JFE - Line Pipe

JFE LINE PIPE
Introduction
JFE Steel Cor por ation , on e busin ess se gm ent of JFE grou p, is a wor ld leadin g steel makin g co mpany in Japa n.
Und er the polic y of p rioriti zin g the gl obal environ ment and human safe ty,
JFE Steel Cor por ation produc es variou s s teel product s based on the wor ldwid e superior qualit y
contro l system and certi fied to ISO 9001 and API Q1 stand ard s.
JFE Steel Cor por ation has the wor ld's most inno vati ve techno logy,
proc ess in g equi pment and pro mot es R&D chall enges.
JFE Steel Cor por ation 's fa ci liti es inc lud e 2 int egrated Steelw or ks-on e in Western Japa n;
West Japa n Wor ks (Fukuyama) and (Kur ashiki), the ot her in Eastern Japa n near Toky o;
East Japa n Wor ks (Chiba) and (Keihin ),
and spe ci alized pipe and tu be production mill in midd le Japa n (Chit a Wor ks).
JFE L in e Pipe is manu factur ed at these wor ks in high volume, and high qualit y.
Product s availabl e inc lud e UOE (Str aigh t seam dou bl e subm erged arc welded pipe),
HFW (High frequenc y welded Pipe), SMLS (Seaml ess p ipe) and many ot her product s
made by variou s manu facturin g proc esses .
This catalogue introduc es JFE L in e Pipe made by each of these p roc esses ,
wit h in for mation on materi al preparation , pipe manu facturin g, testin g & in spe ction , co atin g and shipp in g.
CONTENT
Introduction
Featur es of JFE L in e Pipe
Fact s about JFE Steel Cor por ation
Int egrated Steelw or ks
Nond estructi ve Inspe ction s
Coatin g and Shipment
Speci fic ation s
1
7
20
38
52
62
JFE Wor ks
Size Av ailabilit y
Manu facturin g Proc esses
Materi al testin g
Technic al Infor mation
For Inquirin g and Ord erin g
2
8
24
49
57
72
Featur es of JFE L in e Pipe
Package Supply Available in Wide Size Range and Large Quantity

JFE Line Pipe can be supplied as UOE Pipe, High Frequency Welded (HFW) Pipe and
Seamless Pipe (SMLS) varieties available in a wide size range and in large quantity.
UOE : available from 16in. up to 64in. OD (world's largest)
HFW : available up to 26in. OD, with wall thickness up to 1in. (world's largest)
SMLS : available up to 16-3/4in. OD
Note : 64in. OD over and heavy wall thickness can be supplied as Press Bending and Roll Bending
Procees.
Excellent Quality and Abundant Variety

JFE can supply superior Quality High strength, High Toughness, Homogeneous
material and Corrosion Resistant Line Pipes for various special service such as
offshore and sour services.
UOE line pipe can be supplied as high strength line pipe up to Grade X100, and
high toughness line pipe for low-temperature services and corrosive gas or crude
oil service.
HFW line pipe can be supplied as high strength API grade line pipe up to 5L X80,
and high grade line pipe for sour gas service and offshore service.
SMLS line pipe can be supplied with corrosion resistant alloy pipe (weldable12% Cr
Line Pipe) and high strength API grade line pipe up to 5L X80 for crude oil, gas,
water and slurry service.
JFE Works
West Japan Works
(Fukuyama)
West Japan Works (Fukuyama) has the
largest capacity of any integrated
steelworks in the world.
Since construction in 1965, Fukuyama
continues to set the pace in introducing
new concepts in steelmaking and
environmental protection.
Fukuyama hospital
Fukuyama labo
Works main office
Power plant
Coke
ovens
Products
berths
(domestic)
No.1 hot strip mill
slabbing mill
No.2 BF
Plate mill
No.4 BF
Products
berths
(export)
No.2 hot strip mill
plate shot
blasting shop
No.3 BF
No.2
BOF shop
Continuous
casting
shop
No.3
BOF
shop
Coal
storage
yards
Spiral weld pipe mill
Raw
materials
berths
UOE pipe mill

Internal
Intenral coating
line
Extermal coating
line
No.5 BF
Raw
materials
berths
Coke ovens
Fukuyama
Plant Area : 3,514 acres (14,220,000m2)
JFE Works
West Japan Works

(Kuras hi ki)
With its start in 1960, Kurashiki is particularly noted for its most advanced
production system supported by highly sophisticated computerization and
rational plant arrangement.
Kurashiki efficiently produces a great variety of steel products with the best
technology and energy conservation promoting recirculation of natural
resources.
Cold strip
mill
General
Administration
Office
Hot strip mill

Wide-Flange-Beam Mill
Steelmaking Shop
Continuous
Casting
Sinter Plant
Ore Yard
Blast Furmace
Plate mill
Kurashiki
Coal Yard
Coke Oven
Plant Area : 2,795 Acres (11,310,000m2)
East Japan Works

(Chiba)
General Administration Office

Continuous
Galvanizing
Line
Built in 1951, Chiba played a brilliant role as

a new leading force more than 50 years,
especially in the modernization of the steel
industry.
With equipment modernization and
rationalization efforts continuing to keep
abreast with the times, Chiba maintains a
stable production level backed by care for
environmental preservation.
Challenging a new role of lifting the horizon
of steelmaking technology, Chiba has
established in its steel
making shop a number of
world records in bottom life
and hit rate of Japan's first
bottom blown converter.
Hot Strip Mill

Plate Mill
Cold Strip Mill
Continuous Casting
Steelmaking Shop
Hot Strip Mill

Coke Oven
Coal Yard
Ore Yard
Cold strip mill
UOE Pipe Mill
Sinter Plant
Steelmaking Shop
Roll Bending
Pipe Mill
& Spiral Weld
Pipe Mill
Blast Furmace
Research
Laboratories
Chiba
Plant Area 2,155 acres (8,720,000m2)
JFE Works
24in. HFW
24in..
HFW
pipe mill
Technical
Research
Center
PLP mill
The Ohgisima Complex at Keihin was

designed and built in the 1970s with
the latest equipment for energy
conservation and comprehensive
environmental protection.
Computer control is used at
unprecedented levels with the best
known technology incorporated at
every production stage.
Power
plant
Oxygen
plant
Hot strip mill

Slabbing and billeting mill
Products
berths
Plate mill
Steelmaking
shop
No.1 BF
Keihin
Butt welded pipe mill

PLP mill
Keihin channel
Main office
Coke ovens
East Japan Works

(Keihin)
Raw
materials
berths
No.2 BF
Plant Area 2,333 Acres (9,440,000m2)
JFE Works
Chita Works
Established in 1943 primarily for
special steel production, this Works
used to manufacture only high-grade
iron and steel castings.
In 1961, a spiral weld pipe mill was
added to meet a growing demand for
steel pipe and tubes, paving the way
for various other pipe mills to be built
here in succeeding years equipped
with complete mass production
systems for all kinds of pipe and
tubular products, Chita today is one
of the foremost tubular products
centers in the world.
It supplies high-grade OCTG and
other products for which the
demand increase after the
oil crisis of 1973.
Medium diameter Seamless Pipe Mill

General
Administration
Office
Spiral
Weld
Pipe Mill
Small
diameter
Seamless
Pipe
Mill
HFW Mill
Plant Area 577 acres (2,340,000m2)
Chita
Facts About JFE Steel Corporation

Integrat ed Steelm aki ng Complexe s
Annual crude steel capacity
West Japan Works
(Fukuyama)
(Kurashiki)
East Japan Works
(Chiba)
(Keihin)
30.3 million metric tons

Ann ual Pro duc tio n Capacit y by Major Pro duc ts

Submerged arc welded pipe
High frequency welded tubular products
Butt-welded pipe
Seamless tubular products
Heavy and medium plates
Hot rolled sheets and coils
Cold rolled sheets and coils
Surface-treated sheets and coils
Wide flange beam, sheet piling, rails, bars, wire rods
1,496,000 metric tons
940,000 metric tons
360,000 metric tons
912,000 metric tons

Production Capacity of Welded Pipe and Seamless Pipe

Mill
UOE Pipe Mill
Bending Pipe Mill
Production Capacity
(t./yr.)
Pipe OD
Min.-Max., in. (mm)
Mill
Location
540,000
20 (508.0) 64 (1,625.6)
Chiba
580,000
15.7 (400) 56 (1422.4)
Fukuyama
30,000
15.7 (400) 137.8 (3500)
Chiba
63 (1600)
146,000
15.7(400)
120,000
15.7 (400) 102.4 (2600)
Chiba
80,000
23.6 (600) 100 (2540.0)
Fukuyama
640,000
0.840 (21.3) 26 (660.4)
Chita
300,000
7.5 (190.7) 24 (609.6)
Keihin
Continuous Butt Weld Pipe Mill
360,000
0.840 (21.3) 4 1/2 (114.3)
Keihin
Seamless Pipe Mills
912,000
1.000 (25.4) 16 3/4 (426.0)
Chita
Spiral Weld Pipe Mill
High Frequency Weld Pipe Mill
Chita
Size Availability
Size Availability
Size range for products
mm
in.
2.5
2.4
2.3
Bending
2.2
2.1
50
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
UOE
1.5
wall thickness (in.)
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
25
1.0
0.9
0.8
Spiral
0.7
SMLS
0.6
0.5
HFW
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
in.
mm
10
20
500
30
40
50
60
1000
70
80
90
100
2500
outside diameter (in.)
110
120
130
3200
Size Availability
CARBON STEEL PIPE

UOE Pipe
O.D.
(in.)
Wall thickness
mm
Pipe length: 12.2m (40ft)

in.
0.24
0.25
0.28
0.31
0.34
0.38
0.41
0.44
0.47
0.50
0.56
0.63
0.69
0.75
0.81
0.88
0.94
1.00
1.06
1.13
1.19
1.25
1.31
1.34
1.38
1.42
1.44
1.50
1.56
1.63
1.69
1.75
1.88
2.00
mm
6.0
6.4
7.1
7.9
8.7
9.5
10.3
11.1
11.9
12.7
14.3
15.9
17.5
19.1
20.6
22.2
23.8
25.4
27.0
28.6
30.2
31.8
33.3
34.1
34.9
36.1
36.5
38.1
39.7
41.3
42.9
44.5
47.7
50.8
16
406.4
18
457.2
20
508.0
21
533.4
22
558.8
24
609.6
26
660.4
28
711.2
30
762.0
32
812.8
34
863.6
36
914.4
38
965.2
40
1016.0
42
1066.8
44
1117.6
46
1168.4
48
1219.2
50
1270.0
52
1320.8
54
1371.6
56
1422.4
58
Wall thickness
mm
O.D.
(in.)
406.4
16
457.2
18
508.0
20
533.4
21
558.8
22
609.6
24
660.4
26
711.2
28
762.0
30
812.8
32
863.6
34
914.4
36
965.2
38
1016.0
40
1066.8
42
1117.6
44
1168.4
46
1219.2
48
1270.0
50
1320.8
52
1371.6
54
1422.4
56
1473.2
1473.2
58
60
1524.0
1524.0
60
62
1574.8
1574.8
62
64
1625.6
1625.6
64
Note 1 Gr.80 Gr.70 Gr.65 Gr.60 Gr.52 Gr.42 Gr.5LA

