SSAW Steel Pipe Production
Spiral Submerged Arc Welding (SSAW) pipe manufacturing for large-diameter water pipelines, gas transmission, piling, and structural applications. Cost-effective for low to medium pressure systems.
API 5L | AWWA C200 | EN 10217 | SY/T 5037 | GB/T 9711
What is SSAW Pipe?
SSAW (Spiral Submerged Arc Welding) pipe, also known as HSAW or spiral weld pipe, is manufactured by rolling steel strip into a spiral shape and welding the seam with submerged arc welding. The spiral seam runs along the length of the pipe at a specific angle.
CREATEEL supplies SSAW pipes from 8″ to 120″ (219mm to 3048mm) OD with wall thicknesses from 3mm to 25mm. The spiral process allows efficient production of large-diameter pipes at lower cost compared to LSAW, making it ideal for water transmission, low-pressure gas, and piling applications.
Manufacturing Process
From steel coil to large-diameter spiral welded pipe — continuous production ensures consistent quality and dimensional accuracy.
Steel Coil
Hot-rolled steel coil (Q235-Q355) inspected and prepared.
Uncoiling
Coil unrolled and fed into spiral forming machine.
Edge Preparation
Strip edges milled and cleaned for quality weld.
Spiral Forming
Strip spirally formed around mandrel at controlled angle.
Internal SAW
Internal seam welded with submerged arc process.
External SAW
External seam welded simultaneously by second SAW head.
Ultrasonic Testing
Online UT inspection of weld seam per API 5L.
Cutting
Pipe cut to specified lengths by plasma or flying saw.
Hydro Test
Hydrostatic test per API 5L / AWWA requirements.
Coating
3PE/FBE/epoxy coating, cement mortar lining optional.
Our SSAW Pipe Products
Cost-effective large-diameter spiral welded pipes for water, gas, and structural applications.
Water Transmission SSAW
OD 8″-120″, WT 6-20mm. AWWA C200. Cement mortar or epoxy lined.
Gas Distribution SSAW
OD 8″-48″, API 5L X42-X60. PE lined for gas distribution.
Piling SSAW
OD 16″-84″, ASTM A252 Gr.2/3. Spiral welded pipe piles.
Sewage & Drainage
OD 12″-60″, WT 4-16mm. AWWA / municipal standards.
Sleeve Pipe
For casing and sleeve applications. Loose fit tolerances.
Structural SSAW
For bridges, tunnels, and building structures. EN 10219.
Technical Specifications
Line Pipe (API 5L)
PSL1 | X42 to X60 grades
OD: 8″ to 60″ | WT: 4mm to 20mm
Suitable for water and low-pressure gas
AWWA Water Pipe
AWWA C200 compliant
Cement mortar or epoxy lined
OD: 12″ to 120″ for water mains
Piling (ASTM A252)
Grade 2/3 structural piling
OD: 16″ to 84″ | WT to 25mm
Bridge and marine foundations
Sewage & Drainage
Municipal and industrial standards
Corrosion-resistant coatings
Gravity and pressure systems
Coating Options
3PE: PE + adhesive + epoxy, 50+ yr life
FBE: fusion bonded epoxy
Cement mortar lining for water
Inspection & Testing
100% UT weld seam inspection
Hydrostatic test per API 5L
MTC EN 10204 3.1/3.2
500,000+
Tons Annual Capacity
8″ – 120″
Diameter Range
50+
Countries Served
15+
Years of Experience
Application Scenarios
Water Supply & Transmission
AWWA C200 SSAW pipes for city water supply networks and long-distance water transmission. Available with cement mortar lining, epoxy coating, or polyethylene lining for corrosion protection and water quality compliance.
Low-Pressure Gas Distribution
API 5L X42-X60 SSAW pipes for natural gas distribution networks in urban and suburban areas. PE-lined pipes meet gas industry safety standards with operating pressures up to 7 bar.
Foundation Piling
Large-diameter SSAW piles for bridge foundations, wharf construction, and retaining wall structures. ASTM A252 Grade 3 with full weld inspection and mechanical property testing.
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