THE SILK RANGE OF PORTABLE

MACHINES TOOLS
FLANGE FACING MACHINES Furmanite’s Skills & Support
Services Include
AX321 • AXL012 • AX024 • FXB630 • AX1445 • SX2872 • AX48120
Controlled Bolting

MILLING RAILS On-Line Leak Sealing

FM044 • FM066 Transformer Leak Sealing

Furmaseal
3D MILLING MACHINES
ƒ Self Seal Repair Clamps
MULTI AXIS 1.5M • MULTI AXIS 2.0M ƒ Pipe End Connectors
Pipeline Intervention
VARIABLE STROKE DRILLS ƒ Hot Tapping
ƒ Line Plugging
HD0100 • HDH400 ƒ Pipe Freezing
ƒ Grouted Tees
LINE BORING & BORING BARS
Valve Repair
AXLB414 • AXBB100 • AXBB400
Trevitest

PORTABLE TAPPING UNITS On-Line Valve Testing

HT100 • HT400 On-Site Machining

Metal Disintegration
CASING CUTTERS
Silk Portable Machines
INTERNAL • EXTERNAL
Heat Exchangers

TURNING MACHINES Tank Roof Repairs

MID • END SHAFT TURNING MACHINES Smart Shim

Composites Repairs
ACCESSORY MACHINING KITS FOR
Structural Strengthening
AXL012, SX012 & AX024 FLANGE FACERS
Passive Fire Protection

ACCESSORY MACHINING KITS FOR Environmental/Safety

FXB630, AX1445 & AX2872 FLANGE FACERS Products

Furmanite International Ltd

Also In This Document Furman House, Shap Road,
Bespoke Engineered Solutions Kendal, Cumbria. UK LA9 6RU
Precision Machine Tools Tel: +44 (0) 1539 729009
Industry Sectors Fax: +44 (0) 1539 729359
Typical Applications E: productsalesuk@furmanite.com
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Precision On-Site Machine Tools
Delivering exacting standards to the most
challenging on-site projects
For over 75 years, Furmanite has been the name behind innovative specialist on-site
engineering techniques, providing major players in the oil and gas, power generation,
mining and petrochemical industries with an unrivalled level of expertise and support.

REVERSING CONVENTION – BRINGING THE MACHINE TO THE JOB!

From working alongside our in-house
maintenance team, and project managing
specialist engineering requirements,
Furmanite has been able to develop a
range of dedicated portable machines
enabling the most demanding
requirements to be met and to the
exacting level of accuracy normally
associated with specialist machine
workshops.In comparison to other
manufacturers, Silk portable machines
are quite simply more reliable, operate in less space, are lighter, harder
working, extremely accurate and have greater range of tools and accessories.

All Machining Options – On-Site

Furmanite’s Silk machining capabilities cover almost all those found in
conventional workshops such as flange facing, casing cutting, milling, drilling,
boring, etc., and are available for your skilled workforce to perform the many
techniques on site without the costly downtime, transportation and delays
normally associated with removal of plant and ancillary equipment off site.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES

AXL012 Flange Facer

Lightweight, portable, flange facing,

grooving and weld-prep machine designed
to machine full faced, raised face and
grooved flanges from 0mm to 305mm (0”
to 12”) diameter range.

Typical Applications

x V Groove Machining
x V Groove Measuring
x Deep Hole Boring
 AXL012 Features
Compact, Lightweight
Externally Mounted & Operates in any Position
Cuts '0 ' Ring Grooves, Vertical Grooves, 'V' grooves
Cuts Lens Ring Seats, Hub Profiles and Weld Preparations
Finishes from 1.6~m Ra to 6.3~m (63 CLA to 250 CLA) 'gramophone' finish
when turning & 0.8~m Ra to 1 .6~m (32 CLA to 63 CLA) when polishing
The Silk AXL012 is constructed, as
the rest of the range, from the Pneumatic drive permits use in hazardous areas
highest quality materials. It is
designed to give machine shop
Fitted transportable case
accuracy combined with ease of
handling and portability in the
flange range of 0 - 305mm (0"- 12"). General Information
The machine consists of three main
assemblies: Principal Dimensions Transportable Case Dims
Height (excl air motor) 305mm 12” Length 590mm 23”
Base Ring Assembly
Rotat dia (incl motor) 555mm 21 ⅞” Height 406mm 16"
Four separate adjustable clamp
blocks are provided which may be Maximum swing 533mm 21” Width 510mm 20"
positioned on the base ring to suit Minimum swing 360mm 14 ¼”
the size of range being machined. Tool post travel 50mm 2”
Arm clearance 48mm 1 ⅞”
Drive and Bearing
The machine is driven by a 0,66kw
(0.85hp) pneumatic motor, which is Gripping Range Weights
mounted directly to the drive
bearing assembly, and is quickly Small collet 75 - 100mm 3" – 4" Weight (less base) 26.5Kg 58lbs
detachable. Medium collet 100 -125mm 4” – 5” Mounting collet assy 4.26Kg 9½lbs
Large collet 125 – 150mm 5” – 6” Extension base 7.5Kg 16½lbs
Saddle Extension base 150 – 250mm 6” –10” Net weight (less wooden case)
The saddle is mounted on the drive Flange range 75 – 533mm 3” – 21” 48Kg 105lbs
and bearing assembly and provides Drive motor 0.85hp: Total shipping weight 78Kg 172lbs
a rigid structure to which the tool
Drive motor output speed 350 rpm Min air supply: 80 psi @ 80 cfm
post is fixed.
Final rotational speed 40 rpm (approx)
Drive input to the saddle is derived
from the drive and bearing
assembly, internal gear
arrangement and saddle gear pick- TYPICAL PROFILES CUT WITH THE SILK AXL012 FLANGE FACER
up gear in a planetary motion.

Toolpost traverse in and out is

provided by a lead screw which is
driven by the saddle gear train.
Direction is selected by the traverse
selector.

