Seamless tubes and pipes standard marking and package
All inquires and orders should contain the following information.
- Designation
Specification, edition, grade, type and prat No. Purchaser’s own specification covering requirements not include in the referenced specification, and/or those that replace, valid specification should be attached to first inquiry and/or given at revision.
- Specific requirements
Method of manufacturer - seamless, electric - resistance welded
Type of manufacture - hot-finished or cold drawn
Type of end finish - square-cut or beveled & threaded and coupled
Requirements different from the specification should be mentioned.
- Dimensions
Outside diameter [O.D] or nominal pipe size with abbreviation.
Wall thickness - Nominal or minimum wall thickness, nominal weight or schedule number.
Length - specific or random
- Quantity
Feet, meters or number of lengths - delivery allowance should be specified
- Inspection
Specify the name of an inspection agent when the inspector representing the purchaser should inspect.
- Finish and coating
Mill’s standard varnish coating
- Marking requirement
When a marking other than that stipulated in the specification is required, give a detailed description of such marking.
- Packing requirement
Bundled or loose - any special packing should be so instructed if specified other than the specification.
- Delivery requirements
Time, place and shipping instructions
- End use
Commodities to be transported, location, on-land or off-shore, operation pressure and temperature, when available.
- Consult with us before placing an order or at an inquiry when any of the following items are required.
Intermediate grade, wall thickness
Special and/or supplemental requirements in chemistry
Special and/or supplemental mechanical properties
Special or alternative hydro-static pressure
Closer tolerance on sizes
Additional and/or alternative nondestructive inspection
