Seamless Pipes Manufacturer in India

Seamless Pipes Manufacturer in India

Sachiya Steel International is a trusted seamless pipes manufacturer in India, supplying hot-finished and cold-drawn seamless pipes in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex, and nickel alloys. Our seamless pipes are available from 1/8″ to 24″ NPS and can be supplied to applicable ASTM, ASME, and API 5L specifications. Each batch undergoes the required inspection and testing before dispatch to ensure compliance with the specified requirements. With a monthly capacity of 100 metric tonnes, we maintain ready stock of selected sizes and support orders for customers across 85+ countries. We provide clear product specifications, inspection documentation, and export support for industrial and project requirements.

What Are Seamless Pipes?

A seamless pipe is a hollow steel pipe with no weld anywhere on it. The mill starts with a solid round bar called a billet, heats it until it glows, and pushes a pointed tool through the middle. That makes a thick hollow shell. Rolling and sizing then stretch the shell into a pipe with the right diameter and wall thickness.

Nothing is welded, so the wall has the same strength all the way around. No seam can crack, leak, or corrode faster than the rest of the pipe. That is why engineers pick seamless pipes for high pressure, high temperature, and dangerous fluids like steam, hydrocarbons, and acids. If a failure would hurt people or shut down a plant, seamless is the safe choice.

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✓ Quality Assured
✓ Global Supply

High-quality seamless pipes manufactured for demanding applications across oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical processing, construction, and engineering industries. Available in multiple materials, sizes, wall thicknesses, grades, and manufacturing specifications.

Product Highlights
Seamless & Welded Options
Multiple Material Grades
Wide Size Range
Custom Specifications
Industrial Standards
Worldwide Export
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How Seamless Pipes Are Made

Every seamless pipe goes through the same basic journey:

  1. Billet heating. The mill heats a solid round billet to about 1,200°C in a furnace, so the steel turns soft enough to shape.
  2. Piercing. A piercing mill pushes a pointed plug through the centre of the billet. The billet becomes a thick, rough hollow shell.
  3. Rolling. Rolls squeeze the shell over a mandrel or plug. This stretches it longer and cuts the wall down to size.
  4. Sizing. Sizing rolls bring the pipe to its final outside diameter and make it round.
  5. Heat treatment. The pipe is normalized, annealed, or quenched and tempered. This sets its strength, toughness, and grain structure.
  6. Straightening and cutting. Straightening machines remove bends, then saws cut the pipe to length.
  7. Testing and finishing. Every pipe faces hydrostatic and NDT checks. Then the mill bevels the ends, applies the finish, marks the pipe, and packs it.

Different mills suit different jobs:

Method What It Does Best
Plug mill Medium to large hot finished carbon and alloy pipe
Mandrel mill Fast, even production of small to medium sizes
Pilger mill Large diameter and thick wall pipe
Hot extrusion Stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloy, and heavy wall pipe

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Hot Finished vs Cold Drawn Seamless Pipes

This is the first choice most buyers face, so here is the plain answer. Hot finished pipe is shaped while the steel is hot. Cold drawn pipe starts as a hot finished pipe, then gets pulled through a die at room temperature. The extra pull tightens the size, smooths the surface, and adds strength.

Choose hot finished for pipelines, boilers, refinery lines, and structural work. Choose cold drawn when you need tight tolerances or a clean bright finish, such as for hydraulic lines, instrumentation, and precision machinery.

Point Hot Finished Seamless Pipes Cold Drawn Seamless Pipes
How It Is Made Shaped hot in the mill Drawn cold from a hot finished pipe
Typical Size 1/2" to 24" NPS Small to medium, up to about 6" OD
Tolerance Standard Tighter
Surface Black or scaled Smooth and bright
Wall Range Medium to heavy Thin to medium
Strength Standard for the grade Higher after drawing
Cost Lower Higher
Best For Pipelines, boilers, refineries Instrumentation, hydraulics, precision parts

Seamless Pipes vs Welded Pipes

Welded pipes start as flat strip or plate. Mills roll the strip into a round and weld the seam shut. Modern welds are strong, and welded pipes cost less. But the seam is still the place where trouble starts if the pipe sees high pressure, thermal cycling, or corrosive fluid.

