Hexagon Digital Wave, a business of Hexagon Composites, has signed a long-term agreement with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E), a leading distributor of packaged and microbulk industrial, medical and specialty gases, and related hardgoods and safety equipment in the United States. The agreement covers the supply and service of Ultrasonic Examination (UE) testing equipment and services globally. The UE testing equipment will be used globally for requalification of Type 1 metallic cylinders used in various industrial and medical applications. LG&E is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Linde plc.
The newly signed agreement confirms Hexagon Digital Wave’s position as a long-term supplier to LG&E.
Reduced cost and increased safety
“This agreement reflects the further strengthening of our business relationship with the great team at Linde Gas & Equipment,” says George Siedlecki, CEO of Hexagon Digital Wave. “Over the past 16 years we have supplied our equipment and expertise to one of the global market leaders in the industrial gases market and helped to improve the safety of their cylinders.” The non-destructive UE test and process enables operators to detect even the smallest defects in metallic cylinders without removing the valve or product. The use of UE significantly reduces cost, cylinder downtime and water consumption.
The market continues to adopt UE testing for higher safety and testing efficiencies. UE advantages include reduced labor to inspect cylinders, detection and analysis of suspected flaws, retention of gas product and elimination of re-pressurization energy.
“Hexagon Digital Wave understands the importance of the safety of cylinders across the globe. We strongly believe that the precision, convenience and environmental benefits of UE testing of metallic cylinders give it a significant competitive advantage over hydrostatic testing which is currently used in the market today,” concludes Siedlecki.
