TPi May/July 2020

Steel & stainless steel tubes

Steel & stainless steel tubes

Thanks to its versatility and durability, stainless steel is known for being a “miracle metal” that is used for countless commercial and industrial applications. Corrosion is the main enemy of metal piping. The outer surface of steel, iron and concrete piping can degrade from soil and UV light.

Interior walls of piping made from other materials will tend to rust, are damaged through abrasion, or accumulate debris. But thanks to the corrosion resistance properties of stainless steel, this is far less common. This gives stainless steel the edge when it comes to applications like sanitary water delivery or hospital applications.

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