Chinese Steel Pipe Company Successfully Develops Largest Thick-Walled Spiral Pipe for Water Supply Projects
On August 25, 2024, it was announced that the super-large thick-walled spiral submerged arc welded steel pipe with a diameter of 1820mm and a wall thickness of 28mm, trial-produced by China Steel Pipe Company, passed the appraisal of the National Engineering Technology Research Center for Oil and Gas Pipeline Materials. Experts unanimously agreed that this new product demonstrates high technical [...]
TPCO: Pioneering Innovation in China’s Seamless Steel Pipe Industry
Tianjin Pipe Corporation (TPCO), also known as "Da Wufen" (Big Seamless), is a leading manufacturer of seamless steel pipes located in Tianjin, China. Here's a brief introduction: 1. Background: - Established as a key project during China's 8th Five-Year Plan to ensure energy security - Subsidiary of CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group 2. Achievements and Recognition: - National Manufacturing Champion [...]
A Brief Discussion on the Selection, Processing, and Installation of Hydraulic Steel Pipes
Introduction: With the development of hydraulic technology, correctly selecting, processing, and arranging hydraulic steel pipes to make hydraulic systems more energy-efficient, reliable, and long-lasting has become a research topic for hydraulic system designers. This article discusses the selection, processing, and installation of hydraulic steel pipes. Material Selection: Pipe materials should be chosen based on system pressure, flow rate, and application. [...]
Functions and Characteristics of Stainless Steel Industrial Pipes
Stainless steel industrial pipes play a crucial role in modern industry and architectural applications, with their excellent properties making them the material of choice in many fields. Below are the main characteristics and applications of different types of stainless steel industrial pipes: 304L Stainless Steel Industrial Pipe: Low carbon 304 steel Excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion Maintains good corrosion resistance [...]
Standards and Applications of Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes
Stainless steel seamless pipes are divided into hot-rolled (extruded) and cold-drawn (rolled) types based on manufacturing processes. Cold-drawn (rolled) pipes are further categorized into round and shaped pipes. Seamless steel pipes are classified into several varieties according to their uses: GB/T8162-1999 (Structural seamless steel pipes): Used for general and mechanical structures. Materials include carbon steel, 20#, 45# steel; alloy steels [...]
Analysis and Outlook of the Oil & Gas and Boiler Steel Pipe Industry Landscape in 2023
China's steel pipe industry faces overall overcapacity, while still relying on imports for some high-end steel pipes. According to calculations based on data from Mysteel and World Metal Bulletin, the capacity utilization rate of welded steel pipes in China was only 69.21% in 2021. In 2022, the utilization rate for seamless steel pipes was merely 58.19%, below the internationally recognized [...]