New order for SMS Meer. Anhui Tianda expands PQF® tube production from 10 ¾” to 13
”

Anhui Tianda Oil Pipe from the Chinese province Anhui has been successfully operating a PQF^® mill from SMS Meer for the production of seamless tubes since 2007.

Until now the mill has produced tubes up to an outside diameter of 10 ¾”. After revamping by SMS Meer, Anhui Tianda Oil can now produce tubes up to an outside diameter of 13
”.

Twelve new PQF® stands, including engineering, the necessary tools, the mathematical model and roll pass design now allow larger outside diameters to be produced.

The new PQF® stands can be installed in the existing mill without any notable modifications.

Delivery of the stands is scheduled for the end of 2012.

Based on SMS Group information