SAWYER HISTORY Archives - Page 8 of 9

Pipeline Pigs

Sawyer Manufacturing Company develops and manufactures Pipeline Plugging Pigs and begins pig testing.

As the demand for oil grows, so does the pipeline size and infrastructure along with environmental regulations. Sawyer Manufacturing Company diversifies alongside the increasing demand, developing more than 25 equipment solutions for the expanding industry.

Tractor Bending Shoe

By Krystal Morelock

Sawyer Manufacturing Company develops and manufactures the Tractor Bending Shoe as an alternative for small diameter pipe to be bent effectively.

External Ratchet Clamp

By Krystal Morelock

Pipelines were demanding a sturdier, quicker and more precise clamp on the job. Sawyer Manufacturing Company responded with the first generation of the External Ratchet Clamp.

Thomas G. Sawyer on the Pipeline

By Krystal Morelock

Thomas G. Sawyer, son of Red Sawyer, at age 14, begins working on the pipeline as a laborer. This time spent working on the pipeline would later prove beneficial when designing equipment for the pipeline.

Pipe Grinder

By Krystal Morelock

Sawyer Manufacturing Company develops and manufactures the Pipe Grinder, which creates the land after the bevel.

Crose Forms MJ Crose International

By Krystal Morelock

Sawyer Manufacturing Company continues to manufacture equipment as Crose Manufacturing merges to form MJ Crose International.

Coupon Cutter

By Krystal Morelock

The Coupon Cutter is developed and manufactured to cut a consistent, quick sample for testing welds. On the pipeline, welders require an AC power source for the jobsite. Sawyer Manufacturing Company introduces Power Buggies, an AC generator. Slag Busters to clean welds between passes are also developed and released.