Seamless pipes cost more because the process is slower and uses solid billets. You pay for even strength and fewer failure points. For water lines and low-pressure service, welded pipe often does the job. For critical lines, most specifications ask for seamless.

Point Seamless Pipes Welded Pipes
Seam None One weld seam
Made From Solid round billet Strip, coil, or plate
Strength Even all around Seam can be the weak point
Pressure and Heat High Low to medium
Size Range 1/8" to 24" 1/2" to 48"
Price Higher Lower
Best For Boilers, refineries, pipelines, hydraulic lines Water, structures, low-pressure service

Types of Seamless Pipes We Manufacture

Carbon steel seamless pipes are the workhorse of the industry. ASTM A106 Gr. B carries steam and hot fluids. ASTM A53 Gr. B suits general service. API 5L Gr. B to X70 serves oil and gas pipelines.

Low temperature seamless pipes stay tough in extreme cold. ASTM A333 Gr. 1 and Gr. 6 work down to -45°C, so LNG, liquid nitrogen, and cold-climate lines use them.

Alloy steel seamless pipes add chromium and molybdenum. ASTM A335 P5, P9, P11, P22, and P91 resist creep and oxidation in power plant and refinery steam lines.

Stainless steel seamless pipes resist rust and chemicals. ASTM A312 covers 304/304L, 316/316L, 321, 347, 310S, and 904L.

Duplex and super duplex seamless pipes combine high strength with strong chloride resistance. ASTM A790 covers S32205 and S32750 for offshore, desalination, and subsea use.

Nickel alloy seamless pipes handle the harshest jobs. Inconel 625, Incoloy 825, Monel 400, and Hastelloy C276 stand up to hot acids, seawater, and extreme heat.

Seamless Pipes Specification

Parameter Details
Size Range 1/8" to 24" NPS (10.3 mm to 610 mm OD)
Wall Thickness SCH 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S, SCH 160, XXS
Process Hot finished, cold drawn, hot extruded
Materials Carbon steel, low temperature steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloy
Length Single random 16–22 ft, double random 36–40 ft, custom cut
End Finish Plain end, bevelled end, threaded
Surface Finish Black, varnished, pickled, annealed, polished
Heat Treatment Normalized, annealed, quenched and tempered
Testing Hydrostatic, ultrasonic, eddy current, PMI, flattening, bend, IGC
Certificate EN 10204 3.1 (3.2 on request)

Seamless Pipe Standards and Specifications

A standard tells the mill how to make the pipe and tells you what you are getting. Always state the grade and standard together, for example "ASTM A106 Gr. B".

Material Standard
Carbon Steel ASTM A106, ASTM A53 (seamless), API 5L PSL1 and PSL2
Low Temperature Carbon Steel ASTM A333
Alloy Steel ASTM A335 / ASME SA335
Stainless Steel ASTM A312 / ASME SA312
Duplex / Super Duplex ASTM A790 / ASME SA790
Nickel Alloy ASTM B444, B423, B622, B829
Dimensions ASME B36.10M (carbon and alloy), ASME B36.19M (stainless)
Piping Code ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8
Sour Service NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156

Equivalent Grades (ASTM / EN)

European buyers often ask for EN grades. This table shows the closest match.

