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of overall installed power, the pipe mill has the capability to turnout 150,000t/annum. In particular, the pipe mill can manufacture products with a size of over 400mm x 400mm and thickness above 12.7mm. CFS (cage forming square) technology is a forming method with flexible tooling mounted inside the cage-forming machine, so that the tooling position can be changed automatically or motorized with digital display. This enables the quick and efficient manufacture of products in a multitude of sizes. In this way, the company claims that the cost of operation is lowered by 3-5 per cent, product quality is increased and manual operation is dramatically lowered. Dalian Field has also pioneered an ERW pipe mill for pipe in the range of Ø 610mm x 19mm/500mm x 500mm x 20mm, which it claims to be the world’s largest. This mill is also based on CFS forming technology for square and rectangular pipe manufacture, in addition to CFR for round pipe manufacture. In addition, the tube mill can be supplied with flexible (double cage forming) technology for square, rectangular

The Buhlmann-Group specialises in providing complete solutions for pipeline construction. As an industry partner, the company can supply plant contractors and companies in various sectors, including the energy, chemical, petrochemical, shipbuilding and mechanical engineering industries. Website : www.buhlmann.de

Dalian Field Co Ltd China

mill, CFS square/rectangular flexible cage forming pipe mill, CFSR flexible double cage forming pipe mill, and 6-pipe hydrostatic tester.
 A highlight of its range, the company offers a 500mm x 500mm x 20mm ERW pipe mill for square/rectangular products. According to the company, this is one of the most advanced straight welded tube lines in the world, for which multi patents are adopted and CFS cage forming technology offers an advantage. A benefit of the pipe mill is that no tooling has to be changed when product size is adjusted. A total of 240m in length and weighing 1,200t, the mill has fully automatic control and motorized operation. With 4,000KVA  Dalian Field’s ERW pipe mill for 500mm x 500mm x 20mm dimensions

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Dalian Field Machinery Manufacturing Co Ltd is a specialist in the design and manufacture of a range of machinery. This range includes high frequency ERW pipe mills and other large-scale pipe mills, together with standalone equipment such uncoilers, end-facing and chamfering machines, slitters, hydrostatic testing machines, cut-to-length machines, and scarfing units. The company holds a number of patents including its ultra-large calibre ERW pipe

and round pipe manufacture. Website : www.asiafield.com

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