TPT May 2019

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

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At METEC, SIKORA presents innovative technologies for inline quality control (NDT) of metal tubes, slabs, and flat products with these benefits:

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Visit us at our exhibition booth in Hall 3, booth A58 , and get inspired by our technologies based on radar, X-ray, and laser. SIKORA is a manufacturer and global supplier of innovative measuring, control, inspection, analysis, and sorting technol- ogies. The systems are used for wire, cable, tube, metal and plastic pipes, sheets as well as optical fiber and plastic indus- tries to ensure quality and optimize processes.

Precise diameter and thickness measurement independent of product surface quality Insensitive to dust, steam, and heat Recording of measuring values over 360° of the tube‘s circumference Data logging, visualization of measuring values, display of trends and statistics Application for hot and cold measurement

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Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG......................................22 Kemppi Oy................................................................................12 Krohne, Inc................................................................................34 Lincoln Electric..........................................................................13 McElroy Manufacturing.............................................................39 Officine MTM SpA.....................................................................73 OМK............................................................................................8 Pressure Welding Machines Ltd...............................................79 R&P Polyplastic. .......................................................................52 Rafter Equipment Corp.............................................................73 Roll-Kraft...............................................................................7, 73 Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co KG...............................................47 Schwarze-Robitec GmbH.........................................................30 Seuthe GmbH...........................................................................30 Sikora AG..............................................................................8, 49 SMS group GmbH.........................................................16, 75, 80 Sonatest....................................................................................40 Tees Valley Inspection Services Ltd..........................................26 TK Maschinenbau GmbH..........................................................55 TMK..........................................................................................14 transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH............................................6, 43 Virtus Precision Tube................................................................79 Wilton Engineering....................................................................26 Xiris Automation Inc..................................................................22

Ambrell Corp.............................................................................76 ASMAG GmbH..........................................................................56 Atomat SpA...............................................................................18 Behringer GmbH.......................................................................31 Buehler ITW Test & Measurement GmbH.................................50 Bültmann GmbH.................................................................36, 76 Coherent Inc.............................................................................44 Comau SpA...............................................................................27 Combilift....................................................................................18 Continental Pipe & Tube Cut-Off Machines..............................49 Coperion GmbH........................................................................52 Cosen EMEA.............................................................................39 Danieli SpA.................................................................................8 Eddyfi Technologies............................................................14, 34 ESAB Group (UK) Ltd...............................................................29 EWM AG.............................................................................24, 32 Faccin SpA................................................................................77 Fives Group..................................................................10, 20, 78 FlexCNC...................................................................................37 framag Industrieanlagenbau GmbH..........................................52 The Freedonia Group................................................................16 Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG...............................................12 Haven Manufacturing................................................................44 Inuktun......................................................................................14 ISEND, SA................................................................................79

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Editor in chief

Rory McBride

CONT ENT S

Features editor

Gill Watson

Editorial assistant

Christian Bradley

Production

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Sales & marketing Steve Martin

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EDITORIAL INDEX ............................................................ 2

INDUSTRY NEWS .............................................................. 6

TECHNOLOGY NEWS ................................................... 30

Advertising co-ordinators

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Andrea McIntosh

Subscriptions

Julie Case

INTERVIEW – CIMTAS PIPE ........................................... 58

Accounts manager Julie Case

Publisher

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Founder

John C Hogg

MADE IN STEEL 2019 ............................................... 60

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By Dr Hans Pelster, SMS group GmbH, technology manager, forging plants, and Dr Paul Nieschwitz, SMS group GmbH, sales manager, forging plants

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The May Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this issue we have a feature on tube mills, starting on page 72, and a technical article on pipe forging lines from Dr Hans Pelster and Dr Paul Nieschwitz of SMS group – see page 86.

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This is also a busy show issue and is being distributed at both Made in Steel and Lamiera in Italy, which are being held later in the month in Milan. The magazine will also be distributed at the Guangzhou International Metallurgy Exhibition in China in June. I will be attending both Made in Steel and Lamiera this year so please do come and say hello if you are in Milan during the week. Next up we have the July issue of TPT. It will have features on straightening technology & equipment, finishing & end finishing, software for design, production & management, and advances in measuring & marking technology. If you would like to submit editorial for the July issue the deadline is 13 May. You can contact me at: rory@intras.co.uk for further information. I would also like to offer a warm welcome to our new sales manager, Steve Martin. If you would like to advertise in TPT, or would like further information, contact him at: steve@intras.co.uk and he will be happy to assist you with all your advertising and marketing requirements.

