TPT January 2012

T echnology U pdate

Full-length pipe expander

Modular handling for tubes

higher material grades up to X120, stricter ovality and straightness tolerances. Straightening System is a development of Fontijne Grotnes, which is especially designed for small pipes ranging from 16"- 30". This system controls the straightness of the pipes in all directions within ½ -API- and DNV-standards. Fontijne Grotnes – The Netherlands Email: k.holsteijn@fontijnegrotnes.com Website: www.fontijnegrotnes.com

EUROMAQUINA has further developed its modular handling equipment for tubes and bars, such as entry tables, roll-ways, silent cradles and others. As Euromaquina is also an expert in revamping finishing machinery, the company offers integration in line of existing machinery for automatic production without big expenses. The company’s own emulsion filtering unit FILTRA-4 (which can be found at the website address: www.filtra4. com) helps with maintenance free, high quality emulsion in tube production or bar finishing lines. A complete integrated project has been just set up in Peru.

FONTIJNE Grotnes has developed over the years into a specialist in the design and construction of pipe-ends and full length pipe expanders for the pipe industry. The Fontijne Grotnes’ expander guarantees a constant, reproducible process regarding diameter and mechanical properties. The design maximises the radial forces in order to obtain maximum output in relation to pipe dimensions. A full length pipe expander is an essential part of the production process in a pipe mill. The pipe expander process makes the welding of the pipeline in the field, even cut pipe sections, much easier. Fontijne Grotnes is constantly improving and preparing the full length pipe expander process for new market demands, like higher outputs, thicker wall thickness,

Euromaquina – Spain Website: www.euromaquina.com

The Fontijne Grotnes pipe expander

TUBE DÜSSELDORF March 26 - 30 2012 HALL 03 - STAND C49 and specifications customer’s needs and processing Working tubes to meet

Cimavilla di Codognè (TV) ITALY phone +39 0438 471 120 www.csmtube.com

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