Bent cold drawn seamless tubes for energy applications U-tubes, S-tubes and free form-tubes

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1 Bent cold drawn seamless tubes for energy applications U-tubes, S-tubes and free form-tubes

SMP International Salzgitter Mannesmann Précision Etirage plant, Vi

plant, Helmond, Netherlands Precision steel tubes From a car to a construction crane, from a drill pipe to a power plant: precision steel tubes are found in many areas of life.

can flow without vapor bubbles, hydraulic units that safely boost 100 tons of oil sands at -30 C without bursting.

2 SMP International Salzgitter Mannesmann Précision Etirage plant, Vitry Le François, France Salzgitter Mannesmann Precisie B.V. plant, Helmond, Netherlands Precision steel tubes From a car to a construction crane, from a drill pipe to a power plant: precision steel tubes are found in many areas of life. Only steel with its elasticity, high strength and recyclability allows the building of passenger airbags, which can withstand a pressure load of 700 bar, energy tubes through which 300 C hot water can flow without vapor bubbles, hydraulic units that safely boost 100 tons of oil sands at -30 C without bursting. Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision (SMP) is a leading manufacturer of cold drawn seamless and welded precision steel tubes in Europe. Besides a wide delivery range of tube sizes from 1.5 to 400 mm* and wall thicknesses from 0.2 to 28.5 mm*, SMP provides extraordinary performance in consulting, sales and customer service with space for intelligent solutions. Synergy effects as a result of our integration with the Salzgitter Group ensure an outstanding efficiency from the pre-material to the finished precision steel tube. The delivery program includes the production of seamless and welded precision steel tubes according to international standards, for applications in the automotive industry, machinery and equipment for pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems and diverse areas of energy technology. Seamless precision steel tubes with special dimensional accuracy External diameter: mm Wall thicknesses: mm Welded precision steel tubes with special dimensional accuracy External diameter: mm Wall thicknesses: mm Welded size-rolled precision steel tubes External diameter: mm Wall thicknesses: mm *Other diameters on request 2

SMP International Welcome to Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision Germany, France, Netherlands and Mexico As a leading European manufacturer of cold-drawn

Synergistic effects as a result of our co-operation with Mannesmannröhren-Werke and other companies of the Salzgitter Group guarantee outstandig efficiency

3 SMP International Welcome to Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision Germany, France, Netherlands and Mexico As a leading European manufacturer of cold-drawn seamless and welded precision steel tubes, Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision SMP offers a wide range of products and services with great scope for intelligent, tubing-related solutions. Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision GmbH based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, with around 2,400 employees, is a successful partner in the industry for high quality and matched precision steel tubes. With locations in Germany, France, the Netherlands and Mexico, SMP is an international operating company with a large market presence and customer proximity. The SMP production plant, based in Zeithain, supplies prematerial (seamless hot rolled hollows) to the precision tube mills of the Salzgitter Group. Synergistic effects as a result of our co-operation with Mannesmannröhren-Werke and other companies of the Salzgitter Group guarantee outstandig efficiency and achievements. A comprehensive continuous quality management system ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO and PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) which encompasses all production stages. This certified quality management system, ensures continuously high quality standards ranging from the pre-material that we select and source, with specific consideration given to the needs of precision tube manufacture, to slitting, welding and drawing facilities all the way through to precise-length centers and galvanizing facilities. Headquarter SMP Sales Production Locations 3

4 Delivery range SMP Precision steel bent tubes In addition to the production of straight seamless and welded tubes, SMP manufactures bent tubes. These tubes are made in accordance to international standards and other statutory requirements or customer specifications. SMP is also specialized in delivering individually designed tube and pipe bends. Applications Heat exchangers Feedwater heaters Gas condensers Pre-heaters Industrial Boilers Chemical reactors Superheaters Other industrial applications Typical shapes of bent tubes U-tubes S-tubes with different designs Free-form 2-dimensional 4

5 Size range Examples of bent tubes* OD = 12 mm 34 mm/ max mm/ max min mm/ min r min = 1.3 x OD min 2.5 x OD r max mm/ r max r min = 1.3 x OD *Larger radii, free form and other dimensions on request 5

Steel grades, certificates and tests Product Specifications Outside diameter 12 mm to 34 mm/ 0.472 to 1.338 Wall thickness 1.00 mm to 4.00 mm/ 0.039 to 0.

65 Heat treatment maximum radius 1 000 mm/ max 3.

grades in accordance with EN 10216 EN 10216-2 P195 GH, P235 GH, P265 GH, 16Mo3, 10CrMo9-10, 13CrMo4-5 EN 10216-3 P275 NL1, P275 NL2, P355N, P355 NH, P355

Type S Grade A, Type S Grade B SA/A 106 Grade A, Grade B, Grade C SA/A 179 A 179 SA/A 192 A 192 SA/A 209 T 1, T 1a SA/A 210 Grade A 1, Grade C SA/A 213 T 11,

standards on request Tests performed on straight tubes At each manufacturing step, bent tubes are submitted to a visual and dimensional inspection.

standards and customers specifications. Mechanical tests and technological tests (like flaring, flattening,.

