Tube Mill Technology Drives Full-Scale Steel Tube Production

Sughd Metal has achieved full production capacity at its welded steel tube plant in Tajikistan, reaching an annual output of 100,000 tonnes following the commissioning of two OTO tube mills supplied by Fives.

Production capacity and plant configuration
The Sughd Metal facility is located in the Bobodjon-Gafurov district of Tajikistan and operates as an integrated production site combining metal cutting, processing, tube manufacturing, and packaging. The plant was designed to produce up to 100,000 tonnes of welded steel tubes per year, a level that has now been reached and exceeded.

Continuous operation of two OTO tube mills forms the core of the production line. The mills support stable, high-throughput manufacturing and enable Sughd Metal to meet demand across regional markets while maintaining consistent output levels.

Tube mill performance and process stability
Since start-up, the OTO tube mills have demonstrated high availability and operational stability. Consistent process control supports uniform tube geometry and weld quality, which are critical parameters in welded tube production, particularly for applications requiring tight dimensional tolerances.

Stable mill performance reduces unplanned downtime and limits variability between production batches. This contributes to predictable output and supports efficient use of upstream and downstream processes within the plant.

Equipment integration and turnkey delivery
The project reflects a turnkey approach to tube mill supply, combining mechanical design, process engineering, and commissioning support. The OTO mills integrate forming, welding, and sizing functions within a coordinated process layout, enabling efficient material flow and repeatable production conditions.

Such integration is particularly relevant for greenfield or expanding plants, where coordinated equipment design and process know-how reduce ramp-up time and operational risk.

Regional industrial context
By achieving its designed capacity, the Sughd Metal plant has positioned itself as a high-volume production hub within Central Asia’s metal industry. Local availability of welded steel tubes supports regional construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects, reducing reliance on imports.

The project is increasingly viewed as a reference for tube manufacturing investments in the region, demonstrating how modern tube mill technology and process expertise can accelerate industrial development and support supply chain localization.

Application perspective
For manufacturers targeting large-scale welded tube production, the Sughd Metal project illustrates the role of equipment reliability and process stability in reaching and sustaining nameplate capacity. In emerging industrial markets, such deployments highlight how advanced tube mill solutions can support both production efficiency and long-term operational scalability.