Machine help for pipe crews
Butt-fusion needs clean faces, the right heat soak, firm alignment and steady fusion pressure. Our support covers those steps on machines used where SDR and pipe diameter change the settings you need at the job.
Support covers small utility runs to large site lines, with attention to facing, plate condition, changeover and cooling.
Training on site for the crew
Operator training is practical and hands-on. We walk through machine setup, pipe preparation, alignment, heating, changeover and pressure control, then check the finished joint and the weld log. Refresher training helps where a new crew member takes over, or where a team needs a reset on procedure after work on different pipe sizes.
- Weld Logging Help where records need to be clear and complete
- Supervisor sign-off at the start of each job
Servicing that keeps the unit in calibration
Hydraulic pressure, clamp movement, heater plate flatness and facer condition all affect the final weld. Our servicing covers machine checks, heater plate checks, facer overhaul, clamp alignment and hydraulic pressure test work. Where a unit is being used in wet weather or coastal air, we also look for wear that shows up faster on exposed metal and moving parts.
Small faults can change the way a weld is formed. A clamp that does not hold square, or a heater plate with uneven heat, gives a bead that fails close inspection.
Hire units ready for the next shift
Hire fleet units are prepared for collection and site use on short runs. Hire Fleet Prep includes a working check, basic cleaning, pressure setup and a look at the parts that need attention on the day. Collection Inspection lists every item on hand at release.
- Collection Inspection before the machine leaves the yard
- Spares Support for wear items, clamps and setup parts
- Machine Servicing where a hired unit has worked hard on site
Weld logs, beads and follow-up checks
Longer runs may need a completed joint record with data logging, bead inspection and the settings used. Longer runs and sites where several shifts touch the same line call for this.
Check bead shape, symmetry and cooling time on each joint. Uneven beads or a joint that moved before cooling are checked before the line returns to service.
Site support across South Africa
Support can be a workshop bench check or help at the trench side.
Support requests often involve a mix of services, including training, machine servicing and weld logging help in the same visit, especially where the crew is working.