Pipe & Tube Manufacturing Process

Cold Drawn Pipe&Tube

Cold-drawn seamless steel tubes for precision mechanical parts. Share grade, dimensions, tolerances, delivery condition and testing needs with Tenjan.

Custom grades & dimensionsFull quality traceabilityGlobal standards support

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Product Description

The cold-drawing manufacturing process delivers exceptional wall thickness uniformity and outstanding surface smoothness, making these precision-drawn seamless pipes ideal for applications requiring tight tolerance control and superior surface quality. These high-precision cold-drawn tubes demonstrate remarkable mechanical strength and improved structural reliability, maintaining consistent performance in high-pressure environments, high-frequency loading conditions, and demanding operational scenarios where material integrity and dimensional stability are critical.

Our cold-drawn precision tubes excel in mechanical manufacturing applications including gear components, shaft parts, and connecting rod assemblies where precise dimensional requirements and excellent load-bearing capacity are essential. In hydraulic and pneumatic systems, these smooth-surface pipes are widely used for hydraulic oil tubes, cylinder barrels, and piston rods, ensuring reliable sealing performance and stable pressure maintenance.

The automotive industry extensively utilizes our cold-drawn seamless pipes for engine oil passages, transmission shafts, and chassis structural members, benefiting from their optimal strength-to-weight ratio and superior fatigue resistance. For engineering machinery applications, these high-strength tubes serve as hydraulic pipelines and cylinder components in excavators and cranes, withstanding extreme pressure conditions and severe wear environments.

Technical Advantages:

◆Superior dimensional accuracy with tight tolerance control

◆Excellent surface finish reducing friction and improving efficiency

◆Enhanced mechanical properties compared to hot-rolled alternatives

◆Material saving design with optimized wall thickness

◆Superior strength and toughness for high-pressure applications

Our cold-drawn seamless pipes are particularly suitable for medium-low pressure boiler tubes and high-pressure boiler pipes where reliable performance under thermal stress and pressure cycling is required. The cold-drawing technology also enables production of small-diameter thin-walled tubes and special cross-section profiles that cannot be efficiently manufactured through hot-rolling processes.

Backed by Tenjan’s comprehensive manufacturing capabilities and strict quality control system, we provide custom cold-drawn solutions with precise dimensional specifications and superior surface quality, meeting international standards including ASTM, EN, and ISO specifications. Our technical support team offers professional application guidance and engineering solutions to ensure optimal performance in your specific operational requirements.

Seamless Cold Drawn Steel Tubes for Industrial Applications

Custom Sizes OD10-108mm-ASTM/EN/DIN/JIS/GOST Certified -Small-Batch Friendly

Technical data

Product Specifications

Parameter	Key Features
Outer Diameter	10-108mm (0.39″-4.25″) • Fully customizable
Wall Thickness	1-20mm (0.039″-0.79″) • ±0.1mm precision tolerance
Material	Carbon Steel • Alloy Steel • Special grades available
Process	Cold Drawn Cold Rolled for superior finish

Available materials

Shaped Seamless Steel Tube&Pipe - Steel Grade Availability

Standard	Typical Grades We Supply
GB	DT4,Y15,10#,20#,20G,Q235,25Mn,35#,45#,55# 16Mn,Q345B(Q355B),Q345C(Q355C),Q345D(Q355D),Q345E(Q355E),Q420,Q460,20Cr,40Cr, 15CrMo,20CrMo,30CrMo,35CrMo,42CrMo,20CrNiMo,40CrNiMo,20CrMnTi,20Mn2,40Mn2,40MnB,35MnB, 35Mn15CrMn,20CrMn,20CrMnMo,38CrMoAL,36Mn2V,38Mn2V,40MnMoV,15Mo3,16Mo3,31CrMoV9
ASTM	1215,1008,1010,1020,A105,A106 Gr.B,A36,1026,1035,1045,1055,SA179,SA192 Gr·50,Gr·55,Gr·65,5120,5140,4130,4135,4140,8620,4340,SAE 5120,1524,1340,15B41,SAE5115,SAE 5120,SCM23
EN	DC01,11SMn30,P235TR1,P195GH,P265TR2,E235 E355,ST52,S355JR,S355JO,S355J2,S355NL,S420N,S420NL,S460NL,20Cr4, 41Cr4,13CrMo4-5,20CrMo4,25CrMo4,34CrMo4,42CrMo4,20NiCrMo2,34CrNiMo6,20MnCr5, 22Mn6,42Mn6,42MnB4,34MnB5,37Mn5,16MnCr5,20CrMo5.
JIS	SUM22,S10C,STKM11A,STPT370,STB35,S20C,STKM12,STKM13,STPT410,STB42,SS400,S35C,S45C,S55C SCr22,SCr440,SCM415,SCM420,SCM430,SCM435,SCM440, SNCM220,SNCM439,SMnC420H,SMn420,SMn438, SMnC420H
DIN	DC01,11SMn30,CK10,C10,ST35.8,C20,CK20,ST45.8,St37,S235JR,C26D,CK35,CK45,CK55
GOST	08КП,10,20,Ст3сп,25,35,45,5515Г2, 09Г2C/10Г2C1,15Г2,14Г2С,C355,20Х,40X,15XM,20ХМ,30ХМ,35ХМ,38ХМ,20ХНМ,40ХНМ,20ХГТ,20Г2,40Г2,18ХГ,20ХГМ
Other Speical Grades can be customized

