Variety of Steel Pipes and Tubes
Quality and properties of steel can be varied based on the composition and the proportion of elements used to make the alloy. Each of these has different properties and applications in various industries.
Steel Tubes and Pipes
Carbon steel is a metal alloy resulting as a combination of two elements, iron and carbon, where other elements are present in very small quantities and do not affect the properties.
Applications
Construction
Water
Oil & gas
Boiler and condenser tubes
Stainless Steel Tubes and Pipes
Stainless steel is steel with an increased proportion of chromium, a minimum of 10.5 percent. This creates a thin layer of oxide on the surface of the steel, preventing any further corrosion. Stainless steel pipes and tubes also contain varying amounts of carbon, silicon, manganese, nickel and molybdenum.
Applications
Heat exchangers, boilers
Chemical plants
Water treatment
Transportation
Distillation
Hastelloy Tubes and Pipes
Hastelloy is a nickel-based steel alloy that offers a high resistance to corrosion, pitting, and cracking. Additional elements such as molybdenum chromium and iron are part of the alloy, widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest.
Applications
Hastelloy tubes and pipes are used in functions involving high-temperature and high-stress, or in mildly to gravely corrosive applications such as
Heat exchangers
Chemical reactors
Inconel Tubes and Pipes
Inconel is the name given to a range of nickel-chromium super alloys. Hardened through solid solution or precipitation depending on the alloy, it offers extremely high yield, tensile and creep-rupture properties. It is highly resistant to corrosion, heat, and pressure due to its composition.
Applications
Chemical processing
Racing car engine parts
Aerospace industry
Commercial gas turbines
Food processing
Power generation
Titanium and Zirconium Tubes and Pipes
Titanium is highly resistant to salt solutions, seawater, most acids, organic and inorganic chemicals, and gases. This is primarily due to a very thin, tenacious, and highly protective surface oxide film, which provides high resistance to erosion in almost any environment.
Zirconium is resistant to a wide range of organic and inorganic acids and bases, making it an exceptional long-life alternative to other alloys in highly demanding applications.
Applications
Aircraft components
Heat exchangers and condensers
Instrumentation systems
Medical implants
Sporting goods
To know more about the stainless steel pipes and more supplied by KJ Tubing, Inc., and the various standards our products meet, call (440) 209-8871 or send us a message through the contact form. We are prepared to help you find the right stainless steel pipes for your needs.