1.Raw Material Preparation & Inspection
The entire production implements strict raw material quality control. All incoming steel bars and billets are strictly inspected for chemical composition, mechanical properties and material certificates to ensure full compliance with international standards.Only qualified raw materials are adopted and precisely cut into standard blanks according to coupling dimensional specifications,laying a solid foundation for standardized forging production.
2.Hot Forging & Shaping
The qualified blanks are heated to professional forging temperature by industrial heating equipment, and integrally forged into coupling blanks through hydraulic forging process. The one-piece hot forging structure ensures high density, uniform texture and excellent overall strength. After forming, trimming is performed to remove forging flash and burrs, ensuring regular outer shape and accurate benchmark size for subsequent processing.
3.Heat Treatment & Surface Cleaning
To eliminate internal forging stress and stabilize mechanical performance, all forged couplings undergo standardized heat
treatment including annealing, normalizing or quenching and tempering based on different material properties. After heat
treatment, shot blasting or sand blasting is applied to completely remove surface oxide scales, obtaining a clean and smooth forging surface free of impurities.
4.Precision Machining & Thread Processing
Precision machining is carried out on inner holes and end faces of the coupling to ensure dimensional accuracy and flatness.Double internal threads at both ends are finely processed in strict accordance with ASME B1.20.1 standards, supporting NPT, BSPT, BSPP and other thread types. All thread tolerance and inner diameter parameters are precisely controlled to guarantee tight sealing, accurate fitting and smooth assembly performance.
5.Strict Testing & Marking
All finished products pass comprehensive dimensional inspection including inner diameter, wall thickness and overall length. For high-pressure engineering applications, optional non-destructive testing such as UT, MPI and PT is available to detect potential internal and surface defects. Qualified couplings are permanently stamped with logo, material grade, heat number, pressure class and execution standard for complete traceability.
6.Surface Treatment & Finished Packaging
According to application requirements, finished products are treated with anti-corrosion and anti-rust processes such as black oxide treatment and galvanization, as well as anti-rust oil coating. After final visual inspection to eliminate cracks, thread damage and appearance defects, qualified products are packed in standard plywood cases or wooden crates, effectively preventing collision and corrosion during long-distance marine transportation and ensuring intact delivery.