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Pipe Construction

Types of Welds Figures Characteristics Manufacture


sizes
Electric Resistance No material is 24” OD
Weld (ERW) added during
welding process 100’ long

Fusion Weld (FW) or Filler material is


Spiral Weld (SW) added during
welding process

Submerged Arc Weld Molten puddle are


(SAW) shielded by a
blanket of
granular, fusible
material obtained
from the
electrodes
Seamless (SMLS) Manufactured by 1/8 to 26” OD
piecing a billet
16- 20’ long
Generally more
expensive

How to identify if Seamless or ERW steel pipes?

If ASTM A53 S-seamless


F- Furnace but welded
E- Electrical Resistance Welded
Others Toxic inflammable fluids- seamless
Utility piping- ERW or Seam Welded
Steam pipe lines – preferably seamless

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