INDUSTRY NEWS


Securing a 4th Nadcap Accreditation confirms Fine Tubes aerospace manufacturing excellence


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ine Tubes, a UK-based leading manufacturer of high-quality precision tubing for the most-


critical applications, has been awarded a Nadcap accreditation for Chemical Processing. Nadcap is an internationally recognised accreditation system that covers the key manufacturing and production processes used within the aerospace industry. Representing the fourth Nadcap approval awarded to Fine Tubes, this latest certification places the company in a unique position as very few companies hold four Nadcap accreditations simultaneously. Moreover, Fine Tubes anticipates receiving yet another accreditation, for Fluid Distribution Systems, shortly. Fine Tubes’ first accreditation was awarded for Heat Treating in 2004, followed by Non- Destructive Testing (Ultrasonic Testing) in 2005 and Fusion Welding in 2013. Chemical Processing is a critical part of the Fine Tubes production process. Tubes must be chemically milled after the cold-working and heat-treating


the qualifications and experience of the staff involved in the process.


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manufacturing processes, by being etched to ensure they meet the customer specification requirements. “The tubing we manufacture is


designed to withstand in-process fatigue loading, and failure is not an option. When aircraft manufacturers need tubing, they inevitably look for suppliers who can demonstrate the most- stringent quality standards. Nadcap accreditation is widely viewed as confirmation of that,


and, so with every Nadcap accreditation that we earn, we further enhance our ability to win new contracts,” comments David Killoran, from the Fine Tubes’ Technical team. To achieve its latest accreditation, Fine Tubes undertook an intensive on-site inspection and investigation by a Nadcap auditor. This audit covers all aspects of the process – the machinery, consumables and methods employed, as well as


Engineer at Fine Tubes, highlights, “The auditor found no failures to comply with the Nadcap criteria, and that is a major credit to the Fine Tubes production team involved in the audit.” Fine Tubes and its US-based sister company, Superior Tube, are units of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products. Both companies have supplied the aerospace industry with high-performance tubes for more than 50 years. Their precision tubes are used in airframes, aircraft engines and aerospace instrumentation, where they are relied upon to withstand the most-critical operating conditions. “This latest Nadcap accreditation gives our customers further confidence that all the stringent requirements of Nadcap have been met and they are dealing with a qualified manufacturer,” concludes Valerie Hart, Technical Manager at Fine Tubes.


Tungum Ltd expands UK distribution network


Gloucestershire-based corrosion resistant tubing manufacturer, Tungum Ltd, are delighted to appoint Stauff Scotland as official distributor for it range of products.


With headquarters in Sheffield and regional branches in Aberdeen, Belfast and Southampton, Stauff UK is part of a global manufacturing and distributing corporation for hydraulic components, hoses and accessories.


Stauff Scotland joins part


of Tungum’s growing global distribution network, contributing to the success and longevity of applications worldwide.


Sales and Marketing Director


at Tungum, Sean Hammond, said: “We are delighted that Stauff Scotland has enabled us to expand our distribution network in this


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area. We have worked with the Stauff Group for many years and it’s fantastic to have this partnership in place to ensure we can provide local solutions and fulfil demand for North Sea operations with stock readily available.” Corrosion resistant Tungum tubing has been proven to deliver safety critical, long lasting solutions in demanding environments across the world. For more information visit www.tungum.com.


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