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- On-Line Leak Sealing & Repair
  - On-Line Leak Sealing & Repair Industrial Leak Sealing – Taking the Pressure off You... View More
  - Standard Application Standard Applications form the major part of Furmanites Leak Sealing Services... View More
  - Special Applications The following repairs are classed as special applications... View More
  - Custom Engineered Solutions Sometimes the solution to a problem lies outside the range of standard or special applications... View More
  - Leak Sealing Products Most Leak Sealing repairs must be applied using the specialist skills of experienced technicians... View More
- Hot Tapping
  - Hot Tapping Services Furmanite’s Hot Tap Service Group began as part of the first known organization (IPSCO)... View More
  - Hot Tap Services - Industrial Applications Furmanite's Hot Tap services will allow you to maintain critical plant processes... View More
  - Pipeline - Onshore & Subsea Hot Tapping Hot Tapping and Line Stop work both onshore and offshore... View More
  - Commercial HVAC Hot Tap Services Unique capabilities to ensure your project is properly planned and implemented... View More
  - Wet Taps - Water & Wastewater Applications Experience and resources to see your project planned and completed... View More
- Line Stops & Pipe Line Plugging
  - Line Stopping - Line Plugging Our Line Stopping services are utilized to prevent unwanted shutdowns and keep... View More
  - Pivoting Head Line Plugging System Pivoting Head Line Stops are ideal for working on Pipelines and... View More
  - Folding Head Line Stop System Folding Head Line Stops are a cost effective method of stopping the flow in low and medium... ... View More
  - Sure-Stop - Positive Seal Line Stopping Furmanite's Sure-Stop Line Stop, as the name implies, is a system... View More
  - HTP - High Temperature Line Plugging Furmanite' HTP Line Plugging System is the time-tested pioneering system... View More
  - Mueller Line Stoppers and Qualitech Furmanite offers complete Mueller Line Stopper field services to gas... View More
  - Valve Insertions Over 50 years of experience in performing Valve Insertions in the Field... View More
- On-Site Machining (OSM)
  - On-Site Machining (OSM) On-site Field Machining Services –Where You Need It, When You Need It... View More
  - Field Machining - Flange Facing Flange facing is a process of machining the faces of flanged and other types of pipe... ... View More
  - Field Drilling and Boring Furmanite provides a range of drilling and boring machines for use in a variety of applications... View More
  - On Site Turning and Milling Turning covers a large range of applications and different processes, the most common... ... View More
  - Pipe Cutting and Weld-Prepping Pipe cutting is the process of cutting any size pipe either perpendicular to its length or at an angle. ... View More
  - Metal Disintegration Machining Services The unique strength of Furmanite in both metal disintegration and on-site... View More
  - Special Applications and 3D Modelling Furmanite also manufactures a custom range of portable... View More
- Self Leveling Machines (SLM)
  - Self Leveling Machines - (SLM) Self Leveling Machines is a specialized on site machining service provided by Furmanite. ... View More
  - Circular Self Leveling Milling (CSLM) The CSLM is specifically designed to machine horizontal or near... View More
  - Laser Controlled - Linear Self Leveling Mill - (LSLM) The LSLM is specifically designed to machine large irregular areas... View More
  - Circular Laser Levelling Machine (CLLM) Furmanite supply and use a range of specialist self-levelling... ... View More
  - Flatness Laser Levelling Machine (FLLM) Furmanite’s linear self-levelling milling machine (FLLM) allows... View More
- Heat Exchangers
  - Heat Exchangers Efficient design, manufacture, maintenance, re-manufacture and repair of heat exchangers... View More
- Heat Treatment
  - Heat Treatment Setting a new industry standard utilizing the latest in thermal processing technology... View More
  - The Need for Pre and Post Weld Heat Treatment Fumanite’s state of the art technology controls the heat up... View More
  - Furmanite Technology Furmanite Heat Treatment technology – a revolutionary approach... View More
