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LT(76) API Tube Mill T Production Line

LT(76) API Tube Mill Production Line

The LT(76) API Tube Mill Production Line from Lotosforming is a high performance, precision engineered seamless tube manufacturing solution designed for the production of welded steel tubes conforming to API (American Petroleum Institute) standards. Specifically optimized for tubes with an outer diameter of up to 76 mm (3 inches), this advanced production line is ideal for manufacturing high strength, corrosion resistant tubing used in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors, including applications such as casing, tubing, and drill pipes.

Built with robust components and cutting edge automation, the LT(76) line ensures consistent dimensional accuracy, excellent weld integrity, and superior surface finish, meeting the rigorous quality requirements of API 5L, API 5CT, and other international standards.

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Product description

1. Coil Charging Car:

Structure Type:

Double sided 180º rotary hydraulic expansion system, designed for secure and stable clamping of steel coils on both mandrels. This mechanism allows automatic alternation between two coil stations, ensuring continuous coil feeding without interruption. The 180º rotation enables one mandrel to load or unload while the other is actively feeding material, optimizing production efficiency.

The hydraulic expansion applies uniform radial pressure to hold the coil tightly, preventing slippage during unwinding. This setup ensures smooth, controlled feeding of the steel strip into the accumulator, reducing tension fluctuation and material deviation during high speed operation.

The system is compatible with steel coils having an:

inner diameter of 610–760 mm

outer diameter of 1100–2100 mm

and supports a

maximum load of up to 8000 kg.

It is designed to handle

strip widths ranging from 60 to 240 mm

offering flexibility for different production needs and coil sizes.
2. Shear And Butt Welder:

Shearing and butt-welder, which insure double steel tidily and then welding and

leveling weld seam and supply strips for accumulator.

Item

Description

Function

Cut off defective parts at the beginning, end, and middle of the steel

strip – Cut head and tail before butt welding for straight alignment

Structure Type

Hydraulic shear + Wire-feed welding

Shear Thickness

≤3.65 mm

Max Cutting Width

240 mm

Remark Moveable on the rail

3. Horizontal Accumulator:

Item

Description

Main

Composition

Used for storage, loading/unloading, and driving strip steel. Includes: power

part, inner ring, middle roller, horizontal roller, outer ring stop roller, feeding

stop roller frame, etc. Transmission system includes motor, reducer, and

universal coupling.

Rollers

Vertical/Horizontal rollers made of seamless 45# steel pipe, quenched to

HRC45–50°

Principle

– Pull-in from outside, discharge from center – Non-powered, pulled by the

main machine’s force

Accumulator

Diameter

Φ5000mm

Strip Width

60 mm ~ 240 mm

Strip Thickness

2.50 mm ~ 3.65 mm (J55)

Storage

Capacity

200 – 500 m

Motor Power AC Motor, 30 kW

4. Forming Machine: 

Description Item

Technical parameters

Horizontal-roll stands

Quantity

Seven stands

Material of horizontal stands

High-precision forged steel

Diameter of horizontal shaft

Φ80mm

Material of horizontal shaft

42CrMO

Vertical-roll stand

Quantity

seven stands

Material of vertical stands

QT50

Diameter of horizontal shaft

Φ50mm

Material of horizontal shaft

45# forged steel

Driven gearbox

Quantity

Seven gearboxes

Material of gearbox

QT50

Type

Spiral bevel gear

Material of gearbox

20CrMnTi

Material of shaft

40Cr

Power transmission

method

From universal transmission joint to horizontal roll stands

5. Roller Stands with Carriage System for Front Horizontal Stands in

Forming and Sizing Sections (easy change): 
This system includes two sets of roller stands mounted on movable carriages (or

trolleys):

One set for the Forming section

One set for the Sizing section

These stands are installed on rails or wheeled carriages, allowing for smooth and

controlled movement of the roller assemblies.

Advantages:

1. Reduced roller changing time and increased production capacity:

With carriage-mounted roller stands, there’s no need for time-consuming manual disassembly.

The entire roller unit can be shifted easily, minimizing machine downtime and enhancing throughput.

2. Prevention of bearing damage and extended equipment lifespan:

In conventional setups, manually pulling out the roller frame can place excessive stress on bearings, leading to premature wear or failure.

The carriage system enables smooth and uniform movement, significantly reducing stress and potential damage to mechanical components.

3. Improved alignment and accuracy:

Carriage-mounted rollers can be positioned with high precision, ensuring better

alignment during tube forming and sizing processes.

Enhanced maintenance and safety:

Simplified access to the rollers facilitates maintenance and reduces the risk of worker injury

compared to manual frame handling.
1.1 Main Parameters:

Rated Output Power: 300 kW

Rated DC Voltage: 235 V

Rated DC Current: 1500 A

Overall Efficiency: η90%

Output Frequency: 300–350 kHz

Resonance Type: Compound Resonance

Tank Circuit Output: No welding transformer output.