(: minimum specified yield strength, ksi)
2 Available length: 60ft (18.3m) length
3 Please consult with us about production ability before placing an order or at an inquiry, when any of the following pipes are required.
1) Heavy wall thickness pipes (t1.250in. For 22in. O.D., t1.562in. For 24in. O.D. and larger)
2) Long length pipe having an unit weight of around 19 ton or larger
3) Critical grade pipe of thicker side in the above table, having a length over 40ft
4) Pipe in intermediate wall thickness and out side diameter.
10
11
Size Availability
HFW Pipe
O.D.
Wall thickness
(in.)
mm
in.
mm
0.083
2.1
0.109
2.8
0.115
2.9
0.126
3.2
0.134
3.4
0.141
3.6
0.145
3.7
0.154
3.9
0.156
4.0
0.173
4.4
0.177
4.5
0.188
4.8
0.193
4.9
0.203
5.2
0.219
5.6
0.237
6.0
0.250
6.4
0.258
6.6
0.281
7.1
0.300
7.6
0.312
7.9
0.318
8.1
0.331
8.4
0.344
8.7
0.375
9.5
0.406
10.3
0.438
11.1
0.469
11.9
0.500
12.7
0.531
13.5
0.562
14.3
0.594
15.1
0.625
15.9
0.635
16.1
0.688
17.5
0.719
18.3
0.750
19.1
0.812
20.6
0.844
21.4
0.875
22.2
0.938
23.8
1.000
25.4
Wall thickness
mm
(in.)
O.D.
0.840
21.3
21.3
0.840
0.854
21.7
21.7
0.854
1.050
26.7
26.7
1.050
1.071
27.2
27.2
1.071
1.315
33.4
33.4
1.315
1.339
34.0
34.0
1.339
1.660
42.2
42.2
1.660
1.681
42.7
42.7
1.681
1.900
48.3
48.3
1.900
1.913
48.6
48.6
1.913
2.375
60.3
60.3
2.375
2.382
60.5
60.5
2.382
2.875
73.0
73.0
2.875
3.000
76.3
76.3
3.000
3.500
88.9
88.9
3.500
3.508
89.1
89.1
3.508
4.000
101.6
101.6
4.000
4.500
114.3
114.3
4.500
5.504
139.8
139.8
5.504
5.563
141.3
141.3
5.563
6.504
165.2
165.2
6.504
6.625
168.3
168.3
6.625
8.516
216.3
216.3
8.516
8.625
219.1
219.1
8.625
10.528
267.4
267.4
10.528
10.750
273.1
273.1
10.750
12.539
318.5
318.5
12.539
12.750
323.8
323.8
12.750
14.000
355.6
355.6
14.000
16.000
406.4
406.4
16.000
18.000
457.2
457.2
18.000
18.626
473.1
473.1
18.626
20.000
508.0
508.0
20.000
22.000
558.8
558.8
22.000
24.000
609.6
609.6
24.000
26.000
660.4
660.4
26.000
Note 1 Gr.70 Gr.65 Gr.60 Gr.52 Gr.42(: minimum specified yield strength, ksi)
2 Available length: 18ft (5.5m) to 66ft (20m)
2) Grade 80.
3) Special requirement at low temperature toughness, sour gas use and critical hydrostatic test.
12
13
Size Availability
Seamless Pipe
O.D.
Wall thickness
(in.)
mm
in.
mm
0.079
2.0
0.091
2.3
0.094
2.4
0.102
2.6
0.114
2.9
0.118
3.0
0.130
3.3
0.134
3.4
0.138
3.5
0.157
4.0
0.188
4.8
0.197
5.0
0.236
6.0
0.250
6.4
0.268
6.8
0.276
7.0
0.295
7.5
0.311
7.9
0.315
8.0
0.354
9.0
0.394
10.0
0.433
11.0
0.472
12.0
0.512
13.0
0.551
14.0
0.591
15.0
0.630
16.0
0.669
17.0
0.709
18.0
0.748
19.0
0.787
20.0
0.984
25.0
1.181
30.0
1.260
32.0
1.378
35.0
1.575
40.0
1.772
45.0
1.969
50.0
Wall thickness
mm
(in.)
O.D.
19.0
0.748
19.1
19.1
0.750
21.3
21.3
0.839
0.843
21.4
21.4
0.843
0.854
21.7
21.7
0.854
0.906
23.0
23.0
0.906
0.984
25.0
25.0
0.984
0.990
25.2
25.2
0.990
1.000
25.4
25.4
1.000
1.051
26.7
26.7
1.051
1.071
27.2
27.2
1.071
1.252
31.8
31.8
1.252
1.315
33.4
33.4
1.315
1.339
34.0
34.0
1.339
1.496
38.0
38.0
1.496
1.500
38.1
38.1
1.500
1.575
40.0
40.0
1.575
1.654
42.0
42.0
1.654
1.661
42.2
42.2
1.661
1.681
42.7
42.7
1.681
1.772
45.0
45.0
1.772
1.902
48.3
48.3
1.902
1.913
48.6
48.6
1.913
2.000
50.8
50.8
2.000
2.008
51.0
51.0
2.008
2.216
54.0
54.0
2.216
2.244
57.0
57.0
2.244
2.248
57.1
57.1
2.248
2.374
60.3
60.3
2.374
2.382
60.5
60.5
2.382
2.500
63.5
63.5
2.500
2.874
73.0
73.0
2.874
3.004
76.3
76.3
3.004
3.500
88.9
88.9
3.500
3.508
89.1
89.1
3.508
3.669
93.2
93.2
3.669
4.000
101.6
101.6
4.000
4.500
114.3
114.3
4.500
5.000
127.0
127.0
5.000
5.118
130.0
130.0
5.118
5.236
133.0
133.0
5.236
5.374
136.5
136.5
5.374
5.504
139.8
139.8
5.504
5.563
141.3
141.3
5.563
6.504
165.2
165.2
6.504
6.620
168.3
168.3
6.620
7.000
177.8
177.8
7.000
7.508
190.7
190.7
7.508
7.626
193.7
193.7
7.626
7.657
194.5
194.5
7.657
8.516
216.3
216.3
8.516
8.626
219.1
219.1
8.626
9.134
232.0
232.0
9.134
9.626
244.5
244.5
9.626
10.000
254.0
254.0
10.000
10.528
267.4
267.4
10.528
10.752
273.1
273.1
10.752
11.791
299.5
299.5
11.791
12.539
318.5
318.5
12.539
12.748
323.8
323.8
12.748
13.374
339.7
339.7
13.374
14.000
355.6
355.6
14.000
16.000
406.4
406.4
16.000
16.496
419.0
419.0
16.496
16.772
426.0
426.0
16.772
0.748
19.0
0.750
0.839
Note 1 schedule size

2 cold drawn size
3 Available grade is up to 80
2) X grade.
3) Special requirement at low temperature toughness, sour gas use and critical hydrostatic test.
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15
Size Availability
CARBON STEEL PIPE

Bending Pipe
O.D.
Wall thickness
(in.)
mm
200
216.3
10
267.4
in.
mm
318.5
14
355.6
0.394
10
0.787
20
11.811
30
1.575
40
406.4
18
457.2
2.362
60
2.756
70
3.150
80
3.150
80
3.543
90
3.937
100
4.331
110
4.724
120
5.118
130
5.512
140
5.906
150
508.0
22
558.8
300
318.5
355.6
L. MAX. 8m
400
406.4
457.2
500
609.6
26
660.4
508.0
L. MAX. 9m
558.8
L. MAX. 12m
600
24
600
L. MIN. 9m
609.6
MAX. 12m
660.4
700
28
711.2
30
762.0
700
711.2
762.0
800
32
812.8
34
853.6
800
812.8
853.6
900
36
914.4
38
965.2
900
L. MAX. 15m
914.4
L. MIN. 6m
1000
L. MIN. 9m
40
1016.0
MAX. 12m
42
1066.8
MAX. 9m
965.2
L. MIN. 3m
1000
MAX. 6m
1016.0
1066.8
1100
44
1117.6
46
1168.4
1100
1117.6
1168.4
1200
48
1200
1219.2
1219.2
1300
52
1320.8
54
1371.6
1300
1320.8
1371.6
1400
56
1400
1422.4
1422.4
1500
60
1500
1524.0
1600
64
1625.4
66
1676.4
1524.0
L. MAX. 12m
1600
1625.4
1676.4
1700
68
1700
1727.2
1727.2
1800
72
1800
1829.0
1829.0
1900
76
1900
1930.0
1930.0
2000
80
2000
2032.0
L. MAX. 4m
2100
84
2032.0
2100
L. MAX. 6m
2133.6
2133.6
2200
88
2200
2235.2
2235.2
2300
92
2300
2336.8
2336.8
2400
96
2400
2438.4
2438.4
2500
100
2500
2540.0
2540.0
2600
104
2600
2641.6
2641.6
2700
108
2700
2743.2
2743.2
2800
112
2800
2844.8
2844.8
2900
118
2900
2997.2
2997.2
3000
122
3000
3098.8
3098.8
3100
Note 1
16
3200
3200.4
TS400MPATS490MPA
O.D.
(in.)
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
52
54
56
60
64
66
68
72
76
80
84
88
92
96
100
104
108
112
118
122
3100
3200
126
mm
216.3
500
20
Wall thickness
267.4
L. MAX. 6m
400
16
1.969
50
200
300
12
3200.4
1 Seam
Heavy Wall Thickness by Hot Forming
Note 2 Size exceeding above diagram may be supplied to special arrangement
126
Note 3 MAX. Weight 30tons
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Size Availability
ALLOY PIPE
(Stainless Steel Pi pe)
Welded Pipe
O.D.
Wall thickness
(in.)
mm
16
406.4
18
457.2
20
508.0
22
558.8
24
609.6
26
660.4
28
711.2
30
762.0
32
812.8
34
863.6
36
914.4
38
965.2
40
1016.0
42
1066.8
44
1117.6
46
1168.4
48
1219.2
52
1320.8
56
1422.4
in.
mm
0.250
6.4
0.281
7.1
0.312
7.9
0.344
8.7
0.375
9.5
0.406
10.3
0.438
11.1
0.500
12.7
0.563
14.3
0.625
15.9
0.688
17.5
0.750
19.1
0.812
20.6
0.875
22.2
0.354
9.0
0.394
10.0
0.433
11.0
0.453
11.5
0.472
12.0
0.512
13.0
0.551
14.0
0.591
15.0
0.938
23.8
1.000
25.4
1.062
27.0
1.125
28.6
1.189
30.2
1.250
31.8
1.311
33.3
1.457
37.0
0.630
16.0
0.670
17.0
0.709
18.0
0.787
20.0
0.984
25.0
Wall thickness
mm
(in.)
406.4
16
457.2
18
508.0
20
558.8
22
609.6
24
660.4
26
711.2
28
762.0
30
812.8
32
863.6
34
914.4
36
965.2
38
1016.0
40
1066.8
42
1117.6
44
1168.4
46
1219.2
48
1320.8
52
1422.4
56
O.D.
Note 1 is available 22% Cr steel, type 304 and 316 steels

is available type 304 and 316 steels
2 Maximum length is 12.2m
Seamless Pipe
O.D.
Wall thickness
(in.)
mm
2.374
60.3
2.382
60.5
2.500
63.5
2.874
73.0
3.500
88.9
3.508
89.1
3.669
93.2
4.000
101.6
4.500
114.3
5.000
127.0
5.118
130.0
5.236
133.0
5.374
136.5
5.504
139.8
5.563
141.3
6.626
168.3
7.000
177.8
7.626
193.7
7.657
194.5
8.516
216.3
8.626
219.1
9.626
244.5
10.000
254.0
10.528
267.4
10.752
273.1
11.791
299.5
12.539
318.5
12.748
323.8
13.374
339.7
14.000
355.6
16.000
406.4
in.
mm
0.197
5.0
0.217
5.5
0.236
6.0
0.256
6.5
0.276
7.0
0.315
8.0
1.603
27.0
1.102
28.0
1.181
30.0
1.220
31.0
1.260
32.0
1.299
33.0
1.417
36.0
1.496
38.0
Wall thickness
mm
(in.)
O.D.
60.3
2.374
60.5
2.382
63.5
2.500
73.0
2.874
88.9
3.500
89.1
3.508
93.2
3.669
101.6
4.000
114.3
4.500
127.0
5.000
130.0
5.118
133.0
5.236
136.5
5.374
139.8
5.504
141.3
5.563
168.3
6.626
177.8
7.000
193.7
7.626
194.5
7.657
216.3
8.516
219.1
8.626
244.5
9.626
254.0
10.000
267.4
10.528
273.1
10.752
299.5
11.791
318.5
12.539
323.8
12.748
339.7
13.374
355.6
14.000
406.4
16.000
Note 1 available size range of weldable 12% Cr

