International Metal Tube Newsletter November 2021

November 2021

November 2021 Sheffield Forgemasters hosts Ministerial visit Leading engineering company, Sheffield Forgemasters, played host to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as he announced a new nuclear funding package.

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wasi Kwarteng visited the engineering specialist to see its capabilities in the manufacture of large nuclear castings and forgings, immediately after announcing £210 million of government funding for RollsRoyce SMR at Sheffield’s Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

The funding backs Rolls-Royce SMR’s £450 million project to develop the country’s first Small Modular (nuclear) Reactor (SMR), a sector which Sheffield Forgemasters is positioned to be a key supplier into and which could significantly contribute to the country’s need for zero carbon power.

Mr Kwarteng said: “Visiting Sheffield

Forgemasters underpins what exceptional engineering skills the UK has and it was fantastic to meet the hardworking and dedicated workforce there – the very best of British manufacturing in action.

“Sheffield Forgemasters is already a pioneer in the development of SMR technologies and establishing routes to manufacture for those re-4

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Kwasi Kwarteng visits Sheffield Forgemasters.

November 2021 actors, which have the potential to provide more home-grown, low carbon and affordable energy for British households and businesses.”

The Business Secretary was joined by seniors from Rolls-Royce SMR on the visit to Sheffield Forgemasters.

David Bond, CEO at Sheffield Forgemasters, said: “SMR’s have the potential to become the standard for civil nuclear power generation and as an emerging market, fits extremely well with our long track record of supplying nuclear power components into the UK submarine programme.

“In principle, SMR’s will be faster to build and commission, and because

of their size and relative portability, they can be factory manufactured and shipped to site. They will produce cost-competitive power and offer a solution which can be scaled to meet energy demands.

“Rolls-Royce is advancing plans for factory assembled SMR’s in the UK and Sheffield Forgemasters is well positioned to be a UK supply chain partner in the delivery of complex, finished and semi-finished nuclear grade components into the SMR build programme.”

Sheffield Forgemasters is seeking revenue diversification opportunities in the emerging clean energy sector in support of the UK Government’s zero carbon goal. This includes the

renewable energy sector and early involvement in nascent civil nuclear fusion developments, and fission reactors such as SMR’s and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMR’s).

Tom Samson, Chief Executive at RollsRoyce SMR, said: “We have been working in close partnership with Sheffield Forgemasters for some time to establish best routes to manufacture for our SMR reactors. The company is a unique capability within the UK as a domestic supplier of key components which will be required to build these new power plants.”

The new Government funding will enable SMR technology to take the next steps through Britain’s regulatory process.

FEIN launches new products and service app FEIN, the leading power tools and accessories manufacturer, has released a series of new products to the UK market, including a new Bluetooth charger, a metal chop saw and its brand-new service app, my.FEIN, allowing users to access everything from warranties and receipts, to battery information and services.

Now available in stores nationwide, the new ALG 80 BC has 8A charging current for short charging times and Bluetooth connectivity. It’s compatible with FEIN’s entire 18v cordless range, including MultiMaster and the 18v Combi Drill, as well as the my.FEIN app, communicating charge status and cycles, while sending push notifications when the battery is full.

The new MKAS 355 metal chop saw has also launched across the UK and delivers precise rapid results when cutting metals both in the workshop or on-site. The cold cutting process means the material isn’t as heated,

resulting in no metal dust extract to ensure maximum safety for end users. The saw also includes a powerful 1800 watt motor with soft start technology, alongside an ergonomic handle design to combine comfort, safety and power.

With the my.FEIN service app, users can access all of FEIN’s services in one place. The app will store all registered tools, including an individual inventory number for each tool, while making it even easier to register tools. Users just need to scan the nameplate using the camera on their smart device. The app also stores sales receipts and warranty certificates, while users can book any repairs they may require.

“We are always looking for more ways to make our customer’s lives as easy as possible, with safety firmly front of mind. We have channelled this into our new Bluetooth battery, MKAS 355 metal chop saw and the my.FEIN app.

In addition, new tools registered on the app can qualify for FEIN’s “The products aim to create a more three-year warranty. FEIN power efficient experience for our end us- tools, lithium-ion batteries and asers, in turn offering increased pro- sociated chargers all come with ductivity,” comments Andy Mills, a three-year warranty, rather than managing director of FEIN UK. the statutory one-year. my.FEIN is available to download on iOS in The charger is compatible with all the App Store, as well as on GoogFEIN Li-ion batteries and also comes le Play. with a USB charger, which can also be used to charge smartphones, To find out more about FEIN’s new tablets and other mobile devices. products, visit fein.com/en_uk/.

