You are looking for
Beware of copies - Only use genuine Sumitomo Metals Tubulars
"Are You sure it's really Sumitomo pipe ?"
|
Just because it says Sumitomo on the pipe doesn't mean it is Sumitomo ... Beware of non-genuine counterfeit products. Counterfeit goods are worthless, dangerous and should never be used. For your peace of mind, the following points should be observed in order to ensure You are bying genuine Sumitomo pipe :
You should always contact your nearest Sumitomo Metals office or its local agent, in case You have any doubts over the origin of any Sumitomo pipe. Sumitomo Metals is dedicated to the development and worldwide provision of the highest quality materials. The presence of counterfeit materials in the market place is very disturbing and damaging to your operation. As part of our endeavour to preserve our name and reputation, we recommend that all of our customers kindly take extra care and precaution so that together we can eradicate the existence of non-genuine pipes that are being branded and sold as Sumitomo. |
|
Beware of VAM copies - Only use genuine VAM
Since granting the first VAM license in the mid-1960s, we have believed that a strong, global licensee network is a key aspect of offering top-of-the-range OCTG products. The combination of this network with our extensive design, testing and manufacturing experience, has allowed us to both meet and exceed the expectations of our worldwide customer base over the last 40 years.
Unfortunately, as a consequence of this continuing success, several manufacturers have copied VAM designs and are competing directly against genuine VAM products. The genuine VAM product lines are exhaustively listed into our website website www.vamservices.com
We would like to draw your attention to the significant risks of using such VAM copies, especially when mixing them with genuine VAM connections. Despite claims of interchangeability by copy manufacturers, we are aware that considerable problems have been experienced in the field.
No access to VAM drawings and technical information
VAM copy manufacturers do not have access to genuine drawings and technical information which are dispatched to our licensee network through a “controlled document” system and which are regularly updated to take into consideration the latest developments.
No access to VAM gauges system
All VAM manufacturers adhere to a very stringent system of gauge calibration which is under the exclusive control of VAM Services.
In order to ensure compatibility of VAM joints manufactured worldwide, these joints are inspected to VAM gauging procedures specifying the use of specific setting blocks calibrated under the control of VAM Services. As VAM copy manufacturers do not have access to this sophisticate gauging system, it is impossible for them to manufacture copy threads and to claim that they are compatible with VAM joints.
No Technical assistance from VAM Service Network
VAM copies are not supported by the VAM licensee workshop network. Neither will it be possible to obtain technical assistance, nor field service or trouble shooting support from our worldwide representatives of VAM Field Service International.
Conclusion
Due to the differences in tolerances, make-up torque, gauging criteria and lack of access to VAM approved quality control system, VAM copies mixed with genuine VAM joints may lead to failures such as: thread or seal galling, ineffective sealing, thread jump out, tensile failures at loads substantially lower than theoretical minimum, connection back off, ID restriction…
VAM copies are not compatible or interchangeable with genuine VAM joints. Only with VAM can you manage operational risks efficiently. Please note that, when using those copies, neither V&M TUBES nor SUMITOMO METALS in no case can be held responsible for leakage, accidents or any other problem that may arise and damage your reputation.
Besides, taking into consideration the lifecycle cost of such products, though they might appear cheaper in the first instance, copies will be more expensive because of failure risks, repairs, cross-over, etc. May you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact VAM Services.