  - Heat Treatment Engineering Services Structural Integrity Analysis, Custom Equipment Design and Manufacture... View More
- Valve Services
  - Valve Repair - Overview Our Furmanite valve repair solution is a unique combination of highly-skilled technicians... View More
  - Pressure Relief Valve Repair Pressure relief valves are designed to protect a plant’s assets, physical and human, from danger... View More
  - Process Line Valve & Actuator Repair Furmanite can provide the necessary equipment and technical expertise 24 hours a day... View More
  - Control Valve Repair & Diagnostics Furmanite specializes in the repair of control valves and can provide... View More
  - On-line Safety Relief Valve Testing - Trevitest Improving Your Plant’s Uptime, Output and Bottom Line... View More
  - Valve Asset management System (ValveOne) Furmanite utilises an innovative valve asset management program... View More
- Composite Repair
  - Composite Repair Furmanite – The Innovator in Composite Repair Solutions... View More
  - Emergency Repair Kit (FurmaFast) A fast, effective emergency repair solution... View More
  - Composite Strengthening (FurmaWrap) Furmanite FurmaWrap is the ideal repair and strengthening solution... View More
  - Low Pressure Composite Repair (FurmaGlass) Furmanite’s FurmaGlass is the ideal option for repair and strengthening... View More
  - High Pressure Composite Repair (FurmaCarbon) Furmanite’s FurmaCarbon is the high performance option... View More
- On-Site Technical Bolting
  - On-Site Technical Bolting Bolting Services – Holding it all Together... View More
  - Pressurized Systems Integrity Management (PSIM) Pressurized Systems Integrity Management... View More
- Pipe Freeze Plugging - Pipe Freezing
  - Pipe Freeze Plugging - Pipe Freezing Keeping Critical Pipe Systems Online and Preventing Unwanted Shutdowns... View More
- Concrete Repair & Restoration
  - Concrete Repair & Restoration Ensuring Structural Integrity Means Your Facility is Safe, Sound and Successful... View More
- Line Isolation and Hydrostatic
  - Line Isolation and Hydrostatic Weld/Nozzle Testing Line Isolation & Localized Hydrostatic Weld/Nozzle Testing... View More
Products
- Hot Tapping
  - Hot Tapping Machines Furmanite's Complete Line of Hot Tapping Machines... View More
  - Hot Tapping Fittings The most comprehensive Hot Tapping and Line Stopping product and service line available today... View More
  - Custom Hot Tapping Fittings Custom Hot Tapping Fittings... View More
- Line Stopping & Plugging
  - Line Stopping Equipment Furmanite's Complete Line Plugging Machinery – Ensuring Pipeline Systems Continuous Flow... View More
  - Line Stopping Fittings Furmanite’s In-House manufacturing and technical services (MTS) group is available... View More
  - Custom Line Stopping Fittings Custom Line Stopping Fittings... View More
- Pipeline Repair & Integrity Products
  - Mechanical Pipeline End Connectors & Couplings Mechanical Pipeline End Connectors & Couplings... View More
  - Mechanical Pipeline Flange End Connectors Mechanical Pipeline Flange End Connectors... View More
  - Split Sleeve Mechanical Pipeline Repair Clamps Split Sleeve Mechanical Pipeline Repair Clamps... View More
  - Full Encirclement & Reinforcing Saddles Full Encirclement and Reinforcing Saddles for dependable hot tap branch connections... View More
  - Full Encirclement Pipeline Sleeves Furmanite's Full Encirclement Sleeve - reinforcement and strength to pipeline sections... View More
- Portable Machining Tools
  - Furmanite's Silk Machines Silk™ Portable Machines –onsite, in-situ, anytime machining applications... View More
- Valve Products
  - Valve Products We provide a range of Valve Products... View More
  - DCU Coker Switch Valves OEM DCU Coker Switch Valves ... View More
  - Other OEM Relationships Furmanite manufactures their own valves but has relationships with... View More
- Safety, Environmental & Maintenance
  - Fire Suppression Enclosures - Pyrofend Advanced Fire Protection For Critical Instruments & Equipment... View More
  - Spill Containment & Absorbency Products Quick and cost effective tools for immediate clean-up of spillages and leaks... View More
  - Tube Plugs Tube Plugs – The Safest Solution For Your Tube Sealing Requirements... View More
