| ERW Longitudinal – Continuous Line
Based on rolled steel coils, the process includes:
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Slitter |
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Steel uncoiling operations |
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Steel Accumulator |
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Pipe Forming |
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Automatic Electrical Resistance Welding by HFI (High Frequency Induction) and HFC (High Frequency Contact) |
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Seam annealing |
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Calibration |
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Beveling, dimensional and laboratory cutting for testing |
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Hydro Test |
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Non-destructive testing |
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Finishing area – Threading and Heat Treatment |
SAW Longitudinal (U-O-E)
Based on steel plates, this process includes:
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“U” and “O” pressing |
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Automatic internal and external submerged arc welding |
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Cold expansion |
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Hydrostatic tests |
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Dimensional tests |
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Laboratory tests |
SAW Spiral – Continuous Spiral
Based on rolled steel coils, this process includes:
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Pipe formation via continuous spiral process |
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Automatic submerged arc welding |
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Hydrostatic tests |
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Non-destructive tests |
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Dimensional tests |
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Laboratory tests |
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