LSAW Steel Pipe Production

Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding (LSAW) pipe manufacturing with single or double seam technology for large-diameter, high-pressure oil & gas transmission, water, and piling projects.

API 5L | CSA Z245.1 | EN 10219 | DNV-OS-F101 | ISO 3183

lsaw overview

What is LSAW Pipe?

LSAW (Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding) pipe is manufactured from steel plates that are bent and formed into cylindrical shape, then welded internally and externally using submerged arc welding (SAW) process. The resulting pipe has a straight, longitudinal weld seam along its length.

We produce LSAW pipes from 16″ to 60″ (406mm to 1524mm) OD with wall thicknesses from 6mm to 50mm. Available in single-seam (JCOE) and double-seam (UOE) configurations for the most demanding pipeline projects worldwide.

Manufacturing Process

From steel plate to large-diameter welded pipe — precision forming and automated SAW welding ensure superior weld quality.

01

Raw Material Inspection

Inspect steel plate chemical composition, mechanical properties, surface quality and dimensional accuracy.

02

Plate Cutting & Blanking

Cut steel plates into specified size blanks according to production requirements.

03

Plate Edge Milling

Machine plate edges to standard welding groove for full penetration welding.

04

Plate Pre-bending

Pre-bend both plate edges to eliminate straight edge defects after forming.

05

JCO Forming

Press steel plate step by step into tubular blank through JCO forming process.

06

Pre-welding & Tack Welding

Fix pipe seam position with spot welding to ensure assembly stability.

07

Internal Submerged Arc Welding

Complete inner seam welding by submerged arc welding process with high penetration.

08

External Submerged Arc Welding

Weld outer pipe seam to form full-wall welded joint.

09

Weld Seam Inspection

Preliminarily check welding quality and appearance defects of weld seams.

10

Pipe Sizing & Straightening

Calibrate pipe diameter and correct pipe bending and ovality.

11

Pipe End Cutting to Fixed Length

Cut welded long pipes to standard fixed dimensions.

12

Pipe End Deburring

Remove sharp burrs and metal residues at pipe ends.

13

Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing

Detect internal defects of weld seam and pipe body comprehensively.

14

X-ray Radiographic Inspection

Precisely inspect tiny welding defects for high-standard pipe quality.

15

Hydrostatic Pressure Test

Test pipe pressure resistance and weld tightness under rated water pressure.

16

Pipe End Facing & Chamfering

Machine flat pipe ends and process standard chamfers for installation.

17

Final Surface Inspection

Check overall pipe surface for scratches, pits and welding defects.

18

Pipe Marking

Print steel grade, specification, batch number and standard information.

19

Anti-rust Treatment (Optional)

Coat anti-rust oil or protective layer to prevent pipe corrosion.

20

Packaging & Stacking

Bundle qualified pipes and stack neatly in designated area.

21

Finished Product Storage & Delivery

Store qualified products and arrange delivery according to orders.

Our LSAW Pipe Products

Large-diameter LSAW pipes engineered for critical infrastructure projects worldwide.

Oil & Gas Line Pipe

Oil & Gas Line Pipe

16″ to 60″ OD, WT 6-50mm. API 5L PSL2 X42-X80. Single/double seam.

Water Transmission

Water Transmission

20″ to 48″ OD. Cement mortar lined. AWWA C200 compliant.

Pipe Piling

Pipe Piling

16″ to 84″ OD, WT up to 60mm. ASTM A252 Gr.2/Gr.3.

Structural Piling

Structural Piling

For bridges, wharves, and building foundations. API 5L or ASTM.

Offshore Platform

Offshore Platform

DNV-OS-F101, API 5L X52-X70. Sour service available.

Thick-Wall Pipe

Thick-Wall Pipe

WT up to 50mm for high-pressure, extreme conditions.

Technical Specifications

Line Pipe (API 5L)

PSL1 & PSL2 | X42 to X80 grades
OD: 16″ to 60″ | WT: 6mm to 50mm
Single-seam (JCOE) and double-seam (UOE)

Piling (ASTM A252)

Grade 1/2/3 for structural piling
OD: 16″ to 84″ | WT: 0.25″ to 2.5″
ASTM A252 / EN 10219 / AS/NZS 1163

DNV Offshore

DNV-OS-F101 certified
Sour service, cathodic protection ready
API 5L X52 to X70 for subsea pipelines

AWWA Water Pipe

AWWA C200 / C205 / C210 compliant
Cement mortar lined, tape coated
20″ to 48″ OD for water transmission

Welding & Joint

SAW internal + external automatic welding
Weld seam UT/RT 100% inspection
Friction stir welding option available

Inspection & Testing

Hydrostatic test: 100% per API 5L
UT thickness, weld, laminar testing
Charpy impact, DWTT, CTOD on request

300,000+

Tons Annual Capacity

16″ – 84″

Diameter Range

50+

Countries Served

10+

Years of Experience

Application Scenarios

Long-Distance Oil & Gas Pipelines

Long-Distance Oil & Gas Pipelines

API 5L PSL2 X60-X80 LSAW pipes for major trunk line transmission systems. Designed for operating pressures up to 150 bar, with fracture control and crack arrest properties for safe, long-term operation.

Offshore & Subsea

DNV-OS-F101 certified LSAW pipes for offshore platforms, risers, and subsea flowlines. Available in sour service grades with HIC and SSCC resistance testing per NACE TM0284/TM0177.

Offshore & Subsea
Marine & Port Structures

Marine & Port Structures

Large-diameter LSAW piles for wharf construction, breakwater, and port infrastructure. ASTM A252 Grade 3 with full penetration welds for maximum structural integrity in marine environments.

Ready to Start Your LSAW Pipe Project?

Contact our team for competitive pricing, mill inspection, and reliable worldwide delivery.

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