Hello Pipe Enthusiasts!
Welcome back to #BPIPipeInsight. Previously, we covered “Types of Steel Pipe Ends You Need to Know.” For this session, we’ll discuss how to recognize genuine steel pipe products from PT. Bakrie Pipe Industries (BPI). When procuring and distributing steel pipes, it’s crucial to ensure the products you receive are authentic and officially from BPI. This article will help you identify the key characteristics of genuine BPI steel pipes and avoid counterfeit or off-spec items.
1. Product Marking and Identification
Every BPI steel pipe bears permanent markings, either stamped or embossed, on its surface, including:
- The BPI trademark/logo as registered with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property, and/or the manufacturing logo
- Pipe specification names such as SIO, BOS, BRATA, SENA, XL, SNI, API, ASTM, AWWA, JIS, DNV, UL, etc.
- Manufacturing process, nominal dimensions (OD, WT, L), weight (kg/m), and material grade
- Batch identifiers (pipe number & heat number)
These markings comply with international standards and can be easily verified by your QA/QC team.
2. Certificates and Supporting Documents
Genuine BPI steel pipes always come with official documentation, such as:
- A Mill Certificate or Test Certificate detailing mechanical and chemical test results (the delivered product must match the Mill Certificate)
- A TKDN certificate (Domestic Component Level)
- Quality standard certificates like API 5L, API 5CT, SNI 0039:2025, and others
Your quality assurance team can request and validate these documents at any time.
3. Finishing Quality and Production Consistency
Authentic BPI pipes exhibit consistent visual quality:
- Smooth surfaces free from dents, cracks, or excessive rust
- Uniform protective coatings (varnish, galvanization) per specifications
- Precisely machined ends (plain, bevel, threaded) in line with project standards
- Dimensions and weight within international tolerance limits
Each pipe undergoes strict quality control at BPI production facilities before shipment.
By recognizing these characteristics, you can be confident your project uses genuine PT. Bakrie Pipe Industries steel pipes. Authentic products not only guarantee performance and safety but also support national industrial independence with high TKDN and adherence to quality standards.
Ensure your project’s integrity and reliability with genuine BPI steel pipes!
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