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Since years, mankind has been making the use of stainless steel pipes in an array of industries. Capable of transporting fluids as well as gas, hollow stainless steel pipes have become an integral part of almost any and every industry out there. Out of all the metals available at the disposal of man, steel is best suitable for applications made for transportation, manufacturer and structural purposes because of its lucrative mechanical and chemical properties that can be utilized under even extreme applications. And today, Sigma steel pipes, India’s leading brand for steel pipe manufacture will be exploring the diverse uses of stainless steel pipes in a variety of industries.
Usage of stainless steel pipes
Usually, stainless steel pipes are utilized in structures, transportation, and manufacturing. Different materials, design characteristics, and production methods for stainless steel pipes have been developing and varying according to the application.
- Usage for providing structure.
Structural use is commonly building and construction in which the building material is commonly referred to as steel tubes. Steel tubes are used to provide additional strength and stability for especially high buildings or constructions. Two types of stainless steel pipes are utilized in structural usage as end-bearing piles and friction piles that both have the aim of transferring the load of the building. In those applications, stainless steel pipes are driven deep into the earth before the foundation is laid, which constitutes great support to the building especially when the ground is not secure. Another structural application of stainless steel pipes is scaffolding poles which allow construction workers to access all areas of the building that are out of reach. They are made by linking steel tubes into each other as a cage that surrounds the building.
- Usage for manufacturing and concerned processes.
Stainless steel pipes are being utilized for many different purposes in manufacturing use. Guard rails are one of the most common usages to provide a safety feature for stairs and balconies, or, in street, for cyclists and pedestrians. Stainless steel pipes can also be utilized as security bollards which are used to cordon off an area from vehicle traffic to protect people, buildings, or infrastructures. Also, stainless steel pipes constitute an option for outdoor site furnishings. Steel pipe manufacture for bike racks requires bending steel tubes. High toughness and strength of steel make it secure against thieves.
- Usage for transportation purposes.
The most common usage of stainless steel pipes is the transportation of products since the characteristics of the raw material is very suitable for long-term installations. As it has mentioned before, different applications require different properties, as for low-pressure applications it is not expected for a steel pipe to exhibit ultra-high strength since it is not exposed to significant loading. More specialized applications to be used in the oil and gas industry may require more stringent specifications due to the hazardous nature of the product and the possibility of increasing pressure. These requirements bring a higher cost and quality control becomes more critical.
The design of stainless steel pipes
Keeping in mind the aforementioned uses of stainless steel pipes, Sigma steel pipes design two types of stainless steel pipes – seamless and welded seam, and both have different uses. Seamless stainless steel pipes are generally thinner and lighter, thus they are most widely used in bicycle production and fluid transportation. Seamed stainless steel pipes are more heavy and rigid to obtain better consistency and durability. Stainless steel pipes that are used for gas transportation, electrical conduit, and plumbing are generally seamed. The quality as well as the delivery of our steel pipes have made us enjoy the reputation of the best manufacturer and supplier of steel pipes. Wish to know more? Reach out to Sigma steel pipes at sigmapipes.com.
