Applications Of Stainless Tube

As we all know, stainless steel is a versatile material comprised of a steel alloy and a small percentage of chromium—the addition of chromium adds to the material’s corrosion resistance. Stainless steel tube has been used in a variety of industries. In our daily life, we can often see that households are filled with a variety of stainless steel tubing. Most of us have steel tubing in our refrigerators and other appliances. Household and industrial gas lines are usually made of stainless steel tubing as well. Stainless steel tube is also an industry sweetheart because it is has excellent resistanceto high-heat, high-pressure, salt and other destructive elements. Stainless steel tubing is popular in the construction of high-quality homes and buildings, because it can be counted on to reduce gas leaks.

As these classifcations of other ordinary steel pipes, stainless steel tube is also distinguished by type and grade. For tubing and piping applications, type 304 stainless steel is a common selection because it is highly chemical- and corrosion-resistant. However, type 304 stainless steel is not compatible with applications where temperatures fall between 800 and 1640 degrees Fahrenheit (F) because it is prone to carbide precipitation, a result of the material’s .08 percent carbon content limit. Stainless steel type 304L circumvents this problem because it has a lower carbon content limit, and therefore can be subjected to welding and higher temperature applications. Other types of stainless steel often possess additives (such as nickel or molybdenum) which strengthen traits that are desirable in particular applications. Therefore, it seems very necessary to select the proper type of stainless pipe for your specific applications based on a variety of factors or requirements in service.
Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe is made from either solid chromium or a chromium and nickel combination. This type of stainless pipe include seamless pipe and welded pipe, electric fusion welded pipe for high-pressure applications, large diameter welded pipe for corrosive or high-temperature applications, and seamless and welded ferritic and austenitic stainless steel pipe.
For applications where stainless steel tubing or piping must come into contact with food and other sensitive products, sanitation is a high priority. Stainless steel sanitary tubing is used in such applications because it has high corrosion-resistance, doesn’t tarnish, and is easy to keep clean. For specific applications, different tolerances can be achieved. The grade typically used for these applications is ASTMA270.
In highly-specific aircraft applications, chromium and nickel type stainless steel is used because of their heat and corrosion-resistance. Found in applications that require high-strength, stainless steel aircraft tubing can be work-hardened or welded, although work-hardened pieces shouldn’t be used with some kinds of corrosive substances. Low-carbon types of stainless steel are a common choice for welded parts.
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