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Crimp & Swage Tool
ImagenCrimpingA crimper is used which closes around a ferrule or sleeve on a fitting, changing the circumference and length simultaneously, to reduce it to a predetermined outer diameter.Use the crimp toolImagenSwagingUsing a ram, a fitting and ferrule are pushed through a fixed split die bed to...
Chlor-alkali Industry Transportation Challenges
Blog Post
The chlor-alkali industry is broken down into three distinct business types. Each has its own set of data, including incident reports and market tracking. Producers are facilities that produce, ship, sell, or use chlorine internally when creating other products. Sodium hypochlorite manufacturers produce sodium hypochlorite by using chlorine that was produced outside of the facility. Packagers receive chlorine in bulk. Their task is to package the product into smaller containers for sale.
Temperature De-rating Chart
Size Fitting Clamp Temperature Working Pressure 1 STC10CS Sleeve 70°F (21°C) 400 PSIG (2758 KPA) STC10CS Sleeve 160°F (71°C) 270 PSIG (1862 KPA) STC10CS Sleeve 180°F (82°C) 250 PSIG (...
Why Use Dixon 1-Piece Flange Adapters?
Case Study
 End-User Feedback A common challenge in maintaining equipment used in hydraulic fracturing operations is eliminating and preventing leaks of hazardous and non-hazardous fluids. Equipment such as blenders, hydration units, and missiles contain several flange adapters, each having welds...
Why Use a Dixon 2-Piece Repair Nut Over a 1-Piece Nut?
Case Study
Facts The 2-piece nut costs 70% more than a 1-piece standard nut. The 2-piece nut takes 1/4 of the time to install versus 1-piece nut. Labor costs $90 to replace the 1-piece nut, based on 1 hour at $90/hour Use a cutting torch to remove the male hammer union connection, replace the...
Why Use a Dixon Ball-Joint Armored Hose for Water Supply & Return Lines on Electric Furnaces?
Case Study
End-User Feedback A mill’s acquisition price is only a portion of the total cost to remove and replace large-bore furnace hoses, and here are the related costs. The time required to move these large assemblies from storeroom to melt shop Stage the necessary lifting equipment Schedule...
Pump Cavitation Got You Down? One-Piece Suction Manifolds
Case Study
 End-User Feedback Sand dropout causes flow restrictions, and pump cavitation is common. Traditional welded pipe manifolds create turbulence causing excessive abrasion on internal walls. Leaks along the weld seams are a regular nuisance. Acidizing well treatments attack weld seems...
Why Use Dixon Triplex and Quintuplex Manifolds on HHP Hydraulic Fracturing Pumps?
Case Study
 End-User Feedback Well service company maintenance personnel state that carbon steel manifolds are working okay. Leaks along the weld seams are a regular nuisance, and repair consists of re-welding and/or use of rubber washers with screws. Sand dropout causing flow restrictions is...
Why Use Dixon Vent-Lock Safety Cam & Groove?
Case Study
End-User Feedback Both safety and maintenance personnel at well service companies have requested cam & groove fittings that relieve remaining low pressure when lever arms are opened (1”, 1½”, and 2” sizes). Employees experience acid and chemical injuries when disconnecting hose assemblies...
IMO 2020
White Paper
Introduction Prior to COVID-19, maritime transport was responsible for shipping over 11 billion tons of cargo around the world each year. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, this volume is expected to decrease by 5% or more in 2020, but once conditions return to normal, the United Nations...
Chlor-Alkali: State of the Market 2020
White Paper
Introduction For most people, the chlor-alkali process is most closely associated with the scent of clean pools and the chlorine found therein. But the chlor-alkali process is so much bigger than that: It is part of a well-established market, one of the world’s largest chemical processing...

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