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On the cover . . . Randolph Tool Co Inc offers the highest quality tube cut off blades and die jaws in the industry, manufactured to your specifications to best suit your production needs by true craftsmen with the best manufacturing procedures as well as a reputation for exceeding expectations. Randolph Tool, which was established in 1968, deals direct to save you money.

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Fax a drawing of the blades, dies, jaws or repair parts for your tube mills that you require. You will receive a quote immediately and will find that the pricing is extremely competitive with a fast turnaround time. When you receive the blades they will be flat within 0.002 and the surface of the blade will be extremely smooth, which will help the blade last longer. Randolph Tool also offers services such as resharpening of used blades and die jaws as well as precision machining, and uses only top-grade tool steel to produce the best industrial knives and die jaws in the business. Visit www.randolphtoolco.com or email info@randolphtool.com

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Focused and diverse range of bending and forming for hydraulics

the MB 642 can bend tubes within a diameter range of 6 to 42mm. The bending radius can be relatively tight – between 2 and 2.5x the diameter of the tube, or 3x for very thin-walled tubes. Available extra equip- ment includes internal and external de-burring devices, saws and

THE highly dynamic stress on hydraulics tubing and connections requires technology that delivers clean, robust and long-term results. Engineering company transfluid has been developing tube bending machines for 30 years to produce these results, and the solutions for these demanding specifications are increasingly advanced, from simple bending machines that bend directly on the equipment to CNC- controlled bending machines. Cutting ring pre-assembly machines are available for connections in hydraulics and also forming machines, to add DKOL and other soft sealing connections and hose fittings directly on the tube, as well as forming a single-piece tube fitting on the tube, with no chips. transfluid has developed the latest generation of its classic mobile bending machine t bend MB 642 for bending directly on-site. With this machine it is possible to bend tube up to 6m long; the floor space needed by the machine does not change, because the rotating head can turn, reducing the working space needed to a minimum. With the compression bending technique,

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Bending machines with mandrels and fully hydraulic control can be equipped with units to assemble cutting rings, for flaring, de-burring, cutting and bevelling

assembly devices for the most common connection systems (flange and with cutting ring for thread cutting), as well as metal circular saws. For the manufacturing of tube geometries for individual pieces or small series with rotary draw bending, transfluid has developed compact bending machines with mandrels. They are flexible and can achieve a tight bending radius, even with tubes with thin walls, when bending with a mandrel. The t bend DB 2076K machine can work with tubes with a diameter of 20 to 76mm. It is possible to transfer data to the machine with a USB connection; the control system can store whole bending programs and the machine comes with an eight-angle pre-selection as standard. Optional equipment such as saws, burr- ing devices and cutting ring for threads and flanges allow the manufacture of complete tubing systems. As well as tubing and connections for hydraulic applications, there is often a need to process CAD data from different programs or to manufacture complex tubing systems. transfluid makes this possible with CNC machines that are simple to use and completely automated. The tools can be exchanged quickly, making their use very flexible. They are suitable for small produc- tion runs and for applications with high geometry diversity. The bending ma-

chines work independent of the user and to the specifications of the indi- vidual project, thanks to the interfaces available to connect them with CAD and measuring machines. The two versions of transfluid’s own t project software provide controlled tube manufacturing and connect the machines to CAD and measuring systems, manufacturing execution systems or ERP systems. It is possible to test bending sequences in advance, to make sure that there are no collisions. Various additional modules contain the information for whole sequences, to have better control over the process and to manage the forming process data. The software also helps at the cutting stage, reducing any waste to a minimum. transfluid also offers separate assembly machines for cutting ring or flange connections. They operate in an axial or rolling manner to deliver safe connections. The combination desk unit HA 642 makes it possible to have the die ring pre-assembly and the flanging of tubes with a 6 to 42mm diameter. transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 2972 9715 11

