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on the substrate for subsequent coating.
Importantly, the non-chromic process combines both etching and passivation effects,
which enables the number of process baths
to be decreased and pretreatment lines to be
reduced in length.
In fact, if an alkaline degreaser is used it is possible to eliminate the etching tank altogether, which
currently cannot be achieved using any other product on the market, says the firm. Rinse or multiple
rinse stages also can be eliminated, whilst in some
applications deionised water rinse can be replaced
with a conventional tap-water rinse.
Because it contains a small quantity of surfactant, BONDERITE M-NT 2040 R2 can be
used as a cleaner–coater, effectively replacing
conventional degreaser products.
required and the recommended James Walker
flange modifications were 100% technically
approved by the client’s engineering team in
advance of the turnaround.
These modifications also led to the selection
and supply of high-temperature gaskets and
RotaBolt tension control fasteners and on some
bolted joints the use of bolt collars.
Ed Versluis, James Walker FMS/RotaBolt,
and Peter van Es, James Walker Benelux,
followed and supervised the activities of the
mechanical contractors on all critical flange
connections, in order to make sure the target
of 100% leak-free performance of joints on the
critical flange register.
All units started up without any leakage on
any of the flanges that were in the scope that
had been handed over to James Walker.
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Company News
James Walker provides
flange management
services for major
turnaround event
J
ames Walker UK Ltd recently reported that it was selected for the third
time to provide flange management
services for a major turnaround event
at one of Europe’s largest refineries. The order was received by James
Walker Benelux and the project has
now been successfully completed.
The project saw around 3500 contractors
on-site to work on several process units and the
goal from the customer was clear: not only a
leak free start-up, but 100% leak-tightness until
the next planned turnaround, which is scheduled for 2021.
Preparation for the latest turnaround by the
James Walker Flange Management Solution
project team with Eric van Leijden and Ed
Versluis started more than a year in advance. A
number of hot-gas piping flange connections
on the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit operate at an extremely high temperature (700°C).
These extreme temperatures led to a reduction
in material properties in all flange components,
resulting in an unacceptably high percentage of
flange leaks on the hot-gas piping system.
The existing flange designs were closely
analysed based on EN1591-1 calculations and
finite element analysis. It turned out that on
some flange connections, modifications were
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Sealing Technology
Eriks North America
companies announce
rebranding
I
n the USA, Lewis-Goetz, EVCO House
of Hose and Valley Rubber & Gasket
have rebranded as Eriks.
Eriks, a leading international industrial service provider, says that the move is part of a
strategic initiative to better serve existing and
potential customers in an array of industries.
According to Eriks North America, the
rebranding initiative reinforces its commitment
to providing a full range of industrial products and engineered systems, whilst delivering
unparalleled customer service to OEM and
maintenance, repair and operations customers.
From 140 locations across the USA, Canada,
and Mexico, the firm offers a variety of products, including industrial and hydraulic hoses,
flow control systems, seals and polymers, gaskets and conveying systems.
For further information, visit: www.eriksna.com
Flexitallic strengthens
its position in Russia
by exhibiting
at MIOGE 2018
F
lexitallic, which specialises in sealing products and systems for the
oil and gas, power-generating, chemicals and petrochemicals industries in
emerging and developed markets, is
continuing to strengthen its position
in Russia with an appearance at one of
the country’s most prestigious oil and
gas events.
Moscow International Oil and Gas
Exhibition (MIOGE), which took place in June
at the Crocus, is Russia’s largest international
event showcasing oil and gas equipment and
technologies.
For the first time, Flexitallic was amongst
more than 600 companies exhibiting to in
excess of 18 000 visitors at the exhibition,
which is in its fifteenth year.
Flexitallic showcased its extensive range
of sealing products and technologies that are
designed to support operations in the oil and
gas sector, including proprietary gasket filler
material Corriculite, which has been developed
to address corrosion-sensitive applications prevalent in the offshore industry. The firm’s gasket
products were also on show.
Dominique Gries, European Sales Manager,
Flexitallic, commented: ‘Russia is a growth
market for Flexitallic as our expertise, and
sealing technologies and products continue to
establish a reputation for quality, safety and
effective innovation.’
‘MIOGE presents an ideal opportunity to
build upon our position in the market as it
attracts key players from the oil and gas industry keen to discover the latest technologies that
can have a positive impact on the operation of
the their facilities.’
For further information, visit:
www.flexitallic.eu,
www.corriculite.com &
www.mioge.ru/en-GB/about.aspx
Key brands are
combined to
form Dover
Precision Components
I
n a move that takes advantage of
their collective strengths and heritage, Cook Compression, Inpro/Seal,
Waukesha Bearings and Bearings
Plus have formed the newly named
operating company Dover Precision
Components.
As the umbrella for these keys brands, Dover
Precision Components is described as an integrated provider of performance-critical technology and products for rotating and reciprocating
machinery, and features a diverse portfolio of
products and services.
August 2018