R&D and Innovation Capabilities

Longma consistently regards research, development, and technological innovation as key drivers of its core competitiveness. The company continues to invest heavily in equipment upgrades, process optimization, and new product development to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Our Team

Longma has established a professional and experienced innovation and R&D team covering multiple technical fields related to steel pipe manufacturing and quality control. The team mainly includes:

• Process Engineers specialized in LSAW steel pipe forming, welding, and production optimization 
• Welding Technology Experts focusing on submerged arc welding (SAW) technology improvement and weld quality control 
• Quality Control & NDT Engineers responsible for ultrasonic testing (UT), X-ray testing (RT), hydrostatic testing, and other inspection technologies 
• Mechanical & Equipment Engineers dedicated to automation upgrades, equipment maintenance, and intelligent manufacturing systems 
• Material & Metallurgical Engineers working on raw material selection, chemical composition control, and mechanical property improvement 
• Coating & Anti-corrosion Specialists developing external and internal coating solutions for different service environments 
• Technical Design & Project Engineers providing customized technical solutions according to international project requirements and standards

Our Product Development

In terms of product development, Longma has strong capabilities in manufacturing high-grade, large-diameter, thick-wall, and special-service steel pipes, which are widely used in oil & gas transmission, offshore engineering, chemical industries, power plants, and structural projects. The company also continuously optimizes key production technologies, including double submerged arc welding, online inspection, non-destructive testing, and anti-corrosion coating processes, ensuring compliance with international standards such as API, ASTM, EN, and GOST.

Longma places great importance on quality assurance and technical system development. The company has established a comprehensive R&D and testing platform and maintains long-term cooperation with internationally certified third-party laboratories. Various tests can be carried out, including chemical composition analysis, mechanical property testing, impact testing, metallographic analysis, and corrosion resistance testing, providing strong technical support for both product development and quality stability.

 

Intelligent Manufacturing

In addition, Longma is actively promoting intelligent manufacturing and digital production management, gradually realizing information-based, visualized, and refined management throughout the production process. This helps improve operational efficiency, product traceability, and overall reliability, enabling the company to provide customers with stable, high-quality steel pipe products and comprehensive solutions.