2 schedule size
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Integrated Steelworks
Backed by nearly 100 years of steelmaking experience, JFE Steel Corporation
manufactures a complete line of steel and steel products.
Principal production facilities include 2 integrated steel works, one is West Japan
Works (Fukuyama) and (Kurashiki), the other is East Japan Works (Keihin) and
(Chiba) and specializing pipe making Works (Chita Works).
JFE annual crude steel capacity of 30.3 million tons, is the world's largest
steelmaker. JFE leads the world with in advanced techniques at every stage of
iron-making, steel-making and rolling processes.
Iron Making
Coal
Iron Ore
Steel Making
Limestone
Alloy
Rolling
Ar, Ca
Ingot Teeming
O2
Slag Removal
Hot Finished
Seamless Pipe
Plug Mill
Rotary hearth
Reheating Furnace
Sintering Plant
Product
Mandrel Mill
Ladle Furnace
Cold Drawing Pipe Mill
Cold Finished
Seamless Pipe
Hot Metal Heat Treatment
Coke Oven
Plates
CaO
Basic Oxygen Furnace
N2 O2
Billet Mill
N2
Ar
Plate Mill
Soaking Pit
Powder
Injection
Vacuum
Degassing
Calcium
Station
Slabbing
(Blooming)
Mill
Blast Furnace
Ladle Treatment
VAD
Seater,
Ore
Slag
HFW (Resistance )
pipe Mill
(Slab)
Desulfurizer
VOD
Submerged Arc
Welded Pipe
Bending Roll Mill
Reheating Furnace
Dephosphorization
UOE Pipe Mill
Continuous
Casting machine
HFW Pipe
HFW (Induction) Pipe Mill
(Billet Bloom)
Butt Welded Pipe
Hot Strip Mill

Continuous Butt Weld Pipe Mill
CaO flux
N2 O2
Hot Rolled Steel Sheets

Cold Rolled Steel Sheets
Galvanized Steel Sheets
Cold Tandem Mill
Tinplate
Desiliconization
Shape Mill
Electric Furnace
Round Bar Mill
Shapes
Bars and Rails
Scrap
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21
Principal Integrated Steelmaking Facilities and Equipment

West Japan Works (Fukuyama)
Blast furnace
Secondary refining
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Basic oxygen furnace
Continuous caster
Plate mill
Hot strip mill
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Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturing Methods for
JFE Line Pipe
JFE has started pipe production in 1912. Backed by our
long experience and advanced technology, we can meet
any customer requirements and specifications.
At presents we operate 12 welded pipe mills, two pipecoating mills and two seamless pipe mills.
The following diagrams show the manufacturing processes
used at JFE pipe and tube mills, including both the welded
and seamless processes.
Welding Processes
Submerged Arc Welding
UOE Process
64-inch UOE Mill
Chiba
56-inch UOE Mill
Fukuyama
100-inch Spiral Mill
Fukuyama
64-inch Spiral Mill
Chita
60-inch Spiral Mill
Chiba
100-inch Spiral Mill
Chiba
Bending Roll Process
Bending Roll Mill
Chiba
Electric Resistance Weld Process
26-inch HFW Mill
Chita
24-inch HFW Mill
Keihin
6-inch HFW Mill
Chita
3-inch HFW Mill
Chita
4-inch CBW Mill
Keihin
Mannesmann-Plug Mill Process
Medium-Diameter Seamless Pipe Mill
Chita
Mannesmann-Mandrel Mill Process
Small-Diameter Seamless Pipe Mill
Chita
Spiral Welded Process
High Frequency Welding
Electric Induction Weld Process
Continuous Butt Welding
Seamless Process
Rolling
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UOE Pipe Mi ll
UOE Pipe is manufactured in two works, West Japan
Works (Fukuyama) and East Japan Works (Chiba).
This flow diagram is an example of Fukuyama mill.
Each plate is subjected to ultrasonic inspection as deemed
necessary before being transferred to the pipe mill.
In the pipe mill, plate is trimmed and beveled on both
longitudinal edges, then processed into a cylindrical shape
by crimping, U-ing and O-ing press successively.
The open can is washed inside and outside with high
pressure water, then dried.
Next it is passed to continuous tack welding facilities.
Location
Capacity
(t./yr.)
Fukuyama
580,000
Chiba
540,000
Subsequently, the seam is welded by automatic fourelectrode submerged arc welding method first on the
inside, then on the outside.
The following step in the pipe fabrication process includes
mechanical expansion and hydrostatic testing. The welded
seam is inspected ultrasonically and radiographically.
JFE also manufactures high grade line pipe, structural pipe
and stainless steel pipe. If necessary, heat treatment is
applied to pipes including quenching and tempering,
normalizing, stress relieving and solution treatment.
Size Range
OD
Length
WT
1656in.
0.2362in.
Max. 60ft
(406.41422.4mm)
(650.8mm)
(Max. 18.3m)
2064in.
0.2501.75in.
Max. 60ft
(508.01625.6mm)
(6.3544.5mm)
(Max.18.3m)
Fukuyama UOE Pipe

Tab
welding
Edge milling and beveling
Ultrasonic inspection of plate
Drying
Crimping
High pressure
water cleaning
O-ing
Continuous tack welding
U-ing
Outside welding
Inside welding
Preliminary
inspection
Heat
treating
Hydrostatic
testing
Drying
Mechanical expansion
Radiographic
inspection
Radiographic
inspection
Radiographic
inspection
(both ends)
Ultrasonic
inspection
Radiographic
inspection
Ultrasonic
inspection
End facing and bevelling
Shipping
Making
Visual and dimensional inspection
Weighing
and
measuring
Customer's
inspection
Ultrasonic
inspection
(both ends)
Magnetic
particle
inspection
Internal
coating
Marking
External
coating
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HFW Pipe Mill

HFW Pipe is manufactured in two works., East Japan
Works (Keihin) and Chita Works.
This flow diagram is a standard process of Chita Works
26in mill.
High frequency weld pipe is made from strip in coil form.
After being uncoiled, flat strip is trimmed by an edge miller,
Keihin
24in
mill
26in
Chita
Size Range
Capacity
(t./yr.)
Location
mill
300,000
450,000
then progressively rounded by a number of cage rolls

before welding.
Large diameter pipes are welded by the high frequency
electric resistance method.
Continuously welded pipe is cut to the specified length by a
milling cut off machine, with each length going through
hydrostatic and ultrasonic inspection equipment before
being the final product.
OD
WT
Length
724in.
(177.8609.6mm)
0.1250.752in
(3.219.1mm)
Max. 60ft
(Max. 18.3m)
12.526in.
0.1571.00in
1866ft
(318.5660.4mm)
(4.025.4mm)
(5.520m)
Medium-Diameter (26-in) HFW Pipe

Ultrasonic inspection
of coil edge (option)
Hot rolled coil
Cage forming
Edge milling
Electric
resistance
welding
Inside & Outside
Flash Cutting
Flattering test
Cooling
Pipe end cut-off

Cut off
Post annealing
Sizing
Full body
ultrasonic
inspection
Hydrostatic testing
Visual and
dimensional
inspection
Shipment
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Marking (and vanish

coating if specified)
Facing & chamfering
Weighing and
measureing
Customers
inspection
This flow diagram is a standard process of Chita Works

6in. mill.
Steel strip in coil, which has been slit into the required
width from wide strip, is shaped by a series of forming rolls
into a round shape.
Longitudinal edges are then continuously joined by high
Location
Size Range
Capacity
(t./yr.)
6in
mill
Chita
3in
frequency induction welding.

The weld of the pipe is then heat treated electrically, sized
and cut off to specified lengths by a flying cut-off machine.
The cut pipe is straightened and followed by nondestructive inspection and hydrostatic testing.
190,000
mill
OD
WT
Length
2.3826.626in.
(60.5168.3mm)
0.0710.5in
(1.812.7mm)
1352ft
(416m)
1.1263.004in.
0.0240.5in
1359ft
(28.676.3mm)
(0.612.7mm)
(418m)
Small-Diameter (6-in) HFW Pipe
Leveling
Slitting
Uncoiling
Leveling
Recoiling
Uncoiling
Strip end
welding
Looper
Ultrasonic
inspection
Electric induction welding

Inside and outside
flash trimming
Roll forming
Cutting
Sizing
Post annealing
Shipment
Bundling
Marking (and
vanish coating
if specified)
Visual and
dimensional
inspection
Rotary
ultrasonic
inspection
Straightner
End facing
Hydrostatic
testing
Eddy current
inspection
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Seamless Pipe Mill

