[June 1, 2010]  Thermatool Corp., an Inductotherm Group company, is pleased to announce the successful startup of a 600 KW solid-state induction welder and a 1,000 KW seam annealing system at Northwest Pipe in Bossier City, Louisiana. 

Northwest Pipe manufactures 2.375 to 6.625 inch diameter, .125 to .375 inch thick carbon steel pipe.  They require uninterrupted high performance and the highest level of welding consistency and control to manufacture a wide range of products on Thermatool's equipment.  With two decades of success in solid-state technology, and over fifty years of process knowledge, Thermatool's solid-state high frequency welders are the most advanced, reliable, field-proven welders available in the world today.  Thermatool solid-state welding units are designed to handle load fluctuations, arcing at the coil, a need for higher frequency and provide ease of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. 

Advantages of Thermatool's solid-state welders:

• Best protection against coil arcing and short circuits
• Best match to work coil loads
• Stabilized weld frequency
• Highest reliability
• Greatest weld frequency range
• Simple packaging

Thermatool's seam annealing product line, featuring Smart Anneal Technology, is used extensively throughout the API industry and is gaining acceptance in the manufacture of hollow structural sections where welds require increased impact toughness.

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