Sandvik Celebrates Record Order for its Nuclear Segment

SANDVIKEN, SWEDEN, October 18, 2021 – Sandvik Materials Technology is delighted to announce the securing of a record order for nuclear tubes and pipes from a world-leading low carbon energy company for the development of nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom.

Sandvik will supply nuclear tubes and pipes in 29 dimensions in grade 3R65, a molybdenum-alloyed austenitic stainless chromium-nickel steel with a low carbon content. The tubes will be mainly used to connect different systems close to the second reactor at the Hinkley Point C power station in Bristol, England.

The materials will require a high degree of cleanliness to meet the nuclear RCC-M design code, with firm controls on instructions and procedures and regular on-site third-party inspections during manufacturing.

The tubes and pipes will be manufactured at Sandvik’s production unit in Sandviken, Sweden.

This is the second order from the energy company for Sandvik nuclear materials. In 2018, the company was commissioned to provide a package of tubes for the first reactor at Hinkley Point C. The order was delivered during 2019 and 2020.

Despite tough competition, the latest order was successfully secured due to Sandvik’s record of excellent understanding of the customer’s technical requirements, and its delivery of high-quality materials.

Anders Frelin, Regional Sales Manager, Nuclear Power, EMEA, Sandvik Materials Technology, said: “We succeeded thanks to a strong commitment from everyone involved, from the first customer sales contact, through the internal supply chain to final delivery with impressive teamwork.

“It is a great feeling when everything comes together, and you book this kind of order. We have been working on details, instructions, and procedures for a very long time and it's thanks to the efforts from everyone involved that we finally secured this contract.” 

"We are proud to have been selected as supplier for this prestigious contract, which confirms our position as the leading producer of nuclear tubes,” said Patrick Larsson, Production Manager, Sandvik Materials Technology.

A provider of specialist materials and knowledge for next-generation nuclear power supply, Sandvik has a successful record of supporting the nuclear industry for more than 60 years and a 155-year steelmaking heritage. Sandvik has delivered 60,000,000 meters of nuclear fuel tubes to more than 100 reactors worldwide.

To learn more about Sandvik’s nuclear products and services, visit materials.sandvik/en