Ripple Factor: < 0.5%

Welding Method: Induction Welding

Power Supply Capacity: 375 kVA

Input Voltage: 3-phase, 380 V / 50 Hz, 4-wire system

Rated Input Current: 569A

Cooling System (Soft Water Circulation – Air-Water Type):

Operating Water Pressure: 0.32 MPa

Water Flow Rate: 30 m³/h

Cooling Capacity: 110 KW
2. System composition:

The solid state high frequency all-in-one welder consists of four main parts:

IGBT high frequency inverter with PWM voltage regulator,

High frequency transformer,

High-frequency rectifier using FRED fast recovery diode module,

E-bridge inverter output.

AC voltage regulation with PWM is integrated into a single control board. The PWM control

unit is embedded on the main board, with its main functions managed by a single-chip

microcomputer and PWM control system. Voltage adjustment and feedback control are

achieved through the dual closed loop PI regulator on the main board.

Alarm and protection control are based on a digital circuit as the control core, combined with

fast response hardware, ensuring sensitive and precise protection actions.

This welder uses a full-wave rectification and IGBT inverter regulation mode, eliminating the need for phase angle control used in older systems. As a result, it offers high power factor,energy saving performance, and reduces the cross sectional area required for input cables.
Solid state HF welder is designed for continuous working. Rectifier inverter integrated
structure, compact size easy to install. The whole set of equipment achieves the function of equipment linkage control and diagnosing faults by PLC system. The working statue is observed by LCD display.
Inverter adopts E bridge structure. The main power parts are IRFP460 from IR Company

and DSEI60-06A fast recovery diode from IXYS Company in US, which are composing current inverter.

The output power of single layer power module is 50KW, the equipment are parallel connected by multilayer power modules. The rated work frequency is 400KHz. The same power module is interchangeable. This power module can work steadily in 600KHz,

therefore it can work in 400KHz easily. The technique of the equipment is well proven.

3. Performance and Efficiency Gains with IGBT Inverter Technology:
1. High Energy Efficiency:

IGBT modules offer low switching losses, enabling system efficiency greater than 90%.

2. Stable Output and Consistent Weld Quality:

Precise voltage and frequency regulation via PWM ensures steady operation and uniform weld seams.

3. High Power Factor and Reduced Energy Consumption:

The use of full wave rectification and elimination of phase-angle control significantly improves power factor and reduces electrical losses.

4. Compact System Design:

IGBT inverters eliminate the need for bulky phase-control components, resulting in a more compact and space-saving layout.

5. Reduced Input Cable Size:

Due to stable current draw and improved power factor, smaller input cables can be used, lowering installation costs.

6. Enhanced Reliability and Low Maintenance:

Solid-state construction with no moving parts increases operational life and minimizes maintenance requirements.

7. Advanced Digital Protection Compatibility:

Fully compatible with fast response digital protection systems, ensuring precise fault detection and improved operational safety.
4. Main Components List:

Name Model

Manufacturer

IGBT FF450

Infineon

Quick recovery diode DSEI60

IXYS Co. IXYS

Resistance 25R

Austria

Tank circuit capacitance CS

Domestic famous brand

PLC

SR30

Human interface

Kunluntongtai

Switch power supply

Taiwan Minwei Co.

Air-Cooling System

FS series

F-S

Domestic famous brand

5. Scraper Frames:

Function:

Two sets of scraper frames are installed to remove the external weld bead formed

after the HF welding process. This operation enhances surface quality and prevents interference in subsequent processes like coating or sizing.
Design Features:

Each frame is equipped with an adjusting pole for precise positioning.

Includes a quick feed-in and feed-out mechanism, allowing fast and efficient changeovers during production shifts.

Facilitates easy maintenance and adjustment based on pipe diameter and

weld bead profile.

Item

Description

Welding Section Scope

Includes guiding device, 3-roller extrusion unit, weld

scraping device, polishing unit, and cooling system.

Weld Guiding Device

Two-roller guiding mechanism used to center the weld

seam precisely.

Extrusion Roller Device

Two-roller extrusion system – Rollers on both sides are

motor-driven and adjusted via worm gear system.

Scraping Device

Double-knife planing system – Can operate alternately or

simultaneously – Blade change without stopping – Quick

lift and movement (up/down & forward/backward) – Easy

adjustment

Polishing Device

Flat roller used to polish the weld seam by applying

pressure.