Alternative toolposts can be fitted to

the saddle depending on the
machine application.

QUALITY
All Furmanite Silk
Engineering activities
es
are conducted in strict conformance
to the IS09OO1 quality system.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES

AX321 Flange Facer

Lightweight, portable, flange facing,

grooving and weld-prep machine
designed to machine full faced,
raised face and grooved flanges in
the 75mm- 533mm (3” to 21”)
diameter range.
The Silk AX321 is a compact,
lightweight machine, which can
AX321 Features
be carried and operated by one
Compact & easy to handle
person. It is constructed from
the highest quality materials and Bore mounted
designed to give finishes of Operates in any position
machine shop accuracy on flanges
with a diameter range of 76- Cuts ‘O’ ring grooves, Vertical grooves, ‘V’ grooves, Lens ring seats
533mm (3-21 inches). & Weld preparations

Mounting Systems
Achieves finishes from 63 to 250 CLA (1.6 to 6.3 Ra) plus
For bore diameters up to 152mm ‘phonograph’ finish when turning and 32 to 63 CLA when polishing.
(6 Inches) a unique system 01 Pneumatic drive permits use in hazardous conditions.
collets is used, permitting very
rapid and precise mounting. Supplied in bespoke box for transportation
Fine adjustments can be made
both vertically and radically.
For bore diameters between 152 Principal Dimensions
and 254mm (6 and 10
Height (excl air motor) 305mm 12”
inches) the collets are replaced by
Rotational dia (incl motor) 555mm 21 ⅞”
a triangular extension base.
Maximum swing 533mm 21”
Drive Unit Minimum swing 360mm 14 ¼”
The machine is driven by a 0.85 Tool post travel 50mm 2”
hp pneumatic motor. Arm clearance 48mm 1 ⅞”
This fits vertically to the drive
hub, which provides direct drive Weights
input to the gearbox.
Weight (less base) 26.5Kg 58lbs
Mounting collet assembly 4.26Kg 9½lbs
Feed System
Extension base 7.5Kg 16½lbs
The feed assembly consists of four Net weight (- wooden case) 48Kg 105lbs
feed rails and a crosshead Total shipping weight 78Kg 172lbs
supported by precision linear
bearings, which assure a high Transportable Wooden Case Dimensions
degree of rigidity and accuracy.
The tool post can be fitted to Length 590mm 23”
either side of the crosshead. Height 406mm 16"
Width 510mm 20"
Finishes
By using two gear ratios and two General Information
interchangeable lead screws.
Gripping range:
Four distinct finishes can be Small collet 75 - 100mm 3" – 4"
achieved. Intermediate finishes Medium collet 100 -125mm 4” – 5”
can be obtained by varying the Large collet 125 – 150mm 5” – 6”
culling tools. Extension base 150 – 250mm 6” –10”
Flange range 75 – 533mm 3” – 21”
Drive motor 0.85hp:
Silk Design Department
Min air supply requirements 80 psi @ 80 cfm
All Silk machines are used by our Drive motor output speed 350 rpm
on-site service technicians and Final rotational speed 40 rpm (approx)
over the years, we have modified
and designed attachments to
Cutting feeds (per rev) Course setting Fine setting
enable the Silk range of machine
tools to accomplish a broad range
Course leadscrew 1.00mm (0.039”) 0.25mm (0.010”)
of applications.
Fine leadscrew 0.66mm (0.026”) 0.16mm (0.006”)
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES
AX024 Flange Facer

Lightweight, portable, flange facing,

grooving and weld-prep machine designed
to machine full faced, raised face and
grooved flange diameters from 0mm-
603mm (0” to 233/4”) range.

Typical Applications

x V Groove Machining
x V Groove Measuring
x Deep Hole Boring
The Silk AX024 Flange facing and
grooving machine is constructed
from the highest quality materials. It
AX024 Features
is designed to give machine shop
accuracy combined with portability Compact
and ease of handling for work on
Easy to handle
flanges from 0-603mm (0-23")
diameter. The machine consists of Bore mounted
three modules: Operates in any position

Base Ring Assembly: Supplied in bespoke box for transportation

Eight separate adjustable clamp Achieves finishes from 63 to 250 CLA (1.6 to 6.3 Ra) plus
blocks are provided. These can be
‘phonograph’ finish when turning and 32 to 63 CLA when polishing.
positioned on the base ring to suit
the size of flange being machined. Pneumatic drive permits use in hazardous conditions.
The arrangement enables the Cuts ‘O’ ring grooves, vertical grooves, ‘v’ grooves, lens ring seats
machine to be locked in position and
centered relative to the flange using & weld preparations
adjustable screws on the clamp
blocks.
Principal Dimensions
Drive Ring: Height (excl air motor) 305mm 12”
The drive ring module. incorporating Rotational dia (incl air motor) 555mm 21 ⅞”
the bearing assembly provides the Max swing 533mm 21”
drive for the saddle via a worm, Min swing 360mm 14 ¼”
worm wheel, and internal gear Tool post travel 50mm 2”
arrangement. Power driving the Arm clearance 48mm 1 ⅞”
machine is provided by two 1.55 hp
pneumatic power units mounted on Weights
the drive ring.
Weight (less base) 26.5Kg 58lbs
Saddle: Mounting collet assembly 4.26Kg 9½lbs
The saddle is mounted on the drive Extension base 7.5Kg 16½lbs
ring and bearing assembly and Net weight (-wooden case) 48Kg 105lbs
provides a rigid structure to which Total shipping weight 78Kg 172lbs
the toolpost is fixed. With drive
provided through the drive ring Transportable Wooden Case Dimensions
internal gear arrangement and
saddle pick-up gear, the saddle and Length 590mm 23”
support bearings rotate around the Height 406mm 16"
internal gear in a planetary motion. Width 510mm 20"

