Steel pipes play a critical role across industries due to their strength, versatility, and durability. This guide outlines the key features, benefits, and applications of seamless and welded steel pipes to help you determine the best fit for your project.
Manufacturing Process:
Made from a solid billet of steel that is heated and stretched over a form until it takes the shape of a pipe.
No welded joints, ensuring uniform structure throughout the pipe.
Features:
Higher pressure and temperature resistance due to the absence of weld seams.
Smooth internal and external finishes.
Typically used in demanding applications.
Applications:
Oil and gas transportation.
Boilers and pressure vessels.
High-pressure equipment in power generation.
Advantages:
Superior strength and reliability.
Resistance to cracking under pressure.
Manufacturing Process:
Formed by rolling steel sheets or plates into a cylindrical shape and welding the edges.
Common welding techniques include Electric Resistance Welding (ERW), Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding (LSAW), and Spiral Submerged Arc Welding (SSAW).
Features:
The weld seam may impact strength, though modern welding techniques minimize this.
More cost-effective than seamless pipes.
Applications:
Low to medium-pressure applications such as water distribution and structural supports.
Piping systems in construction and HVAC systems.
Advantages:
Easier and cheaper to produce in larger diameters.
Suitable for applications with less critical performance requirements.
Opt for seamless pipes for critical and high-pressure applications like energy production and chemical processing.
Use welded pipes for low to medium-pressure projects, structural components, or where cost-efficiency is a priority.
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