TPT July 2015

Technology News

Cold cutting and bevelling PROTEM’s TTNG cold cutting and bevelling machines and US ID clamping bevelling machines can be equipped with optional tooling to enable the machining of plastic coating of pipelines up to 130mm wall thickness. All maintenance work (cutting and bevelling) can be performed on existing pipe lines or at the end of pipes, machining the coating on various lengths to give space for the welding equipment. Heating the coating at high tempera- ture and removing it manually with a Protem SAS – France Email: contact@protem.fr Website: www.protem.fr Sawyer improves ratchet clamp

blade, or using machines with a water jet cutting system (which can damage the pipes), is no longer necessary.

Sawyer been manufacturing and designing welding and pipeline equipment since 1948. Equipment is designed, engineered and manufactured in the company’s new facility in Oklahoma, USA. Sawyer equipment is used in the construction and maintenance of pipeline, waste water and sewer lines and other welding and pipeline applications. Mfg Co has

ton ratchet can deliver precision and rugged durability with ease. The clamp is designed with an open bridgework to allow full 360° welding, ensuring a quality weld. The machined headrings are precision-bored for consistent and accurate fit up. The Ratchet Clamp’s new yellow colour provides high visibility and improved safety. “Therearealotofclampsoutthere,”said Dave Hembree, Sawyer Manufacturing vice-president. “I believe our customers will be pleasantly surprised by the small but important changes we have made.”

SAWYER Manufacturing Company has redesigned its Ratchet Clamp with a lower profile to allow better access to the butt join, helping welders effectively and quickly align and weld pipe. The ratchet mechanism has also been improved with a built-in handle and enclosed threads to protect against dirt and weld spatter, all while retaining the true double ratchet feature that allows for quicker closure on the pipe to increase speed and performance. The Ratchet Clamp is built with a focus on speed and accuracy. The ten-

Sawyer Mfg Co – USA Email: sales@sawyermfg.com Website: www.sawyermfg.com

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