Stainless Steel Pipe Supplier

Stainless Shapes offers a wide variety of grades in stainless pipes. Food and Dairy Processing, Furniture, Grab Bars, Handrails, Medical Equipment Tubing, Oven and Refrigerator Door Handles, Pharmaceutical, Restaurant Equipment, and Structural Applications all use Stainless and Alloy pipes. However, if you are sure what you are looking for? Contact us.  Additionally, as one of the most experienced and trusted stainless steel pipe suppliers, we will provide quick delivery and competitive prices.

What is a Stainless Steel Pipe?

Stainless steel pipes are a type of pipe made from stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant alloy primarily composed of iron, chromium, nickel, and sometimes other elements such as molybdenum. Stainless steel pipes are widely used in various industries due to their excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures.

Stainless steel offers an ideal material for fabricating piping systems. There are three main kinds of stainless steel. Austenitic stainless steels have the highest corrosion resistance but the lowest structural strength. Ferritic steels are less corrosion resistant as compared to the austenitic steels. However, they are also stronger. Martensitic steels are the strongest stainless steels available, but they have the weakest corrosion resistance. It is important to note that the hybrids of ferritic and austenitic steel are also increasingly common before order from your stainless steel pipe suppliers.

Stainless Steel Pipes

The substantial benefits of stainless steel pipe products allow us to offer our clients a variety of stainless steel pipe options with confidence. The goal is to be your one-stop-shop for all your stainless steel needs.

Types of corrosion-resistant stainless steel pipes and fittings include:

• Pressure pipes. Stainless steel pressure pipes are either ferritic or austenitic. This is because they have wide diameters to accommodate high temperatures and can be either seamless or welded.
• Hydraulic line pipes. Fuel line and hydraulic system pipes tend to have smaller diameters.  Also, they require high strength and are generally made from austenitic steel.
• Sanitary pipes. Stainless steel pipes for industries such as food, medical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment must meet sanitary standards. This is because the stainless steel sanitary pipes are easy to clean and don’t tarnish.
• Mechanical pipes. These stainless steel pipes are used for bearings, cylinders, and other hollow parts. Furthermore, they are available in a variety of shapes, including cylindrical, square, and rectangular.

Stainless steel pipes and tubes are different and suit different use cases. When compared to tubes, pipes have both advantages and disadvantages.

• Pros. Pipes cost less than tubes and can be made more quickly. The nominal outside diameter sizing system measures standard pipe sizes.
• Cons. Pipe joints generally bend at 45° or 90° angles, and these sharp turns add turbulence to the fluid flow. Furthermore, pipes also rely on relatively low-tech connecting and sealing techniques, which increases the chance of leaks.

Stainless steel pipes are useful in a variety of industries and applications, including:

• Appliances
• Furniture
• Food processing
• Grab bars
• Handrails
• Medical equipment
• Pharmaceutical equipment
• Restaurant equipment
• Structural applications

Stainless Steel Pipes vs. Tubes

Our line of stainless steel pipes don’t come in standardized sizes, but they do come in a wide range of shapes. Both pipes and tubes carry fluid and the terms are often used interchangeably because they are similar enough. However, there are significant differences between pipes and tubes:

• Pipe sizing focuses on the pipe’s capacity and interior diameter. Standard pipe sizes are measured using the nominal outside diameter sizing system.
• Tube sizing is more concerned with structural strength, so tubes are measured based on their actual outside diameter and not the nominal outside diameter. This is especially important for applications that require narrow, precise widths, such as hypodermic tubing.

Stainless Steel Pipes From Stainless Shapes, Inc.

At Stainless Shapes, Inc., we offer stainless steel pipes in a range of grades. Additionally, some of our most common stainless steel pipe solutions include:

• Seamless Pipe. The pipe is created by piercing the metal through the center to ensure the outer diameter has no weak points. Applications where pipes are exposed to corrosive media are best for this type of pipe.
   
• Welded Pipe. Welded pipes are ideal for applications that require very long sections of pipe.

Choose Stainless Shapes to Fulfill Your Stainless Steel Pipe Needs

With the multiple uses of stainless steel pipes and fittings, working with quality stainless steel pipe suppliers is highly recommended. Stainless Shapes has been in the industry for decades, allowing us to be your partner for all your stainless steel pipe needs.

Contact us today to learn more about our product line, which consists of stainless steel and other alloy materials. Speak to one of our sales representatives and request a quote, and we’ll help you find the best stainless steel pipe solution for your projects!

About Stainless Shapes, Inc.

Stainless Shapes, Inc. is a lead supplier of stainless steel tubes and pipes. We have 25 years of experience providing competitive prices, fast delivery, and top-notch customer service.

Stainless Shapes is ISO certified, and our metal distribution industry affiliations include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Welding Society, the Association of Steel Distributors, and the FMA Tube and Pipe Association.

We have sales offices in Illinois and Florida and the capacity to ship anywhere in the United States. We specialize in hard-to-locate and custom items—if we don’t have it or can’t create it, we’ll find it for you.

To find out more or request a quote, contact our Florida or Illinois offices today. We look forward to working with you!