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Due to their different performance characteristics, thick-walled carbon steel pipes and thin-walled carbon steel pipes are widely used in many fields. The following is a comparison of their main application areas:   Application areas of thick-walled carbon steel pipes: Thick-walled carbon steel pipes (wall thickness/outer diameter ≥ 0.05) are mainly used in high-load, high-pressure or harsh environments due to their high strength, pressure resistance, high temperature resistance and other characteristics: Oil and gas industry: Oil drilling pipes, oil well casings, oil pipelines, etc., withstand high pressure and corrosive media. Long-distance natural gas transmission pipelines need to be resistant to high pressure and corrosion. Chemical and energy industries: Chemical equipment pipelines (such as cracking tubes, reactor pipelines) transport corrosive chemicals. High-pressure boiler tubes, heat exchanger tubes, high temperature and high pressure resistance. Machinery ... Continue reading →

Basic definition and classification of thick-walled pipe flanges: 1. Special pipe flanges made by integral forging or welding process, with wall thickness significantly exceeding standard flanges by 30%-50% 2. According to the structure, it can be divided into two categories: integral forging type and multi-layer cladding type   Analysis of core performance characteristics: 1. Mechanical performance performance • Pressure bearing capacity reaches PN160 or above, which is 2-3 pressure levels higher than ordinary flanges • Ring stiffness is increased by 40%, which can effectively resist alternating stress 2. Material adaptability requirements • Carbon steel material is suitable for working conditions below 480℃ • Alloy steel can withstand high temperature environment of 560℃ • Stainless steel models have corrosion resistance of CR≥17%   Typical application scenarios and technical advantages: 1. Application in extreme working conditions • ... Continue reading →

Stainless steel elbows (SS elbow) are used to change the flow direction of fluids in pipeline systems, so their sealing and pressure resistance are crucial. Water pressure testing is a key step to ensure that pipe elbows will not leak or rupture during actual operation. Through water pressure testing, the quality and performance of elbows can be effectively verified to ensure the safety of pipeline systems. This article will outline the basic methods, operating steps and precautions for water pressure testing of stainless steel elbows, and summarize the importance of testing. Basic methods of water pressure testing: Water pressure testing is to check the pressure resistance and sealing of stainless steel elbows by applying water with a certain pressure. Its basic method includes the following steps: 1. Preparation Before conducting water pressure testing, relevant testing equipment and tools such as pressure pumps, pressure gauges, sealing gaskets, etc. need to be prepared. At the ... Continue reading →

Advantages of using carbon steel pipes (CS pipe) for circulating water systems:   1. Excellent mechanical properties The tensile strength and yield strength of carbon steel pipes are significantly higher than most pipes, which can effectively cope with high-pressure conditions and temperature fluctuations in the operation of circulating water systems, and ensure the long-term structural integrity of the pipeline network.   2. Optimization of corrosion resistance Through surface treatment processes such as galvanizing and lining, carbon steel pipes can form an effective protective layer, significantly improving their ability to resist corrosive media such as chloride ions and dissolved oxygen in circulating water, and extending their service life.   3. The key role of heat conduction efficiency The high thermal conductivity of carbon steel materials is conducive to the heat exchange process of circulating water systems, ensuring the heat transfer efficiency of equipment ... Continue reading →

The advantages of carbon structural steel seamless pipes mainly include the following aspects: High strength: Carbon structural steel seamless pipes have high tensile strength and yield strength, can withstand greater pressure and load, and are suitable for various occasions requiring high-strength materials. Good toughness: Carbon structural steel seamless pipes can absorb greater energy and are not easy to break when subjected to external forces, and have good impact toughness and bending toughness. Excellent corrosion resistance: Carbon structural steel seamless pipes can be properly treated, such as hot-dip galvanizing, painting, etc., to improve their corrosion resistance and extend their service life. High precision: The inner and outer walls of carbon structural steel seamless pipes are smooth, with high dimensional accuracy and small tolerance range, which are suitable for occasions with high dimensional accuracy requirements. Good processing performance: Carbon structural ... Continue reading →

