TPT September 2013

Technology News

Front to back supplier for tube and pipe industry

the pipes from the washing process. Gummy deposits from the tube forming and welding operations were also present, causing appearance and dirt issues on the end product. Finally, vacuum issues affected the coating application. Quaker’s solution was Quakercoat™ UV 036, a UV coating, which helped solve the identified issues and provided a more flexible coating to meet the needs of the sister mill. Quaker also recommended switching to a more compatible coolant, and an improved cleaner and dewatering aid. By eliminating the warranty claims, Quaker helped improve quality and consistency among the mills. Quaker Chemical Corporation – USA Fax: +1 610 832 8682 Email: info@quakerchem.com Website: www.quakerchem.com Stainless steel fittings BERCELLESI Berinox is an independent stainless steel fittings manufacturer, offering a large range of pressed and welded connection fittings in austenitic and austenic-ferritic (Duplex) grades. The company has manufacturing facilities near Milan and Parma. With a full range of elbows, collars, caps, concentric and eccentric reducers, tees and reducing tees, from 12mm to 1,219mm, in ISO, metric, SMS, DIN, BS, EN and imperial sizes and standards, Bercellesi Berinox inventories more than 3,000 references. Elbows, tees and reducers are produced from pipe, while collars and end caps are produced from plate, all with a cold forming method. Production is automated on the most popular sizes. Bercellesi Berinox – Italy Email: info@bbstainless-steel.com Website: www.bbstainless-steel.com

Although corrosion is an overall problem in the steel industry, tube and pipe manufacturing faces similar challenges, given the round, hollow shape of the metal. Quaker Chemical is able to provide valuable expertise that addresses corrosion-related issues within these industries. For example, a major North American tube and pipe manufacturer was struggling with premature corrosion on pipes resulting in end-user warranty claims causing revenue losses. The manufacturer determined that if it could find a coating that had more flexibility, and increased corrosion protection, there was an opportunity to sell more tonnage. Quaker Chemical helped the manufacturer to identify process issues where heavy mill oil was present on incoming steel, impacting coating adhesion and residual coolant on

TUBE manufacturers generally focus on changing the shape of a metal work piece, whether through cutting, bending, end-forming or some other process. This shaping often requires a fluid to prevent friction, overheating or premature wear. Another focus is the prevention of corrosion. Some fabricators rely on metalworking fluid to provide both in- process and final corrosion protections, while others use a final process to apply a short- to long-term corrosion preventive. Through either process, the corrosion prevention agents prevent corrosion of the steel by inhibiting the interaction with oxygen in the atmosphere. Whether the corrosion takes the form of red rust or black stain, the process is similar: oxidation of the metal is linked to reduction of other constituents in the process, including the metalworking fluids.

Finishing Floor Solutions Finishing Floor Solutions for Global Customers Pipe mills around the world rely on the expertise of Brandt Engineered Products for their finishing floor solutions. The design and production of hydrotesters, pipe handling systems and processing equipment combined with the experience and knowledge of a team of specialists that understand plant efficiency will provide a custom solution for your operation. That’s Powerful Value. Delivered. See us at FabTech Nov 18-21 , 2013. McCormick Place, Chicago, IL - Booth #S3443

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