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5 Stainless Steel Tube Facts


Unless you are a metal enthusiast, you may not know all there is to know about metal and its properties. From carbon steel to cast iron to stainless steel, there are several materials to choose from when it comes to tubing for hydraulic, pneumatic, or other industrial projects. Here are 5 facts you might not know about stainless steel tubing.



Cost-Effectiveness: One of the most appealing benefits of using stainless steel tubes is its cost! It costs less to maintain and can save you money over time because of their long service life.

Welding Capabilities: Certain stainless steel is heat treatable. This can be helpful when stainless steel tubes need to be modified to achieve certain physical or chemical properties. Certain stainless steel sheets can also be easily welded into various shapes and sizes.

Resistance: Thanks to its properties, stainless steel tubing offers significantly more resistance to corrosive elements, oxidation, erosion, and high temperatures than most other metal tubes. 

Strength: Stainless steel offers greater strength and higher mechanical properties than other tubing options including carbon steel and cast iron tubes. Even at high temperatures, stainless steel tubes keep their high tensile and stress-to-rupture strength.

Versatility: Stainless steel tubes work for an extensive range of applications thanks to its 
strength, ductility, durability, corrosion resistance, and a lower coefficient of friction.

For all of your steel pipe needs, consider Ohio Galvanized Tube and take a look at our website!     
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