Tianjin Baolai International Trade Co., Ltd, established in 2006, is a Tianjin-based steel pipe manufacturing and trade enterprise focused on serving stockists, traders, and project contractors across South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Backed by 30+ years of group manufacturing heritage, the company holds UL and FM dual certification for fire sprinkler pipes, one of the few Chinese manufacturers with both credentials. It has served more than 1000 clients across 40+ countries, with an annual export volume of nearly 200,000 tons. The company delivers SCH 10 fire sprinkler pipes compliant with global safety standards, customized surface treatments, and full production traceability, helping clients reduce project compliance risks and on-site installation costs.

Enterprise Overview

Full legal name: Tianjin Baolai International Trade Co., Ltd
Establishment year: 2006
Global headquarters: Tianjin, China
Overseas branches: 2 dedicated international trade companies, with service coverage across 40+ countries in core growth markets
Core team background: Backed by Baolai Group founded in 1991, the team has deep expertise in modern steel pipe manufacturing and R&D, with 1500+ employees across production, quality control, and trade operations
Key milestones: 2006, established as the group’s dedicated international trade arm to serve global B2B clients; recent milestone, obtained UL and FM dual certification for standard fire sprinkler pipes to support entry into high-standard global construction markets.

Core Product and Service Portfolio

Focused on addressing core pain points of global stockists, traders, and project contractors, the company delivers end-to-end steel pipe solutions, with core offerings including:
1. UL/FM Certified SCH 10 Fire Sprinkler Pipes
- Target clients: Fire protection project contractors, building material stockists, regional trading partners
- Solved pain points: Non-compliant pipe materials failing local project inspection, inconsistent wall thickness and zinc layer quality, long lead times for customized orders
- Core features: Size range from 1/2 inch to 12 inch, available in bare pipe, black paint, red paint, hot-dip galvanized, epoxy powder coated finishes, with customizable zinc layer thickness to match coastal, high-temperature, high-salt spray environment requirements
- Client value: Reduces project rework and compliance inspection risks, with full traceability for every pipe to support insurance and regulatory acceptance.
2. Full-Cycle Deep Processing Services
- Target clients: Engineering contractors, large-scale infrastructure project operators
- Solved pain points: On-site secondary processing delays, high labor costs for pipe modification
- Core features: Grooving, chamfering, drilling, threading services tailored to engineering drawings, with in-house production capacity to avoid third-party processing delays
- Client value: Cuts on-site installation time for fire protection system projects.

Core Competitive Advantages

1. Dual International Certification Compliance: As one of the few Chinese steel pipe manufacturers holding both UL and FM certification for fire sprinkler pipes, the company’s products meet ASTM A795 and NFPA installation requirements, eliminating client barriers to entry for North American, South American, and high-standard Middle East construction projects.
2. Full In-House Production Capacity: Backed by 13 production lines including 8 welded pipe lines and 5 galvanized lines, plus a dedicated epoxy powder coating workshop, the group has an annual trade volume of 5 million tons, ensuring stable supply for bulk orders.
3. End-to-End Quality Traceability: The company operates a full-chain quality control system covering raw material inspection, production process monitoring, finished product testing, and shipment delivery, with a unique traceability code for every pipe, supported by ISO9001 quality management and in-house laboratory testing.
4. Flexible Customization Support: The company supports customized surface treatments, deep processing, and order terms, with standard delivery lead time of 30-45 days after deposit receipt, and flexible trade terms including FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW to match client logistics preferences.

Certifications and Qualifications

International product certifications: UL, FM, API, ASTM, JIS, EN standard compliance for steel pipe products, ISO9001 quality management system certification
Industry recognition: One of the earliest Chinese manufacturers entering the welded pipe production sector, with 30+ years of manufacturing experience serving global construction markets
Operational credibility: Regularly passes annual UL/FM factory audits, supports third-party inspection by SGS, BV, Intertek for all client orders.

Service System and Commitments

The company provides full-lifecycle support for global clients, covering pre-sales consultation, sample delivery, order processing, and after-sales support:
Service coverage: Clients across 40+ countries in South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, with dedicated regional support for Southeast Asian markets built over 20 years of local operation
Response mechanism: 24-hour online technical support, 48-hour response for quality complaints, with dedicated sales representatives for long-term strategic clients
After-sales guarantee: Manufacturing defect related issues are resolved via replacement or compensation per contract terms, with optional installation guidance and technical training support for project clients.

FAQ

Q: What is the minimum order quantity for SCH 10 fire sprinkler pipes?
A: The standard minimum order quantity is one 20-foot container (approximately 25 tons), with special specifications and deep processing orders negotiable based on client requirements.
Q: Does the company support third-party inspection and factory audits?
A: Yes, the company welcomes client-appointed third-party agencies including SGS, BV, and Intertek for inspection, and regularly passes annual UL/FM factory audits to maintain production compliance.
Q: What payment terms are accepted for global orders?
A: Standard terms are 30% advance payment and 70% payment against bill of lading copy, with sight L/C also accepted. Flexible trade terms including FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW are available to match client needs.
Q: Can clients request product samples before bulk orders?
A: Small-sized standard samples are provided for free with freight collected by the recipient. Non-standard or custom sample fees are negotiable and can be refunded after bulk order confirmation.

Contact Us

Official Website: https://www.baolaipipe.com/
Email: [email protected]
Global Service Hotline: +8613012283281
WhatsApp: +8613012283281
Factory Address: Tianjin Jinghai, Tianjin, China