HandyTube has been successfully qualified by MRC Energy Piping for its 6Mo (UNS S31254) seamless coil and straight length tubing up to 3.8 mm wall thickness according to NORSOK M650 Edition 4 for MDS R18.  NORSOK qualification is a very important milestone in HandyTube’s commitment to being a valued supplier and a key resource to the oil and gas industry, providing custom solutions for critical applications.

NORSOK is a set of standards developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry to ensure adequate safety, added value and cost effectiveness for development and operations in the petroleum industry and are intended to supersede oil company specifications and to serve as authorities’ regulatory references.

NORSOK M-650 verifies that a manufacturer has sufficient competence and experience producing the relevant material and the necessary manufacturing facilities and equipment to support the production of the product for the duration of the qualification period.

To meet the qualification requirements for NORSOK M-650 the purchasing company, MRC Energy Piping, is responsible for performing an audit of the manufacturer.  The results of this audit demonstrate HandyTube possesses the knowledge, equipment, processes and procedures necessary to repeatedly produce the required finished products for use in critical applications.  Upon completion of the audit MRC Energy Piping and Handy Tube signed a Qualification Test Record (QTR) stating all qualification requirements have been met.  Each QTR is specific to a particular alloy, production route, product form and product thickness.

About the Company

HandyTube, a Handy & Harman Company, is a leading manufacturer of seamless, stainless steel coil and straight length tubing and is able to produce seamless tubing upwards of 6,000 feet long, and in custom sizes to best suit an application.

Parent company Handy & Harman Ltd., based in White Plains, N.Y., is a diversified manufacturer of engineered niche industrial products with leading market positions in many of the markets it serves. Through its operating subsidiaries, Handy & Harman focuses on innovative technology and serves customers across a wide range of end markets. Handy & Harman’s diverse product offerings are marketed throughout the United States and internationally. Its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol SPLP. Website: https://www.steelpartners.com/.