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Severstal presents effective solutions at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi Severstal, one of the world’s leading steel and steel-related mining companies, is taking part for the second time in ADIPEC, the largest international exhibition for energy professionals

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he exhibition is taking place from November 15 to 18, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Company is presenting innovative products and integrated supply solutions for customers engaged in the extraction, transportation, and processing of oil and gas.

Severstal is presenting large-diameter pipes (LSAW) for oil and gas pipelines, such as special- purpose products designed for operation in non-standard conditions. These include LSAW made of steel grades that extend the service life pipe-

lines in acidic environments, as well as LSAW with high strain capacity used for gas transportation sections in seismically unstable regions.

Since 2018, Severstal has significantly increased its LSAW exports to the international market. In the last two years, clients have purchased pipes for projects in regions including Egypt, the USA, Bangladesh, Great Britain, Peru, Bulgaria, Brazil, and export volumes have more than tripled since 2019. Since 2018, the Company has passed 36 qualifications

from leading market participants, including ADNOC, EGPC, Petrojet, and GASCO. Severstal is also developing relations with its Middle East partners with an intention to commence supplies to this region in the near future.

Severstal has a production capacity of about 600 thousand tonnes of LSAW per year for offshore and onshore oil and gas pipelines. The Company provides a full production cycle and is therefore able to adapt products to individual customer requests, as well as control the quality of products throughout

November 2021 the entire production chain.

Dmitry Goroshkov, Director, Sales and Business Development, Energy Sector, AO Severstal Management, said: “Projects in MENA countries tend to be highly specialized requiring the highest level of technology.

Pipes must withstand a huge range of temperatures and have a particular margin of security. We have experience in implementing these kinds of projects. Severstal is constantly developing additional measures to protect our pipe products, and we have already achieved great things”.

Severstal has successfully completed a number of projects in Europe that required a custom- tailored approach (Turkstream and Polish Slovak Gas Interconnector). For Turkstream, the Company has supplied 260 thousand tonnes of LSAW for the offshore section. During the production of these pipes, the Company complied with the increased

requirements for the geometry of pipes and implemented a solution to reduce project costs.

More than 11,500 tonnes of 18 m LSAW have been supplied for Polish

Slovak Gas Interconnector. The use of longer pipes made it possible to reduce the costs of the pipeline’s construction and improve its reliability and efficiency. To complete deliveries for this project, Severstal used a multimodal transport logistics scheme, which included transportation by road, sea, and rail.

By meeting unique requirements and offering cost-effective solutions, Severstal helps oil and gas companies implement challenging projects around the world.

For further information please contact: Public Relations Anastasia Mishanina T: +7 (495) 926-77-66 anastasia.mishanina@sever stal. com

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November 2021

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eld Purging smaller tubes and pipes of different diameters can be challenging, especially when budgets are tight. Often, Welders are left to create their own homemade purging dams out of unsuitable materials such as foam, paper or cardboard.

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT have designed and developed clinically clean, white Nylon Weld Purge Plugs, providing a great barrier for weld purging at a very low cost.

Luke Keane, Technical Sales Manager for HFT said: “For welding nickel and titanium alloys and stainless steel tubes and pipe joints as well as stubs, elbows and tees, Weld Purge Plugs are a perfect product to seal all holes and orifices for quality internal weld purging. They can also be used for weld purging small or odd diameter pipes where conventional inline pipe purging systems may not be practical.”

Weld Purge Plugs are made from engineering quality nylon up to 6” (152 mm) diameter and will not seize up, rust or corrode. A friction-reducing washer inserted between the top plate and wing nut provides easy expansion and release.

The low cost, lightweight Weld Purge Plugs are also available in readymade Weld Purging and Orbital Welding Kits containing the most common sizes of Purge Plugs™ used. Each kit has a strong robust

ABS plastic case, with custom foam inlays for storage and quick location of the plugs where needed.

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT also design and manufacture a Range of Tandem Weld Purging Systems in sizes 1” to 88”, producing oxide free welds time after time.