Compact transfluid mobile bending machines perform in on-site applications

Email: sales@transfluid.de Website: www.transfluid.net

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D I ARY of Tube Events

2019

Roll-Kraft names new precision boss

14-16 May Made in Steel (Milan, Italy) International Exhibition 14-17 May Tube Russia (Moscow, Russia) International Exhibition 15-18 May Lamiera (Milan, Italy) International Exhibition

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ROLL-KRAFT has appointed Chaz Rau to the position of vice-president of precision process perfor- mance. Mr Rau has

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Chaz Rau

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been with Roll-Kraft for 18 years and has held various engineering positions within the company, including engineering man- ager of tube and pipe and roll form tool- ing. This newly created position will involve the handling of all corrective and preventive actions (CPAs), as well as using the ‘five why method’ for evaluating root causes. Mr Rau will be responsible for in-depth audits throughout the company and enlisting audit teams at Roll-Kraft’s various locations. A major emphasis will be placed on improving existing processes, or standardising new processes, reducing waste and developing training documentation for new employees, as well as for daily use. By employing available technological resources, detailed training instructions, complete with photos, will be readily accessible on the company’s intranet for immediate reference. This will ensure that the latest procedures will be used, first and foremost, in performing the manufacturing process. Roll-Kraft said that the addition of this position and the implementation of these procedures will aid in providing quality tooling to the tube and pipe and roll forming industry that meets on-time delivery requirements and first-time performance.

13-15 June 2019 China (Guangzhou) Int’l Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition (Guangzhou, China) International Exhibition

www.julang.com.cn

16-21 September EMO Hannover 2019 (Hanover, Germany) International Exhibition

www.emo-hannover.de

18-20 September Tube Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Thailand) International Exhibition www.tube-southeastasia.com

1-3 October Tubotech (São Paulo, Brazil) International Exhibition 11-14 November FABTECH (Chicago, Illinois, USA) International Exhibition

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Roll-Kraft – USA Fax: +1 440 205 3110 Website: www.roll-kraft.com

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Sikora at METEC 2019 trade show SIKORA manufactures advanced

The technology measures regardless of the surface roughness in typical tube applications. The measuring values are clearly displayed graphically as well as numerically on the display of the processor system Ecocontrol 6000. Furthermore, extensive trend and statistical functions, as well as comprehensive data logging, are available. The Radar Scan 6000 contributes to high product quality, process optimisation and cost saving during tube manufacturing. Another highlight at the Sikora booth will be the Planowave 6000 M, a non-contact measuring system that is used for non-destructive thickness measurement of slabs, strips and plates. The system offers a precise thickness measurement independent of the material, temperature and surface of the product. An external calibration on the material is not needed. The measurement of the product is also based on radar technology. Transceivers above and below the material continuously send and receive frequency modulated millimetre waves. The thickness – typically centreline thickness – of the product is precisely determined from the runtime difference. By using a traversing set of transceivers, the cross-section profile of the product can be optionally determined. The Planowave M is designed for a typical measuring range of up to 500mm. The system is used directly in the production line or at the end of the line for final quality control. This system is also combined with the display and control system Ecocontrol 6000 for the visualisation of the measuring values, the display of trend and statistics and data logging. Sikora will also present the Laser Series 2000 for non-contact and non-destructive measurement of the diameter and the ovality of metal tubes,

measuring technology for the metals, hose and tube, wire and cable, optical fibre and plastics industries. At METEC in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 25 to 29 June, the company will present a broad portfolio of systems for non-destructive quality control and process optimisation of steel tubes, strips and plates at booth 3A58. With the Radar Scan 6000, Sikora presents a system for non-contact in-line measurement of the diameter and ovality of metal tubes and rods. The system is based on progressive, high-resolution radar technology and records measuring values over 360° of the circumference of the product to micron accuracy. The measurement is carried out by radar transceivers simultaneously from several directions and is insensitive to heat, dust and steam. Typical measuring ranges of 300 to 2,500mm are covered. The Radar Scan 6000 requires no coupling media and continuously delivers precise measuring values, which lead to high reliability and availability for the user. Due to the slim design, the system can easily be integrated into the production process for hot as well as cold measurement.

