Solar Tracker Torque Tube: 6 Checks to Match Specifications and Request an Accurate Quote
A solar tracker torque tube needs more than the right outside dimensions. Check drawings, materials, coating, fabrication, inspection and delivery requirements before placing your order. Table of Contents A solar tracker torque tube must fit the tracker design, connection interfaces and inspection requirements. Matching the outside dimensions alone is not enough. For tracker manufacturers and […]
UNIACERO at ROG.e 2026: Connecting With Steel Pipe Buyers in Latin America

UNIACERO connected with Latin American energy professionals to discuss steel pipe purchasing, order coordination and delivery planning. Table of Contents Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — September 2026 Steel pipe purchasing was part of a wider conversation about project supply when UNIACERO met customers and industry professionals at ROG.e 2026 in Rio de Janeiro. Held at […]
Tube China 2026 in Shanghai: UNIACERO Looks at Project Purchasing Priorities

Table of Contents September 21–24 marks Tube China 2026 in Shanghai, with the international tube and pipe exhibition taking place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Alongside wire China, the event brings tube products, manufacturing equipment and related technologies into one exhibition setting. For importers and project purchasing teams, the commercial work continues after […]
FISCA Visits UNIACERO’s Tianjin Fire Pipe Production Facility

Table of Contents On September 8, 2026, UNIACERO welcomed a delegation from FISCA to our manufacturing facility in Tianjin. The visit focused on Fire Pipe production, laboratory testing and the quality controls used during manufacturing. The meeting was built around practical project questions. How are customer specifications transferred to the production line? Which points are […]
API 5L X52 LSAW Pipe With 3LPE: 12 Checks for Accurate RFQs

Specify API 5L X52 LSAW Pipe With 3LPE by separating the base-pipe and coating requirements. Use this guide to check PSL, dimensions, testing, traceability and RFQ documents before ordering. Table of Contents An RFQ stating only API 5L X52 LSAW Pipe With 3LPE leaves too much open to interpretation. The mill cannot accurately price the […]
AS/NZS 1163 C350L0 Steel: What Australian Buyers Should Confirm Before Ordering

Table of Contents If your drawing specifies AS/NZS 1163 C350L0, finding a supplier that can produce the required hollow section is only the first step. For Australian structural steel projects, buyers may also need to confirm the exact section size, wall thickness, impact-test requirements, material traceability, certification scope and inspection documents before placing an order. […]
EN Steel Properties: 2026 Guide to Grades, Strength and Safer Buying

EN steel properties vary by grade, thickness, subgrade, product standard, and manufacturing route. This guide compares S235, S275, and S355 and explains what steel pipe buyers should verify before requesting a quotation. Table of Contents Understanding EN steel properties is not just about checking one yield-strength number. For B2B buyers, the real question is whether […]
ASTM A234 WPB Pipe Fittings: Specification and Buyer’s Guide

ASTM A234 WPB covers wrought carbon steel fittings for pressure piping at moderate and elevated temperatures. Learn how to specify dimensions, schedules, manufacturing methods and inspection documents before requesting a quote. Table of Contents ASTM A234 WPB is commonly specified for carbon steel fittings in pressure piping. It covers material and manufacturing requirements for elbows, […]
AS 1163 / AS/NZS 1163: A Buyer’s Compliance Guide

AS 1163 and AS/NZS 1163 buyers must verify more than grade and dimensions. Learn how to select C350 or C350L0 and check ACRS, CNAS and MTC evidence before approving an order. Table of Contents AS 1163, formally referenced as AS/NZS 1163, covers cold-formed structural steel hollow sections used in Australia and New Zealand. Choosing the […]
API 5L X52 Pipe: Specifications, Applications and Buyer’s Guide

API 5L X52 is a 52 ksi minimum-yield-strength line pipe grade, but grade alone is not enough for procurement. This guide explains PSL1 vs PSL2, manufacturing routes, RFQ details and pre-shipment inspection. Table of Contents API 5L X52 is a line pipe grade used in oil, natural gas and water transportation systems. The “52” represents […]