ASTM / API Grade EN Grade Material No.
A106 Gr. B P265GH 1.0425
A333 Gr. 6 P265NL 1.0453
A335 P22 10CrMo9-10 1.7380
A335 P91 X10CrMoVNb9-1 1.4903
API 5L Gr. B L245NB 1.0457
API 5L X52 L360NB 1.0582
304 X5CrNi18-10 1.4301
304L X2CrNi18-9 1.4307
316L X2CrNiMo17-12-2 1.4404
321 X6CrNiTi18-10 1.4541
904L X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5 1.4539
SMO 254 X1CrNiMoCuN20-18-7 1.4547
2205 Duplex X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 1.4462
2507 Super Duplex X2CrNiMoN25-7-4 1.4410

Seamless Pipes Material and Grades

Material Common Grades UNS No. Standard
Carbon Steel A106 Gr. A / B / C K02501 / K03006 / K03501 ASTM A106
Carbon Steel A53 Gr. B K03005 ASTM A53
Carbon Steel API 5L Gr. B, X42 to X70 – API 5L
Low Temperature A333 Gr. 1 / Gr. 6 K03008 / K03006 ASTM A333
Alloy Steel P5, P9, P11, P22, P91 K41545 / K90941 / K11597 / K21590 / K91560 ASTM A335
Stainless Steel 304 / 304L S30400 / S30403 ASTM A312
Stainless Steel 316 / 316L S31600 / S31603 ASTM A312
Stainless Steel 321 / 347 S32100 / S34700 ASTM A312
Stainless Steel 310S / 904L S31008 / N08904 ASTM A312
Stainless Steel SMO 254 S31254 ASTM A312
Duplex / Super Duplex 2205 / 2507 S32205 / S32750 ASTM A790
Nickel Alloy Inconel 625, Incoloy 825, Monel 400, Hastelloy C276 N06625, N08825, N04400, N10276 ASTM B444, B423, B165, B622

Seamless Pipes Chemical Composition

Chemistry decides how strong, weldable, and corrosion resistant a pipe is. Values are weight percent, maximum unless a range shows.

Carbon Steel, Low Temperature and Line Pipe

Grade UNS C Mn Si P S Other
A106 Gr. A K02501 0.25 0.27–0.93 0.10 min 0.035 0.035 Cr 0.40, Cu 0.40, Mo 0.15, Ni 0.40, V 0.08
A106 Gr. B K03006 0.30 0.29–1.06 0.10 min 0.035 0.035 Cr 0.40, Cu 0.40, Mo 0.15, Ni 0.40, V 0.08
A106 Gr. C K03501 0.35 0.29–1.06 0.10 min 0.035 0.035 Cr 0.40, Cu 0.40, Mo 0.15, Ni 0.40, V 0.08
A53 Gr. B K03005 0.30 1.20 – 0.05 0.045 Cr 0.40, Cu 0.40, Mo 0.15, Ni 0.40, V 0.08
A333 Gr. 1 K03008 0.30 0.40–1.06 – 0.025 0.025 –
A333 Gr. 6 K03006 0.30 0.29–1.06 0.10 min 0.025 0.025 –
API 5L Gr. B – 0.28 1.20 – 0.030 0.030 –
API 5L X42 – 0.28 1.30 – 0.030 0.030 –
API 5L X52 – 0.28 1.40 – 0.030 0.030 –
API 5L X60 – 0.28 1.40 – 0.030 0.030 –
API 5L X65 – 0.28 1.40 – 0.030 0.030 –
API 5L X70 – 0.28 1.40 – 0.030 0.030 –

Alloy Steel (ASTM A335)

Grade UNS C Mn Si P S Cr Mo Other
P5 K41545 0.15 0.30–0.60 0.50 0.025 0.025 4.00–6.00 0.45–0.65 –
P9 K90941 0.15 0.30–0.60 0.25–1.00 0.025 0.025 8.00–10.00 0.90–1.10 –
P11 K11597 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.50–1.00 0.025 0.025 1.00–1.50 0.44–0.65 –
P22 K21590 0.05–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.50 0.025 0.025 1.90–2.60 0.87–1.13 –
P91 K91560 0.08–0.12 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.50 0.020 0.010 8.00–9.50 0.85–1.05 V 0.18–0.25, Nb 0.06–0.10, N 0.03–0.07, Ni 0.40

Stainless, Duplex and Super Duplex (ASTM A312, A790)

