 A pipe is a pipe is a pipe. Or is
it?
Chemistry. Physical
properties. Yield and tensile strength. All to ASTM
specs. These things make a pipe A53. Exceptional quality and
consistency are what make a pipe IPSCO A53. Take a closer
look. There's more to IPSCO than meets the eye.
The IPSCO
Advantage
How do you distinguish yourself when you produce a commodity? In
every way possible, that's how. At least, that's the IPSCO
philosophy. IPSCO examines its process, testing, service -
everything it does. Then it finds a way to do everything better.
Take the IPSCO production process, for instance. IPSCO uses
electric resistance welding instead of inferior continuous weld or lap
weld processes. IPSCO also uses ultrasonic weld line inspection
instead of electromagnetic methods that may not reveal all flaws.
These stricter testing methods result in part of IPSCO's origins in the
energy pipe market, an industry known for its rigid quality standards.
On the subject of quality, IPSCO is also ISO 9001 certified. IPSCO offers full lab metallurgical
capabilities that are second to none. In addition, it provides
exceptional levels of technical assistance regarding quality and
performance issues.
Another important IPSCO advantage is the traceability of its
steel. The company's ISO certification dictates that the steel be
traceable by heat number, and that works to the client's benefit.
IPSCO offers a broad range of products packaged in convenient bundle
sizes. It regularly produces ASTM A53B in Schedule 40 and lighter
walls (such as .188 and .250) in the 4-1/2" O.D. through
8-5/8" O.D. size range. Additionally, other IPSCO facilities
can produce 2-3/8" O.D. through 24" O.D. ERW ASTM grades and
Schedule 80 walls.
IPSCO can produce lengths from 16 to 60 feet and stocks common sizes in
18-, 20-, 21- and 42-foot lengths. The cutting tolerances on
standard lengths are -0"/+2". Non-standard lengths are
available from production runs based on quantity.
IPSCO makes high-quality beveled ends. Cut grooving, roll
grooving, threaded and coupled pipe are available through turnkey
contractors. The company can make the arrangements for you.
A Few Words on
Price, Availability and Service
IPSCO is always competitively
priced. It conducts frequent rollings so product availability is
very good. It can ship products by barge, rail or truck or
customers can pick it up. IPSCO dual stencils and certifies to
ASTM A53B and ASME SA53 specifications.
IPSCO works hard to keep customers informed by providing inventory and
production schedules as well as regular order status reports.
IPSCO's customer service representatives are among the best in the
business.
For more information, contact
the sales representative for your location.
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