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trained during testing and fully prepared for
the commissioning. This results in shorter
commissioning time and fast start-up of the
JCO® forming press, which results for the
customer in faster return of investment.
Cost-Effective Large-Diameter Pipe Man-
ufacturing
SMS group’s JCO® forming process offers
pipe manufacturers a cost-effective
measure, combining low initial investment
with minimal operating expenses. This
makes it particularly well-suited for small
to medium production volumes and limited
batch sizes. Beyond its economic efficiency,
the JCO® technology excels in processing
high-strength steel grades with excep-
tional precision—meeting the stringent
requirements of the oil and gas sector. The
fully automated JCO® pipe forming press,
featuring an advanced hydraulic system
with variable speed pumps (VSP), enhances
production efficiency while reducing energy
consumption by up to 50% compared to
traditional systems.
Zhongyou Baoshishun Achieves Mile-
stone with SMS group’s JCO® Technology
One of the most notable advantages of SMS
group’s JCO® technology is its ability to
accommodate flexible diameters and large
wall thicknesses, catering to a wide range of
applications across diverse industries. The
JCO® forming process delivers results, with
outside diameters ranging from 16” to 56”
and lengths of up to 18 meters. This diver-
sity is a great benefit for Zhongyou Baosh-
ishun Steel Pipe Co., industry leader in the
pipe industry in China. With SMS group’s
support, Zhongyou Baoshishun modern-
ized its LSAW plant, incorporating the state-
of-the-art 18-meter JCO® forming press to
meet the industry’s increasing demand for
larger pipes.This collaboration has resulted
in groundbreaking achievements, including
the production of the first 18-meter JCOE®
pipe in China.The successful partnership
between SMS group and Zhongyou Baosh-
ishun spans over a decade, reflecting a
shared commitment to innovation.
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