The unique Weld Seam Compensator

– no waste coating! Are you familiar with sustainable precision irrigation? It delivers water exactly where plants need it. No waste, no flooding the entire field where weeds might thrive – just nourishing the roots. This principle closely mirrors the approach of Selmers’ Weld Seam Compensator… Why waste remains the norm It sounds […]
The ‘Female-Friendly’ Peeling Tester

User-Oriented design Is it still acceptable to say ‘female-friendly’ these days? Sometimes, real-world demands guide innovation…… This is certainly the case with Selmers’ peeling tester. It’s a fact that many strong women around the world are capable of handling heavy tasks just as well as men! However, the small history behind one piece of […]
Hands off the pipe!

The ultimate automated roping equipment FBE coatings have stringent rules and regulations to protect them. Any dent, scratch, gouge, or groove can cause a safety hazard. Therefore, a secure approach is needed to eliminate any chance of damage. Rejection of a pipe severely impacts plant operations. On top of that, handling pipes manually is […]
Selmers’ new Extruder outperforms Verstappen!

Successfully managing the tasks of coating pipes, tubes and monopiles, demands precise execution, paired with substantial power. Our newly upgraded Extruder for coating applications accomplishes precisely that. Boasting a power range that rivals that of a Formula 1 racing car! Pipes are typically first cleaned after which three or more layers of coating are […]
Having a blast – actually not coating anything

Having a blast – actually not coating anything Our sales department often receives enquiries about the types of pipes and tubes we blast, coat, and handle. The answer is straightforward: we provide machinery for blasting, coating, and handling of all long steel objects. But, of course, we don’t do this ourselves, as all our customers […]
Robots are taking over the (pipe) world

Robots are taking over the (pipe) world When robots were first portrayed in movies such as War of the Worlds and Star Wars, they evoked a primal fear that someday machines and robots would take over the world. However, now that robots are actually here, it appears that we fear not being overpowered, but rather […]
Not sugar coating it; the best plant managers’ recipe

Not sugar coating it; the best plant managers’ recipe Deviating from a standard recipe; who doesn’t? You like to tweak the dish to your particular preferences. You probably do the same with your operations’ handling equipment. But as with the perfect frosting, it is with the perfect pipe coating… Experience, good ingredients and balance […]
Solving a bouncing problem with determination and grit

Solving a bouncing problem with determination and grit New paint requires a clean surface. The bigger the surface, the better the adhesion of the applied coating. For this purpose, blasting abrasion of pipes is done with grit. The grit is applied with force, and therefore naturally produces some excess grit. One of our clients […]
Longer lifespan, less downtime because of ‘magic touch’

‘Magic touch’ for longer lifespan and less downtime Decades of experience is not something that can be acquired by training, or that can be replaced by equipment. It’s like a person recognising a type of car just by hearing its engine. Or a baker no longer needing his recipes when adding ingredients. Our technical inspectors […]
Offshore ‘Predator’ has eyes on other industries

Offshore ‘Predator’ has eyes on other industries Ever seen a robot on a seagoing vessel? Robots are made of steel which is in essence not best friends with salt and water. Harsh conditions are one of the few certainties at sea. Therefore, most manufacturers of robots take a restraint approach to creating automated solutions for […]