Bent tubes can be submitted to the following: Operations or tests Stress relieving of the bend + 150 mm (5.

controlled with interval programs/ Alternative cycle Magnetic particle test for radii up to 500 mm (19.

6 Steel grades, certificates and tests Product Specifications Outside diameter 12 mm to 34 mm/ to Wall thickness 1.00 mm to 4.00 mm/ to Radius of bend min 1.3 x OD max mm/ Developed length max m/ max Bare length before radius min 2 m max 13 m/ min 6.56 max Heat treatment maximum radius mm/ max 3.28 Ovality R 2D = +5%/ -15 % 2D R 4D =10% 4D R =5% Wall thinning TEMA 17% max Other dimensions and radii as well as tighter tolerances on request Steel grades in accordance with EN EN P195 GH, P235 GH, P265 GH, 16Mo3, 10CrMo9-10, 13CrMo4-5 EN P275 NL1, P275 NL2, P355N, P355 NH, P355 NL1, P355 NL2, P460N, P460 NH, P460 NL1, P460 NL2 EN P215 NL, P265 NL Other standards on request Steel grades in accordance with ASTM/ASME SA/A 53 Type S Grade A, Type S Grade B SA/A 106 Grade A, Grade B, Grade C SA/A 179 A 179 SA/A 192 A 192 SA/A 209 T 1, T 1a SA/A 210 Grade A 1, Grade C SA/A 213 T 11, T 12, T 22, T 5, T 9 SA/A 333 Grade 1, Grade 6 SA/A 334 Grade 1, Grade 6 SA/A 335 P 11, P 12, P 22, P 5, P 9 SA/A 556 Grade A 2, Grade B 2, Grade C 2 Other standards on request Tests performed on straight tubes At each manufacturing step, bent tubes are submitted to a visual and dimensional inspection. They are also submitted to Eddy current test (straight tubes) and, if requested, to other non-destructive tests in accordance with the requirements of the standards and customers specifications. Mechanical tests and technological tests (like flaring, flattening,...) are performed on samples of each order/lot as per the reference standards. Bent tubes can be submitted to the following: Operations or tests Stress relieving of the bend mm (5.9 ) of each leg (standard), over 150 mm upon request, Joule effect Hydrostatic test up to 800 bars ( psi) for radii up to mm (63 ), PLC controlled with interval programs/ Alternative cycle Magnetic particle test for radii up to 500 mm (19.7 ) Wallthickness measurement by UT on the bent part Ball passing test Bent tubes are produced according to the following specifications and standards The following standards apply in bending, the subsequent examination or heat treatment. In addition, requirements are defined by customer specifications. Code Standard specifi cations ASME II ASME/ASTM A556 TEMA EN CODAP EN PED DIN DIN VGB R 110L VGB R 501H TRB 100 Service Inspection when installed Acoustic Pulse Reflectrometry APR ASTM E2906/ E2906M-13 6

General Information Identiﬁcation Tubes are stencilled according to the speciﬁcation.

Rust protection Tubes from SMP can be supplied with three types of surface ﬁnish: without oil, externally oiled or internally and externally oiled.

Quality Our management system is certiﬁed according to ISO 9001.

The manufacturing process meets the requirements of Annex 1, section 4.3 of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC.

1 or with inspection certiﬁcate in accordance with EN 10204, type 3.

7 General Information Identiﬁcation Tubes are stencilled according to the speciﬁcation. Marking and labelling can be adapted to suit your particular needs. Rust protection Tubes from SMP can be supplied with three types of surface ﬁnish: without oil, externally oiled or internally and externally oiled. Your choice of protection should take into account the end use of the tubes and the means of transport. Quality Our management system is certiﬁed according to ISO The material testing equipment is approved by TUV in accordance with AD 2000-Merkblatt W0. The manufacturing process meets the requirements of Annex 1, section 4.3 of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC. Inspection certiﬁcates Tubes are supplied with one of the following mill certiﬁcates: with inspection certiﬁcate in accordance with EN 10204, type 3.1 or with inspection certiﬁcate in accordance with EN 10204, type 3.2 Upon request, tubes can be inspected and certiﬁed by a recognised third party agency or by the customer. Packaging Based on our extensive experience with overseas customers, we can offer a comprehensive range of packaging solutions adapted to your needs in bundles or wooden boxes (layers and combs). Each packaging has to be speciﬁed for every order. U-bent tubes are shipped in specially designed steel frames or wooden boxes depending on the destination. Wooden boxes for overseas transport Re-usable system steel frame for land transport within Europe more individually tailored packages on request 6 7

8 Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision GmbH Wiesenstraße 36, Mülheim/Ruhr, Germany Industry and Energy Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision GmbH Wiesenstraße 36, Mülheim/Ruhr, Germany Phone: , Fax: Salzgitter Mannesmann Précision Etirage SAS Avenue Jean Juif Z.I. Marolles Vitry Le François, France Phone: , Fax: marketing@smp-tubes.fr Salzgitter Mannesmann Precisie B.V. Engelseweg AD Helmond, Netherlands Phone: , Fax: info@smp-tubes.nl Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision GmbH, Bent cold drawn seamless tubes for energy applications U-tubes, S-tubes and free form-tubes, 002 D 4.16

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