published Mon, February 13, 2012
Quickflange Launches Fixed Cost 'Taster Kits'
Quickflange, one of the industry’s leading providers of high performance pipe connection systems, is to launch a series of fixed cost ‘taster kits’ designed to stimulate initial use of its own ‘cold’ pipe connection solution – the Quickflange.
The new taster kits, which are being launched in the UK and the
Netherlands and which will be priced based on each installed
flange, will allow operators to see the benefits of the Quickflange
for themselves before making any longer-term commitments.
Furthermore, operators will also be safe in the knowledge that
there will be no additional costs from open-ended mobilisation or
if a particular job is delayed or moved. Such delays can be
particularly expensive with additional costs relating to rental
equipment and increased personnel requirements.
The Quickflange pipe connection solution provides a fast,
convenient, safe and highly cost effective piping solution
equivalent in strength to a welded or mechanical connection. As it
takes place within a 'cold-solutions' environment, the Quickflange
solution doesn't require heat sources in the same way that welding
does.
To date, Quickflange has deployed its solutions throughout the
UK and North Sea as well as in Belgium, Denmark, the
Netherlands, Brazil, the Middle East and Australia with over 2,500
applications worldwide. Quickflange owns 55 patents and in 2011,
achieved ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) class approval.
Quickflange is also ISO 9001:2008 accredited.
"These taster kits are all about bringing our Quickflange
solution to as wider operator audience as possible so they can see
for themselves its undoubted benefits of cost effectiveness,
flexibility and safety, while being secure in the knowledge that
there will be no additional costs or surprises."saidQuickflange
CEO, Rune Haddeland.
He continues:"For smaller markets and potential customers, this
new service will provide a reduction and simplification of
commercial risk, highly visible and transparent pricing, and what
we believe to be the most cost effective and flexible mechanical
pipe connection solution on the market today."
The taster kit is designed to provide coverage for pipe sizes of
up to 8" in diameter and is limited to certain materials, such as
carbon and stainless steel, and CuNi / duplex. The kit
consists of a number of common size Quickflanges, which are charged
for on a 'use or return' basis and shipped to the customer, with
training on the configuration and use of the tool provided to a
small number of personnel.
For many piping managers and engineers, the prominent technology
for installing flanges is that of welding. However concerns remain
as to the speed, cost and resources required, as well as the safety
implications due to the need to access heat sources and, on
occasion, the need to shut down production.
The Quickflange solution is a safe, 'cold' connection solution
with the flange machined in such a way that it can slide onto the
pipe itself without the use of heat or other potential ignition
sources. A hydraulic tool is then used to activate the flange,
allowing for a mechanically robust flange-to-pipe connection within
minutes
The fact that the Quickflange is modified from a standard flange
and is self-contained also means that it can be easily shipped and
delivered within hours. With such a simple 'cold-solution'
connection, existing personnel can also be trained up with no need
for increased staffing.
Typical Quickflange applications include pipe work and new spool
tie-ins; the replacement of existing flanges; fitting flanges in
space restricted areas; replacing damaged or corroded piping; the
insertion of valves; and the avoidance of welding in inaccessible
areas.
About Quickflange
Quickflange AS is one of the industry's leading providers of
total piping solutions to the oil & gas sector. To date,
Quickflange has deployed its piping solutions in the UK, Norway,
Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Brazil, the Middle East and
Australia with over 2,500 applications worldwide.
Quickflange has offices in Stavanger, Aberdeen and Dubai,
and has a technology centre in Tvedestrand, Norway, where the
product development, R&D, and production and assembly of the
quickflange tools take place.
Date: 13/02/2012