Recently, Glory Steel completed a cooperative order from a Brazilian customer for 520 tons of multi-specification ASTM A53 Grade B hot-rolled seamless steel pipes, shipped in 20 40HQ high cube containers, with each container carrying a weight of less than 26 tons.
Project Background
The client undertook a 120-kilometer high-pressure pipeline project in the São Paulo region of Brazil. Therefore, he was scouting suppliers globally. When he found us, he sent us detailed material and mechanical performance requirements, frankly explaining his concerns: multiple specifications, certification standards, and packaging protection. When we showed him examples of steel coils and plates that we shipped to Brazil, the customer finally put his concerns aside.
Order Details
- Sizes:
- 114.3mm × 6.02mm, 12-meter standard length, 280 tons, ASTM A53 Grade B material
- 168.3mm × 7.11mm, 12-meter standard length, 150 tons, ASTM A53 Grade B material
- 219.1mm × 8.18mm, 12-meter standard length, 90 tons, ASTM A53 Grade B material
- Total Order Quantity: 520 tons
- Packaging: 20 × 40HQ High Container
- Shipping: Tianjin Port → Santos Port, Brazil
- Standard: API 5L PSL1
- Production Cycle: 35 days
Seamless steel pipe production in Brazil project
We strictly control the incoming raw materials, conduct flaw detection on all steel billets, and use a two-roll skew rolling piercing process to pierce solid steel billets into hollow tubes, followed by continuous rolling extension, sizing and straightening. Finally, we optimize the mechanical properties of the material through heat treatment to fully meet the requirements of ASTM A53 Grade B standards.
Strict Quality Inspection
- Dimensional Accuracy Inspection: All outer diameters, wall thicknesses, and lengths are randomly sampled and inspected using vernier calipers and thickness gauges.
- Hydraulic Pressure/Pressure Resistance Testing: Pressure testing is conducted strictly according to standards to fully ensure its pressure resistance.
- Surface and Flaw Detection Inspection: Surface defects are inspected, and non-destructive testing is performed on critical areas.
- Shipping and Logistics: Glory Steel completes all production and inspection within 35 days, rationally allocating 520 tons of goods into 20 40HQ high cube containers for on-time loading and shipment, and providing customers with full logistics tracking information.
Customer Testimonials
“The quality of GLORY STEEL’s seamless steel pipes exceeded our expectations. Initially, we didn’t have much trust in them and were worried about quality issues. However, the entire batch of goods passed all tests with a 100% pass rate. More importantly, they completed the production of 520 tons of multi-specification orders within 35 days and loaded the goods 5 days ahead of schedule, which saved valuable time for our project schedule.” – Carlos Silva, Purchasing Director, São Paulo Petrochemical Engineering Co., Ltd., Brazil
Why Is Glory Steel A Reliable Choice For International Projects?
- Specializing in complex orders: Possesses the ability to efficiently coordinate and produce orders with multiple specifications and large volumes simultaneously.
- Adhering to international standards: Proficient in international standards such as ASTM, API, EN, and DIN, ensuring global product acceptance.
- Delivery is a commitment: Has end-to-end control over raw materials and logistics, ensuring accurate and reliable delivery times.
- Extensive experience serving South America: Familiar with customs clearance, certification requirements, and logistical challenges in Brazil and other regions, providing tailored advice.
Looking to purchase high-pressure transmission/industrial pipeline steel pipes?
