Characteristics of seamless steel pipe

Process
Seamless steel pipe are made by heating solid ingot and pushing a piercing rod to form a hollow
tube. Finishing of seamless steel could be done through techniques such as hot rolled, cold
drawn, turned, roto-rolled etc. After going through the finishing process, all pipes are then
pressure tested on a machine. The pipes are being stenciled after being weighed and measured.
External coating can then be applied for use in the applications for aircraft, missiles, anti-friction
bearing, ordnance, etc. The wall thickness for seamless steel pipes range from 1/8 to 26inch
outside diameter.
Size
Seamless steel pipes and are available in all sizes. It could be thin, small, precise and slender.
These pipes are also available in both solid and hollow. The solid forms are called as rods or bars
whereas, the hollow could be specify as tubes or pipes. Seamless steel pipes & tubes are
available in rectangular, square, triangular and round shape. However round shape is commonly
used and available in market as well.
Application
Since these pipes are made in electric furnace by melting, it produces a refined steel quality
which is stronger and more durable. Being the highest corrosion resistant steels, these kinds of
pipes are used for oil and gas industries. These pipes can resist high heat and pressure so, can be
exposed to supercritical steams.