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The Ultimate Split 6 orbital cutting machine is used for cutting tubes made of virtually all mate- rials having diameters ranging from 1/2“ (12. 7 mm) to 6“ (168 mm) and wallthicknesses ranging from 0.04“ (1 mm) to 0. 59“ (15 mm).

SERCO XP machines are designed very compactly so that they can be used in very confined spaces. Possessing a large radial feed movement, they are ideal for facing operations on flanges and valves. RTJ grooves can be machined using the tiltable head option.

TT series machines are a perfect example of PROTEM’s 40 years of knowledge and expertise in providing job- oriented machining solutions. TT-NG The tube cutting machines of the TT-NG-series are built to cut and bevel tubes up to 100 mm (3.937”) thick (larger upon request) in the field. Their low clearance design of rotating parts is highly appreciated by customers in ...

BB HIGH SPEED BEVELING BENCHES are the most powerful and reliable machines for achieving a perfect weld end preparation in a matter of seconds. BB HIGH SPEED BEVELING BENCHES The equipment you will need for all your weld end preparation jobs! You will drastically increase your productivity with the BB – High Speed Beveling Bench! The BB – High Speed Beveling M...

Pipe end preparation for multilayer pipes with connection via an assembly head. Removes layers on multi-layer pipe with successive passes The machining length must be minimum 250 mm (9.84“) to enable the mounting oft he assembly head A carriage with micrometric feed achieves very precise results

Our equipment is known for its quality, capability, ease of use, light weight and reliability. It is designed for high-precision machining operations. Equipment weight and dimensions enable it to be used in difficult work areas or under demanding conditions (ionizing radiations, extreme temperatures, etc.)

Through decades of proven reliable technology and continuous development, the TTNG-machines are the premium tools for perfect welding preparations. Designed for standard, and especially for heavy walled tubes and pipes, for virtually all kind of materials, the TTNG series of machines meets the demand for the high accuracy and precision required in today‘s welding applic...

The new generation of the elbow clamping device was designed to clamp the US-Series Machines onto any type of elbow. The main benefit of this technology is the possibility to machine elbows onsite precisely and fast. The most significant innovation of the clamping device is the set-up time. The jaws move all at the same time when clamping. It guarantees perfect positi...

The saddle type tappings allow the perpendicular connection of laterals sections on main pipes. Saddle type tappings are located on collectors and boiler superheaters. These tappings are mainly carried out on stationary machines or with oxy fuel cutting or grinding machines. The US25GL saddle pipe beveling machine is a portable, powerful, robust, reliable and versatil...

Tubular components are affected by the substances channelled who affect the original condition of the tube. Oil, gaz or water at High-pressure affect chemically or mechanically (abrasive) the corrosion of the tube. When the replacement of the tube is absolutely necessary, the cut is made in upstream and downstream sectors of the damaging tube. This maintenance operat...

The machining capacity of the US25 is 2 mm (0.07") to 25.4 mm (1") OD. The OD clamping pipe facing machine clamps on the OD diameter of the tube with clamping collets.

The PROTEM CTA - High Speed Cutting and Beveling Machine allows saving place in your workshops and can be integrated in your production lines for unmatched results.

Our equipment is known for its quality, capability, ease of use, light weight and reliability. It is designed for high-precision machining operations. Equipment weight and dimensions enable it to be used in difficult work areas or under demanding conditions (ionizing radiation, extreme temperatures, etc.)

The copying carriage option was design to perform compound bevels for wall thicknesses over 50mm (1.968”). The use of a compound bevel provides a reduction in the amount of weld metal that needs to be deposited in the weld bead. The aim is to avoid welding operations that are too long and too costly from a labor and consumables point of view. The Copying Carriage o...

This flange attachment allows to resurface all the different flanges welded on pipes, of all materials, directly on site or in the workshop. This system is reliable, accurate, rigid, lightweighted and very easy to use and operate. The clamping is made directly inside the flange ID via the clamping shaft of the US machines and their additional expansion blades or wi...

By decades of proven reliable technology and constant further development, the TTNG-machines highlight premium tools for perfect welding preparations. Designed for standard and especially for heavy walls tubes and pipes, for virtually all kind of materials, the TTNG meet the demand for high accuracy on today‘s welding applications. The profile is rounded with the mach...

The SERCO TU 200 machine is the smallest model in the SERCO TU series. This versatile machine is equipped with manually controlled axial and radial feeds. With its compact size and light weight (15 kg (33 LB)), it can be used in very confined spaces, but still performs to an accuracy of 0.01 mm. The machine can be used with the FC 300 chain system for clamping it secu...

The new concentric clamping machines Protem BMFM 76 and Protem BMFM 219 are designed to perform weld preparations on tubes up to 8 inches (219 mm). The benefit of these machines is the possibility to machine several tube diameters without changing the clamping system. The jaws move together while clamping and guarantee a perfect concentricity of the tubes in the machi...

The SERCO XP 400 is the most compact machine in the series. Its weight is reduced to a strict minimum and enables it to be handled and set up by a single operator, without any need for extra handling devices. These features make the machine ideal for all surfacing operations on diameters from 0 to 400 mm (15.7”).

