Stainless steel pipes

Stainless steel pipes are widely used in many fields internationally due to their corrosion resistance, high strength, high temperature resistance, sanitation and environmental protection. The following are typical application cases in different industries:

1. Oil and gas industry

Case: Middle East oil pipeline
In the oil and gas production in the Middle East (such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates), duplex stainless steel pipes (such as 2205 and 2507) are widely used for high sulfur and high salt harsh environments to resist acidic medium corrosion.

Advantages: 3-5 times longer life than carbon steel pipes, reducing maintenance costs.

2. Chemical and pharmaceutical industries

Case: BASF Chemical Plant in Germany
Use 316L stainless steel pipes to transport strong acids (such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid) and organic solvents to avoid leakage risks.

Pharmaceutical application: Pfizer's vaccine production equipment uses sanitary stainless steel pipes (ASTM A270) to ensure a sterile environment.

3. Building and Infrastructure

Case: Dubai Burj Khalifa
The fire protection system and water supply pipes in the building use 304/316 stainless steel pipes, which are resistant to high temperature, high pressure and earthquake.

Bridge application: The cable sheath of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in the United States uses stainless steel pipes to resist seawater corrosion.

4. Food and Beverage Industry

Case: Coca-Cola filling line (many locations around the world)
Food-grade stainless steel pipes (such as 304) are used to transport syrups and carbonated beverages, meet FDA standards, and avoid metal contamination.

Dairy application: Fonterra's milk processing pipeline system in New Zealand uses electrolytic polished stainless steel pipes to prevent bacterial growth.

5. Energy and Power

Nuclear power: Areva's nuclear power plant cooling system uses super austenitic stainless steel pipes (such as 904L), which are resistant to radiation and high temperature.

Solar energy: The collector pipes of Spain's solar thermal power plants (such as Andasol Power Plant) use 321 stainless steel, which is resistant to high temperature oxidation.