The common sealing surface types of high-pressure pipe flanges include flat surface, raised surface, concave and convex surface and tongue and groove surface. The choice of sealing surface depends on the specific application scenario and sealing requirements.   High-pressure pipe flanges are important components in industrial pipeline connections. The selection of their sealing surfaces is directly related to the sealing performance and safe operation of the pipeline system. The following will introduce in detail several types of sealing surfaces commonly used for high-pressure pipe flanges and their characteristics.   1. Plane sealing surface The plane sealing surface is the simplest form of sealing surface, with a simple structure and convenient processing. However, since the plane sealing surface only relies on the preload of the bolts to ensure the sealing during connection, it has high requirements for the processing accuracy of the flange and gasket. In addition, the ... Continue reading →

Thick-walled precision mechanical pipe & tubes have many performance advantages, which are mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. High strength: Thick-walled precision mechanical pipes are made of high-strength materials and have high strength and pressure resistance. It can work under high-pressure environments and can withstand large pressures without deformation or rupture. 2. Corrosion resistance: Thick-walled precision mechanical pipes have excellent corrosion resistance after special process treatment. It can operate stably for a long time in corrosive media such as acids, alkalis, and salts, and will not affect the normal use of the pipeline due to corrosion. 3. High precision: Thick-walled precision mechanical pipes are manufactured using advanced production processes and equipment, with high-precision size and wall thickness control. Its inner and outer diameters, wall thickness and surface finish are always kept within the specified range, ensuring the accuracy ... Continue reading →

As an important component for changing the flow direction of the medium in the pipeline system, the actual service life of the pipe elbow is affected by many factors, including material properties, manufacturing process, working environment, maintenance strategy and failure mode. The actual service life of steel elbow fittings will be discussed in detail from these aspects. 1. The influence of material type on the life of elbows The material selection of pipe elbows directly affects their service life. Common elbow materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, plastic, ceramic, etc. Each material has different corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and applicable temperature range. Carbon steel elbow: Carbon steel elbows are low in cost and easy to process, but they are easy to rust in corrosive media and have a relatively short service life, generally 10-20 years. Stainless steel elbow: Stainless steel elbows have good corrosion resistance and are suitable for ... Continue reading →

The surface quality requirements for seamless stainless steel pipes are relatively strict, mainly reflected in the following aspects.   1. The surface should be smooth and flat, without obvious bumps, wrinkles, scratches and other defects. These defects may affect the performance of seamless pipes, such as reducing their pressure resistance and increasing fluid resistance. During visual inspection, the surface roughness should be uniform and without obvious differences. The inner and outer surfaces of the pipe should be clean and free of impurities such as oil, rust, and oxides. These impurities may affect the corrosion resistance of stainless steel, easily cause corrosion problems during use, and shorten the service life of the pipe.   2. There should be no penetrating defects such as cracks and cracks. Cracks may cause seamless pipes to break during use, which seriously threatens safety. For tiny cracks, professional testing equipment is required to ensure the quality of ... Continue reading →

Flange-connected plastic-coated steel pipes are a type of pipeline system connected by steel pipe flanges. They are composite pipes that combine the strength of steel pipes and the corrosion resistance of plastic coatings. They are widely used in fields with high requirements for corrosion resistance, high pressure resistance, and long life. This article mainly discusses the advantages and installation points of flange-connected plastic-coated steel pipes. Structural composition: It consists of plastic-coated steel pipes and flange connectors. Plastic-coated steel pipes are based on high-quality carbon structural steel or low-alloy steel, and the inner and outer plastic coatings are generally polymer materials such as polyethylene and epoxy resin. Flange connectors are usually made of carbon steel or stainless steel, and two sections of steel pipes are connected together by welding or bolting. Connection advantages: • Corrosion resistance: The plastic coating isolates the medium ... Continue reading →

