January 15th, 2012
Chemipetro Limited is now the leader in the market when it comes to delivering duplex steel and flanges. We have achieved this through our unyielding commitment to quality across the board and a large part of this is due to us offering a 24 hour emergency breakdown service as standard.
Duplex stainless steels are so called because they have a microstructure made up of both austenite and ferrite in ratios between 40/60 and 50/50. This process gives the steel around twice the strength than other austenitic steel while also offering greater resistance to corrosive forces and the elements. The applications for this steel are numerous and widespread since it not only gives resistance to weather conditions and excessive temperatures but also stress cracking, corrosion and erosion as well as sulfide stress corrosion resistance.
This makes duplex steel the perfect high strength alternative to other austenitic steels. On top of this, the low thermal expansion and high heat conductivity also means that it has applications through welding and working. It means that here is a metal that is to a good degree malleable, but it is also strong and a cost-effective solution to your needs. This steel finds its uses in tubing and piping gas and oil as well as heat exchangers. It can carry various chemicals and chloride solutions through pressure vessels, tanks and pipes.
We also supply the highest quality flanges which can be fitted to various types of tubing to allow other connecting pipes.
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December 27th, 2011
The nature of the petrochemical industry frequently requires operations such as oil drilling platforms and refineries to function in remote and often hostile environments. Here at ChemiPetro, we understand these demands better than most and appreciate that our clients are not always able to come to us. Indeed, it is for these reasons that we maintain exceptional stock resources and provide a 24 hour emergency breakdown service as we want to be sure that our clients are able to access our expertise, regardless of where they may be operating.
Stock resources
To ensure we can provide our clients with the products they need, we always maintain a very healthy stock of standard and non-standard components in our 23,000ft purpose-built storage facility at the heart of the U.K’s road and rail network. Indeed, comprehensive reserves of pipe fittings, flanges, fasteners, seamless steel tubing and many other associated products are held onsite ready to be dispatched at a moment’s notice.
24 hour emergency breakdown service
Obviously, operating a 9am to 5pm helpline is of little value when clients are scattered all across the globe; therefore we operate a 24 hour emergency breakdown service so that we can provide immediate assistance to our clients, wherever they may be located.
So, if your remote operation needs flanges, pipes, fittings or seamless steel tubing ASAP; get in touch with us here at ChemiPetro and we’ll make sure our global reach and unrivalled expertise provides you with exactly what you need.
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December 23rd, 2011
When it comes to gasketed pipe flanges, there are generally two choices available: the raised face type and the ring type.
Raised face flange
Unsurprisingly, a raised face flange is manufactured with a raised section that is designed to marry-up with a similar flange on the other side of the joint. The face of the raised section is textured so that a tight grip can be achieved with the flat gasket that is sandwiched between the two faces. Some flat gaskets may also be of a spiral-type design. These gaskets have a metal filament wound into the discs that, when compressed between the two flanges, deform to create a stronger seal.
Ring-type flange
A ring-type flange contains a circular or octagonal groove cut in to the face of the flange. A metal gasket is then placed in to this groove and deforms to make a seal when the two flanges are joined together. Although the flange faces may touch, they do not form part of the pressure seal. The main benefit of this type of flange connection is that the gasket does not receive any of the transmitted loads between the flanges, therefore it is possible to ensure not only the correct flange is selected but also that the correct standard is used for the application in question.
Here at Chemipetro, we manufacture a wide range of pipe flanges that can be utilised with all types of gasket materials. Explore our web pages further to find out more.
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December 21st, 2011
Titanium is as strong as steel but is only half as heavy. Furthermore, it is also very resistant to corrosion and can comfortably withstand acid and chlorine attacks. However, although most people perceive it to be a modern material, Titanium has actually been around for a long time.
Identification
Titanium was first identified in 1791 by an amateur geologist named William Gregor when he isolated it in sand that he was taking samples of. However, this new substance did not receive an official name until 1795, when German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth decided that it should be named after the famous Titans from Greek mythology.
