Abstract: A protector which prevents damage to a solid lubricating coating on a threaded portion of a threaded joint when the protector is mounted on a pin or a box of a threaded joint for pipes in which at least one of the pin or the box is lubricated with a solid lubricating coating comprises a tubular member having a threaded portion on its inner or outer peripheral surface which threadingly engages with at least a portion and preferably 3-5 complete threads of the threaded portion provided on the pin or the box to be protected. The thread height H1 of the threaded portion of the protector and the thread height H2 of the complete thread of the pin or the box on which the protector is mounted satisfy H1>H2, and the difference between H1 and H2 [=H1?H2] is larger than the maximum coating thickness at the thread crest of the solid lubricating coating which covers the threaded portion of the pin or the box.

Abstract: A lifting system includes a lifting plate disposed on each end of two lifting frames. Each lifting frame has an upper segment and a lower segment and optionally one or more intermediate segments. Each lifting plate comprises a unitary body that has a lifting eye in an offset extended portion and one or more openings for receiving the ends of the segments. Additionally, the lifting system can include two packaging frames. The lifting system is preferably configured such that two lifting frames are the center frames in a four frame configuration, while the two packaging frames are the end frames.

Abstract: A strainer basket is used in conduits or fluid systems and includes a non-metallic strainer basket in which a bio-cide is disposed to combat algae and fungal buildup along the surface of the basket and/or in the openings of the basket.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for protecting a threaded end of a tubular member and sealingly engaging the tubular member to prevent liquid or debris contamination of the threaded end. In the preferred embodiments, the methods comprise the use of a tubular member thread protector that includes a protector body having an open end providing access to an interior and a closed end. The open end is adapted to accept the threaded end portion of the tubular member. The exterior surface of the protector body has a seal groove located proximate to the open end of the protector. A compliant seal is adapted to attach to the seal groove on the body and extend over the open end of the body and sealingly engage the outer surface of the tubular member.

Abstract: A strainer basket is used in conduits or fluid systems and includes a non-metallic strainer basket in which a bio-cide is disposed to combat algae and fungal buildup along the surface of the basket and/or in the openings of the basket.

Abstract: A lifting system includes a lifting plate disposed on each end of two lifting frames. Each lifting frame has an upper segment and a lower segment and optionally one or more intermediate segments. Each lifting plate comprises a unitary body that has a lifting eye in an offset extended portion and one or more openings for receiving the ends of the segments. Additionally, the lifting system can include two packaging frames. The lifting system is preferably configured such that two lifting frames are the center frames in a four frame configuration, while the two packaging frames are the end frames.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a durable, lightweight lifting member and assembly for use in handling elongated members. One embodiment comprises a cage or net made of a flexible material, the cage or net being adapted to receive one end of an elongated member. Another embodiment is characterized by a flexible lifting member constructed of a pliable, non-metallic material and comprising a body portion, an end portion, and a lifting strap.

Abstract: A thread protector for protecting threads on the end of a pipe includes a base portion, a threaded portion extending axially from a first end of the base portion and threadably engageable with the pipe and an elongated annular bumper extending axially from a second end of the base portion. The elongated bumper has an average length and width such that the ratio of the length to the width is at least 2. The base and elongated bumper have a total length of at least two inches.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying one or more elongated members includes at least two elongated member support members, each support member having ends and at least one elongated member carrier surface disposed between the ends. The apparatus also includes a support member connection assembly including an elongated connector and at least one connector sleeve engageable with the elongated connector and an end of a support member.

Abstract: A thread protector for protecting threads on the end of a pipe includes a base portion, a threaded portion extending axially from a first end of the base portion and threadably engageable with the pipe and an elongated annular bumper extending axially from a second end of the base portion. The elongated bumper has an average length and width such that the ratio of the length to the width is at least 2. The base and elongated bumper have a total length of at least two inches.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile vibratory abrasive cleaning apparatus that includes a flatbed having wheels upon which are mounted the other components of the apparatus which include a cleaning tank, a vibrator for vibrating the tank, a loop system for circulating the abrasive cleaner through the tank, control panel and power generator supplying electricity for running the apparatus. The loop system for circulating abrasive cleaner through the tank includes sprayers in the tank, an abrasive cleaner surge tank, filter system and drain system. In operation, the abrasive cleaner is pumped from the cleaner surge tank to the sprayers in the cleaning tank, and after contacting the articles to be cleaned, the abrasive cleaner drains from the cleaning tank and is pumped back to the cleaner surge tank. Contaminants are removed via a filter provided in the surge tank and/or the drain system.

Abstract: A device for the transporting and stacking of cylindrical objects, such as pipes, gas cylinders, etc., comprises a flat bottomed clamping frame 4, 6 which is provided with opposed complementary yokes 16, 18. The yokes have arcuate support surfaces or saddles for the cylindrical objects. The clamping frames 4, 6 are connected with one another by means of tubular stringers. The lower yoke 16 and upper yoke 18 are drawn together by connecting rods 22, 24, 76 to clamp the cylindrical objects in the device.