UOE Double Submerged Arc Welded

(DSAW Pipe)

Our well-proven UOE process incorporates the worlds strongest

edge forming and O press combinations. This allows us to produce
high-performance thick-walled pipe from 16 inches to 44 inches
outside diameter. The process also maintains the tightest tolerances
resulting in linepipe that offers distinct project advantages.

Our UOE DSAW mill process ensures pipe Our UOE process delivers outstanding Our UOE process also offers customers
properties suitable for most pipeline applications linepipe properties and performance: a wide choice and programme benefits:
including deepwater scenarios. Following double Thick-walled pipe with exceptional Extensive choice of outside diameter
submerged arc welding, pipe is mechanically collapse resistance and wall thickness combinations
expanded and can be produced in a wide range Inherent fatigue resistance as a result Excellent pipe tolerances for good lay rates
of sizes. We are the only European manufacturer of the worlds tightest concentricity control and optimum design
capable of offering both 16 inch and 18 inch and end shape tolerances Thick-walled linepipe that can be reeled
DSAW pipe. Pipe that withstands extremes of temperature Fast size changes within industrial scale
production to meet project demands
With the option to source plate either from Linepipe for sweet and sour applications
Tata Steels own plate mills or from other On-site internal and external coating facilities
quality suppliers, Tata Steel is able to provide
the best technical solution to meet customers Wall thickness versus outside diameter capabilities of UOE DSAW pipe
bespoke project requirements. This top quality
(mm)
(inches)

feedstock and the achievement of extremely

tight tolerances for circumferential welding 50
contribute to the outstanding performance of 2
our end product. Weld seam ultrasonic testing 45
and x-ray radiography (prior to expansion and 13/4
post-expansion) are among a battery of tests 40
incorporated in the process.
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30 11/4

25
1

20
3
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Pipe wall thickness

15
1
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10

1
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15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Outside diameter (inches)
UOE DSAW pipe mill process route
Plate stock Tab plate welding and Edge preparation milling Edge crimping
unique pipe identification
Vacuum
unload

Inside SAW welding Continuous tack weld O press U press

(5 machines) (2 machines)
Tack weld Pipe washing Lubricator
inspection Pipe drying

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Inside weld
inspection

Outside SAW welding Weld seam ultrasonic testing X-ray

(5 machines)
Surface weld Tab plate
and dimensional removal
inspection
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Pipe wash

Weld seam ultrasonic testing Hydrostatic testing Mechanical expander

and manual UT check
Pipe flushing
Pipe transporter
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Automatic weld
bead removal

X-ray End facing and bevelling Length measure and stamp

Weighing
Loading
Outside weld
inspection Additional customer Customer
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Despatch
End ultrasonic and
magnetic particle inspection

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