Different types of Carbon Steel Pipes

There are different forms, shapes, and sizes of pipe available in the market and are used in various industries. The pipes are made using a superior quality alloy, metal, and other material. Among those the most popular steel that is used for making various types and forms of pipes is carbon steel. So, this article is all about the carbon steel and the different types of pipes that are manufactured using this steel.

About carbon steel

Well, carbon steel is a kind of steel that consists of carbon content up to 2.1% by weight. According to the American iron and steel institute, steel is considered carbon steel when it has no or minimum content required for cobalt, chromium, nickel, molybdenum and other elements to be added. While adding these elements to the carbon steel can help it to easily obtain the desired amount of alloying effect. It should also contain a minimum amount of copper which should not exceed 0.40%.

As there is a high amount of carbon content present in this steel, therefore, the steel gets the ability to become stronger and harder through the heat treatment process. The carbon steel has excellent weldability, ductility, and formability which make it an ideal choice for manufacturing products like a pipe. However, if we talk about the types of carbon steel pipes, these pipes are available in different types such as seamless, welded, fabricated, LSAW and ERW pipes.

All these pipes are manufactured keeping in mind the diverse demand and needs of customers. These types of carbon steel pipes are manufactured using different techniques and methods. The method may vary but offer customers a high quality of pipes that can sustain themselves in high temperature and pressure without any kind of damage.

The welded pipes are manufactured out with the long, coiled ribbon which is known as skelp. It is cut into the desired length which in turn results into a rectangular sheet. The width of the sheet is usually shorter ends. On the other hand, carbon steel seamless pipes are made using a solid cylindrical hunk of steel known as billet. Billets are then pierced through the center of a mandrel.

While manufacturing these pipes, high and superior quality of the material is used that is inspected by the quality inspectors. The material is then sent for the manufacturing process. Along with this, qualified professionals use modern machines and tools are for making perfect shape and size of carbon steel pipes.

Features offered by carbon steel pipes-

The carbon steel pipes exhibit various features which make these pipes high in demand. The features include high tensile strength, corrosion and oxidation resistance, durability, weldability, and formability. All these features make carbon steel pipes great and an ideal choice for all types of industrial as well as commercial applications.

Testing and packaging

These carbon steel pipes come across various tests and inspections that are conducted usually by the third party in order to check the quality and performance. When all the tests are done these pipes are packed in wooden carets or pallets to prevent rust and damages.

You can easily buy seamless, welded, fabricated pipes from Preston Pipes and Alloys at reasonable prices.

Preston Pipes and Alloys Established in the year 2003 is one of a prestigious manufacturer, and distributor of Pipes, Round Bars, Coils, and Plates in various grades such as Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, etc.