  - Protective Valve and Flange Covers Milsheff Valve and Flange Covers – Immediate Leak Awareness Throughout Your Plant... View More
  - Torque Tamer Torque Tamer® – Hands Free, Worry Free Wrenching... View More
  - Jointing Compound Jointing Compound – Every Little Bit Helps... View More
- Chocking Prevention - SmartShim
  - Chocking Prevention - SmartShim SmartShim™ – A Revolutionary Answer to the Problem of Offshore Wave-induced Damage... View More
Industries
Case Studies
- On-Line Leak Sealing & Repair
  - Case Study: BNFL Magnox Generation Furmanite helps bring about shortest ever outage at nuclear power station... View More
  - Case Study: BP BP wanted to put in place contingencies to ensure leak-free smooth running of their pipelines... View More
  - Case Study: Esso Fawley Refinery Furmanite produces $multi-million savings for Esso... View More
  - Case Study: Exelon Peach Bottom Furmanite keeps Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station on-line... View More
  - Case Study: Shell Expro 24 hour job saves £15 million... View More
  - More Case Studies ... View More
- Hot Tapping
  - Case Study: BNFL Sellafield Plant Innovative engineering solution for nuclear industry... View More
  - Case Study: Glaxo SmithKline Hot tapping keeps Glaxo plant on-line... View More
  - Case Study: Major Operator Keeping the Oil Flowing... View More
  - Case Study: North Cormorant Platform Furmanite gets Cormorant connected... View More
  - Case Study: Shell Expro Gannet Platform A Furmanite “World First” keeps Shell production flowing... View More
- Line Stopping - Line Plugging
  - Case Study: North Cormorant Platform Furmanite gets Cormorant connected... View More
  - Case Study: Shell Expro Gannet Platform A Furmanite “World First” keeps Shell production flowing... View More
- On-Site Machining (OSM)
  - Case Study: Alstom Power Group 10 tonnes of specialist equipment creates... View More
  - Case Study: BAE Systems New machining solution for fighter aircraft... View More
  - Case Study: BAE Systems Airbus New milling machine for Airbus wings... View More
  - Case Study: BP Chirag Platform Furmanite at the cutting edge... View More
  - Case Study: Dinorwig Power Station Specialist bespoke machining solution... View More
  - More Case Studies ... View More
- Valve Repair
  - Case Study: American Electric Power Fiddlers Ferry reduces costs at shutdown... View More
  - Case Study: British Gas Ten Year Test for Trevitest... View More
  - Case Study: Nuclear Electric Pre-commissioning Assistance for Nuclear Power Station... View More
  - Case Study: PGS Production Full valve service for ... View More
  - Case Study: Valve Success Story Furmanite's Guidance Minimizes Testing Expense and Downtime... View More
- Composite Repair
  - Case Study: CNPP, Romania World first on safety support system for power industry... View More
- On-Site Technical Bolting
  - Case Study: Western Mining Zero leaks on nearly 1,000 flanges in a Joint Integrity Management project... View More
- Concrete Repair & Restoration
  - Case Study: Concrete Repair Furmanite Beats PacifiCorp’s Tight Deadline... View More
  - Case Study: Nevada Power Company Furmanite Selected as a Preferred Vendor for Nevada Power... View More
  - Case Study: Services Prevent Major Flooding Keeping Structured Dam Up and Running at Award-Wining Golf Course... View More
- Weld Isolation Testing
  - Case Study: Shell Expro Gannet Platform A Furmanite “World First” keeps Shell production flowing... View More
- Chocking Prevention - SmartShim
  - Case Study: BP Bruce Platform The discovery of wave-induced damage to the conductor tube on the BP Bruce Platform... View More
  - Case Study: Shell Expro Nelson Wellhead movement caused by wave action on casing conductors threatened serious damage... View More
Safety & Sustainability
- Safety & Sustainability
  - Safety Overview Ensuring safe working conditions for our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do... View More
  - Our Safety Policy Explore the policies which drive our commitment to Safety above all else... View More
  - Health, Safety and Environment Explore the Mission Statement which details our Health, Safety and Environmental goals... View More
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Field Drilling and Boring