Toolpost traverse in and out is Gripping range:

provided by a lead screw driven by Small collet 75 - 100mm 3" – 4"
tile saddle gear train. Traverse is Medium collet 100 -125mm 4” – 5”
selected by a traverse selector. Large collet 125 – 150mm 5” – 6”
Extension base 150 – 250mm 6” –10”
The machine can achieve cuts to a Flange range 75 – 533mm 3” – 21”
maximum of 1mm (0.39") without
flanged holes and 0.5mm (0.020") Drive motor 0.85hp:
with flanged holes. Alternative tool Min air supply requirements 80 psi @ 80 cfm
posts can be fitted to the saddle Drive motor output speed 350 rpm
depending on the machine Final rotational speed 40 rpm (approx)
application.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES
FXB 6-30 Flange Facer

Lightweight, portable, flange facing,

grooving and weld-prep machine
designed to machine full faced,
raised face and grooved flanges in
the 153mm- 762mm (6” to 30”)
diameter range.
g

Typical Applications

x V Groove Machining
x V Groove Measuring
x Lens Ring Polishing Kit
The Silk FXB 630, as all other FXB630 Features
machines in the range is constructed
from the highest quality materials and
will give machine shop accuracy. Lightweight
It consists of the four main assemblies. Gearbox and lead screw combination
mbinatiton gives known finishes

Base Assembly Ready to use from site transportable

portable case
Three separate, hard anodised cast Machine shop accuracy
aluminium bases with steel threaded
Operates in any position
inserts, and adjustable feet enable the
machine to be Installed perfectly level Quiet operation
and central in any flange from 153rnm
(6") to 762mrn (30") in diameter.

Each assembly consists of a flat

triangular casting with a radius across
each corner, a hole is tapped into these Principal Dimensions
corners along with one on each flat Machine Specifications
side which enable the bares to be Facing Range
centralised into a variety of bore sizes. Min Diameter 153mm 6"
Max Diameter 762mm 30"
Setting straps are also provided to help
in the original positioning of the base to Machine Height 330 Mm 13"
the correct depth. Machine Weight 62kg 136.7lbs
Maximum Rotational Diameter 813mm 32"
Drive Hub Assembly Minimum Rotational Diameter 635mm 25"
The machine Is driven by a I.2kw
Depth Of Flange Required To Set
(1.55hp) pneumatic motor mounted
The Base Using Standard Parts 83mm 3.1/4"
directly to the drive hub assembly. This
Machine Height Above Flange
hub provides the drive input to the
Face Standard Settings 317mm 12.1/2"
gearbox and provides a ridged support
for the surfacing arm. The whole hub Base Gripping Range
assembly casting is powder coated
Minimum Recommended Bore 153mm 6"
after machining for a knock resistant
Maximum Recommended Bore 711mm 28"
finish.
Toolpost Travel 40mm 1.5/8"
Drive Gearbox Air Supply
This is mounted directly to the drive Recommended Air Supply 1.7m /M, 6bar 60cfm, 90psi
hub assembly and with the use of
either leadscrew provided gives
specific surface finishes, (see table Surface Finish (For Guidance Only)
opposite). Traverse is selected by a
Feedrate 0.8mm Insert Radius 0.4mm Insert Radius
push/pull rod, which selects traverse
IN, traverse OUT and a neutral N Metric Ra Imperial Cla Metric Ra Imperial Cla
position, which is used for manually With 10 T.P.I. 1 1,0 40 1,67 65
positioning the tool. Lead Screw 2 1,25 50 2,0 80
3 1,97 80 2,5 100
4 4,37 175 4,37 175

Feedrate 0.8mm Insert Radius 0.4mm Insert Radius

Metric Ra Imperial Cla Metric Ra Imperial Cla
With 6 T.P.I. 1 1,35 55 1,9 75
Lead Screw 2 1,9 75 2,35 95
3 3.5 140 4,37 175
4 8,12 325 10,0 400
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES
AX1445 Flange Facer

Lightweight, portable, flange facing,

grooving and weld-prep machine
designed to machine full faced,
raised face and grooved flanges in
the 355mm- 1140mm (14” to 45”)
diameter range.

Typical Applications

x Tube Sheet Machining

x Lens Ring Seat Cutting & Polishing
x ‘V’ Groove Cutting
The Silk AX1445 is constructed, as AX1445 Features
the rest of the range, from the
highest quality materials. It is Lightweight
designed to give machine shop
accuracy, combined with ease of Quiet operation
handling and portability in the flange
Machine shop accuracy
range of 355mm (14") to 1140mm
(45). The machine consists of four Operates in any Position
main assemblies:
Full Toolkit And Operators Manual
Base Pneumatic Drive
The mounting bases for the
machine are supplied in two sizes to Fitted Transportable Case
ensure maximum stability Cut 'V’ Grooves, Lens ring seats and other profiles
throughout the machining range.
The bases are set up using the
clocking tower bar supplied, to
centralise and level the base Principal Dimensions
exactly. A base is adjusted parallel Height of machine 410mm 16.14”
to the flange by four micro precision Mounting base thickness 63.5mm 2.5”
pads. It has a detachable locating Machine weight 105kg 231.5lbs
spigot fitting into a hardened bush, Maximum rotational diameter 1150mm 45.28”
ensuring the machine is positioned Minimum rotational diameter 800mm 31.49”
as accurately as the base is set. Depth of flange required to set
the base using standard parts 130mm 5.12”
Drive Hub Machine height above flange
A 2.61 kw (3.5hp) air motor is face standard setting 345mm 13.58”
contained within the drive hub,
giving plenty of power to tackle Weights
welds, bolt holes and more exotic Nett weight (less case) 227kg 500.5lbs
materials such as stainless steels. Total shipping weight 299kg 659.3lbs
The machine is surprisingly quiet,
as the exhaust is vented down the Transport Case Dimensions
bore and muffled by its body. Length 1015mm 39.96”
Height 810mm 31.89”
Drive Gearbox Width 640mm 25.20”
The versatility of this machine is a
direct result of the use of the Silk Machine Specifications
four speed gearbox. This allows the Facing range 355mm 14”
machine to feed in or out to give a Min. diameter 1143mm 45”
continuous spiral finish. Max. diameter travel 40mm 1.57”

