Tube and pipe

Marcegaglia expects large energy savings with new EFD Induction tube welders

EFD Induction was recently awarded a huge order of 16 Weldac induction tube welders from Marcegaglia. The Italian steel processing leader now looks forward to increased uptime and substantial savings on energy consumption.

Unrivalled energy efficiency pays off

EFD Induction’s Weldac tube and pipe welders continue to sell like hotcakes, and with good reason, according to Section Manager, Morten Lavergren.

Choosing Weldac for its speed and efficiency

Birlik Makina, a leader of the tube and pipe sector in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, has recently ordered a new Compact Weldac – a deal that was as speedy and efficient as the machine itself.

Struggling with high electricity bills?

“We can help!”, says Grzegorz Korzuszek. The Managing Director of EFD Induction Poland wants tube and pipe producers caught in the energy crunch to see how high-quality impeders can cut power consumption.

New Compact Weldac takes industry by storm

Since its introduction in May of last year, EFD Induction’s new Compact Weldac high-frequency induction welder has made a huge impact in the tube and pipe industry. But, to what exactly does this welder owe its success?

Remote commissioning

The introduction of EFD Induction’s new digital control system early last year has proven to be timely. As Covid-19 continues to complicate travel plans, the ability to perform remote commissioning is invaluable.

The sustainable choice

The highly efficient Compact Weldac sets you up for a green and profitable future.

High productivity with Weldac at SRM mill

Borusan Mannesmann reports high productivity on their new stretch reducing pipe mill with EFD Induction 750kW tube welder.

Compact Weldac for induction welding

EFD Induction’s new Compact Weldac isn’t just the most compact tube welder on the market, it is also the smartest, most efficient and eco-friendly – with low costs to boot.

Tube welding: Simple arithmetic

If you’re in the market for a new solid-state tube welder, it will pay off to do the math on the new Compact Weldac.

A small revolution in induction welding

Sometimes, big things come in small packages, or, as in the case of the new Compact Weldac, in a small cabinet. Less than 1300 millimeters tall, this high-output solid-state welder uses minimal space while yielding a lot of power.

Higher production in smaller space - induction tube welding

After investing in an EFD Induction Weldac welder, Sperrin Trading Services Ltd (STS) in Northern Ireland has been able to increase their production output and free up valuable space.

Lower losses with SiC transistors

Whereas some Silicon Carbide transistors are less short circuit resilient, EFD Induction use a type which is just as rugged as IGBTs and provides higher efficiency as well as less energy consumption.

EFD Induction Weldac chosen for 16 inch mill

For SSAB Europe, the key factors for choosing an EFD Induction tube welder were smaller footprint, new advanced technology with a five-year guarantee on inverter modules and a high-power factor at any welder power level.

Marcegaglia installed a new EFD Induction WELDAC

In August 2017, Marcegaglia UK installed a new EFD Induction 400kW WELDAC high frequency tube welding system on the largest pipe mill at their UK Dudley plant.

Tata Steel invests in EFD Induction Weldacs across European plants

The excellent reliability, efficiency and robustness of the EFD Induction Weldacs make these solid-state tube welders a solid investment indeed.

Introducing SiC transistors

“After comprehensive testing of a range of different types of transistors, EFD Induction is now ready to introduce Silicon Carbide transistors in some of our high frequency, solid-state welders”, says Global Sales Director for Tube and Pipe, Peter Runeborg.

Welder upgrade improves total harmonic distortion

EFD Induction has announced that its lower-power Weldac welders will feature an option for a 12-pulse diode rectifier.

Major European pipe maker orders 750 kW ‘Weldac’

One of the largest tube and pipe manufacturers in Europe has selected EFD Induction to design, build and install a single-cabinet 750 kW / 200 kHz ‘Weldac’welder.

Weldac impresses at Chinese event

Dozens of high-level representatives from China’s tube and pipe industry recently attended a special technical seminar hosted by EFD Induction in Shanghai.

Three ways to cool down

When producing welded pipes according to API specification or similar, the weld and the heat affected zone (HAZ) have to be normalized. EFD Induction has three solutions.

Declaration of Independence

Independence Tube Corporation (ITC) is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of square and rectangular structural steel tubing.

Baoshan installs Weldac and two seam annealing machines

Shanghai-based Baoshan Iron & Steel Company Ltd. is China’s largest iron and steel manufacturer. The recent installation of an IGBT-based Weldac and two seam annealing machines enables them to produce a complete range of tubes.

EFD Induction welder for unique profile welding line

KS Roll Forming chooses EFD Induction and EHE Consumables for their first HF welding line for ­special and complex profiles.

Industry 4.0 has never been hotter

Induction heating plays a vital role in the emerging connected industrial landscape. Concentrated and controllable heat simplifies the manufacturing process. Remote services are also underway to collect data for analysis, improve spare parts handling and minimize the need for inspection travels.