Carbon Steel Piping
The American Iron and Steel institute defines carbon steel as when there is no minimum content required or specified for cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, niobium, titanium, nickel, tungsten, zirconium or vanadium, or any other element to be included to obtain an alloying effect. IMS proudly offers carbon steel piping services.
What is Carbon Steel Piping?
It is also carbon steel when the specified copper minimum does not exceed 0.40 percent or if the max content specified for the following elements does not surpass the mentioned percentages: copper 0.60, silicon 0.60, manganese 1.65. Majority of the steel that has been produced in the world basically falls into the carbon steel category.
There are various classes of carbon steel and categorized via the carbon percentage that gets mixed with iron, which is the base element.
Classes of Carbon Steel Carbon Content %
Mild carbon steel 0.05 – 0.15
Low carbon steel 0.16 – 0.29
Medium Carbon Steel 0.30 – 0.59
High Carbon Steel 0.60 – 0.99
Ultra-high Carbon Steel 1.00 – 2.00
As with any pipes, there is also a variety of carbon steel pipes.
Carbon steel pipes have a wide array of uses. They can be utilized for low pressure conveyance of water, air steam, gas, oil or other fluids. They can also be used in buildings, machinery, irrigation systems, sprinkler systems, and water wells. Carbon Steel Pipe can be mig welded, stick welded, or threaded as screw pipe. It’s cheaper than stainless steel piping. It’s a good low-cost alternative for piping when price is a determining factor. Carbon steel pipe is usually used for air (pneumatics) or for hydraulics
As with any material, carbon steel pipes also provide challenges. Joining methods is basically dictated by the thickness of the wall which in turn gets dictated by the size and use. Various types of carbon steel piping can also be used. Aside from the joining of the carbon steel piping, there is also a challenge when it comes to cutting. The method is also dictated by the hardness and thickness of the pipe. The cutting method for carbon steel piping can be done using different methods ranging from cutting torch to handheld band saw. These challenging methods are the reasons why you should hire an experienced and skilled carbon steel pipe installation company.
Why the Need for Carbon Steel Piping?
Carbon steel pipe installation can heed the need for repairs, add-ons, modifications to existing piping, and also new installations. Custom carbon steel pipe installer services are also fit for custom needs for specific facilities. There is a wide array of carbon steel piping supplier all over the country but the importance of choosing the best one for your needs require experience and skills.
Carbon steel is highly effective because it is highly resistant to vibration and shock. Fluctuating shock pressure or water pressure have minimal effect on steel. Carbon steel piping is basically unbreakable in transport and service; thus, it is advisable to lay the water mains even under roadways. Carbon steel piping can even be made thinner compared to other pipes made out of other materials.
Carbon steel piping is environment-friendly. The fact that steel is recyclable helps the cause. Steel products do not lose any strength in spite of being recycled. Carbon steel piping is cost-effective because it is cheaper than copper pipes.
What Makes Our Carbon Steel Piping Services Unique?
We’ve been offering carbon steel piping services and operating for decades. We take pride in working with complete legal papers while we guarantee you exceptional service.
We have extensive experience. Our company has been providing iron fabrication service since 1994 and we guarantee that highly-skilled and experienced professionals work to accomplish various needs for carbon steel piping.
Due to our wide array of services, we can provide a variety of carbon steel piping and combine different services with it. One example is that we can perform carbon steel piping while we also provide concrete, sheet metal fabrication, and general contracting works. We can be your one-stop shop for all your modification and fabrication needs!
Why Our Carbon Steel Piping Service is Trusted
With a combined experience of 60 years on our belt, we’ve offered the highest quality of carbon steel piping services through the years. Our satisfied clients have been with us for decades which proves that our service comes with legitimate quality and dependability. IMS originally started back in 1994 and has been providing a wide variety of services including building alterations. We take pride in our personnel who follow higher standards for better customer satisfaction. Our IMS employees are guaranteed to be well-trained, experienced, and dependable. Each and every person on our staff is drug-tested and we are among the Tennessee Drug Free Task Force. We realize the importance of offering the best service by having our best foot forward through our ever-reliable personnel. We take pride in our work so you can expect service with the highest standards.
We follow the strictest of rules in terms of safety regulations. Thus, during the whole carbon steel piping process, we ensure that everything turns out well from start to finish. We take pride in providing service with safety and quality as our main priorities. Especially when it comes to structural improvements, the need for high safety standards is a top priority.
You can trust us to provide the best service possible and you having nothing to worry about. Your success is our success so we try out best to showcase the best service through our professional work ethic.
Why Choose Us
Our expertise and decades of experience in the industry differentiates us from the competition. Along with our state-of-the-art equipment and machinery, we ensure the highest quality of service. We take pride in keeping our customers satisfied and choosing us over and over again for their carbon steel piping needs. We value each and every client’s happiness and success.
Your satisfaction is our top priority that is why we do everything we can to provide the best iron fabrication services tailored to meet your unique needs.
Call IMS for your local carbon steel piping needs!