COB Industries, Inc.
Melbourne, Fl.
Toll Free: 1(800) 431-1311
Phone: 1(321)723-3200
Fax: 1(321) 984-8455
general@cob-industries.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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FLUOR Selects Argweld® Weld Purging Equipment for Massive Refinery Modernization
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May, 2010—After reviewing and testing various types of weld-purging systems and equipment, the welding engineers and quality control managers with FLUOR Constructors decided to invest in a large quantity of Argweld® Pipe Purging Equipment and Purge Monitors for the refinery modernization project in Whiting, Indiana.
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COB Industries personnel first demonstrated the capabilities of the purge systems a couple of months earlier. The demonstration was conducted for a group of approximately 20 welding engineers and supervisors, piping superintendents and quality control managers. During the demonstration, a section of 8” pipe was purged to less than 1% O2 in less than one minute, which clearly illustrated the potential for huge savings in man-hours and Argon gas that could be achieved with the Argweld® systems, as well as the reliability and simplicity of the Purge Monitors. This resulted in one of the largest orders of Argweld® products that has ever been placed. The order consisted of both standard and high-heat resistant Quick-Purge™ Pipe Purging Systems for a wide range of pipe sizes to be used on Stainless Steel and Chrome pipes up to 42” diameter.
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At FLUOR’s request, COB Industries sent personnel back out to the job site to conduct training for the welding supervisors and staff to ensure smooth implementation of the new equipment.
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The Argweld® product line has become increasingly popular around the world over the last several years, and has become one of COB Industries’ largest product lines.
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On-Site Training at BP’s Modernization Project in Whiting, Indiana |
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BP Modernization Project, Whiting, Indiana |
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If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview,
please contact Cletus O’Brien or Troy Palmer at (321) 723-3200 or email to sales@cob-industries.com |
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Argweld® Weld
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COB Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 361175
Melbourne, Fl. 32936-1175
Toll Free: 1(800) 431-1311
Phone: 1(321)723-3200
Fax: 1(321) 984-8455
general@cob-industries.com
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