Delta Double Jointing

Expert welding capabilities utilizing high-quality processes

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Delta Double Jointing Expert welding capabilities utilizing high-quality processes

Delta Double Jointing Step Four: Root-Pass Weld

After completion of the fit-up, the
Since 1942, The Bayou Companies has been providing welding sub-arc head is lowered on the
services from its New Iberia facility. Recently, Bayou announced pipe and welding begins. The pipe
its new subsidiary, Delta Double Jointing (DDJ), as a dedicated unit rotates while the welding head
providing expert welding capabilities utilizing high-quality processes. remains fixed. The welding bead
is grinded and a good tie-in is
• Portable racks can be set up in pipe staging area or in the
achieved.
coating yard
• Facing machines are static and enable higher-quality, straighter
fit-ups and double joints Step Five: Cap Weld
• Pipe rotation capability at the facing station enables orientation of Pipe is then indexed to the second
the long or spiral seam to any required position welding station (capping station)
• Submerged arc process can be utilized for jointing of pipe where it undergoes a welding
• Fully compliant with API Standard 1104 welding requirements process very similar to the first
• Quality processes result in historical repair rates at less than 1% station, without the fit-up. A visual
inspection for obvious defects of
Technical Specifications the cap is made during the second
welding process.
Single joint length 15 to 56 feet
Double joint length 50 to 85 feet
Step Six: Internal Weld
Diameter 16- to 48-inches The pipe is then indexed to the next
Wall thickness 0.188- to .999 inches station for ID welding. A submerged
arc welding machine, mounted on
Maximum grade X80
a lance, controlled by an operator
using a camera and remote controls,
is inserted to the weld area. After
Process completion of the weld, the flux is cleaned with a metal chipping
hammer, swept in a pan, and removed from the pipe. A visual
Step One: Pipe End Preparation
inspection is again performed to identify any obvious defects.
DDJ uses high speed facing
machines. These machines are
mounted in a fixed position and the
Delta Double Jointing
pipe is indexed to the machine.
Employees of DDJ are all members of both the United States and
Canada United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the
Step Two: Pipe Preheat Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry or the International Union of
The pipe must be preheated Engineers.
according to project specifications
prior to welding. After it is
preheated, it is rolled in to the
fit-up station. Preheat temperature
is verified.

Step Three: Pipe Fit-Up

The line-up clamp is inserted from
the end. Once engaged, the
line-up clamp is not released until
completion of the first pass of the
pipe. The pipes are drawn together
and aligned using a hydraulic system.
The Bayou Companies, Inc.
5200 Curtis Lane, New Iberia, LA 70560
www.bayoucompanies.com 337-369-3761

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