Applications

Industry-Specific Solutions

Industry	Key Applications Parts	Relevant Standards	Our Advantages
General Structural	Square Rectangular Tubes	GB/T 3094,ASTM A500, EN 10210	Good Surface,lightweight,precision dimensions (±0.1mm)
Automotive and Motorcycle Component	Shock Absorbers，Steering Systems，Thrust Rods	EN 10305-1,JIS G3445, DIN 2391,ASTM A519	High fatigue strength,High yield strength,lightweight, precision dimensions (±0.1mm)
Engineering and Mining Support	Anchor Bolts,Support Pipes,Hydraulic Props	ASTM A519,DIN 2391, JIS G3441,EN 10297-1, ISO 10799	High Strength Yield Strength High Elongation Customization Service – Special steel grades, dimensions and surface treatments available according to project requirements
Construction Machinery	Drive shaft sleeves,Gearbox Guide Tubes,Crane Boom Guide Tubes,Excavator Arm Tubes,Loader Frame Tubes,Arctic Low-Temperature Tubes	ASTM A519,DIN 2391, JIS G3445,EN 10210-1, GOST 8733, ASTM A106,ISO 9329	ID/OD tolerances of ±0.05mm. Wall thickness uniformity straightness ≤0.5mm/m
Fluid Transport Systems	Oil/Gas pipelines,chemical systems,Power/Energy	ASTM A106 Gr.B, EN 10216-2,GOST 8734	Eddy Current + Ultrasonic Testing,Hydrostatic Testing
High-Pressure Boilers	Superheaters,Steam lines,Reheaters,Economizers)	ASTM A192,DIN 17175, EN 10216, JIS G3461/G3462	Enhanced material density through cold-drawing/rolling ensures long-term stability Full Compliance with Int’l Standards,Superior Creep Fatigue Resistance
Geological Drilling	Drill Pipe,Tubing	ASTM A519,API 5DP, EN 10208-2	High Strength Wear Resistance precision Dimensions Impact Fatigue Resistance
Agricultural Machinery	Hydraulic cylinders,drive shafts,Lift arms,steering housings,Boom frames	ASTM A519,EN 10210-1, DIN 2391,GOST 8733, JIS G3445	Material Advantages:High Strength Lightweight,Precision Cold-Drawing Technology,Dimensional accuracy ±0.05mm
Petroleum Cracking Units	Reformer Tubes,Heat Exchanger Tubes,Reactor Feed Pipes,Transfer Lines,Quench Oil Pipes	ASTM A335,ASTM A213, EN 10216-2	Optimized Material Purity,Precision Dimensional Control,Customized Solutions

Why choose us

Custom Advantages

Tailored Features · Designed Exclusively for Your Needs

Alloy Steel Material and Process Planning Material Sourcing Review:

For each order, confirm the material grade, dimensions and acceptance requirements:

✔ 100+ Custom Alloy Grades– Chemistry control (C, Cr, Ni, Mo adjustments)

✔ Engineered Mechanical Properties -Yield/Tensile strength customization

✔ Industrial-Grade QC-Full-spectrum testing (UT, hardness, dimensional)

✔ Project-Specific Cost Review-Compare grade, order quantity and downstream processing requirements

Application:Oil & Gas, Automotive, Heavy Machinery, Energy

Extra-Long Piercing + Automated Normalizing Furnace – Precision Alloy Steel Tubes for High-Stress Applications Heating and Delivery Condition Review:

Review billet heating and normalizing requirements for alloy steel tubes, and agree the delivery condition and acceptance criteria before production.

Normalizing Requirements to Confirm:

✔ ±2°C Precision Control–Confirm the temperature-control requirement

✔ Mechanical Property Review–Specify strength and fatigue-related acceptance requirements

✔ Batch Consistency Checks–Confirm heat and batch traceability

Key Industries Served:Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Automotive, Geological Drilling, Mining Support and Construction

Tube Straightening – Confirm Requirements Before Machining Straightness and Machining Review:

Confirm the required straightness, including the stated ≤0.5mm/m value, against the component drawing and agreed inspection method:

✔ Machining Preparation– Confirm straightness and machining allowance for the component

✔ Cutting Tool Selection – Select cutting conditions for the supplied grade and hardness

✔ Production Planning –Review material allowance, handling and scrap criteria

Production and Inspection Review:

Process Review – Confirm the production route and inspection records

Automated QC – Real-time straightness monitoring

Custom Solutions– Optimized for alloy steel grades

Key Applications: Hydraulic Cylinders, Oil & Gas, High-Performance Automotive (drive shafts, suspension components)

Ultrasonic + Eddy Current Dual Testing – High-Reliability Inspection for Alloy Steel Tubes

Advanced NDT System Features:

✔ Ultrasonic Testing (UT)– Detects internal flaws down to 0.20mm

✔ Eddy Current (ET)– Identifies surface/subsurface defects

✔ Multi-Probe Technology– Confirm ID/OD/wall coverage

Quality Assurance:

Inspection Acceptance Criteria(agree the method, reference standard and acceptance level)

Dimensional Control– ±0.05mm OD tolerance

Material Verification– Full composition check

Application Review: Oil & Gas, Energy, Automotive