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,...
The new FF5300 Flange Facer is designed to significantly decrease setup time for users. The innovative chuck and arm assembly, easy leveling system, and lightweight modular components ensure a faster and more accurate setup, so that in optimal conditions, one user can setup and begin cutting...
In-Situ Machining based in Alberta Canada using their 13-year-old CLIMAX FF8200 flange facer to machine a 108 inch (2743.2 mm) diameter flange face on a 27-degree angle on top of a catalyst converter. In-Situ was able to achieve an 80 RMS surface finish with a...
Keep your questions coming! From advice on flange facing solutions to information about our global training offerings, we have an answer readily available for you. To help our customers stay up to date on the many different ways CLIMAX can support you and your company with upcoming...
Keith Malencia from Ginger Hill Portable Machining and Metrology in Pennsylvania, USA, using a CLIMAX FF8200 flange facer to remachine a CAT5130 bearing surface. These bearing surfaces require repair after getting damaged, corroded, or worn out over time. These surfaces are commonly found on draglines and other...
What are the advantages of having infinitely variable feed rates when flange facing? Our Global Director of Training & Applications Engineering for CLIMAX, Jim Miller, answers this question in a LIVE forum on October 13, 2021, at 7:00 am Pacific, and 10:00 am Eastern. If you...
In 2021, we see more plants, refineries, mining operations, and production and maintenance facilities adopting requirements to utilize hands-free machining equipment. These operations understand their risks and how using CLIMAX and H&S TOOL equipment can mitigate hazards associated with operating rotating equipment. "Tools that are designed...
Whether you’re re-facing flanges or repairing seals and bearing fits, the CLIMAX FF6300 Flange Facer is the perfect machine for customers operating in industries such as power generation, oil & gas, and heavy equipment. The FF6300 is sized to machine flanges ranging from 12 to...
The FF6300 Flange Facer delivers high-torque performance to quickly re-surface flanges and repair sealing and bearing surfaces efficiently and cost-effectively. It can be configured in either ID, OD, or surface-mount configurations for a variety of machining applications, with a quick and easy changeover. Facing diameters...
BIC Magazine, May 2020: Because many flange management projects don’t flow according to schedule, having the right flange facer can make all the difference in getting the job done correctly and quickly and minimizing downtime expenses. Here are seven things to consider when choosing a flange...
