What Is A Stainless Steel Precision Tube?

Stainless steel precision tube is a kind of tube with stricter and more precise requirements on various indicators than ordinary stainless steel tube. Compared with carbon steel pipe, it has more stringent standards. Specifically, during the production process of precision stainless steel tube, the surface treatment, outer diameter tolerance and thickness of the tube are more stringent, and the error range needs to be strictly implemented and as close to the standard data as possible. This high-precision requirement makes precision stainless steel tube have a wide range of application value in many fields.

Manufacturing process of stainless steel precision tube

The manufacturing process of stainless steel precision tube is relatively complicated, including material selection, cutting, curling, welding, seamless treatment, further processing, polishing and sandblasting, and quality inspection. Each step requires strict control of process parameters and quality requirements to ensure the accuracy and performance of the final product.

Characteristics of stainless steel precision tube

1. High precision

The precision control of precision stainless steel tube is very strict, and it can achieve high dimensional accuracy and surface finish. This high precision makes precision stainless steel tube have unique advantages in occasions requiring high-precision matching and sealing.

2. Good mechanical properties

Stainless steel itself has good mechanical properties, such as high strength and high toughness. And stainless steel precision tubes have further improved their mechanical properties through strict manufacturing processes, making them more suitable for occasions with complex stresses and loads.

3. Excellent corrosion resistance

Stainless steel has good corrosion resistance and can maintain stable performance in a variety of corrosive media. Stainless steel precision tubes also inherit this advantage and can be used for a long time in harsh environments without being affected by corrosion. This is especially important in the chemical industry, such as octg pipe applications that come into contact with various corrosive media.

Implementation standards for stainless steel precision tubes

1. ASTM standards

Developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials, applicable to various stainless steel precision tubes:

ASTM A213 is applicable to boilers, super heaters and heat exchanger tube.

ASTM A269 is used for stainless steel precision seamless pipe for general services.

ASTM A312 is applicable to stainless steel precision tube working at high temperatures and certain pressures.

2. DIN standards

Developed by Germany, applicable to various seamless stainless steel precision tubes:

DIN 17458 is used for seamless stainless steel tubes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

DIN 2391 is used to manufacture seamless precision steel tubes for hydraulic equipment and mechanical systems.

3. EN standard

European standard, applicable to various stainless steel precision tubes:

EN 10216-5 is applicable to corrosion-resistant steel non-alloy tubes.

EN 10305-1 is applicable to the manufacture of cold-drawn precision steel tubes for various mechanical equipment.

4. JIS standard

Japanese industrial standard, applicable to various seamless stainless steel precision tubes:

Mainly including JIS G3459, JIS G3463, etc., which are applicable to seamless stainless steel tubes for boilers and heat exchangers and stainless steel seamless tubes for machinery and structures.

Application fields of stainless steel precision tubes

1. Petrochemical field

Due to its good corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, it can be used to transport various corrosive media and high-temperature fluids, such as pipelines for oil, natural gas, etc., to ensure the safe operation and long-term stability of the pipeline.

2. Aerospace field

The high strength and light weight of stainless steel precision tubes are extremely important. It can be used to manufacture fuel pipelines, hydraulic piping systems, etc. of aircraft engines, and can maintain good performance in extreme environments to ensure flight safety and reliability.

3. Medical device field

Its sanitary characteristics meet the medical industry's requirements for sterility and cleanliness. It is often used to manufacture various medical devices, such as syringes, infusion tubes, etc., to ensure the safety of medical operations and the health of patients.

4. Food and beverage industry

Stainless steel precision tubes will not pollute food and beverages, and can be used to manufacture pipelines for food processing equipment, pipelines for beverage filling equipment, etc., to meet the strict requirements of the food and beverage industry for hygiene.

It is also widely used in automobile manufacturing, electronics industry, precision instruments and other fields. For example, the fuel injection system of automobiles and the heat dissipation pipelines of electronic equipment are inseparable from stainless steel precision tubes. It has a wide range of applications and provides a solid foundation for the development of various industries.

Summary

In short, stainless steel precision tubes have broad application value and development prospects in many fields due to their high precision, good mechanical properties and excellent corrosion resistance. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the continuous improvement of technology, the performance and application range of stainless steel precision tubes will continue to expand and improve.

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