All you need to know about Corten Steel Pipes

All you need to know about Corten Steel Pipes

Corten Steel, commonly known as Weathering Steel, is referred to by the generic trademark COR-TEN. Corten Steel is often used in applications where the object is exposed to open environments and moisture. This steel obliterates or terminates the role of coating and develops a layer of patina and gets a rust appearance after some time when exposed to the weather. It gets varied brown tones on it due to the presence of  copper content in it.

Various types of Corten Steel Pipes are available in the market, all have their own advantages and applications. Some of the types of Corten Steel Pipes are Corten Steel Seamless Pipes, Corten Steel Welded Pipes, Corten Steel ERW Pipes, Corten Steel Rectangular Pipes, Corten Steel Hydraulic Pipes, Corten Steel High pressure Square Pipes, Corten Steel EFW Pipes, Corten Steel Air Heater Pipes and many more. All these Corten Steel Pipes come in a wide range of sizes ranging ½ OD to 16 OD, standards like ASTM A423, ASTM A588, ASTM A606 and ASTM A847 and specifications.

Advantages:

Corten Steel Pipes are resistant to various corrosive media.  

Corten Steel Pipes can deliver high performance in an open environment even if exposed to air and moisture, as it produces its own protective coating.

Corten Steel Pipes can withstand high pressure and elevated temperature.

Corten Steel Pipes are preferred in many applications due to its lower maintenance cost.

Corten Steel Pipes are durable and have high strength.

Applications:

Due to its durability and withstanding properties it is widely used in structural applications where it gets in contact with the environment. It is also used in transportation of materials or elements in many industries. Due to its resisting properties its is commonly used in chemical plants, power generation plant, oil and gas industry, sugar and paper mill, petroleum, steam generating boilers, Air heater, heat exchanger and many other applications.