Frequently Asked Questions about Special Products
1. What special products does Xenith Steel manufacture?
Xenith Steel manufactures four special product categories:
(1) Steel Sheet Pile: U-piles for retaining walls, cofferdams, and flood protection. WT up to 50mm.
(2) Screen Pipe: Water well screens OD 114-219mm, WT 5-22mm. Wire wrap, slotted liner, perforated, and bridge slotted types.
(3) Pipe Clamps: Heavy-duty 4-leg height adjustable clamps for pipe support.
(4) Pipe Stands: Pin lock pipe stands for welding and fabrication support.
2. What types of screen pipe does Xenith Steel produce?
Xenith Steel produces four screen pipe types:
(1) Wire Wrap Screen: Precision V-shaped wire wrapped on support rods. Uniform slot opening for optimal sand control.
(2) Slotted Liner: Laser-cut or plasma-cut slots in seamless or ERW pipe. Cost-effective for standard well completions.
(3) Perforated Pipe: Round holes drilled in pipe wall. Used for water wells and drainage.
(4) Bridge Slotted Screen: Overlapping bridge slots for high open area and strength. Preferred for oil and gas well completions.
3. What are the applications of steel sheet pile?
Steel sheet pile serves five application areas:
(1) Retaining Walls: Soil retention for excavations, basements, and underground structures.
(2) Cofferdams: Temporary water exclusion for bridge pier and dock construction.
(3) Flood Protection: Permanent flood walls and levee reinforcement.
(4) Land Reclamation: Seawalls and shoreline protection for land creation.
(5) Environmental Containment: Barrier walls for contaminated soil and groundwater isolation.
4. What material grades are available for screen pipe?
Xenith Steel screen pipe is available in three material grades:
(1) Carbon Steel: ASTM A53 for standard water well applications.
(2) Stainless Steel 304: Corrosion-resistant for aggressive water conditions.
(3) Stainless Steel 316: Superior corrosion resistance for saline and chemical environments.
Screen pipe is available in seamless or ERW base pipe with OD 114-219mm and WT 5-22mm.
5. What are the specifications for Xenith Steel pipe clamps and stands?
Xenith Steel pipe accessories cover two product lines:
(1) Pipe Clamps: Heavy-duty 4-leg height adjustable design. Fits pipe OD 2-48in. Load capacity up to 10,000 lbs per clamp. Hot-dip galvanized for corrosion resistance.
(2) Pipe Stands: Pin lock mechanism for quick height adjustment. Height range 12-36in. Base plate 12x12in for stability. Used for pipe welding, fabrication, and field support.
6. What are the specifications for Xenith Steel piling pipe?
Xenith Steel piling pipe covers four specification ranges:
(1) OD: 219-3048mm for round piling.
(2) Wall Thickness: 5-25.4mm depending on diameter and load requirements.
(3) Standard: ASTM/ASME A252/SA252 for steel pipe piles.
(4) Pile Types: Anchor pile, bearing pile, building pile, screw pile, and steel pipe piling for foundation and earth retention applications.
