Steel Tube Mill for Sale

Shijiazhuang Faith Machinery Co.,Ltd offers turnkey and modular steel tube mill packages for customers looking to acquire new production capacity. Lines are configurable by product scope, plant layout and automation level. This article provides guidance on line selection, configuration options and pre-purchase considerations.

Line types and configurations

·Standard ERW lines: Cost-effective for carbon steel tubes with a range of diameters and wall thicknesses.

·High-precision tube lines: Include additional sizing, stretch-forming and inspection stations for close-tolerance products.

·Multi-profile mills: Designed to switch between round, square and rectangular profiles with modular tooling.

.Complete process lines: Integrate decoiling, forming, welding, post-weld treatment, testing and packaging into a single supply package.

Key selection criteria

When evaluating a steel tube mill for purchase, consider these factors:

·Product mix: Diameter range, wall thickness, material grades and required tolerances determine forming and weld head configuration.

.Throughput needs: Daily tonnage or meters per hour informs drive sizing, coil capacities and downstream handling.

Floor plan constraints: Straight,L-type or U-type layouts adapt to available factory space and material flow requirements.

Automation level: Options range from basic PLC control to fully integrated MES/SCADA connectivity with recipe management and remote diagnostics.

·Quality and testing needs: Inline NDT,hydrostatic testing and marking/traceability features should be specified at purchasing stage.

Package inclusions and pre-sale services

Shijiazhuang Faith Machinery Co.,Ltd’s mill packages typically include mechanical equipment, electrical control cabinets,HMI/PLC software, spare parts starter kits,FAT (factory acceptance testing) and optional installation and commissioning support. Pre-sale services often include site surveys, 3D plant layout, utilities assessment and a scope of works document.

Installation and commissioning

Professional installation includes foundation and anchoring alignment, laser alignment of roll stands and welding heads, electrical hook-up, and control system configuration.Commissioning covers fine-tuning welding parameters for local strip grades, running test batches and operator training.

After-sales and warranties

Standard offerings commonly include a one-year warranty on parts and workmanship, operator training, and remote technical support. Extended service contracts and spare parts stocking plans can be arranged to match production criticality.

Financing and total cost of ownership

Beyond capital expenditure, purchasers should evaluate operating costs (energy, cooling water), spare parts consumption, labor and maintenance, and potential space-upgrades. Shijiazhuang Faith Machinery Co.,Ltd provides guidance on estimating total cost of ownership and offers options to modularize investment to match phased production ramp-up.