Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
How Stainless Steel Welded Pipe Is Produced
Stainless steel welded pipe is made from coil: slitting, roll forming, longitudinal welding, bead grinding, sizing, cutting and finishing.
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Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Internal Anti-Corrosion Treatment for Large Diameter Spiral Steel Pipe
When to apply internal cement mortar lining on large diameter spiral steel pipe, how to prepare the surface, and how to cure it correctly.
Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Types of Nickel Alloy Pipe and Their Properties
Nickel alloys are chosen for corrosion resistance, strength and heat performance. Learn nickel-iron, nickel-copper, nickel-molybdenum and nichrome.
Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Physical Properties of 304 Stainless Steel: What Designers Need
Type 304 is an 18/8 austenitic stainless steel with about 8 g/cm3 density and good corrosion, formability and weldability. Compare 304, 304L and 304H.
Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Pickling and Passivation for Stainless Steel Welded Pipe: What They Do
What pickling and passivation remove and create on stainless steel welded pipe, and why they matter for corrosion, hygiene and welding.
Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Slip-On vs Socket Welding Flange: Principles, Characteristics and Selection
How slip-on and socket welding flanges work, how they differ, and which one to specify for pressure, temperature and pipe size.
Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Spiral Welded Pipe vs Straight Seam Welded Pipe: Technical Comparison
Compare welding process, stress behavior, metallurgical properties and crack resistance of spiral welded pipe and straight seam welded pipe.
Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Stainless Steel Grades: Properties and Applications Compared
From 304 and 316 to duplex 2205 and 254 SMO, stainless steel grades differ in corrosion and heat performance. Compare the main grades here.
Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Which Stainless Steel Welded Pipe Standard Applies to Your Project?
Map ASTM A554, JIS G3446, GB/T 12770, EN 10305 and ASME SA249 stainless welded pipe standards to the right applications.
Sep 12, 2026Procurement Guides
Heat Treatment of Stainless Steel Welds: Types and Purpose
Heat treatment of stainless steel welds relieves stress, restores corrosion resistance and can replace pickling. Learn bright annealing furnace types.
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