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Method for producing steel wires intended for the manufacture of flexible conduits, steel wires obtained by this method, and flexible conduits reinforced by such wires
Assignee: IFP Energies nouvelles
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Filing: 1993-01-14
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Granted: 1995-04-18
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Expires: 2013-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A method of producing steel wires intended for the manufacture of flexible conduits, steel wires obtained by this method, and flexible conduits reinforced by such wires is characterized by the fact that, for a given strain-hardening rate of the initial wire, a heat treatment is carried out under conditions of time and temperature such that the steel wire obtained after treatment has a mechanical rupture strength (Rm) greater than 850 MPa and a structure containing little free ferrite.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose M. Mallen Herrero
- 👤 Andre Sugier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:59
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21D; C21D8/00; C21D8/06; F; F16; F16L; F16L11/00; F16L11/04; F16L11/08; F16L11/081; F16L11/083; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12431; Y10T428/12493; Y10T428/12771; Y10T428/12861; Y10T428/12951; Y10T428/12972; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A carbon ferrite-pearlite wire which is produced by a method comprising subjecting an initial wire of carbon steel having a carbon content of between 0.25 and 0.8 and a manganese content of up to 1.4%, which is continuous, of long length and of constant cross section, to at least one shaping operation causing a strain-hardening the average percentage of which is greater than at least 5%, and heat-treating said shaped wire, wherein for a given strain-hardening percentage of the initial wire, a heat treatment is carried out under conditions of time and temperature such that the steel wire obtained after treatment has a mechanical rupture strength (Rm) greater than 850 MPa and a structure containing little free ferrite and a wire which is resistant to corrosion in the presence of H 2 S.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A carbon ferrite-pearlite wire which is produced by a method comprising subjecting an initial wire of carbon steel having a carbon content of between 0.25 and 0.8 and a manganese content of up to 1.4%, which is continuous, of long length and of constant cross section, to at least one shaping operation causing a strain-hardening the average percentage of which is greater than at least 5%, and heat-treating said shaped wire, wherein for a given strain-hardening percentage of the initial wire, a heat treatment is carried out under conditions of time and temperature such that the steel wire obtained after treatment has a mechanical rupture strength (Rm) greater than 850 MPa and a structure containing little free ferrite and a wire which is resistant to corrosion in the presence of H 2 S.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A ferrite-pearlite steel wire comprising a steel the carbon content of which is between 0.25 and 0.80%, the manganese content of which is up to 1.4%, and without dispersoid, a free ferrite content of less than 15% and a mechanical rupture strength (Rm) of between 850 and 1200 MPa, said wire being resistant to corrosion in the presence of H 2 S.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A ferrite-pearlite steel wire comprising a steel the carbon content of which is between 0.25 and 0.80%, the manganese content of which is up to 1.4%, and without dispersoid, a free ferrite content of less than 15% and a mechanical rupture strength (Rm) of between 850 and 1200 MPa, said wire being resistant to corrosion in the presence of H 2 S.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A ferrite-pearlite steel wire comprising a steel the carbon content of which is between 0.25 and 0.80%, the manganese content of which is up to 1.4% with at least one dispersoid, a free ferrite content of less than 15%, and the rupture limit (Rm) between 850 and 1400 MPa, said wire being resistant to corrosion in the presence of H 2 S.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A ferrite-pearlite steel wire comprising a steel the carbon content of which is between 0.25 and 0.80%, the manganese content of which is up to 1.4% with at least one dispersoid, a free ferrite content of less than 15%, and the rupture limit (Rm) between 850 and 1400 MPa, said wire being resistant to corrosion in the presence of H 2 S.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A flexible conduit comprising at least one reinforcement made from at least one ply of steel wires according to claim 2.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A flexible conduit comprising at least one reinforcement made from at least one ply of steel wires according to claim 2.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A wire according to claim 3 in which the dispersoid is Ti, V, B or Ni.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A wire according to claim 2 in which the wire is silicon-killed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A wire according to claim 7 in which the wire is also aluminum-killed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A wire according to claim 2 in which the wire is silicon-calcium killed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
A wire according to claim 3 in which the wire is silicon-killed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A wire according to claim 10 in which the wire is also aluminum-killed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
A wire according to claim 3 in which the wire is silicon-calcium killed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wire according to claim 2 in which the magnesium content of the steel is 0.6 to 1.4% and the silicon content is 0.2 to 0.4%.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A wire according to claim 13 in which the ferrite concentration is less than 12%.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wire according to claim 3 in which the magnesium content of the steel is 0.6 to 1.4% and the silicon content is 0.2 to 0.4%.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A wire according to claim 15 in which the ferrite concentration is less than 12%.
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