The recent trend in the wind industry has been to install XL blades in low wind sites, but longer blades need sturdier root connections. blade
A line of hand tools just for tube fitters
A U.S. manufacturer of instrumentation tube fittings, valves, and tubing is on a quest to become the preferred supplier to installers and tube fitters worldwide. It introduces the TurnPro line of hand tools. The line supports SSP’s distributor network with equipment to improve tube preparation and tube fitting installation. TurnPro hand tools include: Indexing Handle…
Material improves surface hardness on stainless-steel fittings
A U.S. manufacturer of instrumentation fittings announces global and proprietary rights to the Expanite process of hardening stainless-steel fittings while improving corrosion resistance. Fitting must not leak in highly corrosive environments such as chemical process and oil & gas applications. In addition to improving fitting performance, installation is easier with less make-up torque due to…
Tough tubing tasks made much easier
The light, portable TurnPro tool can automatically assemble two ferrules and a high-purity-tube fitting to manufacturer recommendations. The tool is easy to handle because controls in the power house (motor body) accurately measure 1.25 turns from “finger tight” and then shut the motor off. The tool provides a repeatable fitting make-up every time. The tool…