The X-Ray 6000 Pro is used for thickness measurement of light metal alloy tubes

wire rods and bars during production. The measuring method is based on the use of laser light sources and CCD sensors in combination with powerful signal processors. The outer diameter of the metal tube is calculated by means of an intelligent diffraction analysis. Extremely short exposure times ensure high accuracy of the single value at all line speeds. The Laser Series 2000 includes gauge heads for different product diameters from 0.05 to 500mm. They are free of wearing parts and keep their precision during the entire operating time, and no calibration or maintenance work is necessary. The measuring values are clearly displayed on the monitor of a processor system of the Ecocontrol series. Sikora will also present the Laser Series 6000. These devices complement the company’s product portfolio of intelligent diameter gauges with three high-end models. Up to 5,000 measurements per second and axis, all with extremely high single value precision, enable optimum line control and provide reliable statistical data.

Sikora AG – Germany Email: sales@sikora.net

Danieli installs seamless pipe complex for OMK A NEW seamless pipe complex to be installed at the Vyksa Steel Works of OMK (United Metallurgical Company) will produce 500,000 tpy of OCTG seamless pipes (casing and tubing), line pipe and industrial pipes from 2 7 / 8 " to 10¾". The plant mainly consists of a hot rolling line based on FQT – Fine Quality Train – technology and a finishing centre featuring heat treatment, quality assurance and finishing lines. Danieli will provide plant and equipment engineering, supervision for erection and customer training. ОМK – Russia Email: info@omk.ru Website: www.omksteel.com Danieli SpA – Italy Email: info@danieli.com Website: www.danieli.com

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Bronx straightening equipment for the ship - building industry in China

the Compass system (Computer Aided Setting System) for automatic precision setting of all work rolls. The equipment will be designed and pre-assembled in the UK, where the group has been designing and manufacturing Bronx straightening machines for tubular and long products for more than 76 years. It will be delivered to China and put into production in 2020. Fives has already supplied several high-performance Bronx bulb section straighteners for the ship-building industry in Europe in recent years. Overall, more than 800 Bronx straightening machines for tube, pipe, bar, section and rail applications have been installed in more than 50 countries.

sections up to 220mm wide, which feature heavily in the construction of cruise ships and form part of a fully integrated sheet metal and profile- preservation line. The motorised machine is fully automatic. It utilises

FIVES has been awarded a contract by a Chinese client, based in Jiangsu Province, to supply Bronx straightening equipment for the ship-building industry. The Bronx 13-roll straightener is designed to process bulb and flat steel

Bronx section straightening press

Fives – France Fax: +33 1 4523 7571 Website: www.fivesgroup.com

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Mobile application enhances welding quality control and Industry 4.0 integration

is established with a digital connectivity module that collects welding data and enables wireless data transfer via Bluetooth. The app then uploads the data into the WeldEye cloud service via Wi-Fi or mobile network. The app can also be used only for browsing welding procedure specifications. “The welders can easily access their company’s WPS library with their mobile phones,” said Kemppi product manager Vesa Tiilikka. “They can also receive digital work orders, report work progress, and get feedback on their welds, including heat input values when welding data is collected.” Juhana Enqvist, Kemppi’s CDO, commented, “Paperless production becomes a reality with WeldEye. The new digital work order functionality, WPS accessibility on the go, and WeldEye’s real-time integration APIs to companies’ ERP/MES systems bring Industry 4.0 closer to our customers.” The collection of digital welding data and verification against digitally stored WPSs has many benefits. Real-time quality control improves productivity, as quality deviations can be identified and

KEMPPI has launched a mobile application for its WeldEye universal welding management software. The application, for Android devices, acts as a mobile user interface for the cloud-based software and offers a new set of Industry 4.0 tools for welding professionals to manage welding quality, production processes and productivity in a more efficient way. The app is compatible with the Kemppi FastMig product family, or any other welding equipment model or brand with the use of adapters. The connection between the WeldEye app and welding equipment

fixed without delay. Companies with global manufacturing and supplies can be sure that they meet the requirements of different welding standards and global sales. The WeldEye app is available for download free of charge on mobile devices with Android 6.0 or above, from Google Play. Its use requires an active Kemppi WeldEye account. The mobile application acts as a pocket- sized library of welding procedure specifications

