Surface treatment technology and specific applications of stainless steel pipes

There are many surface treatment processes for stainless steel pipes. Depending on the use requirements of the pipe, there are many different surface treatment processes such as wire drawing, frosting, and sandblasting. For example, after grinding with a grinding wheel, you will get a brushed surface of 304 stainless steel pipe. This surface texture has a heavier graininess and can effectively increase friction.

The following explains the differences between brushed, frosted and sandblasted stainless steel pipes:
1. Frosted: It is actually the original color of stainless steel. There is no graininess on the surface. The characteristic is: the longer it is used, the more patina it will have and the brighter it will be.
2. Brushing: It is a surface texture formed after grinding with a grinding wheel. The graininess is heavier, and the advantage is increased friction, which is helpful for the use of various kitchen equipment.
3. Sandblasting: The sandblasted surface of stainless steel pipes is made of electrochemical surface texture. The graininess of the surface is between frosted and brushed. Through electrochemical treatment, it can prevent oil stains, which means that it is like this The surface makes it easier to wipe off oil stains. It is the simplest and most convenient one for us to use.
Regarding the specific uses of stainless steel pipes, in addition to the stainless steel products we usually see such as stair handrails, guardrails, and fences, mops and broomsticks in daily life can also be replaced by stainless steel pipes.
304 stainless steel pipe is currently the most commonly used material in sanitary products. Compared with ordinary stainless steel, it has higher corrosion resistance and is not easy to rust. The oxidation passivation film on its surface is mainly due to the relatively high content of chromium and nickel elements. , which can protect stainless steel pipes from external oxidation corrosion. And there are many processing techniques for 304 stainless steel pipes. The surface can be formed into rich and diverse shapes through polishing, grinding, drawing, etc. It can be used in bathroom towel racks, shelf industries and through water pipes, etc.
The uses of stainless steel pipes are becoming more and more widespread, and new uses are being developed. This is where the potential and business opportunities of stainless steel pipes lie.
Generally speaking, whether it is brushed stainless steel pipe or frosted stainless steel pipe, the matte surface effect will be processed according to the specific requirements of the customer. And if the quantity is small and the pipe factory cannot produce in batches, additional processing costs will be required. It is recommended that we choose frosting or brushing technology according to the specific use or customer needs when purchasing.