Steel is one of the most common materials in the world, the minimum tensile strength for stainless steel pipes is 515 N/mm² while minimum yield strength at Rp 0.2% at 205 N/mm². Stainless steel representing an industry that produces 1.3 billion tons a year and it is the material used throughout the construction of many architectural fabrications. Stainless steel pipes contain at least 10.5% of chromium. This allows it to form an invisible chrome-oxide layer by reaction with oxygen.

 

 

There are many categories and sub-categories of steel, so, depending on the various qualities and characteristics of a particular build, the choice of steel selected may vary. The scope of work have a lot to with the selection process of proper steel type for the job as it can benefit the quality of the project and cost.

 

 

The properties that vary the most between steel types are strength, ductility, hardness, aesthetics, and cost. The meaning of “L” designation in SS316L grade is that carbon content is restricted to 0.03% where the normal carbon content in stainless steel SS316 is 0.08%. The lesser the carbon content the stainless steel has, the greater it is in weldability. SS316/316L is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steel. The molybdenum content in stainless steel pipe is around 2.0% to 3.0%, while nickel content is around 11% to 14%.  The nickel and molybdenum content provides great corrosion resistance in corrosive surroundings, such as salt water or chloride environments. In addition, SS316/316L material will reduce the tendency of the material to crack after welding. It also provides higher tensile strength at elevated temperature.

 

 

Stainless steel differs from carbon steel by amount of chromium present. Carbon steel rusts when exposed to air and moisture. There are 3 main types of pipe ends for stainless steel pipe, namely plain end (PE), bevel end (BE) and threaded end (TE). Plain end pipes are pipes that with unfinished ends. Bevel end pipes are pipes that have a standard angle of 30° (+5°/-0°) on the pipes end surface. Threaded end pipes are pipes that with tapered groove that cuts into the ends of pipes. Stainless Steel Pipes Manufacturer makes the stainless steel perfect which does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel. It even prevents chromium from being depleted, thus, it can still form the chrome oxide layer on the pipe surface.

 

 

Pipes supplied by Stainless Steel Pipes Manufacturer are Annealed and Pickled. Annealing is a heat treatment that alters the physical and chemical properties of the material. The treatment also increases the ductility and reduces the stainless steel pipe hardness. Pickling is a metal surface treatment that contains acid to remove the impurities on the pipe surface.

 

 

A manufacturer of any material or product is crucial and when it comes to find the right Stainless Steel Pipes Manufacturer. There is a lot involved in making the finest steel because it requires precise definition. It is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 11.5 wt% chromium content. There are different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment to which the material will be subjected in its lifetime.