LSAW large-diameter pipe plants

For pipes from 16 to 64 inches in diameter

In LSAW pipe mills, processing is done by cold forming of heavy carbon steel plates. Among the available forming processes, SMS group focuses on the JCO technology. We supply the equipment for all important process steps from plate preparation to forming, welding, testing, and finishing. Including not only the core machines, but also all the upstream and downstream process steps required for the production of large-diameter pipes.

Our plants stand for high product quality at medium to high output, flexible and cost-effective processes, precise dimensions, and close pipe tolerances.

ASTM A252 Piling Pipe application in buildings and retaining walls

JCO forming process

Cost-effective forming with low carbon footprint

Three main forming processes have become established in LSAW tube production. We focus on the JCO process. This method is not only very flexible, it also requires lower investment compared to other methods. Therefore, it has quickly established itself on the market after its development by SMS group.

The process perfectly fits small and medium-sized production capacities and enables flexible production, covering regular up to very challenging pipe dimensions at high quality. But also high capacity plants (500,000+ tpa) can be realized. Thanks to the VSP (Variable Speed Pumps) hydraulic system, the JCO pipe forming press along with the crimping process offer economic and ecologic production with a low carbon footprint.