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Connection tools to
accelerate sealing
and testing methods

This task alone requires some expert precision, while the
refurbishment needs to be completed by a properly qualified
service center that is approved to work on components that are
FEATURES
Ex rated and operate in potentially explosive atmospheres. Unique pressure assisted
gripping and sealing
technology increases gripping
pressure as pressure increases
Extending service life Floating split collet design

eliminates operator adjustment
In this case, Sulzer was contracted to complete a motor change-
Minimal maintenance, easy
out due to deterioration of the installed equipment, which had seal replacement, long life and
ergonomically designed
been in service for 10 years. The environment on the FPSO is one
of the harshest possible – the offshore oil and gas industry. It is FasTest is a dedicated manufacturer of
advanced engineered connection tools for
therefore essential that every component within the motor is
pressure and vacuum testing applications.
carefully examined and repaired as required. FasTest connection tools are easy, safe
Marc Stuart, Falkirk Service Center Manager explains: “We and reliable. The connectors dramatically
lower operating costs through increased
became involved with this project right from the start, and we operational output. Make the switch
suggested a number of repairs to the out-going motor, including from inefficient, unproductive plugging
or sealing methods, to FasTest quick
new stator coils, that would ensure the motor delivered at least
connection tools for testing or filling needs.
another decade of reliable service. At Falkirk we have all the Call Tom Parker Ltd for more information.
necessary facilities to complete the whole project in-house,
APPLICATIONS
including the latest in high voltage testing equipment.”
Leak testing
The motor, which was originally manufactured by Laurence
Calibration, filling,
pressure and proof testing
Scott in 2007, powers a high-pressure export compressor. Sulzer
Ideal for piping, cooling, heating,
is currently the authorized repairer for ATB Laurence Scott motors fluid, hydraulic, pneumatic,
refrigerant and fittings
and offers its technical expertise and rapid response to all
Exclusively available from
customers, especially those operating in the North Sea Oil & Gas Tom Parker Ltd
facilities.

Specialist training
A complex lift plan needed to be put in place before the motor
was loaded onto a waiting vessel and transported to Sulzer’s
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