The Tandem Systems isolate a small volume either side of the weld to reduce inert gas costs and to bring the weld purging time down to a fraction of what it might take using other kinds of dams and unsuitable materials.

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November 2021

Automatically prepare edges for welding during laser cutting

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dgeLine Bevel from TRUMPF automatically bevels parts during laser cutting to prepare them for welding - Manual beveling no longer required.

“This is a one-of-a-kind technology in sheet metal fabrication,” says TRUMPF product manager Patrick Schüle High-tech company TRUMPF will take the Blechexpo fair as an opportunity to unveil its “EdgeLine Bevel” solution, which automatically prepares parts for welding during the cutting process. Compatible with standard TRUMPF laser-cutting machines, this technology allows users to create beveled edges while cutting out the contours of each part. Liquid metal flows into these bevels during welding to ensure a high-quality weld seam. On today’s shop floors, fabricators typi-

cally perform beveling prior to welding using a milling machine, grinding machine or angle grinder – an additional step that is both cumbersome and time-consuming.

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Currently, the only way to create bevels automatically is to use technologically advanced machines with specialist 3D cutting heads. However, these are seldom available on manufacturing lines, especially those operated by smaller fabricators. EdgeLine Bevel from TRUMPF is the first solution that allows users to bevel part edges automatically on much simpler, standard types of laser-cutting machines. The technology can also be used to create bevels on a part’s inner contours, which are impossible for manual angle grinders to access. “This is a truly unique way of eliminating downstream processes in the sheet-metal fabrication environment. It boosts the efficiency of customers’ production lines and confirms the status of TRUMPF as a solution provider for the entire sheetmetal process chain,” says TRUMPF product manager Patrick Schüle.

Can also be used for countersinks As well as beveling, EdgeLine Bevel can also automatically make the countersinks required to screw parts together, thereby eliminating yet another downstream process. The technology is suitable for all companies in the sheet- metal fabrication sector that use joining processes on the shop floor or require countersinks for screw connections. “And thanks to the quick and easy programming, this solution also makes sense for companies that only occasionally fabricate parts with bevels and countersinks,” says Schüle. TRUMPF will be launching the new technology at Blechexpo for the standard versions of its TruLaser Series 3000 fiber and TruLaser Series 5000 fiber machines. From spring 2022, existing owners of new-generation TRUMPF laser- cutting machines will also be able to retrofit EdgeLine Bevel technology.

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Industrial Shredders names Mark Pischulla Chief Operating Officer

ndustrial Shredders, which designs and builds complete systems that solve waste and material re-processing challenges from start to finish, is proud to announce the hiring of Mark Pischulla as Chief Operating Officer. Pischulla will oversee operations, manufacturing, internal processes, project management, product development and engineering, and customer research for Industrial Shredders.

Pischulla brings over 30 years of experience in manufacturing process development, project management and technology research and development. Most recently, he served as Director of Business Development for Die-Mension Corporation, where he successfully authored new business processes to support consistent and sustainable customer deliverables.

Prior to that, he had project management and new business roles for several multi-million-dollar companies and OEMs, such as Swagelok, Technifab Inc., A.J. Rose Manufacturing, Ferro Corporation, Coltene Whaledent Inc. and Nutro Inc.

individual machines into the tissue, cardboard and foam industries, but I see the future of Industrial Shredders being system based, including shredders. Bringing Mark on board is a step in the direction of further expanding that part of our business.

And by expanding our engineering department, we can facilitate more customer-focused innovations,” said Industrial Shredders CEO David Barnard.

“Adding Mark will expand our business and the capability of managing larger and more complex design projects. Currently, we sell mostly

“Industrial Shredders is poised for even more growth and I’m excited to help thrust the company to the next level. I definitely understand the

customer experience and building that relationship, listening to what the needs of the customer are, and then translating those needs into a plan of action. From the operations side, I excel at executing the plan into a finished product or system,” said Pischulla.

For more information, visit IndustrialShredders.com or call 330-549-9960.

November 2021

ABB enables modernization of steel rolling mill in Spain and deploys augmented reality for remote testing Modernization package with digital-ready solutions will help to improve efficiency, increase reliability and boost quality at Global Steel Wire’s facility in Santander

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BB’s demand-based medium voltage drives will result in optimized power consumption and higher process ef-

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ABB carried out a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) remotely using augmented reality (AR) during this key metals industry project Global technology company ABB is providing a package of metals industry-specific digital-ready solutions, including drives, controller and converter infrastructure, to enable Global Steel Wire (GSW), part of CELSA Group, to modernize operations at its Santander steel mill.

