TPT November 2009

I ndustry N ews

Higher balanced material output for larger wall PE pipes

long experienced different polymer variations in the end product that, in turn, forces a slowdown in production and a critical loss of time, material and money. Guill states that with its new Model 2030, the extrusion problem of accommodating an inconsistent material flow and distribution has been eliminated. The Model 2030 tooling system offers material distribution and product consistency that is improved by a specially designed, patent-pending combined die and reservoir system. With this precise tooling, material flow from the die is delivered with the balance necessary to achieve product accuracy. In addition, a special co-extrusion capability enables the simultaneous extrusion of multi-materials or multi-stripes. With Guill’s advanced flow analysis software, the output of polymer is shaped long before it reaches the tip of the die. With this proprietary extrusion technology, the polymer being distributed cannot return to its original shape. The amount of required material throughput for a pipe design is channelled to meet the proper requirements. After Guill’s design is complete, the flow analysis software ensures that the extrusion die is engineered to perform to specifications. suffered from a lack of attention when it comes to accredited training. These courses redress the balance.” The courses are part of Hydratight’s commitment to improve the skills needed to reduce leakages on all assets within industry sectors, while ensuring a clear focus on the health and safety of all personnel using high pressure hydraulic torque and tensioning equipment. To reduce risk it is essential for engineers, divers and operators to become totally familiar with all the equipment involved in critical integrity issues. Such courses delivered at the client’s premises or Hydratight’s training academy offer clients the opportunity to ensure the risk involved is kept to a minimum. Hydratight also works with The Underwater Centre in Fort William to deliver integrity courses as part of the centre’s diver training programme for those who want to use the equipment subsea instead of through topside simulation.

The self-contained extrusion system for the Model 2030 weighs from 6,000 to 10,000lb (2,721.55 to 4,535.92kg), and has a patent-pending mounted track and cart that enable easy handling and maintenance. The cart system is engineered to tilt the die on-the-fly, in order to compensate for the catenary (sagging) effect caused by gravity as the extrusion product exits the equipment. With the self-contained track support system, one person can easily disassemble, clean and re-assemble the system by sliding the modular plates in and out of position without using lifts or rigging equipment. Pipe manufacturers that require large diameters and multi-layer jacketing also benefit from the advanced material flow of the Model 2030 extrusion head and its support system without rigging or support equipment. Guill Tool & Engineering Co – USA Fax: +1 401 823 5310 Email: sales@guill.com Website: www.guill.com In Europe: Padraic Lunn Enterprises Ltd – Ireland Fax: +353 71 9147604 Email: plunn1@eircom.net “Legislation requires such skills and City andGuilds accredited courses offer a platform to provide these courses globally, with industry best-practice provided by Hydratight and its team of qualified experienced training instructors. It’s a winning combination, for all IMCA members,” said Mr Milne. Hydratight – UK Fax: +44 12150 50800

GROWTH and expansion in the cable and energy markets has fuelled demand for new extrusion technology for manufacturing large wall piping of 4" to 20" in diameter (10.16 to 50.8cm) for a host of industries including marine, cable, electronics, oil, gas and water. Guill Tool & Engineering Co’s technology for the 2030 Model is proving successful in serving these markets. Manufacturers of large wall pipes have

 The Model 2030 tooling system

Subsea training first from Hydratight

HYDRATIGHT has launched a new City and Guilds-accredited range of subsea training courses in mechanical joint integrity. The courses, developed in direct response to feedback from customers, cover the use of hydraulic torque and tensioning equipment for the subsea sector and provide an insight into other Hydratight subsea integrity equipment such as flange pullers, nut splitters and bespoke equipment. Maintenance and fault finding issues are also addressed, ensuring candidates have a clear practical understanding of the tools and equipment prior to mobilisation. “Subsea joint integrity is a key issue for the industry: mobilisation and time frames are extremely critical. Downtime for equipment due to lack of training and safety considerations continue to add significant but unnecessary time, and consequently cost, to projects,” said Gary Milne, Hydratight’s technical training manager. “Subsea has traditionally

Email: training@hydratight.com Website: www.hydratight.com

 A diver trained by Hydratight on the City and Guilds-accredited training course

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