Importance and Types of Elbows: Pipe elbows, as an indispensable component of pipeline systems, play a key role in connecting two pipes of the same diameter and changing their direction. Such components are usually carefully made of stainless steel, alloy steel or carbon steel. Although there are elbows of other materials, they are relatively rare. Elbows play a vital role in many fields such as chemical industry and construction, and their application angles are also very wide. There are common pipe elbows of 45 degrees and 90 degrees, as well as special elbows of 180 degrees. There are many types of elbows, among which welding elbows and stamping elbows are the two main production processes. In different industries, the application of elbows is not limited to one or two specific angles, but covers a variety of needs to meet actual needs.   Key points of elbow installation: In order to give full play to the connecting role of pipe elbows in pipeline systems, we must be ... Continue reading →

Casing drilling refers to using casing pipe instead of drill pipe to apply torque and drilling pressure to the drill bit to achieve drill bit rotation and drilling. The entire drilling process no longer uses drill pipes, drill collars, etc. The drill bit is cast and fished using a wire rope to achieve drill bit lifting and lowering in the casing, that is, the drill bit and drilling tools can be replaced without lifting the drill. It reduces accidents such as drilling and blowouts, stuck drills, etc., improves drilling safety, and reduces drilling costs.   The role of casing pipe in drilling mainly includes the following aspects: 1. Protecting the hole wall and supporting the hole wall Casing can protect the hole wall, prevent well collapse and excessive erosion of the hole wall by drilling fluid. Especially in complex formations, casing can effectively prevent hole wall collapse and ensure the smooth progress of drilling construction. ‌2. Isolating formations Casing can ... Continue reading →

Stainless steel seamless pipes are not always rust-free. When they are in a relatively harsh environment and are corroded by acids and alkalis, they will be corroded. In addition, during transportation and processing, stainless steel seamless pipes may be damaged due to improper operation, and corrosion will begin at the damaged part. So, what measures do we need to take to avoid further corrosion of stainless steel seamless pipes?   1. Oil film rust prevention Oil film rust prevention is a common anti-corrosion method for stainless steel seamless pipes, and it is easy to operate. Oil film rust prevention is a kind of physical rust prevention. A closed oil film is used to block the contact between the surface of the stainless steel seamless pipe and the outside world, thereby achieving the effect of rust prevention. However, this treatment method has a short duration, and the surface of the stainless steel seamless pipe is not very clean.   2. Chemical rust prevention ... Continue reading →

When discussing whether there is a steel stamp on the carbon steel pipe (CS pipe) body, we must first clarify the important role of steel stamp in industrial production. Steel stamp, as a traditional identification method, is widely used on various metal products to record key information of the product, such as material, specification, production batch, manufacturer, etc. This information is crucial for product quality control, traceability and subsequent maintenance.   Role of steel stamp on carbon steel pipe: For carbon steel pipes, the role of steel stamp is mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. Identify pipeline information: Through the steel stamp, you can clearly see the basic information such as the material and specification of the pipeline, which is crucial for the selection, installation and maintenance of the pipeline. 2. Quality control: The information on the steel stamp is often associated with the production batch of the pipeline, which helps the ... Continue reading →

The standard of hydrostatic test of Seamless Steel Pipes (smls pipe) plays an important role in the field of construction engineering. It is a key link to ensure the safe and reliable operation of pipeline systems. This article will introduce the purpose, relevant standards, steps and precautions of hydrostatic test of seamless steel pipes in detail, aiming to improve readers' knowledge and understanding of hydrostatic test of seamless steel pipes and promote its correct application in engineering practice. Purpose of hydrostatic test: The purpose of hydrostatic test of seamless steel pipes is to test the sealing performance and pressure bearing capacity of seamless steel pipes and their connectors to ensure that the pipeline system does not leak or rupture under normal working pressure. Through hydrostatic test, we can timely discover potential problems in seamless steel pipes and pipeline systems, and provide strong guarantee for subsequent construction and use. Test ... Continue reading →

