Manufacturing Today - July 2017 When giant institutions such as oil refineries, mines and power plants experience a mechanical breakdown, it can cost them millions of dollars per day. The broken piece of equipment - which can be the size of a bus - is traditionally...
The new ODF30 SPEED FACER is now available for sale or rent. H&S TOOL, the top brand in tube/pipe cutting and beveling tools, has expanded its new SPEED FACER product line with the addition of the Model ODF30. With a mounting range of 9.2 - 30.5 inches (233.7...
BIC Magazine, May 2017 In 2017, we are beginning to see many more plants, refineries, mining operations and production and maintenance facilities change their requirements to utilize hands-free machining equipment. The directive written is similar to the following: “No machining will be performed utilizing a hand-operated machine should a hands-free...
Heading into 2017, we are beginning to see many more plants, refineries, mining operations and production and maintenance facilities adopting requirements to utilize hands-free machining equipment. These operations have seen CLIMAX | H&S TOOL equipment in action and understand the clear safety benefits to operators. "Tools...
SEE THE ODF SPEED FACERS IN ACTION >> Learn why industry experts are raving about these machines. "I found the Speed Facer to be extremely user friendly with the ability to produce a wide range of surface finishes. The safety factor for these machines are huge with the hands...
Manchester UK - September 2016; Health and safety in the world of on-site machining is paramount to us all. Every day users of portable machine tools must go through necessary steps to ensure equipment is properly set up and safe to use. At CLIMAX l H&S Tool, we decided to...
Accurately leveling and centering your flange facer is an essential part of machining. To save time and ensure a project is cost-efficient, it’s crucial that operators complete this set-up process the right way before beginning a machining job. With limitations around how thin flange material...
Preventing leaks and maintaining effective sealing of flanged surfaces is crucial in the oil, gas and chemical industry. Regular inspection and preventative maintenance procedures can help prevent crises and ensure operations run efficiently. Flanged surfaces that require preventative maintenance include a raised face, flat face,...
CHALLENGE: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) faced a daunting repair project on the Oroville Dam, a hydroelectric plant near Sacramento, California, and the tallest dam in the U.S. During a turbine refurbishment, a subcontractor discovered that an excessive load was being added to the bearings of the...
We know that our customers constantly face new challenges. New machines from CLIMAX help combat these challenges: The line of outer-diameter-mount (OD) Flange Facers introduced last fall provides a more convenient solution to small flange facing. Releasing today is the FF2400 OD Mount Flange Facer, providing...
