DHATEC

Company Overview
April 2016
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INTRODUCTION TO DHATEC

• Dhatec (A Shawcor Company since Jan 2015) has over 22 years of experience in the
pipeline industry and is certified ISO 9001:2008
• Based in The Netherlands, close to major airports and harbors
• We have more than 600 clients in over 90 countries
• Client centric and responsive to clients needs
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DHATEC GLOBAL PROJECT AND

CUSTOMER REFERENCES

• Kaombo
• South Stream
• Shah Deniz II
• Gladstone
• Wheatstone
• Nord Stream
• Ichthys
• Blue Stream
• Thunder Horse
• Camisea
• BTC
• Julimar
• Botas
• Los Ramones II
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Dhatec improves the line pipe logistics process by

delivering ideas & solutions that enhance safety,
quality and efficiency
Management FEED Manufacturing Blasting Coating Preservation Handling Transport Storage Construction

Dhatec estimate that if their

Key Product Lines: products are used during all
the various stages of the pipe
• Preservation: Bevel Protection, Pipe Closure, Anti- Corrosion, UV protection logistics value chain, the
• Transport: System88, Pipe Carrier, Pipe Raiser, Anti-Skid, Slide Stop investment is estimated on
• Storage: Pipe Stop, Pipe Clamp, Pipe Spacer, Pipe Carrier, Stack Cover only:
• Handling: Pipe Hook, Pipe Roller USD 85-130 /pipe joint
• Coating: Blasting Plug, Couplings
(for a 30” OD pipe joint)
PIPE PRESERVATION
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PRESERVATION SOLUTIONS
Minimize the risk of pipe damage

• Bevel Protectors • Cross Bracings

• Pipe Caps • Desiccant/VPCI Bags
• Pipe Plugs • Stack Cover
• End Seal Tape
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PRESERVATION SOLUTIONS
Bevel protection

• Buffer zone absorbs impact forces during logistics

• Manufactured project specific for optimal fit
• Protection of the full circumference
• No parts sticking out
• Adequate material thickness and clamping surface
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PRESERVATION SOLUTIONS
Pipe closure

• Ability to effectively deal with thermal expansion & cooling cycles

• Robust design suitable for hook lifting
• Quick & easy application, even on stacked pipes
• Available in a wide range of standard & non-standard sizes (8” – 120”)
• Can be used in combination with desiccant/VPCI bags for additional
protection
• Special PE mixtures available for extreme climates
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PRESERVATION SOLUTIONS
Maintain pipe integrity during storage
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PROJECT SOLUTION
Engineered custom solution for the South Stream project

Customer Specific Validation of Project

Needs Design Performance Solution!

• Plug with breathable membrane facilitates air flow through the pipe and allows moisture to escape
• Life of over 5 years
• Bevel Protector provides superior clamping force in wide temperature cycles
• Installation/removal possible within 1 minute by 1 person (even on stacked pipes)
PIPE TRANSPORT
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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Improve transport safety, productivity and maintain pipe/coating quality

• System88
• Pipe Carrier
• Pipe Raiser
• Slide Stop
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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
System88 Benefits

• Adjustable for every diameter between 219.1 – 3,670 mm (8 - 144in)

• Highly durable, safe for long term use in all weather conditions
• 100% reliable: design according to VDI2700 and TÜV approved
• Economically attractive due to re-usability
• 47% less stress with wedge supports
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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
System88
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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Pipe Raiser

• Safe transport for large diameter pipes 52” – 60”

• Improves transportation efficiency & saves costs
• Easy to apply on a trailer, easy to adjust for
different diameters
• High durability in all weather conditions
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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Pipe CarrierTM transport/storage solution for smaller diameters

• Usable for storage and transport on train and truck

• Safe and efficient for coated pipes
• Reusable and safe for long term
• Resistant against all weather conditions
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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Pipe CarrierTM for a range of diameters

• 1 Carrier for different diameters

• Weight: ± 12 kg a piece / ± 26,5 lb
• Range: 114– 508 mm / Ø 4“ - 20"
• 5 different types
Pipe Diameter Pipe Diameter
Type
Range [mm] Range [inch]

Pipe carrier 6 Ø 114.3 – 204.2 Ø 4.500 – 8.000

Pipe carrier 5 Ø 177.8 – 245.0 Ø 7.000 – 9.625

Pipe carrier 4 Ø 219.1 – 306.3 Ø 8.625 – 12.000

Pipe carrier 3 Ø 273.1 – 408.3 Ø 10.750 – 16.000

Pipe carrier 2 Ø 355.6 – 508.0 Ø 14.000 – 20.000

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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Pipe CarrierTM Applications
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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Pipe CarrierTM and Slide Stop
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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Pipe CarrierTM comparison with wood

Equivalent load of 31 ton per carrier

Overloading behavior (50+ tons)

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TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Pipe CarrierTM comparison with wood

Wood Pipe Carrier Premium

Sudden Failure Gradual deformation
No elastic deformation Elastic deformation
Unpredictable behaviour Predictable behaviour
Varying material properties Constant material properties
PIPE STORAGE
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STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Improve yard safety, productivity and maintain pipe/coating quality

• Pipe Carrier
• Pipe Stop
• Stack Cover
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STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Pipe Stop – Safety & Efficiency

• Diameter range: Ø 219 – 2,540 mm (8 – 100in)

• PE blocks, steel reinforced PE rails
• Rails can be endlessly connected
• Extensively tested and calculated
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STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Comparison with wood

Wood Pipe Stop

Sudden Failure Gradual deformation
No elastic deformation Elastic deformation
Unpredictable behaviour Predictable behaviour
Varying material properties Constant material properties
PIPE HANDLING
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HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Improve safety and maintain pipe/coating quality

• Pipe Hooks
• Pipe Roller
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HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Pipe Hooks
PIPE COATING
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COATING SOLUTIONS
Maintain pipe coating quality and production efficiency

• Pipe Coupling
• Connecting Coupling
• Blasting Plugs
• Masking Tape
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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER

Dhatec:
• Dhatec can offer solutions for any requirement
(major project or small standard order)
• We offer engineered designs based on fundamental
research and risk analyses
• With an investment of ~ 0.5 % of the pipe value
Together:
Dhatec products can maintain the pipe value from
• Prevent accidents and reputation
production till construction.
damage
• Prevent unexpected costs and claims
Your commitment: • Achieve pipe line operation on time
• Involve us in early project stages
• Base selection on product performance
• Contribute to involve high standard solutions for any
stage of the value chain