Ambrell sells induction heating systems to pipe gripper manufacturer

Scottsville, N.Y.-based Ambrell has sold two Easyheat 10-kW, 150- to 400-kHz induction heating systems to a manufacturer of pipe grippers for the oil and gas industry.

The heating application involves heating two grippers in one coil. Two parts or grippers—which are steel faces with carbides in place—are placed into the coil. They are heated to 1,400 degrees F within 90 sec. The carbides then are pressed into their joints.

Ambrell provided application testing to prove out the process.

The pipe gripper manufacturer also purchased eView temperature-monitoring software, a temperature controller, and an optical pyrometer. The software allows monitoring and tracking of part temperature, power, frequency, and coil operating parameters.