Creating quality welding relies on pipe alignment tools that maximize precision. At Walhonde Tools, we have established our business as an industry expert in providing precision pipe alignment tooling for construction and repair of marine vessels, and we know that a vessel's integrity depends on every weld. We manufacture pipe alignment solutions for shipbuilding made from premium-grade carbon or stainless steel to withstand marine conditions and make performing required repairs and installations easier. 

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Why Offshore Pipe Welding Tools Are Important

Our range of innovative pipe alignment tools is suited to provide fast, durable solutions so normal maritime operations can resume as quickly as possible. Common challenges in the marine industry include: 

  • Pipe corrosion:

    Seawater naturally speeds up corrosion, which can result in compromised piping.

  • Accidental damage:

    Damage could result from unfavorable environmental conditions or accidental impacts with other vessels or objects.

  • Leaks & damage caused by high pressure:

    The intricate piping network inside ships and submarines must withstand tremendous forces from within and outside.

The ability to precisely line up pipes during installation or repairs reduces the risks resulting from weld failure due to misalignment. Our numerous versatile pipe alignment solutions speed up repairs and restore piping systems. 

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Walhonde Tools Is Your Experienced Offshore Solution Partner

Walhonde Tools serves various industries, including aerospace, energy, defense and marine vessel repair. We have a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service and are committed to delivering quality products that are ideally suited to the particular demands of marine environments. In addition to providing the latest pipe alignment tools, we also offer support so you can get the job done perfectly, no matter how big or small it may be. 

Benefits of Choosing Walhonde Tools for Your Offshore Pipe Alignment Solutions

Shipbuilding pipe fabrication is the process of manufacturing and fitting pipes created specifically to withstand challenging marine conditions. Pipes must serve as conduits for chemicals, fuel and water, which are essential to the vessel's smooth operation. Walhonde Tools has provided pipe-fitting solutions to themaritime industry for over 30 years. We have designed various innovative pipe alignment tools that are easy to use and can shave hours off installation and repair timelines. 

Some key advantages of using our tools in the shipbuilding and submarine industry include the following: 

  • Easily set the high-low adjustment: Walhonde's tools have a superior design to control the high-low movement setting of pipes, helping to avoid X-ray rejects due to misalignment.
  • Quickly attain push-pull adjustment: With our tools' design, you can precisely set the gap to gain better control and stability.
  • Increase productivity by over 50%: We make fit-ups easy with exact repeatability features, boosting efficiency and productivity.
  • Improve quality control by virtually eliminating weld rejects: Walhonde tools' features work together to ensure the perfect fit for virtually any weld requirement.
  • Greatly enhance safety, thus minimizing injuries: Our tools are designed to manipulate pipes accurately and precisely with minimal aid from comealongs and other lifting devices.
  • Rounds out pipe on schedule 40 and below: Our tools round out pipe and remove any egg shape by simply bolting the tool on the pipe.
  • Works on heavy-wall pipe and preheating: Walhonde tools are designed to withstand 600-degree preheat while maintaining a proper fit for tacking.
  • Enjoy our rental program: Our rental program lets you rent different products to see which fits your needs. You can cut your overhead , by using our rental program which allows you to switch out various sizes as needed for your project. You don’t have to warehouse, maintain, or inventory the tools. An as new tool is always just a call away.
  • Select custom designs: We can design custom tools for your specific project needs upon request, allowing you to fit pipes and fittings of non-standard sizes.
  • Receive on-the-job training: We offer on-the-job training for customers as a billable service to help you learn how to use tools correctly and in minimal time. Training helps with exact repeatability — when you learn to use the tool, you can repeat the action precisely.