A Pipe Threading Machine is essential equipment used for cutting external threads on steel pipes after they are formed and sized in an ERW Tube Mill. It ensures accurate, strong, and smooth pipe ends for easier connection in plumbing, gas lines, construction, and mechanical applications.
1.Functions & Features
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🔧Thread Cutting: Creates precise and consistent external threads on round pipes.
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⚙️High Accuracy Positioning: Ensures each pipe end is centered for stable threading.
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🔧Automatic Feeding & Clamping: Reduces labor and increases production efficiency.
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⚙️Heavy-Duty Spindle System: Designed for high-speed cutting and long service life.
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🔧Cooling & Lubrication System: Prevents tool overheating and improves thread quality.
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⚙️Compatible with ERW Pipes: Matches pipe sizes commonly produced in ERW Tube Mills.
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2.Applications
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Water & gas steel pipes
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Scaffolding pipes
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Mechanical structure tubes
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API-style threaded pipe ends
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Construction and industrial pipe connections
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3.Technical Parameters (Typical Range)
(Can be adjusted according to customer equipment)
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| Item |
Specification |
Description |
| Pipe Diameter Range |
1/2" – 4" (Optional 6") |
Suitable for ERW steel pipes, scaffolding pipes, water/gas pipes |
| Pipe Wall Thickness |
1.5–8 mm |
Depends on material strength |
| Thread Types |
BSPT / NPT / Metric / API |
Replaceable threading dies |
| Thread Length |
8–60 mm |
Adjustable depending on standards |
| Spindle Speed |
80–400 rpm |
Variable speed for different pipe sizes |
| Main Motor Power |
7.5–22 kW |
Larger sizes require higher power |
| Feeding System |
Hydraulic / Servo |
Automatic pipe feeding and positioning |
| Clamping System |
Hydraulic 3-jaw chuck |
Ensures stable threading without pipe damage |
| Cooling System |
Automatic cutting fluid circulation |
Extends tool life and improves thread finish |
| Control System |
PLC + HMI Touch Screen |
Easy operation and parameter adjustment |
| Machine Length |
2500–4500 mm |
Depending on model |
| Air Supply Requirement |
0.6–0.8 MPa |
For clamps and cylinders |
| Power Supply |
380V / 50Hz (Customizable) |
Supports worldwide voltage |
4.Related Equipment in ERW Tube Mill Line
A Pipe Threading Machine is normally installed after the pipe cutting and finishing section. It often works together with:
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✅Flying Saw / Cold Saw Cutting Machine
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✅Tube End Facing & Chamfering Machine
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✅Hydrostatic Testing Machine
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✅Beveling Machine
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✅Packing & Bundling System
5.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is a Pipe Threading Machine used for?
A Pipe Threading Machine is used to cut external threads on steel pipes, especially ERW pipes, for easy connection in plumbing, gas lines, scaffolding, and construction applications.
2. Can it work with ERW Tube Mills?
Yes. It is commonly installed after the flying saw or cold saw in an ERW Tube Mill finishing line, together with beveling, end facing, and hydro testing machines.
3. What type of threads can your machine produce?
It supports BSPT, NPT, Metric, API, and custom thread types with easily replaceable threading dies.
4. What pipe sizes can your threading machine handle?
Standard models cover 1/2"–4", but customized machines can reach 6" or 8" depending on requirements.
5. Does the machine support automatic operation?
Yes. It includes automatic feeding, clamping, lubrication, and PLC control for stable and high-speed threading.
6. How long do the threading dies last?
Usually 15,000–30,000 pcs depending on material hardness, pipe cleanliness, and lubrication quality.