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Dec 16, 2023

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IODS are international specialists in weld cladding, pipe cladding, clad pipe fitting and fabrication, combining cutting-edge technology with 25 years of world-renowned expertise. IODS offer full supply of weld clad components, pipe and fittings to the oil and gas and offshore industry.

IODS moved into a custom-built facility in 1994 complete with fully automatic hot-wire tig-weld overlay stations and offers component cladding by means of fusion welding, using alloys such as Inconel 625, 725, 825, C22, C276 and a full range of 3 series and 4 series stainless steels.

Due to their vast experience and knowledge IODS are able to offer a cost effective solution for all industry problems involving corrosion, wear, erosion and cavitation.

IODS PIPE CLAD is the division of IODS primarily concerned with the manufacture of clad pipe and induction bends. IODS PIPE CLAD operates 15 technologically advanced pipe-cladding machines capable of welding of double-random lengths (up to 12m):

IODS manufacture a wide range of clad pipe fittings including equal and reducing tees, lateral tees, concentric reducers and eccentric reducers and elbows (both long and short radius), weld caps and extruded header manifolds. We also supply a wide range of weld neck and blind flanges:

Fabrication using computerised, fully programmable orbital welding machines on clad materials:

IODS dedicates a project manager to individual projects in order to enhance the flow of communication between IODS and their customers and create a trusting relationship between manufacturer and client. The remit extends from contract award to after sales and includes decision-making power regarding allocation of additional resources that may be required during any phase of the project.

COMPANY HISTORY

IODS was formed in 1983 as a member of the Glenalmond Group of companies. IODS have been BSI registered since 1988 and are currently certified BS ISO:9001 2000.

Sister company VALVE COMPONENTS LTD are a valve and actuator manufacturer offering turnkey engineering solutions to original equipment manufacturers within the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

IODS, specialists in weld cladding, pipe cladding, clad pipe fitting and subsea fabrications, will be attending the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2013 at Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, US, on 6-9 May 2013.

The Glenalmond Group, which includes IODS Ltd, IODS Pipe Clad Ltd and Valve Components Ltd, has announced plans to create a new facility in Brazil.

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