As an important infrastructure material, steel pipe is widely used in construction, oil and gas, chemical industry, transportation and other industries. Among the many steel pipe materials, carbon steel pipe, stainless steel pipe and alloy steel pipe are the three most common types. They each have different performance characteristics and applicable fields. Therefore, when choosing steel pipes, how to choose the right type according to actual needs is an important issue to consider in every engineering project. This article will analyze carbon steel pipe, stainless steel pipe and alloy steel pipe in detail to help you better understand the performance characteristics, application scenarios of these three types of steel pipes and how to choose the right steel pipe according to actual needs.   1) Carbon steel pipe: economical and practical, suitable for general environment   What is carbon steel pipe? Carbon steel pipe, as the name suggests, refers to a steel pipe with carbon ... Continue reading →

As a high-value building material product, seamless stainless steel pipes may suffer various damages during transportation, which will affect their use value and safety. In order to ensure that the stainless steel seamless pipes are intact during transportation, detailed preventive measures are given from multiple aspects as follows: Material characteristics of stainless steel: Stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant metal material that is not easy to rust. In the process of using stainless steel products, it is difficult to rust, but there is still the possibility of scratches and damage. Therefore, protective measures should be taken during production, transportation and use.   Choose a suitable mode of transportation:   1. Road transportation: When using road transportation, ensure that the goods are properly packaged, use special lifting equipment such as lifting belts, chucks, etc., and avoid using wire ropes to avoid scratching the stainless steel ... Continue reading →

Flaw detection method of seamless steel pipe:   Seamless steel pipe is made of billet through special processing method, and its internal structure is uniform and there are no steel pipe welding defects. When flaw detection of seamless steel pipe, ultrasonic flaw detection technology is mainly used. Ultrasonic flaw detection technology has the advantages of fast flaw detection speed, wide detection range, accurate flaw detection results, etc., and can detect internal defects and foreign matter of seamless steel pipe. Flaw detection method of seam steel pipe: Welded steel pipe is made by welding steel plates, and there may be different degrees of welding defects inside it, such as incomplete penetration, weld cracks, pores, etc. When flaw detection of seam steel pipe, radiographic flaw detection and ultrasonic flaw detection technology can be used. Radiographic flaw detection technology can detect various welding defects inside seam steel pipe, and radiographic flaw ... Continue reading →

Methods and techniques for purchasing high-quality MS (Mild Steel) ERW pipes at a low price: Market research and supplier selection: 1. Contact different ERW welded pipe suppliers to obtain detailed quotations and product information, and find cost-effective manufacturers through comparison. 2. Reasonably plan the purchase quantity. If the purchase volume is large, you can negotiate with the supplier for a more favorable price discount. 3. Choose domestic molds. On the premise of meeting production needs, domestic molds may have more advantages in price, and the quality can also be guaranteed. 4. Pay attention to the versatility and substitutability of the mold. Choosing a mold with strong versatility can reduce the need for special customization, thereby reducing costs. 5. Establish a long-term and stable cooperative relationship with suppliers. Suppliers may give more discounts and support in price and service. Use market information and price fluctuations: 1. ... Continue reading →

The common quality problems of seamless steel pipes (SMLS) mainly include the following five types: 1. Surface quality problems - Cracks: Straight or spiral cracks appear on the inner and outer surfaces of the steel pipe, with sharp corners at both ends and the bottom, and may be distributed in a network. The reasons include poor steel quality, improper heating of the tube billet, excessive deformation pressure, etc. - Hairline: Continuous or discontinuous hair-like fine lines on the outer surface, mostly spiral, opposite to the rotation direction of the piercing machine, caused by poor steel quality, incomplete surface cleaning of the tube billet, etc. 2. Folding - External folding: It is manifested as a spiral fold on the outer surface, the direction is opposite to the spiral direction of the rough pipe piercing, caused by residual cracks or ears on the surface of the tube billet, poor steel quality, etc. - Rolling folding: The outer surface shows regular folding, caused by damage ... Continue reading →