Adjustable Arm and Toolpost Base Range

Sliding in a dovetail clamp enables Min recommended bore 355.6mm 14”
the surfacing arm to be positioned to Max recommended bore 965.2mm 38”
suit the flange, or any obstructions
around it. Motor Information
Type INGERSOL RAND 4800
The arm is clamped on the dovetail Power Output 2.61kw 3.5hp
and pressed down onto hardened Max speed free running 185rpm
pads to maintain accuracy. The Speed at maximum power 97rpm
swivel toolpost can be tilted for weld Recommended air supply 2.69m, 95 CFM, 6 BAR, 90PSI
preparation, grooving or special Inlet manifold thread ½” BSP
applications.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES
SX2872 Flange Facer

Lightweight, portable, flange facing,

grooving and weld-prep machine designed
to machine full faced , raised face and
grooved flanges in the 711mm to 1829mm
(28” to 72”) diameter range.

Typical Applications

x Tube Sheet Machining

x Recessed Gasket Grooves
x Hub Profiles
 SX2872 Features
The Silk SX2872 is constructed, as
the rest of the range, from the
Compact, lightweight
highest quality materials.
It is designed to give machine shop Bore mounted
accuracy, combined with ease of Operates In any position
handling and portability in the flange Cuts ‘0’ ring grooves, vertical grooves, V grooves, Lens Ring Seats
range of 711mm (28”) to 1829mm
(72”). ‘Achieves finishes from 16pm Ra to 6.3pm (63 CLA to 250 CLA)
‘gramophone’ finish when turning and 0.8pm Ra to 16iam (32 CIA
Spur gears engage directly on the
to 63 CIA) when polishing
drive ring, keeping power
requirements and losses to a Pneumatic drive permits use In hazardous areas
minimum and allowing Maximum Fitted transportable case
torque at the cutting tool. When the
machine is used in the vertical plane,
balancing is greatly reduced.
The machine may be used Principal Dimensions General Information
horizontally, vertically or overhead. Machine height 534mm (21”) Power output 3kw (4hp)
Mounting Base Mounting base thickness 167mm (65/8”) Drive Motors (2 off) 1.5kw (2hp)
The mounting base assembly Min mounting base dia 660mm (26”) Recommended air supply
enables the machine to be installed Min rotational dia 1300mm (51”) requirements: 6 bar 2.69m2/min
in the centre of any flange from Toolpost travel standard 40mm (19/6”) (90psi 95cfm)
711mm (28”) to 1829 mm (72’) in Toolpost travel optional 100mm (4”) Drive motor output speed 275rpm
diameter. It consists of a cruciform Toolpost reach optional 130mm (53/16”)
body provided with four adjustable Transportable Wooden Case Dims
clamping jaw assemblies. The Facing Range:
Length 1400mm (551/8”)
mounting base is installed and Min dia 711mm (28”) Height mm (255/8”)
aligned prior to the turntable Max dia 1829mm (72”) Width 840mm (331/8”)
installation. Depth of flange required to set the
Turntable Assembly base using std parts 259mm (10”) Gripping range:
This provides a rigid support for the Final rotational speed 20 rpm
Min bore 711mm (28’)
air motors, gearbox and surfacing Max bore 1727mm (68”).
arm assembly. The upper part of the Gearbox
Feed Feed
assembly provides the rotational Selector
(Mm) (Inches) Weights
movement for surfacing, whilst the Pos
Machine weight (- base) 214kg
lower part remains stationary, held in 1 0.18 0.007
(470lbs)
position by the mounting base 2 0.25 0.010
Base weight (min dia) 87kg (191lbs)
assembly. 3 0.46 0.018
Base weight (max dia) 128kg (282lbs)
4 0.84 0.033
Drive Arrangement Nett weight 486kg (1069lbs)
The machine is driven by two Total shipping weight 552kg (1412lbs)
pneumatic motor units, mounted
directly into the ring gear, which in
turn is mounted on the main bearing.
The use of two motors enables the
overall machine height to be
reduced, evens out the torque and
also acts as a backlash eliminator
and cushion drive.
Feed Gearbox
OPTIONAL:
The drive gearbox is mounted on the Long Reach Tool Post
turntable assembly providing a
variety of cutting feeds for different
applications.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES

AX48120 Flange Facer

A modular machine for in-situ flange facing,

grooving and weld preparation.
The Silk AX48120 machine is designed to
machine full faced, raised face and grooved
flanges with a minimum bore of 1,219mm
(48”) and a maximum outside diameter of
3,048mm (120”)

Typical Applications

x Tube Sheet Mounting Kit

x Tube Sheet Back Facing Kit
x Orbital Milling Kit
The Silk AX48-120 is constructed, as
the rest of the range, from the highest
AX48120 Features
quality materials. It is designed to give
machine shop accuracy, combined Lightweight
with ease of handling and portability in
the flange range of 355mm (14") to
Quiet operation
1140mm (45). Machine shop accuracy

The machine consists of four main Operates in any Position

assemblies: Full toolkit and operators manual
Base pneumatic drive
The mounting bases for the machine
are supplied in two sizes to ensure Fitted transportable case
maximum stability throughout the
Cuts 'V’ Grooves Lens Ring Seats and other profiles
machining range. The bases are set
up using the clocking tower bar
supplied, to centralize and level the
base exactly.

A base is adjusted parallel to the

flange by four micro precision pads. It
has a detachable locating spigot fitting
into a hardened bush, ensuring the
machine is positioned as accurately as
the base is set.

Drive Hub
A 2.61 kw (3.5hp) air motor is
contained within the drive hub, giving
plenty of power to tackle welds, bolt
holes and more exotic materials such
as stainless steels. The machine is
surprisingly quiet, as the exhaust is
vented down the bore and muffled by
its body.

