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Shipyard Tools

SubArc Digital Converter Part of a Norton BlueFire Abrasives ICR Technowrap, Quick? ange

Complete Digital Solution

Saint-Gobain Abrasives introduced ICR Integrity (ICR) won a three-year

Miller Electric expanded its digital upgraded Norton BlueFire Abrasives contract with Shell UK, with exten- capabilities for submerged arc welding including Belts, Cloth Quick-Change sion options, for the provision of Tech- (SAW) with the new SubArc Digital and Flap Discs, and Mini Flap Discs. nowrap engineered composite repairs,

Converter. Designed for ? eld applica-

Featuring a new, proprietary self-sharp- as well as Quick? ange weldless con- tions including above-ground storage ening zirconia alumina grain shape and nectors, for all its UKCS assets. Scott tank construction, as well as shipbuild- chemistry, and an upgraded resin bond Byers, Technowrap Key Account Man- ing and bridge construction, the Sub- for faster cut rates and durability, the ager, ICR said: “Both Technowrap and

Arc Digital Converter enables the use new BlueFire R860 and R887D abra- Quick? ange are industry approved and of digital SAW accessories, such as the sive products are designed to give ex- quali? ed to several type standards and 3-Wheel Tractor and digital control, ceptional performance on a wide range are proven in improving pipeline integ- with expanded equipment — including of materials in light to heavy-pressure rity and ? ow assurance, which is imper-

Big Blue welder/generators and Dimen- applications. ative to Shell.” www.saint-gobain-abrasives.com https://icr-world.com/ sion 650 welding power sources. www.MillerWelds.com

Starrett Reciprocating Saw Blades Ace Control Line Clamp Viega Fittings Earn Navy Approval

The L.S. Starrett Company launched Ace Oil Tools, known for its pro- Viega MegaPress CuNi and ProPress its new series of “3X Power” Bi-Metal prietary ‘ratcheting technology’, has copper ? ttings are the ? rst press ? ttings

Reciprocating Saw Blades featuring launched its new Ace Control Line approved for use in Navy combat ships. teeth that cut more ef? ciently, enabling Clamp (ACLC) to the well construction NAVSEA approved the use of MegaPre- users to make up to three times the num- market. The ACLC has been designed to ss CuNi mechanically attached ? ttings ber of cuts than conventional blades, and improve safety in offshore operations by in sizes ½-in. to 2-in. in surface combat- are engineered for use on corded and enabling automation during the installa- ants for a variety of systems, including cordless saws. Starrett 3X Power blades tion of control line clamps. Its innova- chilled water, potable water, electronic are also highly resistant to breakage and tive, revolutionary design ensures the freshwater cooling, seawater cooling, feature a reinforced shank. King Cut 3X ACLC semi-automates the control line washdown countermeasures, drainage

Heavy-Duty blades feature heat-treated process, reducing the need for workers and others. ProPress copper ½” ? ttings teeth with a super-aggressive pitch set in the red zone by 50%, and reduces the were also approved for potable water designed to slice through virtually any time spent in the red zone by 30%. and various drains.

www.aceoiltools.com www.viega.com material.

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