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Pipes and Tubing

Pipes and Tubing

Apr 14, 2021

Overview

Used to transport many different materials far and short distances, there are a multitude of different types of piping which are used in industry. All different types of piping have advantages and certain applications where it will allow the unit process to thrive. In this section you will learn about different types of pipe and how to go about choosing the correct type of piping for your application.

 

Types of Piping and Tubing Materials

Types of Piping and Tubing Materials

Carbon Steel [1]

Cast Iron [2]

Copper and Copper Alloys [3]

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) [4]

Image of carbon steel pipes.
Image of cast iron pipes.
Image of copper pipes.
Image of high density polyethylene pipes.

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) [5]

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) [6]

Stainless Steel [7]

Teflon [8]

Image of low density polyethylene pipes.
Image of polyvinyl chloride pipes.
Image of stainless steel pipes.
Image of teflon tubing.

Specialized Piping and Tubing Materials

Specialized Piping and Tubing Materials

Galvanized Iron [9]

Glass [10]

Tantalum [11]

Image of galvanized pipes.
Image of glass piping.
Image of tantalum pipes.

 

 

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