Hardness Testing

Hardness testing steel pipe
to meet your requirements

In order to meet the performance requirements of our client’s specific projects, we offer hardness testing of our steel pipes, whether seamless or ERW. Using a Rockwell hardness tester, we can determine the yield strength of each individual joint of pipe and sort and inventory accordingly. The Rockwell hardness tester utilizes a conical diamond known as a brale and indicates hardness by determining the depth of penetration of the diamond under a known load. We call this “pinging” the pipe. The depth of penetration corresponds to a relative position on a scale which in turn allows us to determine the yield strength of the pipe.

We appreciate the importance of ensuring the strength of our steel products. Upon request, our hardness tests can be:

We’ve been supplying different types of steel tubulars to the construction and piling industries for over 20 years

We process over 2 million feet of pipe in America per year

Our inventory spans five yards across five states, strategically located to supply our clients geographically

We have rail and port access to and from various yards across the country

An extensive range of tubulars for various applications in the construction industry

Direct access to mill sourced tubulars and large stocks of unused, surplus, new and prime tubulars

Third party inspection of material if required - piling inspected, hardness testing, weld line inspected etc.

Our multiple fabrication sites saw cut and splice to specific requirements

Full certification of all prime domestic tubulars

Extensive saw cutting, fabrication and splicing capabilities across multiple yards

Backed up with independent test reports

Cataloged on a per load basis

We supply quality products at competitive prices. Whether high yield for helical and micropile application or low yield for driven pile, call us today for all of your pipe needs.

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