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36 Extrusion International 1/2026 WIRE & TUBE 2026 No single planned program could cover these varying needs, so Vetaphone builds in flexibility as appropriate. From the user’s point of view, the benefits are obvi - ous: a reduction in emergency and expensive down- time, optimal and consistent performance of the corona system, 24/7 access to technical specialists for trouble- shooting, and lower cost spare parts. “Many users only think about preventativemaintenance once thewarran- ty has expired, but this is a mistake. What all converters need is maximum efficiency, and this is best achieved by allowing production personnel to focus on production, not worry about maintenance,” he said. And the benefits work both ways. User feedback since launching the scheme has been extremely positive and enabled Vetaphone to identify the most frequent issues and be more pro-active in these areas, while overall it has provided the company with a better view of the general optimization of its technology. For a company, where on- going R&D is an essential part of its DNA, all inputs from day-to-day commercial operations are valuable. “We live in a world of complex technology and its in- fluence on our daily lives is only going to increase. That’s why it is important to ensure that we derive the maxi- mum benefit from it, and this can only be assured with regular care and maintenance. So why not pre-plan it? It will save money and heartache at the end of the day!” he concluded. Vetaphone A/S Fabriksvej 11, 6000 Kolding, Denmark www.vetaphone.com support@vetaphone.com Like most technology, corona systems need maintaining to perform at their best Pipelines that Deliver Expansion of LNG pipelines in the USA, new hydrogen networks in Europe and mega- projects in China, India and Southeast Asia – pipe producers and manufacturers of pipe processing equipment face no shortage of opportunities. All around the world, projects are springing up to meet the rising demand for energy, and especially for renewables. R ising to the challenge: Pipeline steels must guarantee a long service life. High operating pres- sures put extreme demands on pipes – and their welds – as they transport the medium through the line. In addition to high operating pressures, they often also need to withstand high mechanical stresses and environmental factors such as extreme temperatures to prevent the pipeline from becoming a cost- ly failure. Best of both worlds: quality and cost-effectiveness At the same time, the pipe indus- try has to combine premium quality with efficient, economical produc - tion – delivering the best of both worlds. And it does deliver – run- ning full bore. Visitors to wire & Tube 2026 in Düsseldorf will discov- er how: through automation, digi- talisation and artificial intelligence. From 13 to 17 April 2026, the lead- ing trade fairs wire & Tube in Düs- seldorf will showcase trends and highlights from the global wire, cable and tube industries. The latest industry news and product updates can be found: www.wire.de www.tube.de AquaDuctus, part of the AquaVentus initiative, will be built as a GW-scale offshore hydrogen pipeline in the German North Sea (Source: GASCADE)