Seamless pipe and tubes are produced either by the plug
rolling mill or the mandrel mill in Chita Works.
The former process is used for producing mediumdiameter pipe and the latter for small-diameter pipe.
On either type of mill, a heated billet is pierced through its
center on the piercing mill.
The pierced billet, then, moves to the plug rolling or
mandrel mill where it is rolled with a plug or a mandrel bar
inserted inside.
After the plug or the mandrel is withdrawn, the rolled shell
is reheated before the process on a sizing mill or a stretch
reducing mill where the desired OD and wall thickness are
obtained.
During transportation of oil and gas, occurrence of CO2
corrosion becomes increasingly common due to the

impurity of oil and gas.
To respond to this major problem, JFE has developed a
weldable martensitic stainless steel for line pipe applications,
and successfully established its production technology
based on the Mannesmann piecing process.
In addition to these hot rolled pipe and tubes, JFE also
manufactures cold drawn pipe and tubes for the use where
closer dimensional tolerances are required.
To consistently ensure high quality, the company conducts
thorough testing and inspection by employing eddy current,
ultrasonic, magnetic leakage flux and other advanced
equipment.
Medium-Diameter Seamless Pipe
Round billet
Rotary heating furnace
Piercer
Reheating furnace
Sizer
Reeler
Elongator
Plug mill
Heat treatment
Electromagnetic
inspection
Cooling table
Visual and
dimensional
inspection
Straightening
Hydrostatic testing
Shipment
Marking
oil coating
Weighing and
measuring
Magnetic particle inspection

ultrasonic inspection
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Location
Medium
diameter
Small
diameter
Size Range
Capacity
(t./yr.)
468,000
444,000
WT
OD
Length
716 3/4in.
0.192.16in.
1844.6ft
(177.8426mm)
(4.855mm)
(5.513.6m)
17in.
0.091.38in.
1350ft
(25.4177.8mm)
(2.335mm)
(415.3m)
Small-Diameter Seamless Pipe
Round billet
Rotary heating furnace
Mandrel mill
Piercer
Heat treatment
cold drawing
Straightening
Eddy current inspection
Cooling table
Stretch reducing mill
Reheating furnace

magnetic leakage flux inspection
ultrasonic inspection
Hydrostatic testing
Visual and
dimensional
inspection
Weighing
and
measuring
Marking
oil coating
Shipment
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Spiral welded pipe is manufactured in three works of JFE,
West Japan Works (Fukuyama), Chita Works and East
Japan Works (Chiba).
This flow diagram is an example of West Japan Works
(Fukuyama). Hot coil produced on a powerful, precisionrolling hot strip mill is uncoiled, and its leading end is
joined to the trailing end of preceding strip by tandem
electrode submerged arc welder to form an endless strip.
The endless strip is continuously passed through a leveler,
Location
Capacity
(t./yr.)
Fukuyama
80,000
Chita
146,000
Chiba
120,000
an edge trimming and beveling machine and then into a

forming stand.
The forming case shapes the strip into a cylindrical shell
with a spiral seam, which is welded by tandem SAW
equipment first inside, and then outside.
The welded pipe is cut to the required length by a traveling
cut-off machine with a plasma torch.
Features of this mill, include a planer type edge preparing
machine and a traveling plasma cutter.
Size Range
OD
WT
Length
23.6100in.
0.2361.188in.
Max. 114ft 8in
(6002540mm)
(6.0030.2mm)
(35m)
15.763in.
0.1570.984in.
20131ft
(4001600mm)
(4.025.0mm)
(640m)
15.7102.4in.
0.1771.181in.
20131ft
(4002600mm)
(4.530mm)
(640m)
Please consult with us before placing an order.
Fukuyama Spiral Pipe
Uncoiling
Skelp end cutting
Leveling
Outside welding
Inside welding
Skelp end welding
Forming
Preliminary
visual
inspection
Edge trimming
and beveling
Manual
UST
Traveling cut-off
UST for spiral weld

seam
Preliminary
dimensional
inspection
Radiographic
inspection
for both ends
Visual and dimensional
inspection
Customer's
inspection
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Radiographic
inspection
Weighing
and
measuring
End facing and

bevelling
Marking
Hydrostatic testing
Shipment
Roll a nd Pre ss Bendi ng Pipe Mill

Roll Bending Pipe Mill
Open can is tack welded and subsequently seam welded
by submerged arc welding method, first on the inside and
then on the outside. Welded seam receives radiographic,
dimensionall and visual inspections.
Roll bending pipe mill (Chiba) specializes in large

diameter, heavy wall structural pipe up to 1.22in. (31mm).
In this mill, plate is gas cut on both longitudinal edges, and
processed into a cylindrical shape by the three bending
roll process.
Press Bending Pipe Mill

by submerged arc welding method, first on the inside and
then on the outside.
The step that follows in pipe fabrication process includes
rounding, nondestructive inspection of seam weld by both
ultrasonic and radiographic, end facing and finishing.
This mill specializes in large diameter, heavy wall structural

pipe up to 5.9in. (150mm).
In this mill, plate is beveled on both longitudinal edges,
and processed into a cylindrical shape by the press
bending process.
Open can is track welded and subsequently seam welded
Roll and Press Bending Pipe
Plate
Gas cutting
Edge-pre bending
Roll bending
Tack welding
Inside welding
Outside welding
Back gouging
Press bending
End facing
Girth welding
Rounding
Shipment
Nondestructive
inspection
Visual and dimensional

inspection
End facing
Finishing
coating
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UOE Pipe Mill
West Japan Works (Fukuyama )
O-ing press
Crimping press
Automatic inside submerged arc welder
Automatic outside submerged arc welders

U-ing press
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26in . High Frequen cy Wel d Pipe Mill

(Chita Works)
Forming Stand
Electric Resistance Welding
Seam Heat Treatment
6in . High Frequen cy Wel d Pipe Mill

(Chita Works)
Electric Induction Welding
33
Seamless Pipe (Plug Mill)

(Chita Works)
Plug mill
Elongator
34
Seamless Pipe (Ma nd rel Mill)

(Chita Works)
Rotary Furnace
Mandrel Mill
QT line
35
Entry line
Traveling cut-off machine
Forming stand
36
Roll Bendin g Pipe Mill

East Japan Works ( Chiba)
Roll Bender
Internal Welding
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Nondestructive Inspections
Nondestructive Inspec tion
Equipment
Nondestructive inspection is an integral part of pipe
production.
The table below lists the various types of nondestructive
inspection equipment for the purpose of reliable pipe
quality.
Main Nondestructive Inspection Equipment for Welded Line Pipe

Application
Inspection Method
Name of Equipment
Fukuyama
Kurashiki
Keihin
Fukuyama
Chiba
Fukuyama
Chiba
Fukuyama
Chiba
Fukuyama
Chiba
Keihin
Keihin
Chita
Full body UST
Chita
Eddy current tester
Chita
Magnetic particle inspection facility
Chita
Full body UST
End area UST
Electromagnetic inspection
Full body EMT
Chita
Full body Eddy current tester
Chita
Full body MPI
End area MPI
Weld UST
UOE
X-Ray inspection facility

Radiographic inspection
Pipe-end X-Ray inspection facility
Magnetic particle inspection facility

Coil UST
HFW
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Location
1
Plate UST
Seamless
Number of units
Weld UST
Chita
Chita
Nondestructive Inspection
Ultrasonic Inspection (Plate Mill)

Every plate is ultrasonically checked for its internal

soundness in accordance with customer's specification or
mill's standard.
This device can inspect the whole volume of the plate at
high sensitivity.
The fully automated tester graphically displays the quality
of the plate and records each result by computer output.
Function
Thickness: 6.0mm to 60.0mm
Width: 1.0m to 4.5m
Length: 3.0m to 25.0m
Probes
264 probes
End & edge tester: 48 probes
Body (inside) tester: 216 probes
Scanning method
Y scanning (L direction of plate)
Be able to coverage for 100% of plate surface.
Ultrasonic tester for plate
Probe arrangement and layout.

Probe arrangement
Edge Tester
End Tester
TOP END
100% Surface
BOTTOM END
Inside Tester
Edge Tester
*Edge and end tester shall be location for double test (from upper and lower surface)
Figure of probes in shoe
Figure of arrangement of shoe

Testing direction
20mm pitch
80
80
80
80
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Ultrasonic Inspection
of Weld Seam
UOE Pipe Mill at W est Japan Works (Fukuyama)
JFE uses the ultrasonic and radiographic methods for

nondestructive inspection of submerged arc welded
seams. Shown below are probe arrangement. This is
capable of dectecting longitudinal and transverse
imperfections.
Coupling checks linked to an audible warning device are
used for a continual check of probe detection efficiency.
If there is any indication that weld or adjacent areas are
substandard, the following devices are automatically
activated - audible alarm, marking and chart recording.
Function
Diameter: 406.4mm to 1422.4mm
Wall thickness: 6.0~50.8mm
Probes: Max probes 20 probes
Ultrasonic tester for pipe welds
Probe arrangement
WT*12.7mm 6 probes
(Longi: 2, Trans: 2,OB**: 2)
12.7mmWT25.4mm 8 probes
(Longi: 4, Trans: 2, OB: 2)
25.4mmWT 10 probes
(Longi: 6, Trans: 2, OB: 2)
*WT: Wall thickness
**OB: Transverse flaw detection using probes on weld seam
Weld seam
Pipe travel direction
Detection of transverse flaw
Probe
Probe
Detection of longitudinal flaw
Weld seam
Probe
Probe
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X-Ray Inspection of Weld Seam
UOE Pipe Mill at West Japan Wo rks (Fukuyama)

Any portion showing substandard indications in ultrasonic
inspection is double checked with radiographic
equipment.
JFE uses a special radiographic device desingned
exclusively for the examination of pipe end welds.
Function
generators
Pipe ends: 4 sets at 2 stations
Middle portion: 9 sets at 3 stations
(Befor expansion: 3 sets, After expansion: 6 sets)
Amperage of the tubes: 30 mA Max.
Voltage of the tubes: 320 KVP Max.
Focus size: 4x4 mm Max.
X-Ray radiography for pipe ends
X-Ray radiography for middle portions
X-Ray radiography Arrangement

X-Ray Source (Focus)
Penetrameter
(Wire type)
Screen to
focus distance
Film mark
L2
Film
B mark
Intensifying
(Lead screen)
Magnetic Particle Inspection (UOE Pipe Mill)

Pipe end (bevel surface and weld seam) are magnetiezed

and provided with magnetic particles.
The presence of flaws creates a magnetic flux which
shows changes in fluorescent brilliance under black light.
The change is detected visually.
Magnetic particle test
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Coil Ultrasonic Inspection
24in. HFW Pipe Mill at East J apan Works (Keihin)

Strip is automatically inspected by an ultrasonic detector
installed before the strip edge milling.
Edges of strip are examined to a width of at least 1 inch
(25.4mm). Other parts of strip are examined by the probes
which are arranged at intervals down to 4 inches and scan
in a sinusoidal pattern. Usually a pulse reflection type
detector is used.
Results of inspection are automatically recorded on the
chart for each coil and paint-marked on the indicated
portion.
Function
Width: Max. 1950mm
Probes: Edge 8, Inside 20
Frequency: 5kHz
Note: Coil ultrasonic inspection is applied according to customer's requirement.
Ultrasonic tester for coils
Coil Ultrasonic Tester
min. 4 in.
Strip center detector
Edge detector
Scanning pattern
42
Detected area
Weld Ultrasonic Inspecti on

26in. HFW Pipe Mill at Chita Works
For the critical usage of such as line pipe. HFW weld seam
reliability is the most important point. After the hydrostatic
test, continuous ultrasonic inspection is performed on the
full length of weld seam of each pipe with automatic weldseam centering equipment.
The portion having any injurious imperfection that
produces a signal greater than the acceptance limit is
automatically marked and pipe is rejected.
JFE has been developed and applied most advanced
ultrasonic system as a "multi-probe system" to 26in. HFW
mill.
JFE's new "multi-probe system" consists of eight ultrasonic
sender/receiver probes at one side (16 probes in total)
arranged as Figure 1. 8 probes are set in one line with no
gap and all probes will pulse and receive flaw signals at
once. Therefore wider and more dense ultrasonic beams
would be made through thickness and it can detect
imperfections embedded in any portion of weld seam
(Figure 2).
This new system enhances the reliability of JFE's HFW pipe
to a highest level that no other mill can.
Function
Wall thickness: 4.0mm to 25.4mm
Probes: 8 probes/side, Total 16 probes
Refraction angle: 45 degree
Transducer: 10mm5mm
Frequency: 2kHz/probes
Ultrasonic tester for weld-seam
JFE Multi-probe UT equipment (Fig 1)
Comparison of coverage of wall thickness (Fig 2)
8 probes per side