Drive Gearbox SPECIFICATIONS

The versatility of this machine is a
direct result of the use of the Silk four Weight of turntable (case 1) 2800lbs. (681kg)
speed gearbox. This allows the Weight of base (case 2) 1361lbs. (526kg)
machine to feed in or out to give a Total shipping weight 4180lbs. (1445kg)
continuous spiral finish.
Case dimensions (1) 96” x 24” x 51” 2438 x 610 x 1295mm
Adjustable Arm and Toolpost Case dimensions (2) 51” x 13” x 51” 1295 x 330 x 1295mm
Sliding in a dovetail clamp enables the
surfacing arm to be positioned to suit Flange Range
the flange, or any obstructions around Max O.D. 135” (3429mm)
it. The arm is clamped on the dovetail Min bore 48” (1219mm)
and pressed down onto hardened Max bore 120” (3048mm)
pads to maintain accuracy. The swivel
toolpost can be tilted for weld Power output (2) - 3.5hp (2.6 kw) motors
preparation, grooving or special
applications. Air supply requirements: 90PSI @140CFM.
Accessory Machining Kits

for AXL012 & AX024 Flange

Facing Machines

Machine kits are designed to replace the existing ‘D’-

section or saddle arrangement in the standard rotary
machining centers.

These kits have the same bolting

configuration for easy replacement and
set up. Standard ‘D’-section covers a
range of flat and raised face flanges.

Additional machine kits are

used for refurbishing seal
faces such as RTJ, Lens
Ring, & Hub profile flanges.
 Accessory Machining Kits
for AXL012 & AX024 Flange
Facing Machines

Features
Pre-set cutting angles
Extreme accuracy
Measuring tools
Ease of operation
Measuring faces without removing set-up

Machine kits are designed to replace the existing “D-section” or saddle arrangement
in the standard rotary machining centres.
These kits have the same bolting configuration for easy replacement and set up.
Standard “D-section” covers a range of flat and raised face flanges. Additional
machine kits are used for refurbishing seal faces such as RTJ, Lens Ring, and Hub
profile flanges.

HUB PROFILE KIT HUB PROFILE MACHINING RANGE

Additional “D-section” to interchange

AXL012 2” - 8” hub sizes
with the standard AXL012, SX012,
and AX024 drive rings to allow for SX012 2” - 8” hub sizes
machining of Techlok or Grayloc type AX024 8” - 18” hub sizes
hub connectors. The toolpost is
designed with pre-set angles of 15°
20° and 23° to accurately single point
the angled face.

LENS RING MACHINING KIT RTJ MEASURING KIT

This machine kit is designed to Complete measuring tool used in

refurbish lens ring flanges with a pre- conjunction with the ring joint
set seat angle of 20° machining kit to accurately measure
The kit consists of a toolpost for single the depth and width of ring grooves.
point machining of the seat area and a This kit can also measure the conical
grinding attachment for final mirrored diameters for grooves and hub profiles
finish of the seat. such as Techlok or Grayloc style hub
connectors.
Accessory Machining Kits
for FXB630, AX1445 & SX2872
Flange Facing Machines

Machine kits are designed to replace the

existing ‘D’-section or saddle arrangement in
the standard rotary machining centres.

These kits have the

same bolting
configuration for easy
replacement and set up.

Standard ‘D’-section
covers a range of
flat and raised face
flanges.

Additional machine
kits are used for
refurbishing seal
faces such as RTJ,
Lens Ring, and Hub
profile flanges.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES
FM044 & FM066 Milling Rails

Lightweight, portable milling machines of sturdy

design for on-site milling applications.
Suitable for use on division plates of heat
exchangers, bed plates for pumps, motors,
and for milling keyways and slots.
Two milling rail lengths are available,
1,118mm (44”) and 1,676mm (66”).
 FM044 & FM066 Milling Rails

Silk FM044 and FM066 portable Compact

milling machines are constructed Lightweight
of the highest quality materials.
They are designed to combine Easy to handle
accuracy, portability and ease of
Variety of milling operations
handling for numerous on-site
milling requirements. Multiple cutting tools
Variable feed rates and spindle speeds
The Machine is made up of 3 main
components which consists of a Pneumatic drive permits use in hazardous areas
slideway and leadscrew
arrangement, along which the Fitted transportable case
cutting head runs.

Two sizes of milling rail are GENERAL INFORMATION

available with respective working
ranges of 44” (1118mm) and 66” Principal Dimensions
(1676mm). The rail is supported
by pillars, four under the 44” rail Height (excluding air motor) 305mm 12”
and six for the 66” rail. Rotational diameter (including air motor) 555mm 21 ⅞”
Maximum swing 533mm 21”
The milling rail and its support Minimum swing 360mm 14 ¼”
pillars can be quickly installed on Tool post travel 50mm 2”
the face to be machined and is Arm clearance 48mm 1 ⅞”
adjusted by three adjusting screws
in the base of each pillar. Weights

Weight (less base) 26.5Kg 58lbs

The Milling Head, supported on Mounting collet assembly 4.26Kg 9½lbs
the rail assembly, runs on the Extension base 7.5Kg 16½lbs
slideway and is fed by the Net weight (less wooden case) 48Kg 105lbs
leadscrew and feed box assembly. Total shipping weight 78Kg 172lbs
The milling head assembly
consists of an air driven gearbox, Transportable Wooden Case Dimensions
powered by a 3.5hp pneumatic
motor, and a tool spindle with tool Length 590mm 23”
holder Height 406mm 16"
Width 510mm 20"
Spindle speed can be varied by
changing gear ratios. Gripping Range:

Small collet 75 - 100mm 3" – 4"

The Feed Box is located at the end Medium collet 100 -125mm 4” – 5”
of the milling rail and is driven by a Large collet 125 – 150mm 5” – 6”
0.8hp pneumatic motor via worm Extension base 150 – 250mm 6” –10”
drive and gear wheels. Gears ‘A’ Flange range 75 – 533mm 3” – 21”
and ‘B’ can be removed and
changed to form different feed Drive motor 0.85hp
rates.
Minimum air supply requirements 80 psi @ 80 cfm
A total of five different feed rates Drive motor output speed 350 rpm
are possible. Final rotational speed 40 rpm (approx)
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES

