Steel pipes have become a popular choice in furniture manufacturing due to their unique combination of strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
The base material of steel pipes is usually carbon steel or low alloy steel. Common steel grades include Q235, Q345 in China, and corresponding international standards such as ASTM A500, ASTM A106.
Carbon steel pipes are known for their high strength and toughness. They can be easily welded and formed into various shapes, making them suitable for creating complex furniture structures. They are usually less expensive than stainless steel pipe.
| Name | Furniture Steel Pipe |
|---|---|
| Grade | GR.A, GR.B, GR.1-GR.3, Q195-Q345, C250, C350, C250L0, STK500,S235JOH-S355JOH, S235GT |
| Types | Mechanical Pipe, Tubing and Casing, Roller Pipe, Drilling Pipe, Structural Applications |
| Out diameter | round pipe10-170mm, square pipe 10*10-125*125mm, rectangular pipe 10*20-100*200mm |
| Thickness | 0.5mm ~8mm |
| Length | 0.5-12M |
| Pipe Coating | Oiling, Lacquering, Hot-Dip Galvanizing, Powder Painted, Electro-Galvanized |
Steel pipes are widely used in the production of furniture due to their strength, durability, and versatility. Here are some of the common applications of steel pipes in furniture:
Welded pipes are generally more cost-effective to produce. The manufacturing process of welded pipes is relatively simple. They are made by bending a steel plate or strip into a tubular shape and then welding the seam, which requires less complex equipment and technology, resulting in lower production costs.Due to the lower manufacturing cost, welded pipes are usually cheaper in the market. For projects with a large demand for pipes but not extremely high requirements for pipe performance, using welded pipes can significantly reduce material costs.
| Welded Pipe | Seamless Pipe |
|---|---|
| Cheaper option compared to seamless pipes | More expensive than welded pipe |
| It has welding seam on tube | No welding seam on the tube |
| Main raw material: steel coils and strips | Made of solid round bars |
| High production efficiency | High OD and ID tolerance |
| Thickness tolerance is moderately precise | Can bear high-pressure |
| Used for low/medium pressure applications | Thickness tolerance is stable and accurate |