GSW manufactures and brings to market a range of steel products, including wire rod, cables and ropes.

Its high-quality steel cables are used extensively in the automotive industry as well as in mattress springs. The steelmaker had been exploring the use of digital technologies to optimize its rolling wire production and will now benefit from the expertise and metals industry domain knowledge of ABB. As part of the contract, ABB will provide its medium voltage drives for high power applications, MEGADRIVE-LCI, together with AC 800PEC controllers. MEGADRIVE-LCI is an advanced type of converter that enables variable speed control and soft starting of large synchronous machines for many industrial applications. The technology will deliver reliability using a fuseless drive design and robust thyristor components, which enable fast and successful start-up. The demand-based medi-

um voltage drives will result in optimized power consumption and higher process efficiency.

Teams from the two companies had the chance to incorporate the use of augmented reality (AR) during the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), with representatives at the LCI factory in Switzerland collaborating with others in Spain. It encompassed audio, video, document-sharing and live annotations. This allowed progress to continue during the COVID-19 travel limitations.

“The modernization and upgrades project at our Santander mill is well underway and ABB shares our vision for smart, efficient operations – this approach was demonstrated once again in the flexibility around the remote FAT, which we can describe as 100 percent successful,” said Iago

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López García, Rolling Mill Electrical Maintenance Manager, Global Steel Wire. “We look forward to the completion of this phase of activity and ongoing mill operations.”

“We have a long-established relationship with GSW and CELSA Group and won this order after an in-depth study that was carried out last year,” said Enric Giner, Local Division Manager, Process Automation, ABB in Spain. “GSW selected ABB for this upgrade because of our deep knowledge of the metals industry, our approach to digital-ready solutions, and our excellent customer service, bolstered by our regional and global footprint. ABB is also providing technical support to GSW after the startup, expanding on the existing contract.”

“The pioneering project with GSW demonstrates the importance of the data travelling instead of the person, an invaluable commodity during the pandemic,” said Iván Vicente, Service Operations Manager, Process Automation, ABB in Spain. “However,

we should also note that what differentiates our company is bringing people and technology closer together to produce great results.”

The use of proven ABB technology will allow GSW to save energy and reduce its carbon emissions through increased efficiencies. The drives voltage scalability minimizes harmonic influence on the supply system and a converter efficiency of more than 99 percent will ensure that the system works for many years.

Additionally, the AC 800PEC controller for regulation management is one of the fastest on the market.

The LCI technology is digital-ready and allows all types of connection and remote optimization: software updates, readjustments when there are changes in the process, visualization and analysis of the system.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable fu-

ture. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com ABB’s Process Automation business is a leader in automation, electrification and digitalization for the process and hybrid industries. We serve our customers with a broad portfolio of products, systems, and end-to-end solutions, including our #1 distributed control system, software, and lifecycle services, industry-specific products as well as measurement and analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. As the global #2 in the market, we build on our deep domain expertise, diverse team and global footprint, and are dedicated to helping our customers increase competitiveness, improve their return on investment and run safe, smart, and sustainable operations

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Two new Unison Breeze machines take Stauff’s total to fifteen

TAUFF, the global manufacturer and supplier of precision fluid power products for a wide range of industries, has purchased two new Unison Breeze 35 mm (maximum pipe diameter) left- and right-hand pipe bending machines. One machine has been installed at STAUFF’s manufacturing site in Sheffield, UK. The other has been installed at STAUFF’s production facility in Sydney, New South Wales.

This latest purchase of Unison Breeze machines by STAUFF follows on from the organisation’s recently signed five-year strategic partnership with Unison Ltd, an agreement providing all STAUFF operations around the world with dedicated in-country support, assistance with product development and other benefits. Once both new Breeze models are operational, there will be no fewer than 15 Unison tube and pipe bending machines at STAUFF’s manufacturing centres around the globe.

“It has been an honour to supply STAUFF with so many of our all-electric tube and pipe bending machines over recent years,” comments Unison Ltd’s Global Account Manager for STAUFF, Steve Chambers.

