TPT January 2009

The machines can be used for dry or wet grinding, and use abrasive belts, wheels, sisal and polishing buffs and micro finishing films. Automatic job loading and unloading systems and automatic job transport are offered as options. The company’s automatic centreless belt grinding and finishing machines are used for belt grinding, bright finishing and satin finishing of round tube and pipe. The machine has simple settings to ensure quick changeover between jobs. The floating belt grinding heads are specially designed to accommodate bend and ovality of tubes. Designed for tube with up to 220mm diameter, the machine is provided with up to 10 heads, while an automatic loader/ unloader is optional. The machines are designed for dry grinding in addition to wet finishing. A wide range of consumables including abrasive belts, flap wheels, non- woven wheels, sisal and cotton buffs can be used in a predetermined sequence for achieving the desired finish. The machine can be offered with an auto tube size setting, which requires only 2-5 minutes of setup time. Website : www.grindmaster.co.in

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Hatboru Co Ltd Turkey

9-B109

With over 30 years’ experience, Hatboru Steel Pipe Ind & Trade Co Ltd is the manufacturer of industrial steel pipe for water projects and drilling. For over 10 years the company has produced a range of SSAW steel pipes (spiral submerged arc welded), for potable water, petroleum and gas pipelines in addition to construction and piling. Hatboru’s factory occupies 100,000m 2 open area and 15,000m 2 undercover in the industrial zone of Antakya, close to the east Meditteranean seaports. The company has three production lines for spiral-welded pipes and one line for drilling pipes. The company’s total annual capacity is 120,000t, with a size range of DN 200mm to 3,000mm. The range includes gas and petroleum pipes (API 5l), water pipes (AWWA C-200, BS 534, DIN 2460, DIN 1626, TS EN 10217-1), general use purpose pipes (BS 3601, DIN 1626), pile stake pipes (ASTM

A-252), and pipe joint pieces (AWWA C-208, BS 534). The company provides expert coating and lining with advanced technology. This includes bitumen coating and lining (DIN 30673), solvent free expoxy (internal and external), internal and external galvanizing (ISO 1461), polypropylene coating, coal tar epoxy coating, cement mortar lining (AWWWA C-205), and anti-rust paints. The company has quality certification from TS EN, ISO and API, ISO-14001, OHSAS  Hatboru is a producer of industrial steel pipe for water

18001, DIN and ISO-9000. Website : www.hatboru.com

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