Total 16 probes
Normal tandem method
Weld seam
Receiver
Sender
Multi-Prove
Weld seam
Only one focal

point
Wide and dense UT beams enough to
cover full wall.
Defect
Every probe can receive

every reflecting beam.
Multiple beams can
cover full wall
thickness.
43
Full Body Ultrasonic
Inspection
26in. HFW Pipe Mill at Chita W orks
Lamination in full body can be inspected ultrasonically

after hydrostatic testing.
The pipe of inspection is covered linearly and search unit
for detection revolves around the pipe.
Longitudinal flaws in full body can also be inspected
ultrasonically by Full Body Ultrasonic Inspection.
Function
Wall thickness: 4.0mm to 25.4mm
Pulse repetition frequency: Max. 10kHz
Probe Number: Max. 12 probes
Rotary type Ultrasonic tester for Full body
Probe arrangement of Full Body Ultrasonic Tester
Search unit
Pipe
No. 1
Direction
of rotation
No. 2
No. 4
No. 3
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Eddy Current Inspection

6in. HFW Pipe Mill at Chita Works
A coil in test coil assembly induces an eddy current

around the circumference of the pipe as it passes through
the assembly. Flaws disturb eddy current and are thus
sensed by a pick-up coil in assembly.
The apparatus is equipped with automatic warning,
marking and chart recording systems.
Eddy current tester
Eddy current tester

Block Diagram
Defect
Exciting coil
Pick-up coil
Oscillator
Exciting coil
Bridge circuit
Signal
Pick-up coil (A)
Amplifier
Pick-up coil (B)
Synchronized rectifier
Recorder
Marking
45
Electroma gnetic Inspection

(Seamless Mill)
Plug mill is equipped with an Amalog-Sonoscope,
electromagnetic inspection units after hot treatment.
The Amalog-Sonoscope pipe inspection system detects
defects by using flux leakage by electromagnetic
induction in search coil.
Amalog magnetic circuits detect longitudinal defects in
both the inside and outside surface.
Sonoscope magnetic circuits defects circumferential
defects.
Electro magnetic tester
Amalog Magnetic Circuit
Direction of
Rotating
Pipe
Transducer
shoe
Transducer
shoe
Sonoscope Magnetic Circuit

Flux path
Pipe
Transducer shoe
46
Ultrasonic Inspection
(Seamless Mill)
Ultrasonic inspection is in accordance with pulse-echo
method using water gap method.
Flow detection is performed by angle beam technique to
date longitudinal and transverse flow on the inner and
outer surface of pipe, and wall thickness measurement is

performed by normal beam technique.
The pipe, which is conveyed helically through the testing
device, is inspected.
Stationary type UST

Rotary type UST
Stationary type, pulse-echo method
Transducer-Receiver
Tube Rotating
Tube Travel Direction
47
Magnetic Pa rticle Ins pecti on

(Seamless Mill )
The tube is magnetized and provided with magnetic
particles (mostly fluorescent magnetic particle). The
presence of flaws creates a magnetic flux which shows
changes in fluorescent brilliance under black light. The

change is detected visually.
Magnetic Particle Test
Magnetic Particle Inspection

Black light
Leakage flux
Magnetic powder
Current
Electrode
48
Material Testing
Physical and Mechani cal Testing
An Example of Apparatus for Physical and Mechanical
Testing on West Japan Works (Fkuyama) and Chita Works.

Equipment
Type
Capacity
Amsler
Tensile Tester
Bending Tester
Amsler
JIS
ASTM
Number of Units
2000KN
1000KN
500KN
250KN
200KN
3000KN
2000KN
500KN
490J
490J
2
2
Charpy Impact Tester
Pendulum
Drop Weight Tear Tester
Drop Weight Pendulum
39200Nm
Vickers
490N
Brinell
29400N
Rockwell
1470N
Micro Vickers
9.8N
Nikon Model-12
X100
20KN
12
Hardness Tester
Profile Projector
Sulfide Stress Corrosion Tester
Constant load
Hydrogen Induced Cracking Tester
17
20
CTOD
Burst Tester
Chita Works
Equipment
Tensile Tester
Type
Amsler
Capacity
Number of Units
2000KN
1000KN
500KN
Bending Tester
Amsler
100KN
2000KN
1
1
Charpy Impact Tester
Pendulum
490J
Drop Weight Tear Tester
Drop Weight Pendulum
39200Nm
Vickers
490N
Brinell
29400N
Rockwell
1470N
Nikon Model-V12
X100
Union Optical-UNIMET
X1000
Union Optical-VERSAMET
X1000
X1000
10KN
1
36
20
12
Hardness Tester
Profile Projector
Optical Microscope
OLYMPUS BX60M
Sulfide Stress Corrosion Cracking Tester
Hydrogen Induced Cracking Tester
Scanning Electron Microscope
CTOD
Burst Tester
49
Chemical Analysis
An Example of Apparatus for Chemical Analysis on West
Japan Works (Fukuyama) and Chita works.

Classification
Instrument Analysis
Apparatus
Number of Units
Vacuum Spectrometer
X-ray Fluoresent Spectrometer
Chemical Analysis Apparatus
Chemical Analysis
For Carbon in Steel
For Sulfur in Steel
For Nitrogen in Steel
For Oxygen in Steel
For Hydrogen in Steel
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Chita Works
Apparatus for Chemical Analysis
Classification
Instrument Analysis
Apparatus
Number of Units
Vacuum Spectrometer
X-ray Fluoresent Spectrometer
Chemical Analysis Apparatus
Chemical Analysis
50
For Carbon in Steel
For Sulfur in Steel
For Nitrogen in Steel
For Oxygen in Steel
For Hydrogen in Steel
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Spectrophotometer
Material Testing
Typical Testin g Machines
Large-scale impact tester (for DWTT and DT-test)
Sulfide stress corrosion cracking tester
5,000-ton tester for structures
COD (Crack Opening Displacement) tester

Burst tester
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Coating and Shipment

PLP for Large Diameter Pipes
PLP is the trade name of pipe with an external plastic
coating that gives superior corrosion resistance.
Plastic sheet is helically wrapped around the outside of the
pipe and pressed against it as the rotates while travelling
in the direction of its axis.
Any rust on the pipe is removed before application of the
plastic sheet.
With this method, it is possible to coat pipe with relatively
thick plastic coatings.
Moreover, with the proper adhesive layer this method can
provide line pipe with heat resistance high enough for
operating temperatures up to 110
C (230
F)
Pipe coated with plastic by this method combines
excellent mechanical properties and stable chemical and
electrical characteristics.
Location
Capacity
(t./yr.)
Fukuyama
580,000
Applications
Plastic coating is designed for use in the following:
General underground service
Highly corrosive soil service
Under water service
High and low temperature service
Applicable Plastic: Polyethylene, Polypropylene
Method: Liquid primer, Powder epoxy primer
Size Range
OD
Pipe Length
Standard coating thickness
1664in.
2062ft
0.10.12in.
(406.41625.6mm)
(619m)
(2.53.0mm)
Coating Method
Plastic film extruded

form T-die
Plastic extruder
Plastic layer
Primer
Press roll
Surface conditioned pipe
Plastic layer
Primer
Steel pipe
5060
Plastic layer
Steel pipe
52
6in.
PLP for Small & Medium Diameter Pipes

PLP coating gives superior corrosion resistance.
It is ideal for applications where asphalt-wrapped pipe or
coal tar enamel-wrapped pipe has been used. The pipe,
removed any rust by blasting, is coated first with primer
and next plastic film extruded from circular die
continuously (in the case of double layer type, 2 times)
PLP is also highly recommended for use where perfect
pipeline reliability is required, such as in gas and fuel
pipeline, for operating temperature up to 110 (230F). In
addition to the product, we can offer field installation knowhow for PLP.
Applications
Plastic coating is designed for use in the following:
General underground service
Highly corrosive soil service
Under water service
Applicable Plastic: Polyethylene, Polypropylene
Location
Keihin
Coating Method
Size Range
Capacity
(t./yr.)
140,000
OD
Standard coating thickness
Pipe Length
(Plastic layer)
1/224in.
2040ft
0.060.1in.
(21.7609.6mm)
(612m)
(1.52.5mm)
Primer
Surface
conditioned
pipe
Extruder
Holiday detector
Extruder
Protective jacket
(Applied in case of
double layer type)
Plastic layer
(Plastic film extruded from circular die)
Single layer type

(Protective jacket)
Plastic layer
Primer
Steel pipe
5in.
Plastic layer
Steel pipe
Double layer type
Protective jacket
5in.
Plastic layer
Steel pipe
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Internal Coating
An epoxy resin coating effectively reduces the friction
resistance between the fluid and the pipe.
JFE has both the equipment and the technology to line the
inside with the type of resin best suited to the intended
application for the pipe, doing everything from descaling
of the pipe surface before coating to the shipment of the
finished product.
Thus around the world internally lined pipe from JFE
enjoys an excellent reputation for its stable performance.

For transporting various other liquids from drinking water to
crude oil, JFE can also supply pipe lined with the material
that best matches the specific application.
Manufacturing Process
Stock yard
Cleaning
Inspection
Rinsing
Drying
Internal
Coating
Attaching bevel protectors

& Vinyl sheet cover on pipe
Marking
Inspection
Curing
Stock yard
Repair
Location
Fukuyama
Capacity
(t./yr.)
180,000
Size Range
Length
Thickness of coating
epoxy film
1656in.
2062ft
0.10.12in.
(406.41422.4mm)
(619m)
(2.53.0mm)
OD
Internal coating
Internally coated pipe ready for shipment
54
Shipping
Bevel Prote ctor s

The photographs show how bevel protector is installed.
The protector is made of a steel strip forming into a
circular shape.
The abutting ends of the ring are fitted with steel wedge
clasps.
Bevel protectors of the type shown in the photographs are
used for large diameter line pipe.
The wedge, which has either machined reverse teeth or
plain edges, is inserted into the claps and tapped into
place to expand the protector inside the pipe end.
This protects the vulnerable root face and bevel against
damage during subsequent handling from mill shipment to
arrival at the job site.
Example of Bevel Protector
Pipe wall
Rubber inserts
Protector ring
Ring expanding wedge
Wedge clasp
1/11in.
Approx. 2 in.
Installation of bevel protector (in sequence from top to bottom)
55
Handling, Storage and Loading Tiers

Improper practices or careless handling are likely to result
in pipe damage of the following types:
(a) Denting, ovalling caused by use of improper
supports or stacking to excessive heights.
(b) End damage caused by use of improper end hooks
for lifting or by rough handling in which the pipe end is
struck.
(c) Fatigue cracking caused by vertical vibrations
during transportation as a result of excessive static
and cyclic loads.
(d) Abrasion, scratching caused by the pipe wall being
rubbed or struck against other objects.
Handling
Hooks
Hooks shall be designed to prevent end damage and shall
be lined with rubber. They shall also have sufficient width
and depth to fit the inside of the pipe.
Lifting
Lifting shall be carried out so as to prevent impact loads
that could cause local denting or out-of-roundness of the
pipe body or pipe ends.
Bevel protecting
Bevel protectors which are loose or missing shall be
reattached to the pipe end before the pipe is handled.
Storage
The surface on which the pipe will be laid or stacked shall
be flat and free of protrusions. Bearing strips shall be
carefully leveled to provide uniform load distribution.
Loading Tiers and Bottom Dunnage