The PROTEM PFM HSB are reliable and very powerful portable PIPE FACING MACHINES for diameters ranging from 4,5” to 72”. The pipeline machinery equipement you will need for all your pipeline projects! DRASTICALLY INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY ! The PFM - HSB serve all industries where the weld quality is critical and projects must stay on schedule. The machines a...

The TTS-NG-Series allow accurate cutting and/or beveling of tubes and pipes of all schedules from 10,3 mm up to 273 mm OD in one simultaneous operation. Their reduced weights and overall dimensions enable these machines to work where there is a shortage of space. The special design of the machines features : • Spilt frame configuration: opening in two half-shells •...

The BB machines are high speed bench bevelers. They can be attached to the floor, if desired, are easily installed and clamp onto the OD diameter of the tubes and pipes. They can be easily operated by a sole operator. Used with the optional profile tracking device, they will machine oval pipes, leaving a root face of a consistent width, which is required when using orbi...

Designed on the basis of a standard TU 600, the machine is fully automatic and power-driven by brushless motors (rotation and axial and radial feed movements). Its design enables all mechanical play to be eliminated and it performs at high levels of accuracy. The machine is remote-controlled by an axis interpolation technique in order to carry out highly complex and var...

The machines of the TTLW series will simultaneously sever and bevel tubes and pipes while using two tool holders that are advanced incrementally by an automated clutch. Light weight - Rugged construction - Fast and easy mounting on tubes and pipes - Suited for in-line piping systems - Safe operation - Modular design - Ideal for tight spaces - Dependable orbital cuttin...

All maintenance operations (cutting and beveling) can be performed at any place along the pipeline, removing the coating to provide space for the welding equipment. Heating the coating at high temperature and removing it manually with a blade, or using machines with a waterjet cutting system (which damages the pipes) is no longer necessary. The machining of the coatin...

The SERCO boring bar is equipped with two identical centering cones to fit it perfectly in the bore. The machine can be set up easily and rapidly. The SERCO SBM 1 boring bar can be precision adjusted (concentricity and parallelism to an accuracy of 0.01 mm). Compact and light-weight, the SERCO boring bar is the perfect tool for all your on-site machining operations....

The TA option replaces the tool holder of the US-series machines by a milling head. This option is designed to perform weld preps and to excavate membrane walls. Both operations, beveling and excavating, can be performed simultaneously. The machine is clamped inside the tube for a perfectly concentric clamping.

This new generation of elbow mandrel assembly allows the positioning of a US-type machine on all types of elbows. Its concentric adjustment is due to the rules located around the system, this leads to a high quality weld-end preparation on all types of elbows and materials including stainless steel and high nickel alloys. The US 150 covers diameters ranging from 150 m...

The rigidity of its design also enables it to machine valve seats down to depths of 500 mm (19.7"). Like the TU 400 and 600, it is equipped with automatic feed systems and can be fitted with an RTJ system. The FC 1150 option, a chain clamping system specially designed for these machines, is also available. Technical features: Facing Ø: 0 – 1100 mm (0‘‘ - 43.3‘‘) ...

The US30CH portable pipe beveling machine is sturdy, reliable, versatile and light weight. The standard tool plate will accept multiple tool bits, allowing up to 4 simultaneous machining operations. Such operations may include : 30°, 37°30, 45° bevels, J-bevels, compound bevels, facing, counterboring, OD chamfering, removal of weld joints and/or lengthening of tubes o...

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES FSTG The “FSTG” system for clamping the unit onto the dowel pin bores enables the SERCO XP 1200/1800/2000/2200 machines to be held onto the outside surface of a flange in order to re-machine sealing surfaces and dowel pin bearing surfaces. The SERCO FSTG system does not distort the part in any way, either on the flange when it is being set up ...

Light weight - Rugged construction - Fast and easy mounting on tubes and pipes - Suited for in-line piping systems - Safe operation - Modular design - Ideal for tight spaces - Dependable orbital cutting and beveling Applications: Construction - Repair and Maintenance - Dismantling Adapted for virtually all environments: Irradiated areas (remote control device on requ...

Its design and unique working range makes it the best tool in its class. The stainless steel or aluminium collet and its front support allow a perfect clamping and squareness without deformation for orbital welding. 4 standard HSS tool bits can be mounted on the tool holder plate to work simultaneously. This tool is ideal for sanitary tubing, food processing and chemic...

The TU machine setup is fast and easy. A parallel orientation toward the machining surface is aligned by adjusting the height of the columns. A second step, completely independent of the first, adjusts the concentricity with positioning screws. A dial gauge controls both adjustments to an accuracy of 1/100 mm. The surface finish reaches up to Ra 1.6 (depending on the ...

The TNO saves man hours by avoiding grinding operations, flame cutting, difficult handling and setting of pipes on a lathe. Tubes and pipes with OD diameters ranging from 4” to 36” / 114.3 to 914.4 mm will be cut and beveled! The TNO machines sever and bevel heavy wall pipes faster than any other machine.The machines are transportable, durable, fast and accurate. ...

In today’s highly demanding industries such as Nuclear, Shipbuilding or Aerospace, the welded assemblies must be perfect. To achieve a perfect weld, the best welding machine has to be accompanied by the best end preparation machine. Conscious of the high standards of our customers, PROTEM delivers premium tube machining solutions. Machining quality is repetitive and...