MULTI AXIS MILL

A highly versatile, robust, low maintenance,

portable machine tool

Typical Applications

x Motor Base Pad Milling

x Injection Grooves
x Turbine Casings
x Drilling & Boring
x Stock Metal removal
 MULTI AXIS
Milling Machines
MA1.5 | MA2.0 | MAH1.5 | MAH2.0

Features
The Silk Multi Axis is based around a ■ Compact
ridged cast iron bedway.
This bedway is available in two
■ Lightweight
modular lengths with, at the time of ■ Easy to handle
ordering, the option of machining any
two of these lengths together, giving ■ Performs a variety of milling operations on-site
a maximum of 4.0 metres. ■ Change gear variables of spindle speeds and feed-rates
Pneumatic or hydraulic motors along ■ Pneumatic drive permits use in hazardous areas
with "power packs" are also
available.
■ Provided in own transportable case

The X axis has a power fed

leadscrew with variable feed rate.
The Y and Z axis are manually
operated with graduated, detachable Specifications
handwheels.

A 180 swivel head makes the Bed Type 1.5 Length 2.0 Length
machine very versatile for milling
from both sides of the bedway.
Weight of Machine 402kg 477kg

Built into the cutter head is a two

speed gearbox, variable by adjusting Shipping Weight (Gross) 512kg 600kg
the flow to the motor. It has an upper
and lower mounting position, as well Working Length 1,854mm (73) 2,362mm (93)
as the manual leadscrew feed
facility. Cutter Speeds Air up to 390rpm Hydraulic up to 540rpm

Sturdy adjustable taper roller

bearings ensure maximum stability
during operation. Once positioned
Feed Rates 0 -260mm per minute
this machine is easily set up and
levelled, using shims or adjusting
screws. Mounting plates can also be Travel X Axis 1,270mm (50) 1,770mm (69.6)
designed and manufactured to suit
your application. Travel Y Axis 289mm (1 1 .4") 289mm (1 1 .P)

Silk Design Department Travel Z Axis 1 77mm (7") 1 77mm (7")

All Silk machines are used by our
on-site service technicians and over
the years, we have modified and
designed attachments to enable the
Silk range of machine tools to
undertake many specialist
applications.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES

HD100 Variable Stroke Drill

A lightweight, portable drill designed

for use in any position and in
hazardous conditionsns
The Silk HD100 is a compact,
lightweight, positive feed variable
HD100 Variable Stroke Drill
stroke drilling machine constructed
from the highest quality materials. It A Lightweight, rugged, positive-feed drill
can be carried and operated by one designed for applications involving repetitive
man and is designed to drill holes in a drilling and tapping operations. Capable of
variety of materials. being carried and operated by one man, the
It is particularly suitable for HD0100 consists of a single main assembly,
applications involving repetitive incorporating a drive gearbox and spindle
drilling in a variety of different which acts as both leadscrew and tool holder,
materials. and is mounted on pillars fitted to a solid
triangular base featuring quick release keyhole
The machine consists of a single mounting holes for quick set-up and removal.
main assembly which incorporates a
drive gearbox and a spindle which Stroke length can be increased through the use of
acts as both leadscrew and tool interchangeable spindles and pillars to provide three
hree
holder. maximum stroke lengths of 182mm, 229mm and 305mm.
The gearbox is mounted on pillars Both hand and power feeds are provided and automatic feed rate is 0.13mm pre
which are secured to a triangular revolution. Power supply is a 2.2 hp hydraulic motor providing a spindle speed of
keyhole base. The maximum stroke 150 rpm.
of the drill is 305mm).Typical
applications for which the HD100 can Principal Dimensions
be used include the drilling out of
Overall Drill Height 533mm 21"
corroded or seized bolts and studs up
Overall Width 483mm 19"
to 3” (76mm) and hole drilling in a
variety of different materials for Packing Case Dims
related applications. Width 533mm 21"
Keyhole Base Assembly Height 406mm 16"
The machine is mounted on a Length 711mm 28"
triangular base which is designed to Optional Spindles:
provide a sturdy support for the
Working Length (Stroke)
drilling operation.
Various Lengths Available
The base accepts interchangeable
Weights
pillars of different lengths, depending
on the application, which are Working Weight Of Drill (Air) 28kg 61.7lbs
attached to the base by means of Working Weight Of Drill (Hydraulic) 23kg 50.7lbs
socket head cap screws. The base Gross Weight - Shipping Weight (Air) 56kg 123.5lbs
assembly also features three quick Gross Weight - Shipping Weight (Hydraulic) 51 Kg 112.5lbs
release keyhole mounting holes Operational Parameters
which allow the machine to be
Spindle Speed 150 Rpm
mounted to the workpiece both
Spindle Feed Rate 0.13mm (0.005") Per Rev
quickly and simply using three
Spindle/Pillar Set Working Length (Stroke) 159mm 6¼"
screws.
(The Spindle Supplied Has A 25mm Bore Side Lock Fitting)
Drive Unit
Fittings Available
The gearbox is driven by a 2.2hp
(1.6kw) hydraulic motor or a 3.5hp No4 Morse Taper Iso 30 Fitting
(2.61kw) pneumatic motor, ¾"Bore Side Lock
mounted vertically beneath the drive 1" Bore Side Lock
gearbox housing. Both motors Feed System
provide a spindle speed of 150 RPM.
The machine is fitted with both hand and power feed.
The machine is designed to accept
Hand feed is selected by a lever mounted on the hand feed gearbox. Automatic
spindles and pillars of different
down feed is selected by pressing the feed selector push button. The feed rate
lengths which can be fitted quickly
is 0.005” (0.13mm) per revolution of the spindle.
and easily.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES

