03.

Handling

03.Handling and Storage

and Storage

1. Pipe should always be handled in a safe organized

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manner ensuring no damage is sustained by the pipe
and all safety precautions are implemented preventing
personnel injury.

2. Upon delivery check documentation matches pipe

for type and quantity.
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3. Visually check the pipe has no obvious damage

sustained during transportation.

4. Ensure all protectors are securely in place and have

no damage.

5. If damage has been caused to the pipe or

connections, the pipe should be clearly identified /
labeled, and set aside for further examination.

6. Only move the pipe when the correct thread

protectors have been securely installed. Ensure all
relevant precautions are taken to avoid damage to
either pipe body or connections.
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7. Only use protectors that correspond to the threaded

pin / box ends.

8. The use of incorrect protectors may damage the

connections.
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9. Do not use end hooks other than with correctly

fitted lift-able thread protectors installed.

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 10. For all steel grades: stack pipe on wooden or
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plastic batons and avoid contact between pipe bodies

by aligning at least three rows of wooden spacers
perpendicular to the length of the pipe between layers.

11. Stack pipe so as to avoid any bending during

storage.

12. Ensure the stack is at least 1.5 ft / 46 cm above the

ground to protect them from moisture.
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13. Use bumper rings for pipe with flush and / or near
flush connections to prevent end damage.

14. Segregate pipe ensuring grade and / or weight are

not mixed in the stack.

15. Ensure there are adequate ground support piers,

evenly spaced to prevent pipe sag.

16. Do not stack pipe higher than 10 feet / 3 meters.

46 CM
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HANDLING
Proper handling and care
reduces damage on pipe
and connections.
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 17. When transporting pipe by truck ensure pipe has

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correct protectors securely installed.

18. Load pipe onto truck with all box connections

toward the headboard.

19. Ensure pipe is loaded onto wooden bolsters and

secured with soft straps to prevent movement in transit.

20. Good handling and racking practices minimise

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repair costs and ensures pipe is in optimal condition
when used.

21. Implement a robust periodic inspection and

maintenance schedule for all stored pipe.

22. Periodically inspect 10% of the stored connections

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to ensure integrity.
Check condition of storage compound and re-apply if

.
necessary.

.
Visually verify condition of pipe bodies and traceability.

.
Check condition and fit of protectors.

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Ensure there has been no water ingress to pipe bores.
If more than 2% of the sampled connections are
found to have damage, good practice is to conduct
inspection on a further 10% of the stored pipe. If
further damage is found within the second sample it is
suggested the whole stack of pipe should be inspected.

23. High Chrome and Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA)

.
grades should be handled as follows:

.
Move pipe using soft slings or plastic covered slings.
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Chrome ≥ 9% should be handled with a minimum of

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2 bumper rings in place on the pipe body.
CRA pipe should be transported and stored in racks or

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transport frames.

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Do not use steel hooks.
If using forklifts at any stage, ensure the forks are
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adequately padded.

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 .Use crow bars made of wood or other non-metallic
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.material, rather than steel.

Take all precautions to prevent aggressive or prolonged

.contact with carbon steel.

To prevent galvanic corrosion do not mix Chrome or
CRA material with carbon steel pipe.

24. When handling, storing and transporting pipe,

care should be taken to prevent mashing, gouging
or tearing damage occurring to the pipe body or
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connections. Standard preventative practices as

outlined in the table below should be implemented.

EQUIPMENT CARBON STEEL CHROME ≥ 9% & CRA

Drift Mandrel Standard Nylon / Plastic

Forklift Forks Standard Wood / Plastic Cover
Inspection racks Standard Wood / Plastic Cover
Slings Standard Soft / Plastic Covered
Bumper Rings Standard Required
Transport Frames Standard Optional Required
Tong Jaws Standard Low/Non Marking
Slips and elevator dies Standard Low/Non Marking
Pipe Handlers Standard Low/Non Marking
Vee door, stanchions, Standard Wood / Plastic Cover
supports
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ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this publication, Tenaris does not assume any
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responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, injury resulting from the use of information and data
herein. Tenaris products and services are only subject to the Company’s standard terms and Conditions
or otherwise to the terms resulting from the respective contracts of sale, services or license, as the case
may be. The information in this publication is subject to change or modification without notice. For more
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This manual supersedes Version 03 / March 2018. ©Tenaris 2020. All rights reserved.