Wherever you look, seamless steel tubes are an integral part of modern life. Today, the oil and gas industry, the construction and mechanical engineering industries, and automotive manufacturers demand ever better tubes made of higher steel grades, with closer tolerances and new dimensions.
Ever since the Mannesmann brothers' radical invention in 1885, SMS group has continuously improved the seamless tube production process. That has put us one step ahead of current and future requirements of the pipe and tube market. Take for example our PQF® (Premium Quality Finishing) process and its innovative technology packages. This innovative power proves we offer you competitive solutions for seamless tubes.
Seamless tube plant process
Piercing, elongating, and finish-rolling - these are the key stages in seamless tube production. SMS group has the right machines for every stage, and covers the whole range of processes.
Technology
PQF® - PREMIUM QUALITY FINISHING
Advanced mandrel mill technology for premium quality finishingWhether it's high-alloy steels or particularly thin-walled precision tubes - with our PQF® (Premium Quality Finishing) technology, you can produce even the highest-grade products efficiently and reliably. You also use less material to generate better output than with conventional solutions. That ensures tool cost plus energy savings due to the low reheating required during the rolling process.
| Typical size ranges / deformation steps of PQF® mills | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant dimension | 7" | 9 5/8" / 10 3/4" | 16" / 20" |
| Billet Diameter [mm] | 210 | 200 - 280 | 210 - 360 / 450 |
| Diameter range finished tube [mm] | 48,3 - 177,8 | 42,4 - 244,5 (273,1) | 177,8 - 406,4 / 508 |
| Wall thickness [mm] | 3,2 - 22 | 3,6 - 25 | 5,6 - 40 |
| Production capacity [tons / year] | > 200.000 | > 300.000 | > 400.000 |
Your benefits from the PQF® process at a glance
- You can roll higher-alloyed steel grades
- Temperature distribution in the shell is more uniform after the
elongation rolling process - Reduced "finning" at the shell end for lower crop end losses
- Closer wall thickness tolerances
- Higher tube quality
- Lower manufacturing costs
Technical highlights
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Electrical and automation systems
Electrical and Automation Systems
Integration of the latest technologies and automation processes
There is a huge demand for the automation of complete pipe and tube finishing lines and integrated individual machines.
Service
Service
Consulting & Training
Building on experienceHowever, not only a service partner for your plants and machines, SMS group is also there for your staff. Furthermore, You can enroll on standardized and individual training programs designed for you by our SMS TECademy. That ensures you strengthen your competence as a plant owner.
Service
Maintenance & Repairs
Whether you require one-off equipment checks, continuous condition monitoring, remote service, or regular plant inspections: our service experts will take care of it all. You can even outsource your complete maintenance operations to us. This ensures excellent plant availability plus best production results.
Service
Spare parts & Logistics
When the spare parts you need are no longer available or the new generation is not 100% compatible, you risk plant standstills. That's why SMS group constantly monitors the availability of all parts and, where necessary, offers modern alternatives - even for parts from third-party suppliers. This ensures competitiveness and full productivity over the entire life cycle of your plant.
Service
Upgrades & Modernization
Keep your plant state-of-the-artEven plants "built to last" need to be critically examined from time to time, because markets and production processes are continuously evolving. Together with you, our service experts will find the best revamp options for your requirements. Once again bang up to date, your plants will then be ready to bolster your strong position on the market.
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Contact
Michael Wilms
SMS group GmbH
Head of Seamless Tube Plants
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Phone
: +49 2161 350 1842
Manfred Topüth
SMS group GmbH
Service Seamless tube plants
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Phone
: +49 2161 350 2603
Fax
: +49 2161 350 1980
Stefan Schmidt
SMS group GmbH
Vice President Electrics/Automation Long Products
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Phone
: +49 2161 350-2944
Fax
: +492161 350-2488