HDH400 Variable Stroke Drill

A lightweight, rugged,
gged, positive feed
drill designed for applications
involving repetitive
ve drilling and
tapping operationsns

Typical Applications

x Drilling and Tapping

x Stud Drilling
x Trepanning Core Samples
 HDH400 Variable Stroke Drill
The Silk HDH400 machine consists The Silk HDH400 is a compact, lightweight, positive feed variable stroke
of a single main assembly which drilling machine constructed from the highest quality materials. It can be
incorporates a drive gearbox and a carried and operated by one man and is designed to drill holes in a variety of
spindle which acts as both lead materials.
screw and tool holder. It is particularly suitable for applications involving repetitive drilling in a variety
of different materials.
The gearbox is mounted on pillars
which are secured to a triangular Drive Unit
keyhole base.
The gearbox is driven by a 2.2hp (1.6kw) hydraulic motor or a 3.5hp (2.61kw)
pneumatic motor, mounted vertically beneath the drive gearbox housing. Both
The maximum stroke of the drill is
motors provide a spindle speed of 150 RPM.
305mm.
Typical applications for which the
HD100 can be used include the
drilling out of corroded or seized
bolts and studs up to 76mm (3”) and
hole drilling in a variety of different
materials for related applications.

Keyhole Base Assembly

The machine is mounted on a
triangular base which is designed to
provide a sturdy support for the
drilling operation.

The Base Accepts interchangeable

pillars of different lengths, depending
on the application, which are
attached to the base by means of
socket head cap screws.

The base assembly also features Feed System

three quick release keyhole
mounting holes which allow the The machine is fitted with both hand and power
machine to be mounted to the work feed. Hand feed is selected by a lever mounted on
piece both quickly and simply using the hand feed gearbox. Automatic down feed is
three screws. selected by pressing the feed selector

Optional Extras
Additional stroke and pillar lengths.
No.4 Morse Taper or ISO 30 taper. Interchangeable Spindles & Pillars

The machine is designed to accept spindles and pillars off

Specialty Tooling. different lengths which can be fitted quickly and easily.
Hydraulic Power Pack. This enables the machine’s stroke length to be increased
depending on the application for which it is to be used push
This machine like other Silk button. The feed rate is 0.005” (0.13mm) per revolution of the
manufactured goods are conducted spindle. A rapid reverse facility is also incorporated into the
in strict conformance to the ISO design as well as an automatic stop to prevent damage
9001 quality system. caused by overrun.
SILK PORTABLE MACHINES
CHINES

AX100 & AX400

BORING BARS

The Silk AXBB boring

bars are designed for
a number of
applications and are
ideal for machining
bores in valves,
pumps and
compressor
cylinders.
 AXLB414
Line Boring Machine

Furmanite’s Skills And Support Services

Include
Controlled Bolting
On-Line Leak Sealing
Transformer Leak Sealing AX100 & AX400
Furmaseal
BORING BAR
- Self Seal Repair Clamps
- Pipe End Connectors
Pipeline Intervention
- Hot Tapping
- Line Plugging
- Pipe Freezing
- Grouted Tees
Valve Repair
Trevitest
On-Line Valve Testing
On-Site Machining
Metal Disintegration
Silk Portable Machines
Heat Exchangers
Tank Roof Repairs
Smart Shim
Composites Repairs
Structural Strengthening
Passive Fire Protection
Environmental / Safety
Products

Furmanite International Ltd

Furman House, Shap Road
Kendal, Cumbria.
United Kingdom LA9 6RU
Tel: +44 (0) 1539 729009
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Email: productsalesuk@furmanite.com

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 SILK PORTABLE MACHINES

HT100 & HT400

Portable Tapping Units

Portable tapping machines are

compact, lightweight units used in many on-
site applications.
Ideal for repetitive tapping, these machines
can tap up to 76mm (3”) and 152mm (6”) 6”)
diameter holes dependant on material.

Info

Standard stroke lengths are 305mm (12”)

and 610mm (24”) respectively for the
HT100 and HT400
 HT0100 & HT0400
Portable Tapping Units
Portable tapping machines are compact, lightweight units used in many on-
site applications.
Ideal for repetitive tapping, these machines can tap up to 76mm (3 inches)
and 152mm (6 inches) diameter holes dependant on material.
Standard stroke lengths are 305mm (12 inches) and 610mm (24 inches)
respectively for the HT100 and HT400

Controlled Bolting

On-Line Leak Sealing Specifications HT100

Transformer Leak Sealing Weight of tapping unit 90lbs. (4 t kg)

Dimensions:
Furmaseal
Base Height of pillars 4' )(4' x4' (102xl02xl02mm) 16' (408mm)
Pipeline Intervention
Shipping weight 223Ibs. (101kg)
Valve Repair
Case dimensions 25' )(IS' )(14' (660 )( 406 )( 35Smm)
Trevitest
Maximum Torque Output 112511 lbs (13.5RPM)
On-Line Valve Testing
Tapping Range 1 -3' (25 -76mm)
On-Site Machining Drive Motor Danfoss OMM20
Metal Disintegration Flow Rates (Pressure 4.4GPM 0 1.015PSI (2OLPM et 70 Bar)

Silk Portable Machines

Heat Exchangers Specifications HT400

Tank Roof Repairs Weight of tapping unit 1251bs. (57kg)

Dimensions:
Smart Shim
Base Height of pillars 7')(7' (180)(I60mm) 30" (762mm)
Composites Repairs
Shipping weight 250 Ibs. (113kg)
Structural Strengthening
Case dimensions 45"x22"x23" (1143x55gx584mm)
Passive Fire Protection
Maximum Torque Output 3.37511.los (8 RPM
Environmental/Safety
Tapping Range 1 -3.5' (25 -8gmm)
Products Tapping Range (HTE400) 2 -S" (51 -152mm)

Drive Motor Danfoss OMM32

Flow Rates (Pressure 4.4GPM 0 1,0 15PSI (20LPM et 70 Bar)

