High-strength seamless steel pipe



Product Overview
Seamless steel pipe is a long, hollow steel strip with no circumferential seams. It is produced by drilling and rolling a solid steel block to ensure uniform mechanical properties across its entire cross-section. Due to its high pressure resistance, uniform mechanical properties, and versatility, seamless steel pipe has become a key material in major industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, mechanical engineering, and aerospace.
Our seamless steel pipes are made from high-quality carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel and manufactured to strict international standards (such as ASTM, ASME, DIN, EN, JIS) and national standards (GB, YB). This ensures that every pipe meets the most stringent quality standards.
Key Features and Benefits
- Excellent Pressure Resistance: Because seamless steel pipes have no welds, they offer exceptional stability and protection against internal and external pressure, making them particularly suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature, and low-temperature environments.
- Uniform Mechanical Properties: The uniform chemical composition and metallurgical structure throughout the pipe ensure uniform strength, stiffness, and corrosion resistance.
- More Accurate Dimensions: Advanced rolling and cold drawing processes enable the production of high-precision steel tubes with more uniform wall thickness and tighter dimensional tolerances.
- Extensive Customization: We offer a wide range of materials, specifications, and surface finishes to suit various applications, and additional processing options (such as bending, expansion, and heat treatment) are available.
- Comfortable Lightness: Seamless steel tubes achieve lightweight designs while meeting uniform strength requirements.
Production Process
Our seamless steel tubes are primarily manufactured using two advanced processes:
- Hot Rolling: Suitable for producing thick-walled, large-diameter steel tubes. Hot-rolled billets are punched in a press and then rolled in a tube mill. This process offers high production efficiency and is suitable for mass production.
- Cold Drawing/Cold Rolling: Hot-rolled steel tube bars are processed at room temperature. This process significantly improves dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and mechanical strength, making it suitable for producing thin-walled, high-precision, small-diameter steel tubes.
All steel pipes undergo rigorous direct and indirect testing before leaving the factory, including eddy current testing, ultrasonic testing, hydrostatic testing, dimensional inspection, and mechanical property testing to ensure optimal product quality.
Main Applications:
- Energy: Oil and gas well drilling and pipelines (casing, tubing, and line pipe).
- Mechanical Engineering: Manufacturing of cylinder liners, shafts, bearings, and other structural components for hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Automotive: Engine mounts, shafts, chassis components, etc.
- Chemical Industry: Piping for corrosive liquids, heat exchanger tubes, and pressure vessels.
- Power Industry: Boiler superheated steam pipes, power plant main steam lines, and high-pressure pipelines.
- Aerospace Industry: Precision components requiring extremely high material properties.
Product Specifications and Materials
Item | Description |
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Outer Diameter Range | 6mm – 914mm (customizable upon request) |
Wall Thickness Range | 1mm – 80mm |
Lengths | Up to 12-18 meters, or custom lengths available |
Common Materials | Carbon Steel: 20#, 45#, Q235, Q345 / Alloy Steel: 15CrMo, 42CrMo, P91, P92 / Stainless Steel: 304, 316, 316L |
Compliant Standards | ASTM A106/A53, ASTM A213, ASTM A269, ASTM A335, API 5L, GB/T 8162, GB/T 8163, GB/T 3087, GB/T 5310, etc. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the main difference between seamless and welded steel pipes?
A: The primary difference lies in the production process. Seamless steel pipes are rolled from a single steel billet and have no welds; welded steel pipes are welded from coiled steel strips or plates. Therefore, seamless steel pipes generally offer superior pressure-bearing strength, uniformity, and reliability.
Q2: How do I choose the right seamless steel pipe for my project?
A: The selection depends on several factors, including operating pressure, operating temperature, the conveying medium (corrosive or not), environmental conditions, and budget. Our technical team can provide professional material selection advice.
Q3: Can you provide customized products that meet specific standards?
A: Yes. We offer custom production based on customer drawings or technical specifications, including special dimensions, materials, heat treatment conditions, and third-party certifications (such as CE, PED).
Q4: What is the lead time for your product?
A: Lead time depends on product specifications and order quantity. For standard stock products, we can arrange shipment within a short timeframe. For customized products, please consult our sales representative for accurate production lead time.
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