How Flange Rating Works
A common question often asked by people new to the piping industry is "how does flange rating work?"Here is a brief explanation:With so much at stake, it’s vital that flanges in the oil, gas and...
View ArticleOil and Gas Terms
If you’re a machinist who's planning to work on projects in the oil and gas industry then you should prepare yourself to hear an array of confusing industry jargon and acronyms. If you already know...
View ArticleEnd Mills: 10 reasons why they can fail
No matter how accurate and robust your milling machine is, if you fail to make the right decisions before you start machining you'll run the risk of creating poor results, tool breakage and injury....
View Article8 essential flange tools for pipeline engineers
In the oil & gas, petrochemicals and power generation industries, a huge amount of work revolves around flanges used to connect sections of pipe, pumps and valves. This work may be during the...
View ArticleAvailable now: The New DL Ricci Clamshell Cutter Buyer's Guide
The internet has transformed the way people choose products and make their enquiry - and industrial markets are no exception to this. What’s different today is that you can now do much of the initial...
View ArticlePetrochemicals glossary for on-site machinists
Having the necessary skills and portable machine tools to carry out on-site machining successfully can open-up interesting and rewarding opportunities in many different industry sectors. But if you’re...
View ArticleMHT machines and the hot tapping process
The MHT range of hot tapping machines is a tried and tested series of products used for medium pressure pipeline projects. In this article we give you an insight into the products, their features and...
View ArticleOffshore decommissioning glossary for on-site machinists
Offshore decommissioning is set to soar and there’s many different applications where Mirage decommissioning tools can be used to dismantle offshore structures effectively.Before you even start to...
View ArticlePipe Cutting and Beveling Machines: Key Questions Before You Buy
There are plenty of companies offering pipe cutting and bevelling machines (aka clamshell cutters), so finding a supplier shouldn’t be a problem. But for many small service companies, buying or renting...
View ArticleHeat Exchanger Refurbishment: Photo Gallery
Heat exchangers play a key role in power generation and the oil and gas industry and therefore need to be kept in optimum condition.There are two key areas which are subject to corrosion and if these...
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