0.1 Mm Duplex 321 Stainless Steel Tubing 304 SS Pipe SA268 TP439 Material

Characteristics of Pipe vs Tubing

• A few main characteristics separate tube from pipe:
• Shape - Tubes can be rectangular, square, or round. Pipes are always round.
• Measurement - A tube is usually ordered wall thickness and outside diameter. A pipe is usually ordered by use of nominal pipe size (NPS) standard and specifying schedule number and nominal diameter
• Telescoping Abilities - Tubes can be telescoped and pipes cannot.
• Rigidity - Pipe is firm and cannot be made into a shape without special equipment. Aside from brass and copper, tubes can be made into a shape with some effort. Coiling and bending tubing can be done without extreme distortion, fracturing, or wrinkling.
• Applications - For instance tubes are used in medical devices which require a precise outside diameter. Outside diameter is vital since it will show how much it can hold as a firmness factor. Pipes are used for transporting liquids or gasses, making it vital to know the capacity. The circular shape of a pipe makes it efficient when sustaining pressure from the liquid
• Metal Types - Pipe is only hot rolled. Tubes are hot and cold rolled.
• Size - Pipes serve larger applications. Where small diameters are required, tubing is commonly used.
• Strength - Tubes are stronger than pipes. They perform better in applications requiring strength and durability.