December 26, 2018

A333 Grade 6 Low Carbon Steel in Pipelines – Microstructural Characterization and Hardness Properties

M. N. Ervina Efzan*, S. Kesahvanveraragu, J. Emerson   1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Offshore Pipeline Material Pipelines in offshore platform are made up of various types of materials. Selection of material relies upon certain considerations such as cost, functional requirement, operating conditions of pressure and temperature, corrosion rate and so forth [1-2]. Since there […]
December 15, 2018

ASTM A269 316L Stainless Tube Inspection Report

ASTM A269 316L stainless tube covers nominal-wall-thickness, seamless and welded austenitic steel tubing for general corrosion-resisting and low- or high-temperature service. The steel tube shall be furnished in the heat-treated condition, and shall also conform to the chemical composition requirement, and different mechanical tests that includes flaring test, flange test, […]
December 14, 2018

ASTM A179 / ASME SA179, ASTM A192 / ASME SA192 Seamless Cold Drawn Low Carbon Heat Exchanger, Condenser, Superheater and Boiler Tube

ASTM A179 / ASME SA179, ASTM A192 / ASME SA192 covers minimum-wall thickness, seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel tubes for heat exchangers, condensers, superheater and boiler, and similar heat transfer apparatus. The tubes are frequently ordered as follows:   Chemical compositions C Si Mn P S 0.06%-0.18% ≤0.25% 0.27%-0.63% ≤0.035% ≤0.035% […]
December 12, 2018

Pipe Manufacturing Process

The Manufacturing Process of Seamless Pipe and Welded Pipe Seamless Pipe Manufacturing Process Seamless pipe is strongest amongst all pipes type as it has a homogeneous structure throughout pipe length. Seamless pipes are manufactured in a verity of size and schedule. However, there is a restriction on the manufacturing of large diameter pipe. Seamless […]
December 5, 2018

Asia’s steel trade faces multiple challenges

Weak domestic demand and trade friction are important challenges that the development of the steel industry faces at present, and the abuse of trade protection measures is bringing about adverse impacts in many aspects. For the development of China’s steel market, Xia Xiaokun, who is vice president of Shanghai Mysteel […]
December 4, 2018

446 stainless steel pipe | AISI 446 Stainless Premium Alloy Steel

Stainless Steel 446 is a high chromium ferritic stainless steel commonly used for high-temperature applications where excellent resistance to the effect of scaling and corrosion is needed. Below are some specific features of 446 Stainless Steel pipes: Properties and Characteristics High Temperature Resistance: 446 stainless steel has excellent resistance to […]
November 28, 2018

API 5L / ASTM A106 / A53 Gr. B Seamless Carbon Steel Tube / Pipe

API 5L, ASTM A53, ASTM A106 Gr. B seamless carbon steel tube / pipe is often used worldwide for general delivery purpose and supplied based on sizes in ASME B36.10M. The pipes are frequently ordered as follows:   Chemical compositions C Si Mn P S 0.17%-0.23% 0.17%-0.37% 0.35%-0.65% ≤0.03% ≤0.03% […]
November 27, 2018

What is threaded flange and what is its usage?

What is threaded flange and what is its features? A threaded flange is a type of flange that is threaded to the pipe. Designed with a loose flange. Threaded flanges are made by machining the inner bore of the flange into a pipe thread and connecting it with a threaded […]
November 19, 2018

seamless steel tube,seamless steel pipe

The seamless steel tube is rolled by a solid tube blank after perforation. 1. Manufacturing method According to different production methods, it can be divided into hot rolled pipe, cold rolled pipe, cold drawn pipe and extruded pipe. 1.1. Hot-rolled seamless pipes are generally produced on automatic rolling mills. The […]