We are constantly investing in the latest welding equipment and technology to provide pipeline owners & operators, piping systems that are designed, installed and commissioned utilising high-quality welding procedures that is tested to the required inspection standards.

We also perform in-service pipe welding to install and repair damaged lines, extensions, bypasses, and main relocation. Pipelines carrying gas, water or petroleum could cause a major disaster if they are not maintained and repaired correctly.

Piping Systems utilising Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steels, Inconel,Titanium, Aluminium, Hastelloy, Copper Nickel, Nickel Chrome Alloys.

Along side all piping systems there is array of other materials used in the installation, coating and protection, insulation and assembly.

Southern Steel Engineering can offer a full turnkey package to clients.

The process piping and utility piping sector generally refers to a system of pipes transporting fluids typically chemical, fuels, steam, gas or water around an industrial facility.

Pipelines and piping systems are the safest means to transport gases and fluids across countries or manufacturing facilities and, depending on the material being piped, are generally made of carbon steel, stainless steel, or in certain highly aggressive environments an alloy steel such as a duplex stainless.

Southern Steel Engineering recognises that the welding of a pipe installation is only one aspect. The mechanical installation, cleaning, testing, coating, commissioning, and quality documentation all form large separate scopes within a piping project.

Our team of mechanical/pipe fitters, welders, riggers, trade assistants, site engineers and inspectors can ensure complete success with your piping project.

1. Utility Piping

Non-process piping associated with a process unit (e.g. steam, air, water, nitrogen, etc.) Typically refer to as service lines as are use to support a process with in a manufacturing plant. Utility piping is the start of all piping installations and is normally connected up to a main supply line from a pump, boiler, compressor, or mains feed underground. Utility piping is an extensive web of pipe connecting every aspect of our modern world.

2. Instrument Piping

Small bore piping used for instrumentation typically control valves, pressure gauges, and flow meters. Generally 12mm in diameter and below, it involves bending with specialized tube benders. It can be welded although it is normally joined using compression fittings.

3. Process Piping

Hydrocarbon or chemical piping located at, or associated with a refinery or manufacturing facility. Process piping includes piperack, tank farm, and process unit piping, but excludes utility piping (e.g. steam, water, air, nitrogen, etc).

4. High Purity Piping

Piping used in the Pharmaceutical, Bio-Technology, Sanitary and Food sectors. This piping is commonly referred to has hygienic piping due to the high levels of hygienic requirements.

High purity piping typically is stainless steel thin walled tube (less than 2mm) with a internally polished finished. It is normally welded with a orbital welding systems and requires monitored purging of a inert gas inside the tube throughout the welding to ensure a acceptable internal finish.

The high precision welding is conducted in a clean room where there is a low risk of contamination. The environment is controlled to ensure quality results.