Stainless steel pipe is a pipe product used to transport liquids and gases, made of stainless steel material. Stainless steel pipes have the advantages of corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, pressure resistance, non-toxic and tasteless, and are widely used in chemical industry, petroleum, medicine, food, machinery manufacturing and other fields.
Stainless steel pipes can be divided into many types according to different manufacturing processes and uses. Common classifications include seamless stainless steel pipes and welded stainless steel pipes.
Seamless stainless steel pipes are made through hot rolling, cold rolling or cold drawing processes and have the characteristics of no seams. This kind of pipe has a smooth surface, no scale and burrs on the inner and outer walls, and can ensure the fluidity and purity of liquids and gases. Seamless stainless steel pipes are widely used in petroleum, chemical, aviation, automobile, boiler, pharmaceutical and other industries.
Welded stainless steel pipes are made by rolling stainless steel plates or strips into a tube shape through a welding process and then welding them. This kind of pipe has good strength and toughness and is suitable for some occasions with higher requirements, such as high-pressure pipelines, high-temperature pipelines, etc.
In addition, according to the material of stainless steel pipes, they can also be divided into stainless steel 304 pipes and stainless steel 316 pipes. Stainless steel 304 pipes have better corrosion resistance and plasticity and are suitable for use in general environments; stainless steel 316 pipes have better corrosion resistance and are suitable for use in some special environments, such as seawater environments.
In short, stainless steel pipe is a versatile pipe product with a wide range of applications and multiple classifications. According to the specific needs and use environment, selecting the appropriate stainless steel pipe material and type can meet various engineering and production requirements.