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6. Medium Frequency Annealing Device (Online):

Item

Specification

O.D of Round Tube

Φ21mm ~ Φ76mm

Round Tube Thickness

2.50mm ~ 3.65mm

Annealing Temperature

950 °C ± 50 °C

Temperature Accuracy

± 4 °C

Heating Width

25mm

Power

2 × 300KW

Annealing Speed

20 m/min ~ 80 m/min

Equipment Composition

• IF rectifier inverter cabinet, 2 sets • Capacitance output

cabinet, 2 sets • Center console, 1 set • Rocker arm

button control box, 2 sets • Mobile trolley, 2 sets •

Water-water cooling system, 2 sets • Cables between IF

rectifier and inverter cabinets, 2 sets • Thermometer, 1

set • Gripping mechanism, 2 sets

7. Air Cooling:

Item

Description

Roller Table Length

30 meters

Air-Cooled Roller Table

Active pull-out stable frame, driven by a 15KW

motor

Function

Uses air cooling to reduce steel pipe temperature to

room temperature

8. Cooling type: Sink and shower:

Item

Specification

Water Cooling Tank Length

6 meters

Structure Type

Sink and shower installed in the machine bed

Function

Uses water cooling to reduce the steel pipe

temperature to room temperature

9. Sizing Machine:

Description Item

Technical parameters

Horizontal-roll stands

Quantity

Seven stands

Material of horizontal stands

High-precision forged steel

Diameter of horizontal shaft

Φ80mm

Material of horizontal shaft

42CrMO

Vertical-roll stand

Quantity

seven stands

Material of vertical stands

QT50

Diameter of horizontal shaft

Φ50mm

Material of horizontal shaft

45# forged steel

Driven gearbox

Quantity

Seven gearboxes

Material of gearbox

QT50

Type

Spiral bevel gear

Material of gearbox

20CrMnTi

Material of shaft

40Cr

Power transmission

method

From universal transmission joint to horizontal roll stands

 

10. Cold Saw Automatic Tube Mill 76:

Depscrition:

The Cold Flying Saw is an advanced solution for highspeed HF welded tube and pipe production lines, enabling

continuous cold mechanical cutting without stopping the line or generating heat.

The cutting head, mounted on a linear guide and driven by servo or hydraulic actuators, synchronizes with the moving tube. A high-performance circular blade (alloy steel or carbide) then executes a precise cut before returning for the next cycle.
1. Basic data:

material

Q195 Q235 SPCC

Cutting range

Round Pipes: Min Φ21mm ~ Max Φ76mm

Production speed

100m/minlength 6 meterdia.≤25mm

Cutting length

1500-99999mm

Length tolerance

±1.5mmspeed diviation not more than 2%);

Operation height

750mm

Cutting burr height

Max0.25mm

Power supplyAC380V3PH50HZ

3. Mechanical system:

Mechanical length

5420*1380*1380mmas per final drawing

Motor list

Drive15KW

servo motor

feed: 2.9KW

servo motor

saw: 15KW

servo motor

Linear guide

Hiwin Chinese Taiwan

Clamp

pneumatic

Clamp block model

tape shape to avoid scratching the steel pipe

Oil supply system

Auto oil filling

Saw blade

High speed steel

main shaft gearbox

Special made

Gear rack

KH from Chinese Taiwan

Cable protection

Drag chain

Carriage protection

Safety bumpers for carriage are equipped at both

ends

Equipment document User’s manual & electrical diagram

3.1. The equipment base is equipped with inlet guide rollers (upper and lower, left

and right rollers), the front end of the clamp is equipped with auxiliary guide rollers,

and the final discharge position has idlers. All idlers help the parallel movement of

the pipe during the sawing process.

3.2. Both ends of the saw body are equipped with carriage safety buffers;

3.3. The saw blade is equipped with a steel brush device to remove iron filings on the saw blade when rotating;

3.4. Equipped with adjustable cooling spray pipeline to flush the impurities and iron

filings on the saw blade and clamping block;

3.5. Sawing method: saw blade and feed are adjustable, that is to say, the speed of the feed servo motor is variable, and the speed of the saw blade is variable, so that the utilization rate of the saw blade is greatly improved; and the saw blade wear protection system is provided.

3.6. Each equipment is equipped with high speed steel saw blade 350*Φ50*200T, the number of saw blades: 2 pieces.

3.7. Equipment painting: the main body of the frame is black, and the moving parts such as the saw cover are yellow.

11. End Facing and and Beveling Machine:

Item

Specification

Clamping device

Round Pipes: Min Φ21mm ~ Max Φ76mm

Tube thickness

2.50 – 3.65 mm

Tube length

6 – 12 m

Coil material

Q235, Q355, GI

Beveling angle

30° ~ 35°

Standard

API-5L

Workstations

4 workstations (staggered position)

Motor

AC 15 kW × 2 sets

Productivity

12 – 20 pcs/min

Remark Flat head and chamfering will be done at the same time

12. Hydro-static Testing Machine:

Item

Specification

Tube length

6 – 12 m

Max test pressure

5 – 20 MPa

Pressure time

5 seconds, programmable

Testing quantity (per time)

6 pcs

Sealed form

PU radial seal

Test medium

Emulsion (or water for high-pressure test)

Low-pressure water filling

Filled using low-pressure pump

Pressurization method

Boosted using booster pump

Max thrust

54 tons

Productivity 10 – 14 pcs/min