Metal Pipe Buyers Guide: Seamless, Welded and Specifying

Metal Pipe Buyers Guide: Seamless, Welded and Specifying

Short answer: Buy metal pipe by choosing seamless for pressure or welded for general service, then reading NPS and schedule, specifying grade and end finish, with fittings in our Pipe Fitting Supplier and tube stock in our Tube Supplier.

At a Glance

Metal Pipe Buyers Guide: Seamless, Welded and Specifying chart
Figure 1 – Metal Pipe Buyers Guide: Seamless, Welded and Specifying overview.

Seamless Versus Welded

Seamless pipe handles higher pressure and temperature; ERW welded is economical for water and structure, with corrosion notes in our Corrosion Resistance Guide and grades in our Carbon Steel Supplier.

Read NPS and Schedule

NPS gives the nominal size; schedule gives wall thickness (SCH 10 to 160); match to pressure with our Steel Plate Buyers Guide for heavy wall.

Grade and End Finish

Specify ASTM grade and plain, threaded or bevelled ends; finish options are in our Surface Finishing Guide.

Testing and Certification

Request hydrostatic or UT test and MTC per our Mill Test Certificate Guide und Third-Party Inspection Guide.

Get a Quote

Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Seamless or welded pipe?

Seamless for pressure, welded for general.

What does SCH 40 mean?

A wall-thickness schedule for a given NPS.

What grade for water pipe?

Mild steel with galvanized finish.

Are end finishes optional?

Plain, threaded or bevelled by need.

What test is standard?

Hydrostatic or UT with MTC.

Get a Metal Pipe Quote

HXSCO supplies seamless and welded pipe in carbon and stainless. Send NPS, schedule and grade for a quote.

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