Kemppi Oy – Finland Website: www.kemppi.com

WeldEye’s digital connectivity module connects with any welding equipment brand

Full profile measurement gauge commissioned at GMH GEORGSMARIENHÜTTE (GMH), Germany, has commissioned the Kocks 4D Eagle ® full profile measurement gauge. Its working principle is based on the advanced laser light sectioning method. The 4D Eagle replaced an existing light measurement gauge and is installed at the exit of the existing Kocks RSB ® 370/6. It will cover a production diameter range from 19.5 to 82.3mm, and will increase the reliability and consistency of the hot bar profile measurement under ever-changing production conditions. The 4D Eagle also provides profile data to the RSB size control system for closed-loop process control. A rolling defect detection feature enables automatic recognition of form deviations as well rolling defects such as roll breakage or roller failures.

Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax: +49 2103 51249 Email: fk@kocks.de Website: www.kocks.de

The Kocks 4D Eagle profile measurement system operating at Georgsmarienhütte

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Lincoln appoints new senior vice president of strategy and business development

responsible for global finance functions, external financial reporting and internal control infrastructure.  Prior to joining  Lincoln Electric, Mr Allman was an auditor at Price Waterhouse. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from St Bonaventure University and a master’s degree in accounting from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He is a certified public accountant. Lincoln Electric designs, develops and manufactures arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, and plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and is also involved in the brazing and soldering alloys market.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Lincoln has 56 manufacturing lo- cations, including operations and joint ventures in 20 countries, and a world- wide network of distributors and sales of- fices covering more than 160 countries. 

LINCOLN Electric Holdings has appointed Geoffrey Allman as senior vice president, strategy and business development. In this role, Mr Allman will oversee global strategic planning as well as mergers and acquisitions for the company and will continue to report to Vincent Petrella, executive vice president, chief financial officer. “Geoff has demonstrated a strong track record of creating long-term value for the company,” said Mr Petrella. “His deep financial and operational experience will make him a significant contributor to Lincoln Electric’s strategic initiatives in the future.” Mr Allman began his career at  Lincoln Electric  in 1997 and has held various positions of increasing responsibility in internal audit, accounting and finance. He most recently served as senior vice president, corporate controller,

Geoffrey Allman

Photo credit: Lincoln Electric Cleveland

Lincoln Electric – USA Website: www.lincolnelectric.com

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Eddyfi acquires NDT robotics specialist NON-DESTRUCTIVE testing technology specialist Eddyfi Technologies has confirmed the acquisition of Inuktun, a developer and manufacturer of remotely operated crawlers and camera systems. Headquartered in Nanaimo, in the Canadian province British Columbia, Inuktun offers robotic systems that bridge the gap between NDT inspectors and the physical world, helping customers go beyond physical inspection limitations. Inuktun also has locations in Houston, Texas, USA, and partners in Aberdeen, UK, and Perth, Australia.

products, together with their expertise and the standards they established in the industry, further complement our company. We are making a significant bet that the combination of Inuktun robots with our sensors and instruments will meet the increasing needs from asset owners. Customers can now select from a range of standard Inuktun crawlers, cameras and controllers to create their own off-the-shelf, yet customised, solutions.” The transaction officially moves Inuktun within the Eddyfi Technologies group. Sales and service for Inuktun systems, training, product rentals, equipment calibration and repair, as well as support services, will now be provided by the enlarged Eddyfi Technologies team. All Inuktun staff join Eddyfi Technologies, with staff in the USA relocating to Eddyfi’s offices in Houston, Texas. Eddyfi Technologies – Canada Fax: +1 418 780 2354 Website: www.eddyfitechnologies.com