“STAUFF’s latest purchase of two 35 mm Breeze CNC machines, however, is particularly significant. Not only does it further underpin STAUFF’s appreciation of the uncompromising levels of accuracy and repeatability that our clean, all-electric tube and pipe manipulation technologies provide, but it also marks the purchase of the first new Unison machines by STAUFF under the strategic partnership agreement.”

(From left) Steve Chambers of Unison Ltd with STAUFF’s Ken Cleal.

“We have worked with Unison Ltd for more than ten years,” adds Ken Cleal, Head of Production at STAUFF UK and STAUFF Global Production Manager for tube and tube manipulation. “Throughout that time, we have received nothing short of the highest levels of service and support from them, whether that be assistance with product development, operator training, or machine tool maintenance. Unison machines consistently provide the uncompromising levels of accuracy and repeatably that are essential to our operations.

Additionally, Unison’s Unibend operating system is exceptionally intuitive and user-friendly, making it extremely popular with our teams.”

STAUFF’s new 35 mm Unison Breeze left- and right-hand machines will be used for the manufacture of small

run complex components, such as hydraulic lines for braking systems.

Materials bent will include aluminium, corrosion-resistant steel and exotic alloys. With the ability to bend in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions, the machines are ideal for parts of complex geometry and will provide STAUFF with exceptional flexibility. Equipped with Opt2Sim, Unison’s sophisticated ‘Design for Manufacture’ CAD tube bending simulation software, both machines will also streamline the production of complex, high-value components.

Other Unison tube and pipe bending machines in use by STAUFF include 50 mm and 100 mm multi-stack Breeze machines, 16 mm and 35 mm left- and right-hand pipe bending machines, 50 mm ‘pinball style’ pipe bending machines and Unison

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EV Bend 1000 16 mm OD manual CNC benders. Applications include components and systems for construction, agriculture, arboriculture, oil and gas extraction and processing, food and chemical processing, mining, marine and the rail industry.

option for Unison Breeze machines that are equipped with the company’s latest Unibend control system, the software also incorporates new teach routine and simulation features.

Unison Ltd: intelligent All Unison Breeze machines offer tube technology rapid setup, fast tooling changes, exceptional power, rigid mechanical design and all-electric control for right-first-time repeat sub-contract work, or immediately after producing a single trial part. These are attributes that Unison Ltd believes make its Breeze models the ultimate tube manipulation machines for businesses specialising in small batch production runs. Unison’s recently upgraded Unibend software has equipped its Breeze machines with cycle time speed improvements in the region of 25% compared to earlier versions. Available as a retrofit

Established in 1973, Unison Ltd is the UK’s leading manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machines, offering the largest range of all-electric benders for diameters from 4 mm (5/32”) to 275 mm (10” schedule pipe). With a reputation for building highly powerful, highly robust machines that deliver uncompromising levels of accuracy and repeatability, Unison Ltd continually innovates the tube and pipe bending marketplace. The company manufactured the world’s first all-electric tube bender in 1994, followed by the world’s first all-electric multi-stack

tube bender, then the world’s largest all-electric tube bender for the shipbuilding industry. Available in single-stack, multi-stack and right/ left varieties, Unison machines are delivered to more than 20 countries globally. Unison’s tube bending software is recognised as the most user-friendly control system for tube bending machines. The software is written and supported by Unison, ensuring complete control of its evolution, with no need for third party support. www.unisonltd.com For more product information, please contact: Steve Chambers – Global Account Manager, Unison Ltd T: +44(0) 1723 582 868 E: sales@unisonltd.com For more press information, please contact: Peter Bailey E: news@unisonltd.com

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Xiris’ Easy Solution for Imaging Pulsed Welds

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iris Automation has recently released a triggering solution to make it much easier to capture images of pulsed welding processes. Normally, when using a weld camera to acquire images of a pulsed waveform, the amount of light present in the image will vary considerably as the amperage varies and the arc flashes, making consistent processing monitoring more difficult. Xiris’s Trigger Kit can be used to create an electrical trigger signal generated by the welding power supply and sent to a weld camera to acquire a more consistent image of the weld process.

The Xiris Camera Trigger Kit is an easy-to-integrate product that is compatible with any Xiris weld camera and can be quickly installed on any welder to provide a simple, robust setup for the user to control image timing using Xiris WeldStudio™ software. The software, which is provided with each weld camera, features positive- and negative-waveform edge detection, programmable delays, and a Trigger Mode setup with non-weld mode so that users do not have to keep turning on or off the Trigger Mode. Using this easy solution, various pulsed synergic and non-synergic GMAW modes can be imaged without flashing or the need to adjust camera settings. The resulting images are more stable and

reliable, helping operators improve their process and quality control with better real-time analysis of the welding process.