Furmanite International Ltd

Furman House, Shap Road
Kendal, Cumbria.
United Kingdom LA9 6RU
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 Casing Cutter Machines
Furmanite's many years of experience in solving engineering
problems on-site has enabled us to develop a specialist range of
Machines are available for sale Casing Cutting Machines designed to provide the offshore industry
or hire, with Furmanite service with a quick, safe and effective method for cutting and profiling
technician. Each machine casings on offshore/onshore wellheads.
purchased comes with a
comprehensive operators Developed for the demanding environment of the North Sea, the
manual. Operator training at our machines have been successfully deployed in numerous applications.
service centre or on-site is
available as an optional extra, as
is a return to depot annual
maintenance program. METHOD

The Furmanite method offers several distinct

Designed to provide accurate, advantages, including internal or external cutting
flat and square results with an operation, accurate cutting height, clean precise
extensive trouble free life, each finish and greatly reduced cutting time. A typical
machine consists of two basic clean, square cut and chamfer on both edges
sections – the main body which using a Furmanite machine can be achieved in
carries the air power drive and approximately one third of the time normally
required for such an operation.
mounting arrangements; and a
top section which rotates within
the main body and carries the Furthermore, since no burning is involved in the
cutting tools. For applications Furmanite method, possible hazards created by
requiring internal cutting of the the presence of oil-based muds are reduced to an absolute minimum.
casing, an additional bar adaptor
is available. This fits onto the DESIGN
machine and goes inside the
bore of the casing and Furmanite Casing Cutting Machines are of
strong, rigid design with a flat back suitable for
incorporates a gripping and
positioning on the top face of a wellhead
centering mechanism as well as
irrespective of the type of flange or hub.
an adjustable cutting tool holder Machines are available to cover a range of
for positioning in the exact cutting casing sizes from 20" external and 1 8518"
location. internal down to 7", with each machine covering
two or three casing sizes within this range.

The main sections of the

machine are designed to split TOOLS
into two halves, allowing the The machine's cutting arrangement comprises
whole unit to be mounted quickly three cutting tools and is such that only one
and simply by "wrapping" it operation is required to cut through the casing
around the casing. Machines are and form the chamfer. There is no need for any
also provided with a range of roughing cuts, nor is it necessary to drain the
clamps ensuring that they can be casing prior to cutting, since the machine is
clamped to each casing size easily cleaned after flooding with mud.
Some modern wellhead designs, for example
within the range as well as fixed
call for specific profiles to be cut on casing to
to all standard clamp type
accommodate particular sealing devices or in
connectors and API flanges used preparation for a metal-to-metal seal.
on wellhead equipment. Furmanite Silk machines with special attachments
are available to form profiles on most casing sizes.
Typical Applications
for Silk Machines
The Conventional Method
The conventional method of repairing plant equipment by machining in a
workshop can be costly and time consuming, particularly if the workshop is a
considerable distance from the site. The inconvenience is great where the
equipment to be machined is bulky or difficult to dismantle or where the time factor
is critical, for instance in a shutdown at a continuous process plant.

The Furmanite Method

To save time, costs and inconvenience, Silk Engineering, a division of Furmanite
International Limited, designs and manufactures a wide range of portable machine
tools, including a comprehensive series of flange facers. In this series are bore
mounted and externally mounted machines to cover diameters from 0-2.5 metres.
The machines are built in modular form for ease of access and rapid assembly on
site and are designed to offer a combination of strength and relatively light weight.
They are fifed with pneumatic motors so that they can be operated in hazardous
zones, for instance in refineries, in petrochemical plants and on offshore oil and
gas platforms. All the machines benefit from the practical experience of
Furmanite’s on-site machining service division over the past 15 years.

Applications
Typical applications include the refacing of flanges and pressure vessel joints with
smooth or gramophone finishes and the cuffing or refacing of grooves and raised
face joints. A skilled operator can achieve finishes in the 6.3u Ra to 1.6u Ra range
and with polishing attachment, fine finishes down to 0.8u Ra can be obtained.

Furmanite International Ltd

Furman House, Shap Road,
Kendal, Cumbria. UK LA9 6RU
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SPECIAL ENGINEERED
SOLUTIONS
Serving your industry
Nuclear Power
Furmanite International Ltd
Petrochemical
Furman House, Shap Road
Kendal, Cumbria. Offshore Oil & Gas
United Kingdom LA9 6RU Steel Industry
Tel: +44 (0) 1539 729009 Hydro Power
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Aerospace
Email: productsalesuk@furmanite.com
www.furmanite.com Ship Repair
General Contractors

Silk Casing Cutter Machine

(Nuclear Industry)
This machine has become a standard in the offshore oil and gas industry for
being able to internally or externally cut well head casings to size

Silk Orbital Milling Machine

(Nuclear Industry)
The Orbital Milling Machine was designed
to mill surfaces with obstacles or irregular paths.

Silk 077 Rotary Milling Machine

(Steel Industry)
Designed for machining large flanges out to 26ft. (8.0M) this hydraulically driven
machine can be mounted internally or externally and can mill as well as single
point cut.

Silk BB624 Bore / Facing Machine

(Nuclear Industry)
Initially designed to refurbish main reactor circulation pumps located in most
BWR type nuclear plants. Now this design has applications for diesel engine and
MSIV repair.

Silk Underwater Bandsaw Machine

(Nuclear Industry)
Designed for the size reduction on nuclear reactor internals during
decommissioning.
All work was performed in the reactor refueling pool under 26ft. (8M) of water.
The saw was remotely controlled from the side of the pond via closed captioned
TV cameras.
FURMANITE - a world player

Furmanite International Ltd

Furman House, Shap Road,
Kendal, Cumbria. UK LA9 6RU
Phone: +44 (0) 1539 729009
Fax: +44 (0) 1539 729359
Email: productsalesuk@furmanite.com
Web: www.furmanite.com