Modern applications
It was more than a hundred years until the first usable sample of Titanium was successfully produced and even then, the first commercial samples were not made available until the early 1930’s. However, the Cold War standoff between the USA and the USSR led to many significant developments during the 1950’s, most notably with the Soviets using Titanium in their submarines. Naturally, the Americans followed suit and found the properties of Titanium so indispensable that they quickly declared it to be of strategic importance.
Flanges & pipe fittings
The unique characteristics of Titanium have helped to make it a fundamental ingredient in a wide range of occupational fields, including the petrochemical industry. Indeed, we here at Chemipetro manufacture a wide range of products such as flanges and pipe fittings from Titanium which deliver truly outstanding results.
Explore our pages further to find out more.
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November 14th, 2011
Setting up a business is extremely hard work with so many things to do and consider. Any business wants to get up and running as soon as possible to start making a profit. Providing a top quality service is the aim for most companies and want to build up a reliable client base quickly. However, finding the right supplier can be a tricky challenge. You want good quality products, delivered fast at a decent price to start trading immediately. Many suppliers can be slow and take time for their products and materials to reach you. This impacts upon your ability to work. Often products are of substandard quality and are overpriced. All of these things can be extremely detrimental to the future of your business which is why we provide the best quality materials with an excellent service.
We supply and distribute flanges, pipes, fittings and fasteners to company’s worldwide thanks to our extremely efficient online ordering system. We have an extensive range of stock that is controlled via computer which enables instant shipping for rapid distribution. In a prime location with connections to all road, rail and air networks allows us to provide a top of the range service to all our customers around the world. Choosing to order online is secure and reliable. It lets you obtain the pipe fittings, flanges or other products you require as fast as possible to allow you to start and continue business procedures without any delays. We know that good productivity leads to maximum profits giving your business the best chance of success.
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October 25th, 2011
We operate primarily within industries where component and material faultlessness are paramount. Innovations are greeted with a critical eye (can they stand up to their promise?) and longstanding bastions are tough to replace. One such frontrunner is titanium. We occasionally publish news entries about the diverse applications of titanium – golf clubs, climbing equipment, steam condensers, seawater management systems etc – so here’s a brief novice’s guide to exactly why titanium retains its rank in our business.
Component Lifecycle vs. Replacement Costs
It’s an industry-wide conundrum – spend more on longer lasting components (titanium socket weld, flanges etc) or spend less on weaker materials that will need to be replaced sooner. In our opinion, a little extra investment in top quality products, expert engineering and faultless manufacture is always best. We promote titanium as improving the average lifecycle of a component (compared to its lifecycle when made from an inferior material) by around 500%
Qualities of Titanium
• The surface oxide layer of titanium is the element that gives it such astonishing resilience to temperature and corrosion (certainly a worthy quality in terms of components such as tubing, flanges and socket weld)
• The density of titanium if roughly half the density of other nickel-based alloys.
• The exceedingly high weight to strength ratio of titanium is perhaps its most well-known quality.
• Temperature resistance (both high and low) is also an incredibly prominent quality of titanium.
• Resistance to both erosive and corrosive products makes titanium an invaluable material in the petrochemical industry.
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October 23rd, 2011
We’re a company with global reach, but our clients can’t always come to us. That’s why we understand that a strong online presence and first-rate communication is vital to running a reliable, transparent project format that helps our far flung clients access our expertise simply and easily.
The petrochemical industries often operate primarily in hostile or satellite environments such as oil drilling platforms, refineries, storage facilities, and marine and land transports. In such a globally conspicuous industry, the importance of top communication and reliable resources is paramount.
24 Hour Emergency Breakdown
We provide this signature service because we know the petrochemical industry needs 24 cover from suppliers. We don’t operate on a 9-5 basis because we know from experience that accidents and emergencies can happen any time. Our extensive U.K cover is also serviced by strong international links and highly trained transport teams.