Inuktun’s Versatrax 150 pipe inspection crawler

Colin Dobell, president and chief executive officer at Inuktun Services Ltd, said, “For several years now, we’ve been looking to partner with NDT companies that can help advance the capabilities of our products. This transaction links us with one of the best. Our systems and technology are suitable to many of Eddyfi Technologies’ current customers, and the combination of the two companies will strengthen our position as an industry leader and

allow us to offer truly unique solutions by combining some of the industry’s best NDT products with our mobile robotic solutions.” The strategic acquisition by Eddyfi Technologies benefits the company’s technology portfolio, enlarges its customer base, and broadens the possibilities for synergies and product development, while adding NDT inspection experts to the group. Martin Thériault, Eddyfi Technologies president and CEO, said, “We are very happy to welcome Colin and the innovative people of Inuktun to Eddyfi Technologies. Their high-quality

Inuktun – USA Fax: +1 250 729 8077 Email: sales@inuktun.com Website: www.inuktun.com

TMK opens external coating facility in Nor th America

and boost line pipe sales in the North American market. “With the new facility, TMK IPSCO’s products will become more reliable and more cost- efficient for consumers,” commented Vyacheslav Popkov, TMK’s senior vice president, manufacturing. “Its strategic location and premium tubular products, now available with special coating, provide our American division with a strong competitive edge which enables further growth.” The 360,000-tonne Wilder pipe facility is strategically situated in Kentucky near the natural gas deposits of the Marcellus Shale formation.

TMK, a producer of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, has opened a new external coating facility at TMK IPSCO’s Wilder facility in North America. The 250,000 tonnes of annual coating capacity for pipes up to 609.6mm (24") in diameter is available in fusion bonded epoxy (FBE), abrasion-resistant overcoat (ARO) and speciality coating. Coating protects line pipe against corrosion, mechanical damage and weathering. The facility is certified to industry standards, including CSA Z245.20 (Canadian national standards – the most rigorous in North America), NACE SP0394 and AWWA C213, as well as end users’ specific standards. The launch will expand IPSCO’s line-up of high value-added products

TMK – Russia Email: tmk@tmk-group.com Website: www.tmk-group.com

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SMS group supplies high-performance compact cold mill to Marcegaglia

between 750 and 1,570mm and entry thicknesses ranging between 0.6 and 5mm. The minimal achievable final thickness is 0.23mm. The CCM will be equipped with one pay-off and two reversing reels. Both rolling stands will be realised in four-high design. It will be possible to operate the mill with work roll sets of two different diameters. Excellent strip quality, high productivity and efficient rolling operations are provided by proven SMS group rolling technologies – the CVC ® plus (continuously variable crown) roll shifting technology, which, in combination with work roll bending, ensures a wide flatness setting range. One dry strip system per stand will be provided to

remove surplus emulsion from the strip surface. The plant will be equipped with the X-Shape flatness measuring and control system, which, together with multi-zone cooling, ensures optimal flatness results of the finished strip. The CCM will be operated with the X-Pact ® automation package, which provides a consistent and complete system solution for the high-performance control concepts and strategies implemented by SMS group. In addition to the features aimed at optimising plant efficiency, the TRC ® (total roll gap control) assistance system developed by SMS group will be applied for automatic and stabilised strip threading into the pre-set optimised roll gap. The assistance system makes for stable rolling right from the strip head end, increasing the material yield as a result of reduced strip bulging at the head and tail ends. The very high automation level of the CCM is an important step towards digitalisation and adaptability to future requirements. The new CCM at Marce- gaglia Ravenna SpA is expected to start operation in April 2020. SMS group GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 211 881 4902 Email: communications@sms-group.com Website: www.sms-group.com through to 2022 and is forecast to post the fastest growth of any market due to an expected rebound in drilling activity. Increased building construction activity will support demand in a variety of markets, including water distribution, conduit and DWV pipe. The potable water and storm and sanitary sewer markets are expected to offer the best growth opportunities for plastic pipe, as plastic pipe costs less, is easier to install, and is more resistant to corrosion than metal types. The Freedonia Group – USA Email: info@freedoniagroup.com Website: www.freedoniagroup.com

MARCEGAGLIA Ravenna SpA has contracted SMS group for the complete supply of a two-stand reversing cold mill of CCM ® (compact cold mill) design. Marcegaglia’s headquarters is located in Gazoldo degli Ippoliti, in the Mantua province of North Italy. The new CCM will be implemented at the Ravenna facility where Marcegaglia produces cold rolled carbon steel sheets and strips for a wide range of industrial applications. As a high- performance mill, it is designed to process a comprehensive material mix, including high-carbon and duplex steels, chrome-manganese alloyed steels, and silicon steels. The annual capacity is about 550,000 tons. Depending on the product mix, it rolls strips with widths of

