Pipes and tubes
Stainless steel pipe is primarily used in piping systems for the transport of fluids or gases. We manufacture steel pipe from a steel alloy containing nickel as well as chromium, which give stainless steel its corrosion-resistant properties.
Stainless steel pipe applications
- Textile Machinery.
- Chemicals.
- Fertilizers.
- Dairy and Food Processing.
- Power Plants.
- Pesticides.
- Construction.
- Modern Architecture.
Types of Stainless Steel Pipe
Seamless Pipe
A seamless pipe is a pipe that does not contain any seams or weld joints. It’s capable of standing up to intense levels of pressure and also temperatures thanks to the metal itself. It’s used in a wide variety of different oil and gas applications, but they are also used in mechanical and engineering industries too. This makes seamless pipes rather versatile and they are always inspected with high levels of precision to ensure the quality of the material.
ERW Pipe / Welded Pipe
ERW steel pipe used for transporting gas and liquid objects such as oil and gas, could meet the low and high pressure requirement. In recent years, with the development of ERW technology, more and more ERW steel pipe used in the oil and gas fields, automobile industry and so on. Because of the materials used and the lightweight nature of welded pipes, they’re far more cost-effective than most other piping methods and offer the best value for your money.
| Stainless Steel | ASTM / ASME A/ SA 312 GR. TP 304, 304L, 304H, 309S, 309H, 310S, 310H, 316, 316l, 316Ti, 316H, 316LN, 317, 317L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 904L |
| Duplex Steel | ASTM / ASME SA 790 UNS NO S32205/ S32760 / S31803 |
| Carbon Steel | ASTM / ASME A 53 GR. A & B, ASTM A 106 GR. A,B & C, API 5L GR.B, API 5L X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80 (PSL1 & PSL2) ASTM A671/A672 GR 60 CL 12/22/32 |
| Alloy Steel | ASTM / ASME A 335 GR P1, P5, P9, P11, P12, P22, P91, P92, ASTM / ASME A 691 GR 1 cr, 11/4 cr, 21/4 cr, 5 cr, 9 cr |
| Nickel Alloys | Monel, Nickel, Inconel, Hastelloy, Titanium, Tantalum, Cupro-Nickel |
| Non-Ferrous | Copper, Bronze, Aluminium, High speed Steel, Zinc, Lead |
| Types | Round, Square, Rectangular |
| Size | 3/8″ NB to 24″ NB(Seamless) 1/2″NB to 120″NB (Welded) ERW/SAW |
| Wall Thickness Range | SCH 5S to SCH XXS & as specified |
Types of Industry where Stainless Steel Pipe is Used
Oil and Gas
Technology plays a massively important role in the oil and gas industries. The need for corrosion-resistant piping has increased over the past couple of years as the depths we explore for oil deepens and more pressure is being placed on the duplex and super duplex stainless steel pipes we use.
Nuclear Power
Obtaining usable energy from atomic nuclei is no easy task. All of the nuclear reactors we use today heat water to produce steam which is then used to spin turbines that provide us with energy and most of them are placed near the coast due to the cooling requirements. Stainless steel pipe is more than qualified to defend against corrosion from seawater, hence its importance in the nuclear power industry.
LNG
LNG (liquefied natural gas) is gas that has been temporarily converted into a liquid form for the sake of transportation. Its volume is greatly reduced to make it easier and cheaper to transport. In some cases, transporting natural gas via pipelines isn’t possible or cheap enough to be worth the cost, which is why it’s instead transported via a liquid form in cryogenic sea vessels and road tankers.
Desalination
Desalination is the removal of salt and other minerals from a source of water. This is done to convert water into fresh water that is fit for humans to use or possibly irrigation. In most cases, salt is created as a by-product and desalination are used on many submarines and ships. Saltwater and metals generally don’t mix very well, hence the importance of getting piping in the desalination industry that is able to withstand the natural corrosive properties of salt water.
Mining and Minerals
Mining is the process of extracting materials from the earth. The materials covered are usually in the form of metals both common and precious and it’s something that has been done for thousands of years to acquire beneficial resources. The mining industry is one where stainless steel has made it easier and more profitable to take on larger operations.
