as a construction material, so strong, lightweight alternatives are required.

don’t corrode,” said Mr Aherne. “They can be used at cryogenic and elevated temperatures and can survive strong acids and bases. The demand for these fibres will grow.”

in various subsea applications for many years. Carbon fibre (Tenax) and UHMWPE (Endumax) will be used in an increasing number of applications as the materials are further adopted by the subsea industry.

Teijin claims that its products are not only suitable, but are also more effective and comprehensive enabling solutions. Jason Aherne, business development manager – oil and gas at Teijin Aramid, believes that Teijin provides an ideal alternative: “Teijin is the only company in the world offering p-aramid, carbon and UHMWPE high performance fibres. The more challenging offshore oil reserves which are left need to be handled by lightweight and environmentally resistant materials. With our tailor- made materials for offshore oil and gas applications we are ideally positioned to offer the best advice and solutions for this very demanding industry.”

Teijin Aramid BV – Netherlands www.teijinaramid.com

“Our materials have the strength of steel without the weight penalty and they

Steel pipes and butt welded fittings

Xi’an Linkun Materials has specialised in steel pipes and butt welded pipe fittings for around 22 years. The company’s seamless or welded steel pipes are available from 10.3 to 1,219.2mm OD, and 1.24 to 36mm WT, to standards including ASTM, JIS, DIN and EN.

Xi’an Linkun Materials (Steel Pipe Supplier) Co Ltd – China www.lksteelpipe.com

The company’s p-aramid materials, Twaron and Technora, have been used

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