Design concept of the compact cold mill

Oil and natural gas pipe demand to grow DEMAND for oil and natural gas pipe is forecast to grow 11 per cent annually to $15.4bn in 2022 – a strong recovery from severe declines seen during the 2012-2017 period, according to ‘Pipe: Products & Markets’, a new study from The Freedonia Group, USA. the 2012-2017 period, weak domestic demand for oil and gas pipe and a surge of steel pipe imports – particularly of OCTG – held prices down. Going forward, producers will likely raise prices for oil and gas pipe due to increased drilling activity and an expected reduction in import competition brought on by the Trump administration’s 25 per cent tariff on steel and recent anti- dumping measures.

Growth will be driven by an expected increase in drilling activity as oil prices continue to recover from 2016 lows. Increased well completion in key fields like the Permian Basin is supporting gains for OCTG, while bottlenecks in such productive areas are encouraging pipeline construction. Growth will also be supported by a modest recovery in pricing. During

Demand for pipe overall is forecast to advance 6.6 per cent annually to $51.1bn in 2022, rebounding strongly from declines posted during the 2012- 2017 period. The oil and gas market will remain the largest outlet for pipe

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Combi-PPT wins FLTA safety award COMBILIFT has won annother industry award after its Combi-PPT model scooped the Safety Category at the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019.

Mark Whyte, Combilift’s R&D manager, accepted the “Archie” trophy from Andrea Maneti of the category sponsor Trelleborg. Combilift managing director Martin McVicar said: “We have won a number of awards from the FLTA over the years for innovation, design achievement, ergonomics as well as the unique Winner of Winners Gold Award in 2012. In the 25 th year of the awards we are proud to have been recognised for our ongoing commitment to safer materials handing with the introduction of the Combi-PPT into our product range.”

products to be manoeuvred with ease in confined spaces without the use of a ride-on forklift. Above all, it can also do this while ensuring maximum safety when working in areas where other personnel may be present, in busy production plants for example, thanks to Combilift’s patented multi-position tiller arm. This incorporates tiller and operator offset positions with the touch of a button and enables excellent visibility from the side of the truck, also reducing any crush risk to the operator when working in tight spaces. According to the FLTA, “The jury was impressed by the PPT’s large capacity and its potential to replace counterbalance trucks, improving safety in pedestrian areas.”

The Combi-PPT is a high-performance pedestrian-operated powered pallet truck, the first model of which was designed following a specific request from a Combilift customer that wanted to enhance operational safety and material flow in its manufacturing facilities. This proved to be so successful that the Combi-PPT was put into serial production last year and models with capacities from 3,000kg to 16,000kg are now available. Its design and features such as AC powered drive, steer and lifting technology enable very large and bulky

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Atomat celebrates 50 years of excellence FOLLOWING the untimely demise, last April, of company founder Oreste De Sabbata, Atomat decided to postpone the celebration of the 50 th anniversary of its incorporation until December, with an open-day gathering for its employees, their families and a selected group of local authorities. Managing director Fabio Martecchini offered a historical overview of Atomat, from its beginnings to the present, followed by an informal awarding ceremony to senior employees.

The company stated that the perception was that everyone who took part left the venue with a sense of pride for the results and the international stance attained by the company since 1968, along with the strong determination to keep on bringing home accolades in the years to come.

The programme started with a short tour of the industrial premises and a brief illustration of the activities performed in each of the offices and workshops. Afterwards, all guests were treated to a brunch buffet put together by a renowned regional chef.