Grade UNS C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Other
304 S30400 0.08 2.00 1.00 0.045 0.030 18.0–20.0 8.0–11.0 – –
304L S30403 0.035 2.00 1.00 0.045 0.030 18.0–20.0 8.0–13.0 – –
310S S31008 0.08 2.00 1.50 0.045 0.030 24.0–26.0 19.0–22.0 0.75 –
316 S31600 0.08 2.00 1.00 0.045 0.030 16.0–18.0 11.0–14.0 2.0–3.0 –
316L S31603 0.035 2.00 1.00 0.045 0.030 16.0–18.0 10.0–15.0 2.0–3.0 –
321 S32100 0.08 2.00 1.00 0.045 0.030 17.0–19.0 9.0–12.0 – Ti 5×(C+N) min–0.70
347 S34700 0.08 2.00 1.00 0.045 0.030 17.0–19.0 9.0–13.0 – Nb 10×C min–1.00
904L N08904 0.020 2.00 1.00 0.040 0.030 19.0–23.0 23.0–28.0 4.0–5.0 Cu 1.0–2.0
SMO 254 S31254 0.020 1.00 0.80 0.030 0.010 19.5–20.5 17.5–18.5 6.0–6.5 Cu 0.50–1.00, N 0.18–0.25
2205 Duplex S32205 0.030 2.00 1.00 0.030 0.020 22.0–23.0 4.5–6.5 3.0–3.5 N 0.14–0.20
2507 Super Duplex S32750 0.030 1.20 0.80 0.035 0.020 24.0–26.0 6.0–8.0 3.0–5.0 Cu 0.50, N 0.24–0.32

Seamless Pipes Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties tell you how much load a pipe carries before it stretches (yield) or breaks (tensile). Values are minimum.

Grade Tensile Strength ksi (MPa) Yield Strength ksi (MPa) Elongation %
A106 Gr. A48 (330)30 (205)35
A106 Gr. B60 (415)35 (240)30
A106 Gr. C70 (485)40 (275)30
A53 Gr. B60 (415)35 (240)30
A333 Gr. 155 (380)30 (205)35
A333 Gr. 660 (415)35 (240)30
API 5L Gr. B60.2 (415)35.5 (245)Per API 5L formula
API 5L X4260.3 (415)42.1 (290)Per API 5L formula
API 5L X5266.7 (460)52.2 (360)Per API 5L formula
API 5L X6075.4 (520)60.2 (415)Per API 5L formula
API 5L X6577.0 (531)65.3 (450)Per API 5L formula
API 5L X7082.7 (570)70.3 (485)Per API 5L formula
A335 P5 / P9 / P11 / P2260 (415)30 (205)30
A335 P9185 (585)60 (415)20
304 / 316 / 321 / 347 / 310S / SMO 254*75 (515)30 (205)35
304L / 316L70 (485)25 (170)35
904L71 (490)31 (220)35
2205 Duplex95 (655)65 (450)25
2507 Super Duplex116 (800)80 (550)15
* SMO 254 carries higher minimums than the standard austenitic grades. Check the exact values on your mill test certificate.

Seamless Pipe Size and Schedule Chart

Many buyers mix up the schedule number and the wall thickness. The schedule is a code, not a measurement. A higher schedule means a thicker wall for the same pipe size, but the same schedule gives a different wall in mm at each NPS. The outside diameter stays fixed for each NPS, so the bore shrinks as the wall grows.

Also remember that NPS is a name, not a measurement. A 4" NPS pipe measures 114.3 mm on the outside, not 101.6 mm.

