Tubular handling and tubular management is a complex process. Full information for the handling
and management of Oilfield Casing and Tubular Goods (OCTG) can be found in API RP 5C1
“Recommended Practice for the Care and Use of Casing and Tubing”. This is carbon steel, hot
drawn, extruded pipe. There are other procedures for the handling of special steels such as 13% and
25% Chrome tubing and casing – API 5CT 13 Cr L80 and for other exotic steels such as Stainless