Stock Control
We undertake many custom project briefs, but we also maintain a healthy stock of standard and non-standard components in our main storage facility at the heart of the U.K’s road and rail network. Various specs of tie rods, flanges, cap screws etc. are held onsite ready to be dispatched at a moment’s notice.
Our comprehensive online product guide covers all the standard and non-standard component and material options we carry, including stainless steel grades, tie rods, pipe fittings and flanges. If you’d like more information about any of our products, or to speak to an expert about a custom project, get in touch today.
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September 20th, 2011
When it comes to any type of plumbing or pipe installation, it is incredibly important to have the right parts available to do the job. Installing the wrong pipes, fittings or flanges will not only cause immediate problems, but also create more significant issues further down the line. However, it is not always easy to get the “right” parts, especially when the ones you need aren’t standard seamless stainless steel pipe fittings.
Thankfully, there is a solution.
Here at Chemipetro, we are the premier manufacturer and stockist of the widest ranges of pipe fittings, fasteners, flanges and associated products in the UK. In addition, we also provide custom-made pipes that can be used for practically any type of application. Indeed, our many years of experience have provided us with an unrivalled expertise in creating precision-made items for custom requirements. In fact, there really is no piping product that we cannot cater for, so it doesn’t matter what type, shape or size you want your piping to be, we can take care of it for you. In addition, our range of standard parts includes pipes and products made from a variety of materials such as stainless steels and titanium.
You really will not find a better place to source all of your pipes, pipe fittings, fasteners and associated parts. To learn more, and to view our excellent products in greater detail, either take some time to browse our web pages further or contact one of our highly-trained customer service agents, today.
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September 20th, 2011
A flange is a device used for connecting two pipe fittings together, a pipe to a valve (or tee), or a pipe to a choke. There are various different types of flanges available:
Slip-on flange
This type of flange is bored to a somewhat larger size than the exterior diameter of the pipe. This allows the pipe to simply slip into the flange and be welded (inside and out) to prevent leaks.
Socket weld flange
Although similar to a slip-on flange, a socket weld flange requires a counter bore that is a little larger than the pipe’s exterior diameter.
Orifice flange
An orifice flange is generally used to meter the flow of a piped liquid or gas. In addition, jack screws are also required to broaden the flange so that an orifice plate situated between two flanges can be changed.
Weld neck flange
This type of flange is drilled in such a way that the thickness of the walls is made to match the dimensions of the pipe. A weld neck flange is most commonly used in high pressure and extreme temperature applications.
Blind flange
A blind flange has no bore and is typically used to close the ends of piping systems as it allows for easy access to a line once it has been sealed. Blind flanges can be made to accommodate a pipe of nominal size which has been reduced.
To find out more about flanges, fasteners and pipe fittings, explore our web pages further.
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July 27th, 2011
The internet is the world’s biggest information resource and the world’s biggest marketplace. There are far more products (and far more information about those products) online than in any city. Collect up all the flanges and socket head screw caps in London, Birmingham, and Manchester combined and the total number and variety wouldn’t come close to what you can find online.
No matter what you want, the exact thing is out there on the internet somewhere. On our site alone we describe hundreds of different options in all kinds of standard materials (stainless steel for example) and exotic alloys like Monel 400, Titanium, or Cupro Nickel (90/10 or 70/30). There is more of less anything you might need for a gas or petrochemical piping project.
We don’t have a standard ‘online shop’ because many of our customers don’t want off-the-shelf fittings. They know they won’t get exactly the right component if they walk into a hardware shop or maybe even a specialist store that sells nothing but flanges and gas pipes. Instead, we aim to provide listings describing all our product options in an easy to navigate format, so anyone visiting the site can have a good look through and figure out exactly what they need us to provide or create for them.
ChemiPetro Limited is happy to work with any customer in the gas or petrochemical fitting industry, to devise an outstanding product solution for any project. Whether you need a handful of standard socket head screw caps or a complex suite of hundreds of different parts, we can help.
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