The maximum allowable number of loading tiers the
stowage of steel pipe cargoes (with D/t over 50) is
calculated by the following formulas:
(1) n P104
t
(Dt)2
n Loading tires
P Stowage method/length of vessel
Length
Vessel
120m
160m
160m
180m
180m
200m
Over
200m
Remarks
a.
5.65
6.05
6.25
6.78
Theoretical figure.
not suitable for
calculation.
b.
3.07
3.29
3.54
3.69
In case of 1 point
support.
c.
17.19
18.40
19.82
20.62
Theoretical figure.
not suitable for
calculation.
d.
6.85
7.33
7.90
8.21
In case of 2 point
support.
P
Stowage
Method
D Outside diameter (mm)

t Thickness of pipe (mm)
Minimum yield point (kg/mm2)
(2) Variations in (n) occurring with the use of bottom
dunnage.
0.5 (LBW)
n 1
B
L Pipe length (m)
B Number of pieces of bottom dunnage
W Width of bottom dunnage (m)
Pipe loading
56
Yard-to-ship loading facility
Technical information
Zero -Slag Pro cess
Features
Ultra low [Si] Hot metal

Stable dephosphorization performance
De-C without flux
Mini mum slag generation pro cess
BF
Hot metal
Hot metal Dephosphorization
LD
BF-lable type
tapping floor
De-Si
De-Si
Station
LD type
De-Si
De-P
Conventional
ZSP
Ultra low [Si]

Hot metal
De-P
De-C
without flux
57
IBSR
Impr ovement of Cent er-lin e Segregation by IBSR

(Int entional Bulging and Soft Reduction)
Schematic diagram of technology for Continuous casting Machine
Roll gap profile of IBSR

IBSR
Conventional
Ladle slag
detection system
Nonsinusoidal mold oscilation
80ton sealed tundish

Vertical length 3m
10-point
bending
Air mist spray

Soft reduction with
split rolls (17m)
Tandem
cutter
5-point unbending
Difference from mold thickness (mm)
A: Bulging zone
B: Soft reduction zone
Net. length 49m
mold
machine end
Distance from meniscus (m)
Improvement of crater end Profile by IBSR
Effect of soft reduction ratio on center line segregation

1.6
Conventional slab
Casting
direction
Molten steel
flow
Level of
conventional
segment
1.4
Cmax/c
Molten steel
flow
1.2
Intentional bulging slab
Molten steel
flow
Casting
direction
Molten steel
flow
Crater-end
58
1.0
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
S.R.R. (mm/min.)
1.0
1.1
1.2
Super - OLAC
Thermo mechnainical Cont roll ed Proc ess with Super- OLAC

(Super On Lin e Acc elerated Cooling)
Feature s
Ultimate cooling rate
High st rength with low Ceq. (Good welda bilit y)
Uniform temperature profile
Homog eneous pr oper ti es and flatn ess
Major app lication
Sour resistance line pipe

High stength line pipe (up to X100
Heavy wall pipe
Process of Plate Rolling
Characteristies of Super - OLAC

60
Accelerated
cooling
cooling rate (/sec)
OLAC
Ar3
Temperature
Super - OLAC
50
Ar1
40
30
Conventional - OLAC
20
10
time
20
40
60
80
100
120
temperature scatter in plate ()
Homogeneous microstructure through thickness
Fine bainitic microstructure
X65 (0.05C-1.2Mn, Ceq.0.30)

1100
30 /s (1/2t)
10 /s (1/2t)
Temperature, T/K
1000
Ferrite
1 K/s
900
10
Bainite
800
50
100
30
20
Surface
700
t/2
Surface
600
10
t/2
100
Cooling time from 1073K, t/s

Continuous cooling transformation diagram of 0.05%C-1.2%Mn
steel after hot deformation.
Microstructures of the middle thickness position of the

0.05%C-1.2%Mn steel AcC cooled with 30/s.
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Weldable 12% Cr Seaml ess Linepipe

In the development of oil and gas, transportation of CO2 corrosive oil and gas
will become an increasingly common occurrence.
To handle this major problem JFE has developed a Weldable Martensitic
Stainless Steel for lilepipe applications, JFE's Weldable 12% Cr.
Features
1. Good weldability
2. Excellent toughness in low temperature services
3. Excellent corrosion resistance to CO2 as good as OCTG13CR
Available type, typical application and chemistry design
KL-12CR
Non sour condition
LowC-11Cr-2.5Ni-0.5Cu
KL-HP12CR
Light sour condition
LowC-12Cr-5Ni-2Mo
Characteristics
Mech ani cal Proper ties

KL-12CR
60
KL-HP12CR
Yield strength at 20 (68F)
500-700 (MPa)
72.5-101.5 (ksi)
550-750 (MPa)
80.0-108.5 (ksi)
Tensile strength (MPa) at 20

C (68
F)
600-800 (MPa)
87.0-116.0 (ksi)
700-900 (MPa)
101.5-130.5 (ksi)
Elongation (%) at 20
C (68
F)
20
20
Absorbed Energy of Charpy-V

C (-4
F)
impact Test at -20
75J (Ave.) 56K (Single)

55ft-1b (Ave.) 41ft-1b (Single)
75J (Ave.) 56J (Single)

55ft-1b (Ave.) 41ft-1b (Single)
C (68
F)
Young's Modulus (MPa) at 20
204000
211000
Coefficent of Thermal Expansion (X10-6C-1)
11
12
Maximum Hardness Value
280 (HV10)
27.1 (HRC)
265 (HB)
310 (HV10)
31.0 (HRC)
294 (HB)
Size Av ailabili ty
Outside Diameter: From 2in. to 16in.
CO2 Corr osi on Resis tance
GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) with duplex stainless

steel filler metal.
CO2 corrosion resistance of GTAW welded joint (As welded).

0.10
10%NaCl, 3.0MPaCO2,
80, 7days
Corrosion rate (mm/y)
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
0.00
Welded joint KL-12CR
Base metal
KL-12CR
0.2C-13Cr
OCTG
H2S Corr osi on Resis tance
Based on your field condition, we can assist you deciding

a suitable grade (KL-12CR or KL-HP12CR).
Field Weldin g
GTAW and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) method are

both available.
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Specifications
Specifications
Applicable specifica tions
JFE Steel Corporation produces tubular products to the specifications listed below.
Other specifications can be also supplied.
Specification
Title
API
5L
Line pipe
ASTM
A53
Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe
BS
DIN
Manufacturing Method
Arc Welding
High frequency Welding
Seamless
Butt welding
A106
Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
A134
Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Plate Pipe
A135
Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe
A139
Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe
A333
Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service
A334
Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service
A335
Seamless-Ferritic Alloy Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
A671
Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and Lower Temperature
A672
Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for High Pressure Service at Moderate Temperature
1387
Steel Tubes and Tubulars Suitable for Screwing to BS21 Pipe Thread
3601
Steel Pipes and Tubes for Pressure Purpose Carbon Steel: Ordinary Duties
3602
Steel Pipes and Tubes for Pressure Purpose Carbon Steel High Duties
3603
Steel Pipes and Tubes for Pressure Purpose Carbon and Alloy Steel: Low Temperature Duties
3604
Steel Pipes and Tubes for Pressure Purpose Low and Medium-alloy Steel
2440
Steel Tubes Medium weight Type Suitable for Screwing
1626
Welded Circular Unalloyed Steel Tubes Subject to special requirement
1628
High performance Welded Circular Unalloyed Steel Tube
1629
Seamless Circular Unalloyed Steel Tubes Subject to special requirement
17172
Steel Pipes for Pipe lines for the Transport of Combustible Fluids and Gases Technical
Conditions of Delivery
JIS
G3452
Carbon Steel Pipes for Ordinary Piping
G3454
Carbon Steel Pipes for Pressure Service
G3455
Carbon Steel Pipes for High Pressure Service
G3456
Carbon Steel Pipes for High Temperature Service
G3457
Electric-Arc-Welded Carbon Steel Pipe
G3458
Alloy Steel Pipes
G3460
Steel Pipes for low Temperature Service
CSA
Z245.1
General Requirements for Plain-End Welded and Seamless Steel Line Pipe
AWWA
C200
Steel Water Pipe 6 Inches and Larger
10704
Electric-Welded Steel Tubes
8731
Seamless Hot-Rolled Steel Tubes. Technical Requirement
8732
Seamless Hot-Rolled Steel Tubes. Range
3183-1
Petroleum and natural gas industries-steel pipe for pipelines-Technical delivery condition
3183-2
3183-3
Gost
ISO
Part1: Pipe of requirement class A

Part2: Pipe of requirement class B
Part3: Pipe of requirement class C
DNV
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OS-F101
Submarine Pipeline Systems
63
Specifications
Chemical and Physic al Requirements

API (American Petroleum Institute)
Specification
Grade
A25
Class
Class
A
PSL
(Product
Specification
Level)
Process of
manufacture
S : Seamless
W : Weld
Ca
Mna
Other
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
psi
MPa
psi
PSL1
S, W
0.21
0.6
0.030
25,000
172
45,000
PSL1
S, W
0.22
0.90
0.030
0.030
30,000
207
48,000
331
0.030
0.030
35,000
241
60,000
414
PSL1
B
PSL2
PSL1
X42
PSL2
PSL1
X46
PSL2
PSL1
X52
PSL2
5L (2000)
PSL1
X56
PSL2
PSL1
X60
PSL2
PSL1
X65
PSL2
PSL1
X70
PSL2
X80
64
PSL2
Chemical requirements %
0.28
0.26
0.24
0.22
0.28
0.26
0.24
0.22
0.28
0.26
0.24
0.22
0.28
0.26
1.20
0.22
0.28
0.26
0.24
0.22
0.28
0.26
Se
0.24
We
0.22
Se
0.28
1.40
0.26
1.45
Se
0.24
1.40
0.22
1.45
We
0.26
1.65
Se
0.24
1.40
0.22
1.65
Se
0.24
1.40
0.22
1.85
Elongation, %, min.
GL=2in. (50.80mm)
310
bd
0.025
0.015
35,000-65,000
241-448
60,000-110,000
414-758
0.030
0.030
42,000
290
60,000
414
0.025
0.015
42,000-72,000
290-496
60,000-110,000
414-758
0.030
0.030
46,000
317
63,000
434
0.025
0.015
46,000-76,000
317-524
63,000-110,000
434-758
0.030
0.030
52,000
359
66,000
455
0.025
0.015
52,000-77,000
359-531
66,000-110,000
455-758
0.030
0.030
56,000
386
71,000
490
1.40
cd
0.025
0.015
56,000-79,000
386-544
71,000-110,000
490-758
0.030
0.030
60,000
414
75,000
517
0.025
0.015
60,000-82,000
414-565
75,000-110,000
517-758
0.030
0.030
65,000
448
77,000
531
0.025
0.015
65,000-87,000
448-600
77,000-110,000
531-758
0.030
0.030
70,000
483
82,000
565
0.025
0.015
70,000-90,000
483-621
82,000-110,000
565-758
0.025
0.015
80,000-100,000
552-690
90,000-120,000
621-827
U.S. Customary Unit Equation

A0.2
e625,000 0.9
U
SI Unit Equation
0.2
e1,944 A 0.9
U
eminimum elongation in 2in.
(50.8mm) in per cent
rounded to nearest per cent
A cross sectional araa of the
tensile test specimen (in.2) (mm2)
U specified tensile strength (psi)(Mpa)
1.40
Se
MPa
1.40
0.24
Tensile Strength, min.
1.40
Yield Strength, min.
1.30
0.030
0.045-0.080
Tensile Requirements
Notes: a For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified maximum carbon content, an increase of 0.05% above the specified maximum manganese content is permissible up to
a maximum of 1.50% for grades X42 through X52 up to a maximum of 1.65% for grades higher than X52 but less than X70, and up to 2.00% for Grade X70 and higher.
b Columbium (niobium), vanadium, titanium, or combination there of, may be used by agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer
c Columbium (niobium), vanadium, titanium, or combinations there of may be used at the discretion of the manufacturer.
d The sum of the columbium (niobium), vanadium, and the titanium contents shall not exceed 0.15%.
e Other chemical compositions may be furnished by agreement between purchaser and manufacturer, providing that limits of Footnotes d, and the tabular limits for
phosphorus and sulfur are met.
65
Specifications
ISO 3183-3 (1999)

