Copper alloys are formed when certain alloying elements (such as zinc, tin, aluminum, beryllium, manganese, silicon, nickel, phosphorus, etc.) are added to pure copper. Copper alloy has good electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, as well as high strength and wear resistance. Brass and bronze are the commonly used copper alloy whether you’re a…
Galvanized steel pipe is one of the most popular types used for water pipes, construction and structural pipe. Like most steel pipes, there are a number of different ways to cut galvanized steel pipe the most used are sawing machine cutting, cutter machine or threading machine and gas cutting, among them saw cutting is a…
Boiler tubes can be made from a variety of materials. Carbon steel is one of the most common and efficient types of steel. Its high carbon content gives it excellent properties and specifications. Carbon steel is also much stronger than other types of steel. It also has good weldability and general corrosion resistance. Boiler tubes…
If you are in the oil industry, you probably know upset and non-upset tubing. Upset Tubing (EUE) is a long tubing with a joint installed in a wellbore to facilitate the extraction of oil and gas. Non-upset tubing (NUE) refers to the pipe end without the extra thick and straight thread and collar. API 5CT…
When comparing API 5L Gr.B, ASTM A53 and ASTM A106 Gr.B steel pipe, it’s important to understand that they are both similar but have a few major differences. In this article, you will learn about the differences between the standards. We will cover the pressures for the inspection tests, the different processes for welded and…
A black steel pipe is a strong piping material with a black iron oxide coating, the dark color is caused by the iron oxide that forms on the steel during the manufacturing process. They are bare steel pipelines. Modern manufacturing equipment has increased the efficiency and quality control of the manufacturing process. The pipes undergo…