Atomat SpA – Italy Fax: +39 0432 667101 Email: info@atomat.com Website: www.atomat.com

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Skin-pass mill revamped for safe operation LUSOSIDER Aços Planos, Portugal, entrusted Fives to revamp the bridle rolls in the skin-pass section for its continuous galvanising line (CGL). The project aims to increase operation reliability and facilitate maintenance. Fives will replace the existing combination of the entry gearbox and exit bridle rolls of the skin-pass with newly designed bridle rolls, and will provide individual motorisation for each motorised roll. furnace of the line and installed an addi- tional jet cooling unit. Fives designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for sectors such as steel, aerospace and special machining, aluminium, automotive and manufactur- ing industries, cement, energy, logistics and glass. The company puts innovation at the core of its development strategy, by investing in R&D to design and cre- ate technologies that anticipate industry needs. Fives Group – France Fax: +33 1 4523 7571 Website: www.fivesgroup.com Fives’ new design for the skin-pass section at Lusosider

A new DMS burr masher will be installed as part of the project, and an existing zinc bath gauge will be relocated to fit the new configuration. The new equipment will be designed, delivered and commissioned by July 2019. Lusosider has been a long-term partner of Fives. In 2000, it contracted the group to revamp the existing CGL to increase the line capacity to produce low carbon steel for construction. In 2016, in order to further increase capacity, Fives revamped the horizontal

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Kasto expands in Nor th America with new showroom and technology centre

Armin Stolzer, chairman and CEO of the Kasto Group, addressed participants with an overview of Kasto’s history, products and philosophy. Board member Sönke Krebber presented digital solutions by Kasto in the context of Industry 4.0 and also introduced the company’s VisualAssistance service technology, which allows troubleshooting of Kasto products without a service technician having to physically be at the customer’s site. Attendees were able to view the products on display, which included the KASTOecostore bar variant, which was displayed for the first time in the North American market. Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG – Germany Xiris expands sales team XIRIS Automation Inc, a manufacturer of welding cameras and weld inspection software, has expanded its technical sales representation in North America to better serve customers. Norm Sted, director of sales for North America, said, “Xiris has one of the best welding cameras, but we also want to have the best technical sales support.” Xiris has therfore set out to expand its outside sales team by adding four outside representatives in Canada and twenty in the USA. The goal of the initiative is to improve the reaction time it takes to train distributors and provide faster response to requests for demonstrations. The company aims to help customers improve their overall welding, manufac- turing and fabricating by providing “better images, better decisions and better pro- cess control.” The company serves the entire welding, cutting, fabricating, tube and pipe industries, as well as additive manufacturing. Email: kasto@kasto.de Website: www.kasto.com

and three members of the Kasto Group board. The company has equipped the location with its latest sawing, storage and digital solutions, which will allow customers to view Kasto products, perform test cuts and consult with product experts.

KASTO Inc, the North American subsidiary of the Germany-based sawing and storage technology specialist, has opened a showroom and technology centre in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA. The opening was attended by customers and business partners,

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New EWM administration building opened in

Mündersbach WELDING technology manufacturer EWM AG has opened a new adminis- tration building. An initial 80 employees have moved into the office complex, with EWM investing a total of €4mn in the new 1,800m² location. With around 400 employees in the building in Mündersbach, Germany, the family company is among the leading providers of work in the region. With the new building, EWM is making a long-term commitment to the location where it was founded. The high-tech company is Germany’s largest producer of arc welding technology and is among the global technological leaders in this sector. The new multi-storey building houses a total of 100 office workspaces. EWM has equipped

“On one hand our new ad- ministration building gives employees the chance to work in a focused and quiet envi- ronment. On the other, they will also have plenty of space for productive and informa- tive discussions. That’s a suc- cessful solution,” said Bernd Szczesny, managing director of EWM AG. The general contrtor responsible for the project, Kleusberg GmbH, completed the building in modular design in just six months, with the four floors of the new building comprising a total of 32 modules. The administration building has been designed according

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to the latest advances in building technology. In order to keep the new office complex’s use of primary energy at a very low level, the environmentally friendly KfW 55 energy standard has been implemented. EWM has installed a photovoltaics system on the roof of the complex, while the building itself is fitted with highly energy-efficient heating. “Co-operation with our service providers was very good throughout the course of the project,” said Christian Usinger, assistant to the managing director at EWM AG. “The new administration building provides an ultra-modern basis for further growth at our Mündersbach location.”

EWM AG has invested a total of four million euros in a new administration building in its hometown of Mündersbach

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