Non-sour Service Applications
pipe body m (seamless and welded pipe)
Steel name
Si
Mn
Nb
Ti
other
CEV
Pcm
de
Yield Strength Tensile Strength

R t0.5
N/mm
L245NC
0.14
0.40
1.35
L290NC
0.14
0.40
1.35
L360NC
0.16
0.45
1.65
L290QC
0.14
0.40
1.35
L360QC
0.16
0.45
1.65
L415QC
0.16
0.45
1.65
L450QC
0.16
0.45
1.65
L485QC
0.17
0.45
1.75
L555QC
L290MC
0.17
0.12
0.45
0.40
1.85
1.35
L360MC
0.12
0.45
1.65
L415MC
0.12
0.45
1.65
L450MC
0.12
0.45
1.65
L485MC
0.12
0.45
1.75
L555MC
0.14
0.45
1.85
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.05
0.10
0.04
0.07
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.10
0.04
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.06
f
gh
f
gh
gh
gh
gh
f
h
gh
gh
gh
Ratio
Elongation
L0=5.65S0
Rm
R t0.5/R m np
N/mm min.
max.
A% min.
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.92
0.92
0.92
0.92
0.90
0.90
0.92
0.92
0.92
0.92
22
21
20
21
20
18
18
18
18
21
20
18
18
18
18
0.36
0.36
0.43
0.34
0.39
0.41
0.42
0.42
by agreement
0.19
0.19
0.22
0.19
0.20
0.22
0.22
0.23
245 to 440
290 to 440
360 to 510
290 to 440
360 to 510
415 to 565
450 to 570
485 to 605
415
415
460
0.34
0.37
0.38
0.39
0.41
by agreement
0.19
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.23
555 to 675
290 to 440
360 to 510
415 to 565
450 to 570
485 to 605
625
415
460
555 to 675
625
415
460
520
535
570
520
535
570
Weld seam m
Tensile
Strength
415
415
460
415
460
520
535
570
625
415
460
520
535
570
625
D of mandrel
for bend test
T = wall thickness
3T
3T
4T
3T
4T
5T
6T
6T
6T
3T
4T
5T
6T
6T
6T
Charpy V-Notch impact energy

Test Temperature
three test
pieces
thickness (t) mm
t20
TD-10
20t30
TD-20
t30
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-10
TD-20
TD-20
TD-30
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
J
27
30
36
30
36
42
45
50
56
30
36
42
45
50
56
Min.
individual
Value
J
22
24
30
24
30
35
38
40
45
24
30
35
38
40
45
Sour Service Applications

pipe body m (seamless and welded pipe)
Steel name
Si
Mn
Nb
Ti
other
jk
CEV
Pcm
de
Yield Strength Tensile Strength

R t0.5
N/mm
66
L245NCS
L290NCS
0.14
0.14
0.40
0.40
1.35
1.35
L360NCS
0.16
0.45
1.65
L290QCS
0.14
0.40
1.35
L360QCS
0.16
0.45
1.65
L415QCS
0.16
0.45
1.65
L450QCS
0.16
0.45
1.65
L290MCS
0.10
0.40
1.25
L360MCS
0.10
0.45
1.45
L415MCS
0.10
0.45
1.45
L450MCS
0.10
0.45
1.55
L485MCS
0.10
0.45
1.55
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.05
0.10
0.04
0.07
0.08
0.09
0.04
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.06
0.06
0.06
g
gl
gl
g
gl
gl
0.36
0.36
0.43
0.34
0.39
0.41
0.42
0.34
0.37
0.38
0.39
0.41
0.19
0.19
0.22
0.19
0.20
0.22
0.22
0.19
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.23
NOTE a For each reduction of 0.01% below the maximun carbon content, an increase of 0.05% manganese above the specified maximun value is permitted, with a maximun
increase of 0.2%
b Al total0.006; N0.012; Al:N2:1(not available to titanium-killedsteels)
c Ceq (CMn/6(CrMoV)/5(NiCu)/15
d PcmCV/10Mo/15(CrMnCu)/20Si/30Ni/605B
e For seamless pipe, Pcm values 0.03 higher than the tabulated value are permitted, up to a maximun of 0.25
f Cu0.35; Ni0.30; Mo0.10; B0.0005
g The sum of V, Nb, Ti shall not exceed 0.15%
h Cu0.50; Ni0.50; Cr0.50; Mo0.5; B0.0005
i For seamless pipe, sulfur content up to 0.008% is permitted
j Al total0.006; N0.012; Al:N2:1(not available to titanium-killedsteels); Cu0.35(by agreement0.10); Ni0.30; Cr0.30; Mo0.10; B0.0005
k For welded pipe where calcium is intentionally added, Ca/S shall be1.5 when S0.0015%. For all type of pipe (seamless and welded) Ca shall be resistric to 0.006%
l For these steel grades, a molybdenum content up to 0.35% may be agreed
m Mechanical properties apply for wall thickness up to 25mm and shall be agreed for larger wall thicknesses.
n The value for the yield strength ratio apply to the product "pipe". They cannot be required for the starting material. For grades L415MCS, L450MCS and L485MCS, the ratio
may be increased by agreement to 0.93. For seamless pipe manufactured by a process of quenching and temperring, Rt0.5/Rm ratio greater than the tabulated values may
be agreed.
p The Rt0.5/Rm ratio for M grades applies to transverse test pieces only.
q These values apply to transverse test pieces taken from the pipe body. If longitudinal test pieces are tested, the values of elongation shall be 2 units higher.
245 to 440
290 to 440
360 to 510
290 to 440
360 to 510
415 to 565
450 to 570
290 to 440
360 to 510
415 to 565
450 to 570
485 to 605
Ratio
Elongation
L0=5.65S0
Rm
R t0.5/R m np
N/mm min.
max.
A% min.
415
415
460
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.92
0.92
0.90
0.90
0.92
0.92
0.92
22
21
20
21
20
18
18
21
20
18
18
18
415
460
520
535
415
460
520
535
570
Weld seam m
Tensile
Strength
415
415
460
415
460
520
535
415
460
520
535
570
D of mandrel
for bend test
T = wall thickness
3T
3T
4T
3T
4T
5T
6T
3T
4T
5T
6T
6T
Charpy V-Notch impact energy

Test Temperature
three test
pieces
thickness (t) mm
Min.
individual
Value
t20
TD-10
TD-10
20t30
TD-20
TD-20
t30
TD-30
TD-30
J
27
30
J
22
24
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
TD-10
TD-20
TD-30
36
30
36
42
45
30
36
42
45
50
30
24
30
35
38
24
30
35
38
40
67
Specifications
DNV OS-F101 (2000)

Welded C-Mn steel line pipe 1) 2) 3) 4)
Charpy V-Notch properties
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Ratio Max. Hardness Elongation
SMYS
C 5)
Si
Mn 5)
Cu
Ni
Mo
Cr 6)
T Al 7)
Nb 8) 9)
V 8)
Ti 8)
N 7)
B 10)
CE 11) Pcm 12)
MPa
YS (Rt0.5) (HV10)
/
MPa
BM,
UTS (Rm)
(T+L) 13) (T) 14)
max
WM
(an)(T)15)
HAZ
As
Gas
Liquid
Test Temperature
Test Temperature
thickness (t) mm
thickness (t) mm
Min. %
Charpy V-notch
energy (KVT)
min. J 16)
(T+L)
Mean Single
t20
20t40
245
0.14
0.40
1.35
0.020
0.010
0.35
0.30
0.10
0.30
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.36
0.19
245
370
0.90
270
22
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
290
0.12
0.40
1.65
0.020
0.010
0.35
0.30
0.10
0.30
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.010
0.0005
0.34
0.19
290
415
0.90
270
21
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
360
0.12
0.45
1.65
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.010
0.0005
0.37
0.20
360
460
0.90
270
20
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
415
0.12
0.45
1.65
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.06
0.08
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.38
0.21
415
520
0.92
270
18
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
450
0.12
0.45
1.65
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.06
0.10
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.39
0.22
450
535
0.92
270
18
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
485
0.12
0.45
1.75
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.06
0.10
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.41
0.23
485
570
0.92
270
18
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
555
0.14
0.45
1.85
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.06
0.10
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.44
0.25
555
625
0.92
300
18
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
t40
to be
agreed
in each
case
t40
t20
20t40
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
to be
agreed
in each
case
27
22
30
24
36
30
42
35
45
38
50
40
56
45
Seamless C-Mn steel line pipe 1) 2) 4)

CE 11)
SMYS
C 5)
Si
Mn 5)
Cu
Ni
Mo
Cr 6)
T Al 7)
Nb 8)
V 8)
Ti 8)
N 7)
B 10)
Pcm 12)
Mpa
t15 15t26 t15 15t26
Charpy V-Notch properties
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Ratio Max. Hardness Elongation

YS (Rt0.5) (HV10)
/
Mpa
BM,
UTS (Rm)
(T+L) 13) (T) 14)
max
WM
(an)(T)15)
HAZ
As
Min. %
GAS
Liquid
Test Temperature
Test Temperature
thickness (t) mm
thickness (t) mm
(T+L)
68
energy (KVT)
min. J 16)
Mean Single
t20
20t40
245
0.14
0.40
1.35
0.020
0.010
0.35
0.30
0.10
0.30
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.34
0.35
0.20
0.21
245
370
0.90
270
22
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
290
0.14
0.40
1.65
0.020
0.010
0.35
0.30
0.10
0.30
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.010
0.0005
0.34
0.35
0.20
0.21
290
415
0.90
270
21
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
360
0.14
0.45
1.65
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.05
0.07
0.04
0.010
0.0005
0.37
0.38
0.21
0.22
360
460
0.90
270
20
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
415
0.14
0.45
1.65
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.05
0.08
0.04
0.010
0.0005
0.39
0.40
0.22
0.23
415
520
0.92
270
18
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
450
0.15
0.45
1.65
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.05
0.09
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.40
0.41
0.23
0.24
450
535
0.92
270
18
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
485
0.16
0.45
1.75
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.05
0.10
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.41
0.42
0.24
0.25
485
570
0.92
300
18
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
555
0.16
0.45
1.85
0.020
0.010
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.06
0.06
0.10
0.06
0.010
0.0005
0.43
0.44
0.26
0.27
555
625
0.92
300
18
ToTmin-10 ToTmin-20
Note 1) Chemical composition applies for wall thickness up to 35mm and shall be subject to agreement for larger wall thickness
2) When scrap material is being used in steel production, the amount of the following residual elements shall be deternind and reported and the lebels shall not exceed:
0.03%As, 0.01%Sb, 0.02%Sn, 0.01%Pb, 0.01%Bi and 0.006%Ca.
3) When calcium is intentionally added, the Ca/S ratio shall be1.5 when S0.0015
4) Except for deoxidation elements, other elements than those mentioned in this table shall not be intentionally added if not specifically agreed.
5) For each reduction of 0.01% carbon below the maximun specified value, an increase of 0.05% manganese above the specified maximun value is permitted with a maximun
increase of 0.1%.
6) 0.5-1.0% Cr may be used subject to agreement.
7) Al:N2:1 (not applicable for titanium killed steels)
8) (NbVTi)% maximun: 0.12%. This value may be increased to maximun 0.15% subject to agreement.
Charpy V-notch
t40
to be
agreed
in each
case
t20
20t40
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
ToTmin
ToTmin-10
t40
to be
agreed
in each
case
27
22
30
24
36
30
42
35
45
38
50
40
56
45
9) For SMYS485Mpa and for cladded material, the Nb content may be increased to 0.10% subject to agreement.
10) Boron (max. 30ppm) may be added subject to agreement.
11) CECMn/6(CrMoV)/5(CuNi)/15
12) PcmCSi/30(MnCuCr)/20Ni/60Mo/15V/105B
13) The actual yield strength in the longitudinal direction shall not exceed SMYS by more than 120Mpa.
14) SMYS in the longitudinal direction, can be 5% less than the required values in transverse direction.
15) The YS/UTS ratio in the longitudinal direction shall not exceed the maximun specified value in the transverse direction, by more than 0.020 for standard material, and more
than 0.030 for sour service material.
16) The KVL value (when tested) shall be 50% higher than the required KVT values.
69
Specifications
Dimensional Tolerances
Item
Outside Diameter
API 5L (2000)
OD27/8in. (73.0mm)
27/8in. (73.0mm) and20in. (508.0mm)
20in. (508.0mm)
Seamless Pipe
OD27/8in. (73.0mm)
27/8in. (73.0mm) and20in. (508.0mm)
20in. (508.0mm)
20.0%, 12.5%15.0%, 12.5%