The Furmanite range of drilling and boring machines and capacities:

• Drilling holes 0mm – 125mm dia (0” – 5”)

• Boring 0mm – 3500mm dia (0” – 140”)

• Line boring from 38mm dia x 1825mm long to 3500mm dia x 6400mm long (1½” dia x 6’ long to 140” x 21’ long)

Tolerances achievable by drilling and boring machines:

• Fixed feed borers – 1.6mm Ra (63 CLA) (depending on tool configuration used)

Standard finishes for variable feed boring bars and line borers:

• 1.6mm Ra to 6.3mm Ra (63 CLA to 250 CLA)

Tolerances achieved:

• For parallel bores finished tolerances of size + 0.012mm (0.0005”)

• Honed bores finished tolerances of + 0.005mm (0.0002”)

Power requirements, hydraulic powered drills and line boring machines:

• Air powered machines. Air at 2.7m3/min @ 6 bar, (100 CFM @ 90 PSI)

• Hydraulic powered machines. 415 – 440V 63 amp 3 phase socket outlet.

Field Drilling and Boring

Furmanite provides a range of drilling and boring machines for use in a variety of applications. Examples of this service are drilling holes for tapping studded or bolted connections or drilling clearance holes for fastening together components. Boring processes are used where greater precision is required, such as line boring for bearings. Fine finish and close tolerances are achieved in all these applications.

Typical drilling operations include:

Stud drilling
Screw cutting
Core sampling
Holes for tapping threads
Trepanning
Straight or taper boring and reaming
Clearance holes
Reaming for dowels
Pockets for probes and thermocouples
Removal of snapped or seized studs
Penetrations on bulkheads

Typical boring operations include:

Bearing housings
Cylinder liners
Fabricated piles to remove ovality
Line bore bearing blocks
Line bore knuckle joints or pin joints
Machine spigot faces for bores

Specialty industrial service and product solutions provider, Furmanite supplies an ever increasing range of industries with maintenance tools and key engineering services such as leak sealing, hot tapping and line stopping. For comprehensive plant and pipeline maintenance and asset uptime maximization, rely on Furmanite.

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North America

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USA Locations
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101 Old Underwood Road , Unit E
LaPorte, Texas 77571

P: (800) 444-5572 / (281) 842-5100
P After Hours: (281) 842-5100

F: (281) 842-5111

Europe

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Global Locations

Furmanite International Ltd - United Kingdom, Furman House
Shap Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6RU

P: +44-1539729009

F: +44-1539 729359

Asia

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Furmanite Singapore PTE Ltd - Singapore
21 Serangoon North Avenue 5
#06-01 Ban Teck Han Building
Singapore 554864
Republic Of Singapore

P: +656-4848066

F: +656-5562027

Africa

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Furmseal CC - South Africa
Furmseal t/a Furmanite
Unit 5 Dunford Park
Gosforth Park
Germiston
Republic Of South Africa

P: +27 (0)10 590 5800

F: +27 (0)10 590 5802

Australia & NZ

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Furmanite Australia Pty Ltd.
4 Gateway Court
Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207
Australia

P: +61-3-9285-2200

F: +61-3-9645-2948

Latin America & The Caribbean

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Latin America and Caribbean Headquarter
101 Old Underwood Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
Att. G. Mariela Carrillo
Regional Sales Manager

P: (281) 842-5124

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Furmanite - 80 Years of Innovation & Counting

1920
Leak Sealing process developed 01/01/1920
First DIY Leak-Sealing Kit 01/01/1924
Long Standing Relationships 01/01/1926
Use of Furmanite Leak Sealing Kits 11/01/1926
1st Patent is filed in 1927 01/01/1927
Furmanite moves Overseas 06/01/1927
Costs of a steam leak 06/01/1928
Furmanite is thinking global 01/01/1929
1930
Technology Development 11/22/1934
1960
Growing Furmanite 05/01/1960
New Direction 01/01/1966
1970
Never compromise on the high quality 07/01/1979
1980
Best in the business were called 09/01/1988
1990
Start of Modern Furmanite 11/22/1991
2000
Acquisition-GSG Division 01/13/2006
Corporate Name Change 01/13/2007
2010
Acquisition of SLM 04/13/2011

Leak Sealing process developed