Buying Guide for Steel Pipes

1. Which type of Steel are you looking for? Before buying anything, determine which steel is required for your application and budget. There are various steels out there in the market like stainless steel, mild steel, galvanized iron, carbon steel, inconel, monel, etc.
2. The grade of the steel pipes? Moving ahead after finalizing which steel, its now turn to get the correct steel grade for the pipes. There are humongous number of grades available in every steel type like in stainless steel the commonly used grades are 200 series/300 series/400 series, etc. Every grade gas its own capability as all of them exist with different chemical compositions
3. Seamless or Welded Pipes The best two common options available are welded (ERW/EFW) & Seamless (SMLS). Pipes are also available in fabricated type and semi-seamless/semi-welded type.
4. Quantity Continuing with the quantity, one must have CAD piping design or drawing so as to finalize the quantity for bulky projects. Buying in bulk is atmost helpful considering the monetary and warehousing part. Also, Quantity would help to identify estimates for spending on projects.
5. Size Accurate size of a pipe is a must to be known so as to reduce the chances of wastages and unnecessary purchases which might create a hectic budget changes. One needs to know the whole piping system so as to avoid unwanted circumstances to arise.
6. Why does coating matter? Steel is already durable and strong but the coatings give out additional properties as it protects the steel itself from corrosion and harsh weather conditions. Also, you should know which type of coating is required on steel pipes like stainless steel pipes should be polished (Matt Finish, Mirror Polish, Electro Polish, etc) in dairy sector as rough surfaces will not help fluid pass smoothly.
7. Choosing Reputed Suppliers Choosing sizes and coating is not enough, you must choose a wise supplier which guides you correctly and is technical sound with your applications like us (M.A. International). M.A. International manufactures high quality stainless steel welded and seamless pipes as per client's requirement. With proper technical guidance and elite services we have been retaining our clients since past 33 years.

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