Steel Pipes Application » Steel Water Pipes & Tubes

Why steel pipe for water system?
Water pipes are tubes carry pressurized fresh water to buildings. The erosion resistant property of steel pipes and tubes makes a favorite for water system. Steel pipes are capable of handling high velocity and turbulence without effected the wall thickness. It is well known that steel is one of the leading materials in the modern industry and for many years it has been the favored material for water pipes. Such a large application of steel water pipes and tubes are stipulated by their optimal excellent properties: high values of strength and fracture stability in combination with the reasonably good ductility and flexibility, tensile strength, elongation and reduction in area.

Properties of steel water pipes:
Stainless steel water pipes sustain longtime exploitation such as friction and corrosion as well as aging. Even after years of use, these pipes don’t practically change characteristics such as hardness and brittleness. Steel water tubes installed underground are subject to corrosive forces unlike those subject to above ground items. Forces due to soil, water and gases are kept in mind, while designing stainless steel water pipes. For underground application, welded and seamless types of steel pipes are used for the construction of water pipelines.