Xiris Automation Inc. specializes in developing weld monitoring and inspection equipment used for process and quality control across several specialty industries. With an extensive product line of welding cameras, thermal cameras, and laser inspection systems, Xiris provides some of the world’s most dynamic manufacturers with the ability to detect, recognize, and interpret quality defects in their manufactured goods.

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Tube China 2022 International Tube & Pipe Industry Trade Fair Shanghai new International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China 26 - 29 September 2022

Booth reservation is open for the upgraded Tube China 2022 As Asia’s first influential international trade fair for the tube and pipe industry held last year, Tube China 2020 successfully concluded at SNIEC under the strict prevention measures on pandemic, providing effective experience reference for 2022 edition.

From 26 to 29 Sept. 2022, the 10th Tube China will be upgraded and set off another new milestone at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The organizers Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and MC-CCPIT will leverage their respective advantages to promote technological innovation, green and intelligent transformation, focus on industry trending topics and provide a professional trade platform to present the state-of-the-art products, technologies and solutions.

Product categories are further expanded, focusing on the segmented fields of heat treatment, saw and laser cutting Based on the product categories including tube

manufacturing machinery, processing technology, raw materials, tubes and accessories, pipeline and OCTG technology, testing engineering, etc., the organizers have upgraded the previous pavilions of thermal process and sawing products and have established further refined concurrent exhibitions - THERMPROCESS China and Saw and Laser Cutting China.

Heat treatment technology changes the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of metal workpieces, thus greatly improving the performance. Green environmental protection is important in the future development of iron and steel industry, and heat treatment related technology provides greater feasibility for low-carbon and environment-friendly steel production.

Therefore, holding THERMPROCESS China at Tube China 2022 aims to provide a solid communication bridge for heat treatment system and equipment suppliers from all over the world. The metal and tube processing related products and technologies can be further derived and connect more dots of the entire industry chain.

Accurate cutting is an important part of metal and tube processing, the new upgraded and transformed

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collocated exhibition Saw and Laser Cutting China will not only showcase the sawing products and technical solutions but also add the laser cutting related machinery.

Positive feedbacks from exhibitors Post-show statistics showed that 91% of exhibitors were satisfied with Tube China 2020. Despite the impact of the pandemic last year, the former exhibitors and new customers still show their confidence to the fair.

Mr. Zhang Luyao, President of Zhejiang Tsingshan Steel Pipe Co., Ltd., expressed his recognition of the exhibition:” Tsingshan steelmaking capacity is among the highest level in the world. It’s the 8th time that we participated in Tube China. Here we can not only showcase the innovative products, but also enhance brand image.”

Mr. Ma Jianfeng, General Manager of HIMMELWERK China gave the feedback:” Since our company was established in Germany in 1950, we have been committed to the development and production of high-frequency and ultra-high frequency induction heating equipment.

We are very optimistic about the development potential of the Chinese market, so we chose to participate in the newly launched THERMPROCESS Pavilion at Tube China.” With Tube China’s good reputation in the industry and the rise in market enthusiasm, many former exhibitors have expressed their willingness to participate in Tube China 2022.

Professional buyers come to Tube China in flock Tube China 2020 attracted 36,552 professional visitors and 49 high-quality buyer delegations (including the number of concurrent event wire China). Many of the buyers were from fortune 500 companies in automobile manufacturing industry, chemical industry, oil and gas industry, energy industry, aerospace engineering, construction industry and other application industries.

Tube China 2022 is expected to gather 46,000 professional buyers (including the number of concurrent event wire China) to discover new business opportunities with industry colleagues. Booths are open for reservation now, and we look forward to your participation in Asia’s leading tube exhibition and explore a new era in the development of tube & pipe Industry. See you in Shanghai from September 26 to 29, 2022!

For more information, please visit the website: www. tubechina.net.

Press Contact in China: Ms. Stephanie Su Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Tel: +86-21-6169 8343 Fax: +86-21-6169 8301 stephanie.su@mds.cn, www.mds.cn

wire and Tube Düsseldorf will be held from 9 to 13 May, 2022 at Düsseldorf Fairgrounds.