Q:How do you package pipes to prevent rust & damage?

This is a critical question for any international buyer. We understand that a steel pipe’s journey from our mill to your project site can be long and arduous. From our perspective, our responsibility for quality does not end when the pipe leaves our factory; it ends when it arrives at your destination in perfect condition.

To ensure this, Allland Steel has developed a robust, multi-layer packaging and handling protocol designed to protect your investment from both mechanical damage and environmental corrosion throughout the entire logistics process.

Our Standard Packaging and Protection Protocol

Unless specific custom requirements are requested, all our pipes for export are prepared using the following protective measures.

1. End Protection: Safeguarding the Most Critical Part

The beveled ends of a pipe are essential for efficient welding, and protecting them is our first priority.

• What we do: We fit durable plastic or steel end caps onto every pipe.
• Why it matters: This simple step provides highly effective protection against impacts during handling and loading, ensuring the pipe ends are not dented or deformed and arrive ready for immediate fit-up and welding.

2. Secure Bundling: For Safety and Handling Efficiency

For smaller to medium-diameter pipes, secure bundling is essential.

• What we do: Pipes are grouped into hexagonal bundles using high-strength, flat steel straps.
• Why it matters: This not only makes the cargo stable and secure within the shipping container or vessel hold but also significantly improves the efficiency and safety of loading and unloading operations at both ends of the journey.

3. Safe Lifting Practices: Preventing Surface Damage

The integrity of the pipe body and its coating is paramount.

• What we do: During all lifting operations at our facility, we exclusively use wide, fabric/nylon lifting slings. We strictly prohibit the use of wire ropes directly on the pipe body.
• Why it matters: Wire ropes can create “point loads” that can dent the pipe or, more critically, damage the anti-corrosion coating. Soft slings distribute the lifting force evenly, preserving the integrity of both the steel and its protective layers.

4. Additional Protection for Coated Pipes

Coated pipes (such as 3LPE) require an extra layer of care to protect them from UV degradation and surface abrasion.

• What we do: For clients who require it, we can provide additional protective wrapping, such as waterproof tarpaulins or tightly wrapped plastic sheeting.
• Why it matters: This provides an effective barrier against rain, sea spray, and dirt, and offers an extra layer of defense against scratches and scuffs during transit.

The Allland Steel Commitment to Delivery Excellence

Our logistics team works closely with trusted shipping lines to ensure your cargo is stowed securely and handled professionally. We believe that professional packaging is a clear indicator of a manufacturer’s overall commitment to quality. When you receive a shipment from Allland Steel, the care we take with our packaging is the first thing you will see—a clear sign of the quality that lies within.

If your project has unique or challenging logistical requirements, we invite you to contact our logistics team to engineer a custom packaging and shipping solution.