Lindoflamm acetylene burners are a global product introudced out of Germany by parent company Linde Gases and were developed in response to an increasing demand in the global fabrication industry for pre-heating prior to the welding process.
Acetylene burner technology provides high heat intensity in the primary flame, establishing a focused flame so that pre-heating occurs only in the weld area – resulting in both increased speed at which the weld area is heated, and significant savings on the total process cost.
Pre-heating with acetylene and compressed air is a critical requirement in the fabrication industry and plays an important role in the integrity of an item’s weld. Demand for such technology has heightened in recent years as an increasing number of fine-grained structural steels are being used for the construction of structures, apparatus and equipment. This is especially applicable in the energy sector, with the growing use of offshore exploration equipment and a projected proliferation of wind energy.
Like offshore wind turbines, offshore exploration equipment is often situated in some of the roughest and most inhospitable seas, and has to be able to withstand enormous loads from huge waves and swells and highly corrosive conditions. High quality steel and the most up-to-date production methods are necessary for exploration operations under such harsh conditions.
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