Wall Thickness by Schedule (mm), ASME B36.10M

NPS DN OD mm SCH 10 SCH 40 SCH 80 SCH 160 XXS
1/2"1521.32.112.773.734.787.47
3/4"2026.72.112.873.915.567.82
1"2533.42.773.384.556.359.09
1-1/4"3242.22.773.564.856.359.70
1-1/2"4048.32.773.685.087.1410.15
2"5060.32.773.915.548.7411.07
2-1/2"6573.03.055.167.019.5314.02
3"8088.93.055.497.6211.1315.24
4"100114.33.056.028.5613.4917.12
6"150168.33.407.1110.9718.2621.95
8"200219.13.768.1812.7023.0122.23

Weight Chart (kg per metre), Carbon Steel

NPS OD mm SCH 40 Wall mm SCH 40 kg/m SCH 80 Wall mm SCH 80 kg/m
1/2"21.32.771.273.731.62
3/4"26.72.871.683.912.20
1"33.43.382.504.553.24
1-1/4"42.23.563.384.854.47
1-1/2"48.33.684.055.085.41
2"60.33.915.445.547.48
2-1/2"73.05.168.637.0111.41
3"88.95.4911.287.6215.27
4"114.36.0216.078.5622.31
6"168.37.1128.2610.9742.55
8"219.18.1842.5312.7064.64
10"273.19.2760.2915.0695.98
12"323.910.3179.7217.45132.00

To work out the weight of any size yourself, use this formula with both values in mm:

Weight (kg/m) = (OD − Wall) × Wall × 0.02466

Stainless steel pipe weighs about 2% more than carbon steel. We supply larger sizes up to 24" NPS and heavier schedules on request.

How to Check the Pressure Rating of a Seamless Pipe

Buyers often ask, "How much pressure can this pipe take?" A quick check uses the Barlow formula:

P = (2 × S × T) ÷ D

P is the pressure, S is the allowable stress of the material, T is the wall thickness, and D is the outside diameter.

Here is a worked example. Take a 4" SCH 80 A106 Gr. B pipe. The OD is 114.3 mm and the wall is 8.56 mm. Allowable stress at room temperature is about 138 MPa (20 ksi).

P = (2 × 138 × 8.56) ÷ 114.3 = about 20.7 MPa (207 bar)

Mills may deliver a wall up to 12.5% thinner than nominal. Use 7.49 mm and the result drops to about 18.1 MPa (181 bar).

Treat this as a quick estimate only. Allowable stress falls as temperature rises, and corrosion allowance and design margins reduce the usable pressure further. Your piping designer should confirm the final rating under ASME B31.3 or the code your project uses.

Seamless Pipe Coatings, End Finishes and Packing

Surface finish and coating. Carbon steel seamless pipes ship black, varnished, or oiled. For buried or offshore lines, we can add 3LPE, FBE, epoxy, or hot dip galvanizing. Stainless steel pipes come annealed and pickled, or polished in 180, 240, or 400 grit.

End finish. Plain ends suit pipes that will be cut or welded on site. Bevelled ends (37.5°) are ready for butt welding. Threaded ends fit small-bore lines.

Packing. We bundle pipes with steel straps, fit plastic caps on the ends, and pack in wooden cases or crates for export. Pipes for sea freight get extra rust protection.

Seamless Pipes Testing and Certificates

A pipe is only as good as the proof behind it. We test every batch and hand you the papers to show it.

Tests we run:

  • Chemical analysis on every heat
  • Tensile, yield, and elongation tests
  • Flattening and bend tests
  • Hydrostatic test on every length
  • Ultrasonic and eddy current testing for hidden flaws
  • PMI to confirm the grade
  • IGC test for stainless grades
  • Impact test for A333 low-temperature pipes
  • Hardness tests where the standard asks for them

Which Certificate Do You Need?

Certificate Who Signs It When To Use It
EN 10204 3.1 Manufacturer's quality department Most industrial projects
EN 10204 3.2 Manufacturer plus an independent inspector Critical service, power plants, offshore, and clients that require third-party proof

Ask for 3.2 when a failure would be costly or dangerous. Third-party inspection is available on request.

Applications of Seamless Pipes

Oil and gas. Seamless line pipe carries crude, gas, and refined products across long distances. It handles high pressure and rough handling in the field.

Refineries and petrochemical plants. Furnace tubes and process lines run hot and carry corrosive fluids. Alloy grades like P11, P22, and P91 keep their strength at high temperature.

