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Impact Test with Different Temperatures for Seamless Pipes and Hollow Bars

Introduction

Seamless pipes and hollow bars are crucial components in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing. These materials need to be able to withstand a range of environmental conditions and stresses, and ensuring their quality is critical for the safety and reliability of various applications. One of the methods used to test the durability of these materials is the impact test, which measures the ability of a material to absorb energy under impact loading. In this article, we will discuss the impact test with different temperatures for seamless pipes and hollow bars, and how it is important for Meever & Meever Seamless Tubes and Pipes Division.

What is the Impact Test?

The impact test is a type of mechanical test that measures the ability of a material to resist fracture under high loading rates. The test involves striking a notched sample with a pendulum or striker, and measuring the energy absorbed by the material during the fracture. The energy absorbed is then used to calculate the impact strength of the material. Impact testing is commonly used to assess the toughness of materials and their ability to resist brittle fracture.

Impact Test with Different Temperatures

The impact test can be performed at different temperatures to simulate the range of conditions that a material may be exposed to during its service life. Testing at different temperatures allows the manufacturer to determine the lowest temperature at which the material will exhibit a specific level of toughness. This information is crucial in selecting the appropriate materials for specific applications, such as in cold weather or low-temperature environments.

In the case of seamless pipes and hollow bars, the impact test is typically performed at low temperatures, as these materials are often used in applications where they may be exposed to low temperatures, such as in the oil and gas industry. The impact test can be performed at temperatures ranging from room temperature down to cryogenic temperatures.

Why is the Impact Test with Different Temperatures Important for Meever & Meever Seamless Tubes and Pipes Division?

As a manufacturer and trader of seamless pipes and hollow bars, Meever & Meever Seamless Tubes and Pipes Division needs to ensure that its products meet the highest quality standards and can withstand the rigors of their intended use. The impact test with different temperatures is an important part of the quality control process, as it helps to ensure that the materials used are able to withstand a range of temperatures and loading conditions.

By performing impact tests at different temperatures, Meever & Meever Seamless Tubes and Pipes Division can select the appropriate materials for specific applications, ensuring that their products meet the required standards for safety and reliability. This information is also useful for customers who are selecting materials for their own applications, as they can be confident that the materials they are using have been rigorously tested and verified.

Table of Different Impact Tests sharpy V notch EN NORM

The following table shows the impact tests required for different steel grades and norms, as per the relevant standards:

    Min impact energy KV (J)    
  -50°C -20°C 0°C 20°C
JRH       27
JOH     27  
J2H   27    
K2H   40    
NH   40    
NLH 27