TPi April 2010

Coated tube & pipe Production and coating of carbon and stainless steel pipes

Petek Boru Sanayi AS has been involved in the production and coating of carbon and stainless steel pipes and fittings, as well as the production of polyethylene pipes and fittings, since 1979. The company operates from a 22,300m 2 facility, of which 12,300m 2 is closed space, including quality laboratories. The company’s spirally welded steel pipe production line can manufacture pipes between 219.1 and 1,626mm (8" to 64") in diameter, with a 3.2 to 14mm wall thickness range, via continuous on-line UT (ultrasonic test) control. Current production capacity is 18,000 tons per year.

PE (polyethylene), FBE (fusion bonded epoxy), liquid epoxy, bitumen, varnish, primer and wire-mesh reinforced external cement mortar. For internal lining, solvent-free and coal- tar epoxy lining as well as cement mortar lining are the most used methods. Thermal insulation of pipes is another area of expertise. Products manufactured by the company include spirally welded steel pipes (carbon steel and stainless steel), fittings (carbon steel and stainless steel), elbows, tees and reducers. The company also manufactures HDPE 100 polyethylene pipes and fittings, chimney pipes, victaulic pipes, sigur-headed pipes, and threading and coupling.

Epoxy coated pipes from Petek Boru Sanayi

Petek Boru Sanayi AS – Turkey info@petekboru.com.tr www.petekboru.com.tr

Petek Boru is experienced in the external coating of all types of steel pipes with

3 rd international trade fair for industrial coating technology improved productivity, energy and eco- balance is the so-called ‘Integrated Concept II’. Here, the function of the primer is integrated into a single or dual-component water-based paint system. By substituting the primer it is possible to dispense with the entire filler application or area of equipment, including the materials used, as well as the before- and after-treatment. The coating facility and time are accordingly reduced. The system can be integrated into existing coating facilities and reduces VOC emissions. enables unused coatings to be recovered from the pipe, or specific quantities of coating to be conveyed to the application system. In the area of coating powders, developments at manufacturers are moving towards solutions that harden at lower stoving temperatures. Here, there are already systems available that harden at between 120 and 130°C. Alongside energy savings, they also enable productivity to be increased. In addition, plastic materials and composites can be powder coated at these low temperatures.

PaintExpo, a trade fair that focuses on industrial coating technology, will be held for the third time, at the Karlsruhe exhibition centre, Germany, 13-16 April 2010. Over 200 companies have already booked exhibition space, including market and technological leaders from many sectors. Companies from the coatings sector include BASF Coatings, Relius Coatings and Tiger Coatings, who have not taken part in previous shows. The exhibition will present a broad and in-depth offering in every aspect of wet painting, powder coating and coil coating. The trade fair’s portfolio for industrial coating technology includes systems and applications technology, coatings, transport systems, automation solutions and paint robots, consumables and services for the organic coating process, ranging from pre-treatment to final inspection. Whether companies have in-house coating facilities or subcontracted coating operations, the demand is for improved efficiency with higher quality, greater environmental awareness and flexibility. One solution that ensures reduced investment and operating costs, particularly in the automotive sector, leads to material savings and an

Using very high solid or ultra-high solid coatings with a very high solid content reduces VOCs. In some cases, only slight adjustment is required to the existing coating facility. However, application technology with paint guns and atomisers has a role to play, which enables a more effective application and adjusts the spray jet formed to the geometry of the work piece. Exhibitors at PaintExpo will present solutions in this area that permit savings in the consumption of coatings. A further approach for reducing material consumption lies in intelligent coating logistics with flexible coating supply systems. Pigging system technology

Where the recovery of overspray is an issue, innovative electrostatic separator systems not only achieve higher levels of separation, they also reduce water and energy consumption. Potential savings can further be exploited through increased automation. The use of paint robots results in greater reproducibility of coating results, a reduction in waste and better overall quality.

FairFair GmbH – Germany info@paintexpo.de www.paintexpo.de

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