Steel, press forming (UO) pipe
UO pipe is usually large in diameter and produced one piece at a time by forming plates. The plate is first pressed into a U shape by the U-press, and then into an O shape by the O-press. “UOE pipes” add an expansion step to this process. Because relatively thick material is used for making UO pipes, submerged arc welding is used for joining. UO pipe is mainly used as line pipe for transporting petroleum and natural gas in large quantity over long distances.
Also known as: Press Forming pipe; UOE pipe
- Term type: Material
- Units: kg
Subclass of
HESTIA Glossary