Welding

Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, mostly metals, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool, causing fusion. It is a widely used technique in the fabrication of equipment such as tubes or heat exchangers. Below you can find the latest newsitems that involve the topic of welding. If you wish to include your newsrelease on our Stainless Steel World Americas website and email newsletter, please feel free to contact us.

GTT certified Mark V with nickel-steel alloy

Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), with partners in Canada, has secured certification from classification society DNV-GL for its new liquid natural gas (LNG) containment system, called the Mark V. The General for Ship Application (GASA) approval of the new containment system is expected to speed up the implementation of two cooperation agreements to confirm the industrialisation of the system.

New MultiStrike® tungsten electrodes

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques has recently launched its new MultiStrike® tungsten electrodes in an attempt to address growing concerns about the radiotoxic thoria in standard red tipped tungsten electrodes.

Kentz awarded stainless steel piping contract

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. has announced that Kentz, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been awarded the mechanical and piping (M&P) contract by Sasol's Group Technology on Work Pack 3 of Phase Two of the Fischer-Tropsch Wax Expansion Project (FTWEP) in Sasolburg, South Africa.

B.C. recognizes stainless steel project

Three of British Columbia’s (B.C.) best steel projects were recently honoured at an awards gala that was held in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, celebrating the 2015 B.C. Steel Design Awards of Excellence, which was hosted by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC).

Synalloy adding heavy wall pipe capability

Synalloy Corporation, a growth oriented company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage tanks and specialty chemicals has announce that its Brismet unit is adding a heavy wall welded pipe production shop in Bristol, Tennessee.

Upgraded ECOTROL 8C 4.0 process control valve

Version W4 of the ECOTROL® 8C series, which resulted from a technical revision focused on product quality, flow capacity and life cycle costs, has been available since the beginning of 2015.

It is characterised by many technical improvements.

Petronash Americas opens in Sugar Land

On Friday May 8, Petronash Americas LLC held a grand-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the American branch in Sugar Land, Texas. This is the most recent business venture of the Petronash group, the specialized manufacturer of injection systems and well-head control panels for the oil and gas industries, and the first venture for Petronash in the United States.

FCI releases new air/gas flow meter

The advanced ST98 Air/Gas Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) is ideal for optimising the fuel-to-air ratio for boiler control in plant HVAC systems while reducing plant fuel costs and protecting the environment.

BK Edwards expanding MS plant

BK Edwards Fabrication and Welding is expanding the operations at its facility in Maben, Mississippi. The project represents a $70,000 company investment and will create 18 new jobs, bringing employment at the facility to approximately 50.

HFT introduces upgraded purging system

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques, HFT® has released its upgraded Pipe Purging System for High Speed Pipe Joint Welding.

The QuickPurge®III uses the Intacal® II combined with the integrated PurgeGate® device, making it possible to safely inflate the dams with argon gas, prior to releasing it for purging the space between the dams where the weld joint is located.