Explore Vallourec’s Forging Expertise: Precision and Reliability in Premium Forged Tubes and Bars

Since 2006, Vallourec has been the trusted partner for all its customers' forging needs, delivering high-quality seamless pipes tailored to their specifications. With its two forges, the Aulnoye PFP^® Pipe Mill in France and the Changzhou Pipe Works in China, Vallourec caters to international demands across multiple applications.

Vallourec uses a unique process of hot-piercing directly followed by highly efficient-radial forging and heat treatment. Both sites combine the proven machining expertise of local teams with a highly automated and controlled production environment, ensuring top-tier quality and precision in every product.

Certified quality and advanced capabilities

Our forging operations are certified by leading international organizations including ISO, API, OHSAS, DNV, TÜV, AFNOR, and ABS. Each site is equipped with in-house facilities for a wide range of non-destructive testing and finishing operations.

The challenges of assembling pipes

Pipes and bars are widely used across various industries. However, they are often imperfectly shaped or not fully adapted to their intended applications. Operators must therefore weld and reshape the pipes to meet specific requirements, which necessitates extra machining time and additional costs.

Why choose Vallourec forging capabilities?

Forging is the most adaptable and versatile method of hot forming, and Vallourec provides extensive options. Customers can choose from a very wide range of lengths, dimensions and materials for straight and shaped pipes and bars.

Vallourec's Key Advantages:

• Faster & Easier Installation
• Short Lead Time
• Heavy-Wall & Optimized Production
• Order Flexibility
• Extensive & Flexible Product Offering

Tailor-Made Solutions

With advanced capabilities and expertise in producing best-in-class pipes and bars, Vallourec serves companies across various industries, including oil & gas, energy, engineering, defense, new energies, and process industries.

Whatever your application, Vallourec forges pipes on demand, quickly and without compromising quality.

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