15.0%, 12.5% 15.0%, 12.5%
15.0%, 12.5% 17.5%, 10.0%
Single Length
Special plain-end pipe or A25 pipe

Other pipes
Grade A25, 40,000Ib (18144kg) or more
Other than Grade A25, 40,000Ib (18144kg) or
more
All grade, less than 40,000Ib (18145kg)
OD41/2in. (114.3mm)
10.0%, 5.0%
10.0%, 3.5%
2.5%
1.75%
3.5%
max. 0.2% of the length
total deviation
local deviation
0.15% of whole pipe length

3mm/m
Diameter, Axis Tolerance
OD20in. (508.0mm)
1%
included in the diameter tolerance
Max. Differential between

Min. and
Max. Diameter (Applies
only to pipe with D/t75)
20in. (508.0mm) and42in. (1066.8mm)

42in. (1066.8mm)
0.500in. (12.7mm)
0.625in. (15.9mm)
D60mm
60D610mm
pipe end;
pipe except the end;
610D1430mm
pipe end;
Pipe Ends (a)

OD20in.
(with diameter tape)
Weight
Carloads
Straightness
Out of Roundness
ISO3183-3 (1999)
Welded Pipe
Pipe Body
Seamless Pipe
Wall Thickness
OD23/8in. (60.3mm)
23/8in. (60.3mm) and20in. (508.0mm)
20in. (508.0mm) and36in. (914mm)
36in. (914mm)
OD23/8in. (60.3mm)
23/8in. (60.3mm) and20in. (508.0mm)
20in. (508.0mm)
OD103/4in. (273.1mm)
103/4in. (273.1mm) and20in. (508.0mm)
20in. (508.0mm) and42in. (1066.8mm)
42in. (1066.8mm)
0.016in. (0.41mm)0.031in. (0.79mm)

0.75%
0.75%, 0.25%
1/4in. (6.35mm), 1/8in. (3.20mm)
0.016in, (0.41mm)0.031in (0.79mm)
0.75%
1.00%
1/16in. (1.59mm), 1/64in. (0.40mm)
3/32in. (2.38mm), 1/32in., (0.79mm)
3/32in. (2.38mm), 1/32in., (0.79mm)
3/32in. (2.38mm), 1/32in., (0.79mm)
Grade B or Lower GradeX42 or Higher
20.0%, 12.5% 15.0%, 12.5%
15.0%, 12.5% 15.0%, 12.5%
17.5%, 12.5% 19.5%, 8.0%
Pipe Body
Welded Pipe
0.5mm or 0.75%D but max. 3mm

0.5%D but max. 4mm
by agreement
D610mm
D610mm
0.5mm or 0.75%D but max. 3mm

0.5%D but max. 4mm
D610mm
610D1430mm
D1430mm
D610mm
610D1430mm
0.5mm or 0.75%D
1%D
by agreement
0.5mm or 0.5%D but max. 1.6mm
welded pipe: 1.6mm
seamless pipe: 2.0mm
by agreement
D610mm
D610mm
0.5mm or 0.75%D
1%D
D610mm
D610mm
0.5mm or0.5% D but max. 1.6mm

welded pipe: 1.6mm:
seamless pipe: 2.0mm:
0.5mm
0.75mm
1.00mm
1.50mm 1.00mm
0.6mm/0.5mm
15%/12.5%
12.5%/12.5% (for D273mm and D/T
20; 15%/12.5%)
3.75mm or 10%, 3.0mm or 10%
10% or 3.5%
T15mm
15T20mm
T20mm
0.75mm
1.0mm
1.5mm -1.0mm
T15mm
15T20mm
T20mm
12.5%t
12.5%t
10%t but max. 3mm
D1430mm
SAW pipe
T6mm
6T15mm
15T20mm
T20mm
T4mm
4T10mm
10T25mm
T25mm
D1430mm
pipe end;
Pipe End
Preparation
Bevel angle
Root face
Squareness
30, 50
1/16in. (1.59mm), 1/32in. (0.79mm)
max.1/16in. (1.59mm)
Length
DVN OS-F101 (2000)
D610mm
610D1430mm
D1430mm
1.5% (offshore pipelay: 1.0%)

2.0% (offshore pipelay: 1.5%)
1.0% for D/T75 (offshore pipelay: 0.75%)
1.5% for D/T75 (offshore pipelay: by
agreement)
1.5% but max. 15mm (offshore pipelay: 1%but
max 5mm)
agreement)
by agreement
1.5% but max. 15mm (offshore pipelay: 1%
but max 5mm)
agreement)
30, 50
1.6mm, 0.8mm
D220mm: 1mm D220mm 0.005D but
max. 1.6mm
+100mm. -0mm
10%/-3.5%
0.15%L
Greatest difference
in pipe diameter
between pipe ends
local out-of-roundness
D/t75mm
pipe end;
pipe body
D/t75mm
pipe end;
pipe body
12.5%
0.55D but max. 2.5mm
1.0%D but max 7.5mm
1.5%D but max. 15.0mm

1.6mm from true 90

purchse order
Note (a) The average diameter (as measured with a diameter tape) of one end of pipe shall not differ by more than 3/32in. (2.38mm) from that of the other end.
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For Inquiring and Ordering

All inquiries and orders should contain the following
information.
1. Designation
Specification, edition, grade, type and part No.
Purchaser's own specification covers requirements not
included in the referenced specification, and/or
modifies, replaces, (or supersedes) valid specification
should be attached to first inquiry and/or given at
revision.
2. Specific requirements
(1) Method of manufacture
(Seamless, electric-resistance welded, continuous
butt welded, submerged arc welded with straight
seam or spiral seam)
(2) Type of manufacture
(Hot-finished or cold drawn)
(3) Type of end finish
Square-cut or beveled*
(*Special requirements on bevel angle and root
face stipulated other than the specification should
be mentioned in the inquiry.)
Threaded & coupled*
(*Requirements different from the specification
should be mentioned.)
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3. Dimensions
(1) Outside diameter [O.D] or nominal pipe size [NPS]
with abbreviation.
(2) Wall thickness
Nominal or minimum wall thickness, nominal weight
or schedule number.
(3) Length
Specific* or random
(*In case of specific length, length tolerance should
be specified if necessary.)
4. Quantity
Feet, meters or number of lengths
*Delivery allowance should be specified.
9. Delivery requirements
Time, place and shipping instructions
5. Inspection
Specify the name of an inspection agent when the
inspector representing the purchaser should inspect.
10. End use

Commodities to be transported, location, on-land or
off-shore, operation pressure and temperature, when
available.
6. Finish and coating

Black, galvanized, polyethylene, mill varnish coating or
external and/or internal corrosion protective coating. *
(*Consult with us before placing an order, when
corrosion protective coating is required.)
11. Consult with us before placing an order or at

aninquiry, when any of the following items are
required.
(1) Intermediate grade, wall thickness
(2) Special and/or supplemental requirements in
chemistry
(3) Special and/or supplemental mechanical
properties
(4) Special or alternative hydrostatic pressure
(5) Closer tolerance on sizes
(6) Additional and/or alternative nondestructive
inspection
(7) Any alternative and/or additional conditions
7. Marking requirement
When a marking other than that stipulated in the
specification is required, give a detailed description of
such marking.
8. Packaging requirement
Bundled or loose*
(*Any special packaging should be so instructed if
specified other than the specification.)
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JFE LINE PIPE

Featur es of JFE L in e Pipe

Package Supply Available in Wide Size Range and Large Quantity

Excellent Quality and Abundant Variety

Works main office

Spiral weld pipe mill

UOE pipe mill

Plant Area : 3,514 acres (14,220,000m2)

West Japan Works

Hot strip mill

Plant Area : 2,795 Acres (11,310,000m2)

East Japan Works

General Administration Office

Built in 1951, Chiba played a brilliant role as

Hot Strip Mill

Cold Strip Mill

Hot Strip Mill

Cold strip mill

UOE Pipe Mill

Plant Area 2,155 acres (8,720,000m2)

The Ohgisima Complex at Keihin was

Hot strip mill

Butt welded pipe mill

East Japan Works

Plant Area 2,333 Acres (9,440,000m2)

Medium diameter Seamless Pipe Mill

Plant Area 577 acres (2,340,000m2)

Facts About JFE Steel Corporation

30.3 million metric tons

Ann ual Pro duc tio n Capacit y by Major Pro duc ts

1,496,000 metric tons

940,000 metric tons

360,000 metric tons

912,000 metric tons

Production Capacity of Welded Pipe and Seamless Pipe

15.7 (400) 56 (1422.4)

15.7 (400) 137.8 (3500)

15.7 (400) 102.4 (2600)

23.6 (600) 100 (2540.0)

0.840 (21.3) 26 (660.4)

7.5 (190.7) 24 (609.6)

Continuous Butt Weld Pipe Mill

0.840 (21.3) 4 1/2 (114.3)

Seamless Pipe Mills

1.000 (25.4) 16 3/4 (426.0)

Spiral Weld Pipe Mill

High Frequency Weld Pipe Mill

outside diameter (in.)

CARBON STEEL PIPE

Pipe length: 12.2m (40ft)

Note 1 Gr.80 Gr.70 Gr.65 Gr.60 Gr.52 Gr.42 Gr.5LA

Note 1 schedule size

CARBON STEEL PIPE

Heavy Wall Thickness by Hot Forming

Note 2 Size exceeding above diagram may be supplied to special arrangement

Note 3 MAX. Weight 30tons

Note 1 is available 22% Cr steel, type 304 and 316 steels

Note 1 available size range of weldable 12% Cr

Cold Drawing Pipe Mill

Hot Metal Heat Treatment