API Tube Mill for Oil & Gas Pipe Production

API Tube Mill for Oil & Gas Pipe Production | Aogang

API Tube Mill

Aogang API Tube Mill is a high-end production equipment specifically designed for manufacturing longitudinal welded pipes used in oil and gas transportation. It supports the production of high-strength steel pipes with an outer diameter ranging from 165mm to 660mm and a wall thickness of 3.0mm to 25.0mm. With its high automation and stable operation, this equipment is widely applied in oil and gas pipelines as well as structural support fields.

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Product Description

Aogang specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of tube mills with over 20 years of industry experience. The company has a professional engineering and installation team and has completed numerous production line projects worldwide, earning long-term trust from global customers.

As one of Aogang's Tube Mill Line solutions, the API Tube Mill is designed for high-strength welded pipe production in demanding industrial applications.

The API Tube Mill is designed and manufactured in compliance with API 5L and API 5CT standards, and can be supplied with certifications such as CE and SGS upon request. It reflects strong engineering capability and reliable production performance.

The production process covers the entire workflow from uncoiling, forming, high-frequency welding, sizing, and inspection to final pipe stacking, ensuring stable quality and compliance with oil and gas industry standards.

FAQ – API Tube Mill Machine

1. What pipe standards can the Aogang API tube mill produce?

Our API tube mill production lines are designed to manufacture high-strength steel pipes meeting international standards such as API 5L (line pipe for oil and gas transportation) and API 5CT (casing and tubing for oil wells), ensuring reliable performance under high-pressure conditions.

2. How does the machine ensure weld seam quality for oil and gas pipelines?

Aogang API pipe mills use advanced high-frequency welding systems, stable squeeze roller units, and optional seam heat treatment systems to ensure consistent weld seam quality and meet API pipeline production requirements.

3. How long does size changeover take?

With an automated quick-change roll system or rafted design, the size changeover time can be reduced by 40%–60% compared to traditional spacer adjustment methods, improving production efficiency and reducing downtime.

4. What non-destructive testing (NDT) systems are available?

The production line can be equipped with ultrasonic testing (UT) or eddy current testing systems to achieve real-time inspection of weld seams and pipe bodies, ensuring compliance with API pipeline quality standards.

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Product Advantages

High Productivity

Optimized process layout enhances overall production efficiency.

Advanced Automated

Minimizes manual intervention to ensure product consistency.

Stable Operation for Heavy-Duty Welded Pipes

Maintains high performance and precision even at high-speed production.

Low Rejection Rate with Online NDT Inspection

Advanced inspection systems guarantee the quality of every pipe.

Premium Motor Options

Supports international electrical systems such as Siemens, Yaskawa, and Allen-Bradley.

Custom Solutions

Offers non-standard customization to flexibly adapt to diverse production specifications.

API Tube Mill Technical Parameters

Customized as per customer requirements

Finished Product Specifications	Pipe OD Range	Φ165mm-Φ660mm (customizable)
	Pipe Wall Thickness Range	3.0mm-25.0mm (customizable)
	Pipe Length	6.0m-12.5m (customizable, adjustable per customer requirements)
	Production Speed	10-30 m/min (depending on pipe OD and wall thickness)
Raw Material Requirements	API Steel Grade	API 5L: L245 / L290 / L360 / L415 / L450 / L485 API 5L PSL2: X42 / X46 / X52 / X56 / X60 / X65 / X70 / X80 API 5CT: J55 / K55 / N80 / P110 ASTM A53: Gr.A / Gr.B
	Strip Width Range	500mm-2100mm (customizable)
	Strip Thickness Range	3.0mm-25.0mm (customizable)
	Coil OD Range	Φ1500mm-Φ2500mm (customizable)
	Max Coil Weight	25 Tons (customizable based on equipment capacity)
	Welding Method	HFW High-Frequency Resistance Welding

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