Our Jubail facility features the most sophisticated seamless tube-making technology in the world “Premium Quality Finishing (PQF®)” supplied by SMS Meer of Germany, a global leader in seamless production technology.
ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Jubail operates in accordance to the following certifications:
- ISO 9001:2015
- API SPEC Q1
- API 5CT License 1675
- API 5L License 1026
- ISO 17025 Accreditation
- PED AD 2000 Merkblatt
- DIN EN 10210-01
- OHSAS 1800
State of the art technology
With PQF® at its heart, Tubular Products Jubail has state-of-the-art technology in all its production and finishing equipment. From billet reheat furnace technology from Tenova LOI of Italy, right on through to the threading machines manufactured by PMC – Colinet in Belgium and the USA, we offer the latest technology for our premium products.
Comprehensive in-line heat treating, testing, finishing and packing modules enable the smooth flow of materials through the plant ensuring reliable quality and dependable deliveries. The products of our Jubail facility are rigorously and comprehensively tested and inspected prior to shipment. Our on-site, state of the art laboratory and our seasoned technical professionals are backed by the global research and development capabilities of ArcelorMittal, and the combined expertise of all the seamless mills in the Energy group of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products.
Production process
The tube making process begins with the cross-roll piercer transforming the red-hot billet into a hollow.
This passes into the multi-stand PQF® mill - a process based on the mandrel principle and containing a series of hydraulically adjustable 3-roll stands.
Premium Quality Finishing (PQF)
Following extraction and reheating, the final tube dimensions are achieved in a 12-stand sizing mill.
Further precision is achieved by the robot- controlled LASUS® system that utilizes ultrasonic pulses to continuously monitor wall thicknesses throughout the rolling.
Our production is optimized by SMS Meer’s CARTA® Technology System (Computer Aided Rolling Technology Application) that continually adjusts roll positions and speed settings based on live production data, as well as process and computation models.
AMJ advanced production quality benefits:
- Uniform pipe wall thickness rolled to close tolerance
- Improved pipe straightness and surface quality
- Even temperature distribution during rolling guaranteeing product consistency
- Efficient use of non-renewable energy resources thanks to reduced need for reheating
