WHAT IS PIPE? WHAT IS TUBE? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Pipe is generally used to move fluids or gases and connected with pipe fittings and flanges.
Tubing can be used in heat exchangers, boilers and refrigeration units, as well as instrumentation, medical, mechanical and pressure applications.
Since pipe is used to moved fluids or gases, the inside dimension is important for calculating how much of the media can be transported. The pipe size is nominal and has no direct relationship to the actual OD (outside diameter) of the pipe. Pipe sizes are given by the NPS (nominal pipe size) and a schedule, which designates the wall thickness. Corrosion resistant alloy pipe is used in many industries, including oil & gas, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, pulp & paper, mining, food & beverage and pharmaceutical.
Tubing, on the other hand, is designated by OD and wall thickness. Tube sizes are given by the exact outside diameter and the wall is designated by gauge or actual thickness. Corrosion resistant alloy tubing is used in many industries, including oil & gas, chemical processing, heat treatment, power generation, nuclear and pharmaceutical.
Corrosion Materials offers corrosion resistant alloy welded and seamless pipe in full random lengths and cut-to-length pieces – depending on your requirements. We also offer non-standard pipe sizes including large or small diameters, and heavy or thin walls. Further processing options include beveling and threading. We supply corrosion resistant alloy tubing in welded and seamless construction in full stock lengths or custom cut pieces, with a variety of outside diameter and wall combinations.
Questions? Contact one of our experienced team members to help find what you’re looking for in our extensive inventory of corrosion resistant alloy products and value-added services.