What is Tenaris company?
Tenaris S.A. is a global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipes and related services, primarily for the energy industry with nearly 23,000 employees around the world. It is headquartered in Luxembourg and is also a supplier of welded steel pipes for gas pipelines in South America.
What does Tenaris manufacture?
We are the leading manufacturer of pipes and related services for the world’s energy industry and certain other industrial applications. Our manufacturing system integrates steelmaking, pipe rolling and forming, heat treatment, threading and finishing across 16 countries.
What is the difference between seamless and welded pipe?
Seamless tube is extruded and drawn from a billet while welded tube is produced from a strip that is roll formed and welded to produce a tube. Welded tube is considerably less expensive than seamless tube and is readily available in long continuous lengths.
What is seamless steel?
Seamless steel pipes are perforated from whole round steel, and steel pipes without welds on the surface are called seamless steel pipes. Seamless steel pipes are widely used.
Is seamless pipe cheaper than welded pipe?
Cost and prices: Usually the seamless steel pipe cost is higher than welded steel pipes, because the raw material, manufacturing equipment and processes.
Is seamless or welded pipe more expensive?
Usually the seamless steel pipe cost is higher than welded steel pipes, because the raw material, manufacturing equipment and processes. But sometimes by the market pressure, welded pipe is more expensive, so if you met this situation, don’t hesitate to purchase the seamless steel pipe for the same dimensions.
How do I know if my pipe is seamless?
The easiest way to identify whether steel pipe you purchased is seamless or ERW has simply checked the stencil on the surface of the pipe. 1) Type S means seamless. 2) Type F is furnace but welded, 3) Type E is Electrical resist welded.
Where the ERW and seamless pipe are used?
Generally, seamless tubes are used for applications that demand high pressure and ERW tubes are utilized for the services of low and medium pressure areas.
What do you need to know about Tenaris line pipe?
In addition to our extensive line pipe distributors’ network, we offer a full range of direct project management services including inventory handling, customized logistics and technical and post-installation services. When technical proficiency, high-quality products and services and on-time delivery are imperative, customers count on Tenaris.
Where are the Tenaris seamless pipe mill located?
Tenaris acquires heat treatment and threading capabilities in Asia Pacific through the integration of SPIJ. The Venezuelan government nationalizes the TAVSA seamless pipe mill. Tenaris inaugurates a new threading facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Tenaris incorporates new, LEED-certified rolling mill technology in Veracruz, Mexico.
What kind of company is Tenaris S.A.?
Tenaris S.A., a company incorporated in Luxembourg, is formed following an exchange offer for shares of Siderca, Tamsa and Dalmine, and is listed on the New York, Milan, Buenos Aires and Mexican stock exchanges. Tenaris acquires control of Silcotub, a Romanian manufacturer of seamless steel pipes.
How big is an onshore line pipe seamless?
Our line pipe seamless products are available in sizes from 1.3″ (33.0 mm) to 28″ (711.2 mm) outside diameter (OD) and wall thickness (WT) of up to 2.362″ (60 mm). We count on state-of-the-art production lines in Italy, Mexico and Argentina.