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Copper Tubes for Plumbing and Oil & Gas Applications (ASTM B88, EN1057)
Discover the versatility and reliability of copper tubes for plumbing and oil & gas applications. Learn about their properties, advantages, and installation considerations in this comprehensive guide…
Plastic Pipes for the Oil & Gas Industry: HDPE, PA11/12, PEX, RPT, PVC/CVPC, GRE/GRP Types
Discover the versatility of plastic pipes in the oil & gas industry. Explore HDPE, PA11, PA12, PEX, RTP, PVC, CPVC, GRE, and GRP pipes for various applications.
Nickel Alloy Pipes: Nickel 200, Inconel 625, Incoloy 800/825, Monel, Hastelloy C276, Alloy20
Explore nickel alloy pipes: Monel, Cupronickel, Inconel, and more. Discover uses in aerospace, chemical processing, and marine industries….
Ductile Iron Pipes for Water, Wastewater, Gas, and Industrial Applications (AWWA C151, EN545/598)
Explore the benefits and applications of ductile iron pipes for water, wastewater, gas, and industrial systems. Learn about durability, coatings, and joint types for optimal infrastructure solutions…
Pipe Wall Thickness Charts (in inches and mm. by NPS/Schedule) by Material Grade (CS, AS, SS)
Explore ASME B36.10 & B36.19 pipe wall thickness charts (WT in inches by NPS/SCH, WT in mm by DN/SCH) for carbon, alloy, stainless steel pipes…
Forged Pipes Vs. Seamless Pipes: Discover the Differences
Forged vs. Seamless Pipes: Understanding Manufacturing and Performance Differences
Types of Pipes for the Oil & Gas Industry: Seamless and Welded Options (ERW/HFW, EFW, SAW)
Overview of steel pipe types in Oil & Gas: seamless, ERW/HFW, LSAW, SDAW, SSAW, EFW (definitions, uses, and differences) plus structural pipes…
Carbon Steel Pipes ASTM A53, A106, A333: Features and Differences
Detailed overview of the ASTM A53, A106, A333 pipe specifications…
OCTG Pipes for Upstream Oil & Gas: API 5CT Tubing, Casing, and Drilling Types
What are OCTG pipes? Oil country tubular goods are pipes used for onshore and offshore oil & gas upstream operations (extract oil and gas from the wellbore).
API 5L Pipes for Pipelines (Grades B to X80 and PSL 1 & 2 Specifications)
Learn about API 5L pipes for pipelines. The API 5L specification covers seamless and welded pipes to convey oil, gas, and water in the natural
ASTM A335 Alloy Steel Pipes for High-Temperature Service (Gr. P5, P9, P11, P22, P91)
Learn about the alloy steel pipes specification ASTM A335 that covers “chrome-moly” seamless pipes with remarkable resistance to corrosion and good tensile strength at high-temperature
ASTM A312 / A790 / A928 Stainless Steel, Duplex, and Super Duplex Pipes for Corrosive Service
The ASTM A312 specification covers seamless and welded austenitic stainless steel pipes used for high-temperature and/or corrosive service (the most common grades are 304/304L and
ASTM, EN, and BS Pipe Specifications: Equivalent Grades (Carbon, Alloy, and Stainless Grades)
Learn about the key pipe specifications in the US, European Union, and UK (ASTM/API, EN; BS), including materials matching tables across such specifications…
Pipe Coating, Lining, and Cladding for Extended Service: Use, Types, and Different Materials
What is the difference between external pipe coating and internal pipe lining and cladding? External pipe coatings are used to protect the metal from corrosive
Pipe Dimensions & Weights Charts (ASME B36.10 and ASME B36.19) – incl. Tolerance
The ASME B36.10 and ASME B36.19 NPSxWT pipe size table (weight in kg/mt or lbs/ft) + ASME pipe tolerances…
Ensure Pipe, Valves, and Fittings Materials Compatibility in a System with the ASTM Piping Materials Match Table
The articles shows the ASTM matching materials for various piping products, such as pipes, flanges, fittings, bolts, and valves (CS, AS, SS)…
European Pipes Dimensions & Weights Charts (EN 10220, EN ISO 1127)
The European specifications for carbon/alloy steel pipes (EN 10220) and stainless/nickel alloys pipes (EN ISO 1127): ODxWT combinations + weight kgs/mt.
Master the Key Pipe Terms NPS, OD, WT, Sch, SRL/DRL, PE/BE/T&C
Understand the key terms about pipes: NPS, OD, ID, WT, SCH, Specs and material grades…
Discover the Differences Between the Terms Pipe, Tube, and Tubing
Explore the key differences between the words “pipe” vs “tube” & “tube” vs. “tubing”: sizing, applications, and materials, ensuring the correct use of each term in engineering…
Pipe Color Coding Specs by Fluid Type (ASME A13.1, PFI-ES22, and ISO 14726)
This article described the key specifications applicable to pipe color coding in the US, and Europe. Pipe color coding is a system used to visually
