Trick or treat? Unplanned downtime:
a real-life horror story

It is normal for kids to love a scary Halloween. They want to explore the boundaries of their own fears: a way to learn about them. We also like to push our process and equipment for the best results and learn from it. In Operations the focus is often on capacity(output). The adrenaline rushes through […]
Affordable pipe production through Digitalisation

ADIPEC’s “The Future of Energy” exhibition in Abu Dhabi from 31 October to 3 November 2022 will focus on three pillars: secure, affordable and sustainable energy. They approached them by organizing the zones by related topic of business innovation, namely: decarbonization, offshore and marine, digitalisation and smart manufacturing . They are all relevant to us […]
The evolution of quality: goodbye to ‘50 shades of grey’

‘Measuring is knowing’ and that is only positive. As management you can steer on data, you can increase your OEE on the production floor and even win a grand prix with it. Also in the field of quality more and more things are measured and made visible in figures and graphs. Smoothing out rough edges […]
What about the Industry4 people:
Ir. Operator? MSc Technician?

Some interesting trends were spotted at TechniShow by our man Jan Peter Biersteker. The next step towards smart industry was the theme of the show and as its name suggest it was all about the technology. So, for us an amazing visit! But the trends give food for thought as well.. Production process: does it […]
A successful intruder in the world of extruders

Selmers has been supplying equipment for pipe blasting and coating for decades. For the application of an extra layer, or film, to protect this anti-corrosion coating electrically and mechanically, external extruders were used until the mid-1990s. However, those were not sufficiently suitable for our customers’ applications. So what do you do? You develop your own […]
Reaching higher pipe treatment volumes thanks to liquid PU spray

Designing, engineering and delivering equipment for pipe blasting and coating has been one of our specialties for years. Large, small, thick and thin: we have seen it all. Even pipes for water transport no longer hold any secrets for us. At least, that is what we thought. Until some customers came with very specific requirements […]
Pipe Coating Systems (General)

Selmers manufactures pipe coating solutions for various types of coatings, mainly for anti-corrosion, mechanical protection, insulation, flow efficiency and weight increasing purposes. As with individual blasting machines, pipe coating plants are also available for numerous setups: for internal and external applications, small and large diameters, low and high capacities and continuous or one-shift operation. Advantages: […]
Pipe Handling Systems (General)

To put our machinery to work on the pipes, we first need to transfer the pipes to the machinery. Our wide range of pipe transport equipment offers every solution in efficient plant arrangement while making optimal use of the available space. Advantages: Compact and clever floorspace utilisation Electrically or hydraulically driven High level of automation […]
Roping System
(“The Cowboy”)

No-brainer automation Looking for an automated roping solution? Check out the simulation of our concept and ask sales@selmers.com if it’s fit for your projects! Data-driven innovation Siloed and unavailable asset utilization data hinders visibility into operations. This makes scheduling difficult and creates unnecessary downtime. The employees of our customer were unable to keep up with […]
Pipe Cleaning Systems (General)

Selmers recognizes that the cleaning process has a huge impact on the coating quality, so we are constantly striving to perfect the process. Advantages: Proven track record in factories maintaining the highest quality standards Reliable equipment Efficient to use Built to enhance the pipe coating process How it Works As part of the cleaning […]