Introduction Of Stainless Steel Pipe

Stainless steel pipe is a tubular product made of stainless steel as the main material. It has the characteristics of excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and long life. It is widely used in industry, construction, food processing, medical equipment and other fields.

Main Categories Of Stainless Steel Pipes

1.Classification by use
Structural s-s-pipes: used for building frames, bridge supports, etc., emphasizing mechanical strength and load-bearing capacity.

Stainless steel pipe for fluid transportation: used in petroleum, chemical, water supply systems, etc., requiring pressure resistance and corrosion resistance (such as 304/316 materials).

Heat exchanger tubes: used for heat exchange equipment, requiring high temperature resistance and good thermal conductivity (such as 316L, 310S).

Medical stainless steel pipes: used for surgical instruments, implant materials, etc., requiring high cleanliness and biocompatibility (such as 316L medical grade).

2.Classification By Production Process
Seamless steel pipe: Made by hot rolling or cold drawing, without welds, resistant to high pressure, suitable for high-demand environments (such as chemical pipelines).

Welded steel pipe: Made by rolling and welding steel plates, low cost, suitable for low-pressure scenarios (such as decorative pipes, water pipes).

3.Classification By Surface Treatment
Polished tube: smooth surface, used in food, medical and other fields with high cleanliness requirements.

Pickled tube: removes the oxide layer to improve corrosion resistance.

Wire drawing tube: has a textured decorative effect, often used in architectural decoration.

Common Stainless Steel Materials

304 stainless steel: general purpose, good corrosion resistance, used in food equipment and household items.

316/316L stainless steel: contains molybdenum (Mo), resistant to acid, alkali and seawater corrosion, suitable for chemical and marine environments.

201 stainless steel: low cost but weak corrosion resistance, mostly used in decoration.

430 stainless steel: ferritic stainless steel, resistant to oxidation but poor toughness, used in home appliances, etc.

Core Performance Features

Corrosion resistance: Chromium (Cr) elements form a passivation film to resist oxidation and acid-base corrosion.

High strength: More pressure-resistant and impact-resistant than ordinary carbon steel pipes.

Hygiene: No precipitates, in line with food grade (such as GB4806.9) and medical standards.

Temperature resistance: Some materials can withstand -196℃~800℃ (such as 310S high temperature resistant pipes).

Aesthetics: The surface can be polished and plated, suitable for decorative projects.

Main Application Areas

Industry: oil pipelines, chemical equipment, boiler heat exchangers.

Construction: curtain wall support, handrails, steel structures.

Food and medicine: pipelines, fermentation tanks, surgical instruments.

Energy and environmental protection: nuclear power equipment, sewage treatment systems.

Home: furniture frames, kitchen and bathroom hardware.

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Post time: Jul-21-2025

Application Of Stainless Steel Pipes In Life