Fengbao Supplies 13Cr Tubing with FB-2 Premium Connections to an Overseas Oil Company

Fengbao Pipe Industry has reported the batch delivery of 13Cr high-alloy tubing with FB-2 gas-tight premium connections to an overseas oil company. The announcement provides a supply reference for international procurement teams evaluating Chinese premium connections and corrosion-resistant tubular products. [1]

According to Fengbao, development of the 13Cr product began in 2023. The announcement highlights the material’s resistance to carbon dioxide corrosion and reports that the FB-2 connection passed a CAL IV connection performance evaluation under API RP 5C5. [1]

Bringing Tubulars and Matching Accessories into the Same Procurement Plan

For a project specifying FB-2 tubing, the procurement scope may also include pup joints, crossovers, and other threaded accessories. These components deserve attention alongside the main tubing order, particularly where the project requires custom lengths, different end connections, or specific materials.

A tubing connection designation is an important starting point, but a complete accessory enquiry needs further details. The manufacturer also needs to understand the dimensions, steel grade, end configuration, drawing requirements, and required quality documentation.

Clarifying these details early helps the customer and manufacturer identify machining requirements and resolve drawing questions before production. For accessories connecting different parts of a string, both ends should be clearly specified so that the proposed manufacturing solution can be reviewed against the intended assembly.

FB-2 Machining Support from SWS

SWS provides machining support for accessories with Fengbao FB-2 premium connections. Customers can submit requirements for pup joints, crossovers, and custom threaded components for technical evaluation.

Our experience includes premium-thread machining and the processing of materials such as L80-13Cr and other special steels. For each enquiry, the proposed material, component dimensions, connection requirements, and inspection scope are reviewed together to establish a practical manufacturing route.

SWS accepts customer-supplied material and can also assess material supply options. This gives customers flexibility when they already hold project-approved material or need assistance sourcing a suitable blank for a small quantity of accessories.

Support for Small Quantities and Custom Requirements

A project may require only one custom crossover or a few pup joints. SWS offers a minimum order quantity of one piece for premium-thread products and reviews small-batch, custom, and urgent requirements.

The review covers machining feasibility, material availability, applicable authorization scope, inspection arrangements, and delivery options. Quality documentation can be agreed during the enquiry stage so that customers understand what will accompany the finished components.

If your project requires FB-2 pup joints, crossovers, or special-material accessories, send SWS your drawings or connection details, dimensions, material, quantity, documentation requirements, and required delivery date. We welcome the opportunity to review your requirements and discuss a suitable manufacturing solution.