Power generation. Boilers, superheaters, and steam headers push pipes to their limits. Seamless pipes take the pressure and the heat cycles.

Chemical and fertilizer plants. Stainless and duplex seamless pipes resist acids, alkalis, and high-pressure ammonia and urea service.

Desalination and water treatment. Duplex and super duplex pipes stand up to seawater and chlorides that eat plain steel.

LNG and cryogenic lines. A333 low-temperature pipes stay tough at -45°C and keep from cracking in the cold.

Shipbuilding and marine. Cooling, ballast, and fire-fighting lines see constant salt exposure.

Automotive, hydraulic, and machinery work. Cold drawn seamless pipes give the tight size control these parts need.

Why Choose Us as Your Seamless Pipes Manufacturer in India?

With manufacturing and supply experience since 2005, we provide seamless pipes for industrial, engineering, and project requirements. Our range covers carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex, and nickel alloy grades, with sizes from 1/8" to 24" NPS. We maintain ready stock of selected sizes and offer cutting, finishing, inspection, and documentation according to order requirements.

Our quality systems include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. Depending on the product and specification, seamless pipes can be supplied to applicable ASTM, ASME, and API 5L standards with inspection and test documentation. With a monthly capacity of 100 metric tonnes and export experience across 85+ countries, we support both domestic and international orders with packing, documentation, and shipping coordination.

Seamless Pipes Supplier in India: Ready Stock, Custom Cutting, Fast Quotes

We support both planned projects and urgent requirements with ready stock of selected seamless pipe sizes and grades, subject to availability. Custom cutting, end beveling, and suitable packing are also available according to your order and shipping requirements.

When comparing seamless pipes suppliers, buyers typically look for clear specifications, competitive pricing, reliable lead times, and the right inspection documentation. Share your required grade, size, schedule, quantity, and delivery location with our team, and we can provide the relevant product details, quotation, estimated lead time, and certification requirements for your order.

Countries We Export Seamless Pipes To

We supply seamless pipes to customers across 85+ countries, supporting industrial projects, distributors, stockists, and engineering companies in international markets. Buyers comparing seamless pipes suppliers can source carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex, and nickel alloy seamless pipes in various sizes and grades, subject to applicable specifications.

North America: United States, Canada, Mexico

Middle East: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain

Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Spain

Asia Pacific: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia

Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, Algeria

South America: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia

Our export markets include North America, the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and South America. We support international orders with product documentation, inspection coordination, export packing, and shipping arrangements according to destination and project requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Seamless Pipes

Common questions about seamless pipe grades, sizes, standards and supply.

Seamless pipes are manufactured without a welded longitudinal seam, while welded pipes are formed from plate or strip and joined by welding. The suitable type depends on pressure, temperature, material, dimensions and the applicable project specification.

Hot finished seamless pipes are formed at elevated temperature. Cold drawn seamless pipes are further processed through a die at controlled temperature to achieve tighter dimensional tolerances and a smoother surface finish.

Common grades include ASTM A106 Gr. B, ASTM A53, API 5L grades, ASTM A333 low-temperature grades, ASTM A335 alloy steel grades, ASTM A312 stainless steel grades and ASTM A790 duplex grades.

Seamless pipes can be supplied from small bore sizes through larger sizes up to 24 inches NPS, depending on the grade, manufacturing route, wall thickness and order requirements. Custom lengths and selected schedules are also available.

Depending on the material and application, seamless pipes can be supplied to standards such as ASTM A106, ASTM A333, ASTM A335, ASTM A312, ASTM A790, API 5L and applicable ASME specifications.

Material Test Certificates such as EN 10204 3.1 can be supplied according to the order requirements. EN 10204 3.2 documentation with third-party inspection can also be arranged when specified.

Yes. Export orders can be supported with suitable packing, documentation, inspection coordination and shipping arrangements according to the destination and project requirements.

Send the required material grade, pipe size, schedule or wall thickness, quantity, length, standard, inspection requirements and delivery location. These details allow the correct specification and quotation to be prepared.

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