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 […]
HOT – UV Coating without heat!
HOT – UV Coating without Heat! UV coatings have recently garnered significant attention within the industrial sector. Selmers has therefore decided to integrate UV coatings for tubes into our offerings. This technology represents a new market avenue for us and underscores our commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation. To remain agile, we have […]
Luck runs out but safety is good for life
Luck runs out but safety is good for life When we speak about safety in heavy industries like ours, it is evident that potential hazards are just too significant to take lightly. Once a heavy pipe starts rolling or swinging, there isn’t much you can do to stop it. There’s a minimal window to intervene, […]
The buzzwords ‘Operational Excellence’
The buzzwords ‘Operational Excellence’ Operational excellence is a term widely used in various ways to the point where its original meaning has become diluted. Within the industrial landscape, it can mean almost anything. For Selmers, it entails a combination of actions that lead to measurable cost savings, safety, and increased uptime. From reactive to […]
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 […]
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 […]
