Understanding what Tungsten electrode is correct for your application is something that is crucial for a successful TIG weld. Ensuring the correct tungsten is used for the right material, material thickness and power source is essential. Below is all the…
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If you’re not familiar with the pipeline industry, pipe specifications can seem like a difficult task to understand. Here’s our easy guide to understanding pipe specifications. The first thing to grasp is that all pipe is to be made of…
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Why should you pipe weld? It is not easy to simply become a pipe welder. It takes training, experience and a lot of learning from your mistakes to become successful and trained in this industry. Why put yourself through that?…
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Gouging is the term to define a type of corrosion which occurs on a metallic surface in which a hole, groove or indentation is created. In welding, gouging has been a requirement for many years in several industries and applications…
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If you are not in the pipeline industry, pipe specifications can seem like a daunting task to understand. Take a look at our light-hearted view on pipe specifications! Firstly, it is important to know the definitions of the key words…
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There are a huge variety of resources available that approach issues associated with calculating welding times. Calculating this would naturally be time-consuming if you had to re-calculate the basics for every estimate you need to do. Hence, most businesses will…
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When making the perfect weld on a section of pipe there are many variables that go into it. Whether it’s about welding high-pressure pipe, high purity pipe for food and beverage industries or pipe for the oil and gas industries,…
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When making the perfect weld on a section of pipe there are many variables that go into it. Whether it’s about welding high-pressure pipe, high purity pipe for food and beverage industries or pipe for the oil and gas industries,…
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Pipe purging equipment is designed to prevent oxidation from occurring when the pipe is being welded. Ways to reduce the risk of oxidation includes vacuum sealing the area, or flushing it with an inert gas, such as argon or helium….
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The Centring head is an essential piece of equipment for pipe fitters, fence builders, automotive mechanics and anyone who deals with piping or alignment jobs on a day-to-day basis. The tool is shaped like the letter Y and is designed to aid…
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Offering a variety of pipe lifting equipment, suitable for a variety of applications PCES provide lowering in belts, pipe lifting tongs and pipe hooks. They also offer lined steel choker belts that are heavy duty and designed to align the pipe…
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PCES offer a range of pipe purging equipment, there is something for everyone ranging from items for the tool box to specialised equipment. The Triple seal pipe purging system has a model designed for internal diameters from 13mm to 215mm….
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